starter issues

For the past year I was experiencing the dreaded no start, turn the key and clicking then after ten turns BAM it would start eventually 20 turns. Not every time of course but definitely after a long ride or the local liquor store run. I went into the 60 series forum and had really nice gents...

Hey everyone, year long lurker here and finally posting to see if I can get some help. I've got a '94 VX Limited that's been giving me this problem for the past 6 months or so. I've had the starter replaced 5 times (under warranty), recently got new wiring for the alternator (ProToy in...

Hello everyone, noobie here! I am attempting to fix up some of the wiring on my car and want to make sure I am doing it correctly. Please see the pics for labels to my 4 questions. A) I believe the BY wire from the + terminal of the ignition coil is supposed to connect to this terminal on...

We have a 2000 LX470, which has served us well. A few months back, we had Lexus replace all the lights in the dashboard (an important indicator light had burned out, and we figured "as long as the dash has to be pulled"). Since then, we have had the LX into the dealership four (4) times for a...

Here’s a weird one! changed my fuel filter, pretty basic. Then for some reason my starter motor went on the fritz, when I try and start it just makes a wizzing whining noise and won’t engage? BUT! If I put my foot hard on the brake pedal the starter engages and my car starts??? Any answers??

Hello, I’m having some sort of electrical issue with my 1991 HDJ80. I have two fully charged batteries, and a recently installed hella starter (I’m in Germany) as of last June. Truck didn’t start for my wife last weekend, but after a push Start-it’s manual transmission- it started regularly for...

Some of you may or may not remember my old man Cruiser_Guy, he passed away back in 2014, long story short I’ve inherited the old 3B 60 series that he poured so much time into. I’m trying to get it started but all that happens is a “click” when I turn the key to the ‘start’ position, And the dash...

Just bought a new starter for my 73 FJ40. Only thing is, there is a little black wire w/ a connector, coming off the blockside of the solenoid. My gut is saying this is a solenoid ground wire? Wondering if I should let it dangle or clip it or ground it....? Thanks ahead of time