1995 fzj80 starting trouble (was not the fuseable link) (1 Viewer)

[y2offroad]

I’m having some starting trouble in my fzj80, I can turn the key and all lights appear as normal and when I turn to crank I get nothing and sometimes it will crank . It can go hours without trying to crank then some days it will crank right up. I have replaced the fuseable link to the battery but I have no clue where to go from here. I figured I could mark off efi relay with it not struggling to turn over when it does attempt . Any help or experience with this issue would be helpful . Thanks , Blake

 

[gummycarbs]

starter will not turn over ??? real time help

tune key click i can hear relay swiching tracked down relay. relay coil working. relay is not hot all the time when i turn the key, intermittent. it will turn over when it is hot. when relay is hot i get signal at the starter. took starter out bench tested.test good. if i red neck it batt to...

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Intermittent Starting Problems

As of lately my LC has been temperamental when it comes to starting. Id turn the key, get all my lights would turn on, radio worked, everything would work. But it wouldn't try to turnover. So everyone had thought my starter was bad. And it did seem like the starter was going out. So I pulled the...

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[WCBlueSky]

Can try tapping on the starter while turning they key--if that works then the starter needs a rebuild (mine did). Can also try starting in neutral instead of park--could be the neutral safety switch (NSS).

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[LandLocked93]

Can you post a pic of your battery, specifically the terminals?
I had this same issue, even got it to crank by tapping the starter. (ultimately coincidental, but didn't realize it at the time)
The issue was the negative batt terminal. If you have the solid lead type, they lose their constitution (gripping strength) over time, no matter how tight you screw it down or reshape it.
Replaced it with a similar terminal to the positive side. Zero issues since.
And I gained a trail-spare starter in the t-shoot process, so not all bad.

 

[y2offroad]

Can try tapping on the starter while turning they key--if that works then the starter needs a rebuild (mine did). Can also try starting in neutral instead of park--could be the neutral safety switch (NSS).

Emergency Troubleshooting Procedures - FAQ Item (Recommend Keeping Copy in Truck)

For updates or revisions, please PM me, nuclerlemon or semlin The below is a troubleshooting guide if your in the boonies to help isolate a non starting vehicle problem. This is a compilation from forum members, specifically RavenTai, KliersLC, Landtank and Beaowulf. This will not catch each...

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Can try tapping on the starter while turning they key--if that works then the starter needs a rebuild (mine did). Can also try starting in neutral instead of park--could be the neutral safety switch (NSS).

Emergency Troubleshooting Procedures - FAQ Item (Recommend Keeping Copy in Truck)

For updates or revisions, please PM me, nuclerlemon or semlin The below is a troubleshooting guide if your in the boonies to help isolate a non starting vehicle problem. This is a compilation from forum members, specifically RavenTai, KliersLC, Landtank and Beaowulf. This will not catch each...

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I did a little research and reading and im starting to sway towards the starter. As well as a fellow member had suggested he had the same issue and a new starter fixed it. As for the (NSS) the PO had just put one in thinking that was the initial issue.

 

[y2offroad]

Can you post a pic of your battery, specifically the terminals?
I had this same issue, even got it to crank by tapping the starter. (ultimately coincidental, but didn't realize it at the time)
The issue was the negative batt terminal. If you have the solid lead type, they lose their constitution (gripping strength) over time, no matter how tight you screw it down or reshape it.
Replaced it with a similar terminal to the positive side. Zero issues since.
And I gained a trail-spare starter in the t-shoot process, so not all bad.

i dont have a picture on me at the moment but i will give that a shot. Just as you did , i have a starter on the way and just maybe it can be a backup/spare if the terminal issue is the fix. Thank you!!

 

[Pericles]

When you turn the key to start it, do you hear it click? If so, it's likely just the contacts. I recently had that issue. Ordered a new contact kit from Wits' End and all is well again.

Note: You most likely have the 2.0 kw starter: Starter Rebuild Kit- 94-97 80 Series Land Cruisers, 2.0kW - https://absolute-wits-end.com/starter-rebuild-kit-94-97-80-series-land-cruisers-2-0kw/

Also Note: pulling the starter will give you a good window to inspect/replace the PHH.

 

[y2offroad]

Starter was the fix! Thank you to all who helped !