Problem Starting! NEED to get outta work on this DAMNED monday!

[metalonmetal]

well i'm stuck here at work, my 40 isn't started. i think the starter's dead cause nothing's engaging or turning over. the battery's fine cause i get my buzzer when i turn the key and my stereo comes on. but i turn the key and absolutely nothing happens! i checked the connection to the battery, coil, starter, everything's there. is there something i'm missing?

 

[Poser]

Black wire with a white stripe going to the solenoid perhaps?


If that is broke or fell off, you will get nothing when trying to start the truck...

 

[bull]

Try slowly turning the key over and wiggle it back in forth. See if it catches and trys to turn over.


Also I have had batterys power my accessories, yet not have enough juice to crank the engine. (dead cell in battery)

 

[metalonmetal]

good ideas, i'm gonna try tapping the starter too, not sure if it's just the brushes or the solenoid. all the wires are intact and tight.

 

[metalonmetal]

aaah nothing more rewarding than banging on something and having it work! just got home, i thought monday was never going to end. looks like i'm gonna have to tear the starter apart and clean it... or maybe this is a good excuse to get a new one?

 

[Josie'sLandCruiser]

Hi All:

Sorry to hear about the problem "Metal." Pain in the ass for sure, not having the rig start when you need it.

I have an old 2F starter down in Seattle that you can have; it worked fine when removed but the housing is cracked.

If buying a "reman" starter get one intended for a FJ60; they are a gear reduction unit that is desirable.

Good luck!

Alan
Seattle