Turn key, nothing. Then fires up Suggestions? (3 Viewers)

[MWM1]

So on my 1988FJ 62 something weird. Not all the time but I turn the key, slight pause with nothing then fires up normally. I had O’Reillys check the battery, starter and alternator - all good. Suggestions? Vehicle is all stock and wiring is very clean. I did read the threads but could not find any related posts.
Thank you.

 

[mesa man]

Ignition switch?

 

[MWM1]

Thank you Mesa!
I will look up how to test the ignition switch.

 

[weaponoffreedom]

So on my 1988FJ 62 something weird. Not all the time but I turn the key, slight pause with nothing then fires up normally. I had O’Reillys check the battery, starter and alternator - all good. Suggestions? Vehicle is all stock and wiring is very clean. I did read the threads but could not find any related posts.
Thank you.

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"nothing meaning no lights and really nothing or lights and buzzers and such but no crank?

 

[MWM1]

Weaponoffreedo,
All lights, buzzers, etc.work. No crank, then fires up like normal. No slow drag on starter.
Thank you!

 

[dbbowen]

id say your starter contacts are worn

 

[MWM1]

id say your starter contacts are worn

Thanks DB!
I will get it apart and check it out

 

[toy_tek]

id say your starter contacts are worn

My guess as well.

A pair of contacts and new plunger are available from the dealer relatively cheap. Pretty easy job.

 

[Spike Strip]

The ignition switch (the electrical switch behind the ignition key tumbler) fails after 35 years and 50k cycles. The contacts become worn and dirty.

This is one of a couple possibilities.

 

[weaponoffreedom]

Weaponoffreedo,
All lights, buzzers, etc.work. No crank, then fires up like normal. No slow drag on starter.
Thank you!

Well it is of course in the starting circuit. Work your way from cheapest and easiest to the most expensive. It sound like other here on on the right track. An intermittent seems to suggest issue with contact. You LC is easy, most mechanical. A small stainless brush and OXgard will do wonders for sure.

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/gardner-bender-ox-gard-anti-oxidant-compound-1-oz-1-cd/1000103601