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Been having problems with my LC starting lately. Wondering what the best starter to get. I was thinking Delco or Denso. But inputs would be great and if you've had better experience with other brands. TIA
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I actually checked on the McGeorge site, and saw that was pretty cheap for a Toyota one. Tried calling them to see if that was a whole starter, or a rebuild kit or something.IME you have to be careful when buying a "Denso" reman starter as some resellers may list it as a Denso type or some other words that seem to indicate that the starter was rebuilt by Denso, when in fact it was rebuilt somewhere like Chynna.
RockAuto sells Denso reman'd starters:
Or just go down to your local Toyota dealer:
1993-1997 Toyota Land Cruiser Starter 28100-66060-84 | McGeorge Toyota Parts
1993-1997 Toyota Land Cruiser part # 28100-66060-84 - Starterparts.mcgeorgetoyota.com
The battery is good, has good connections now. The negative battery terminal was super loose, like, I would have it tightened all the way, and I could pull it off. Thought that was my problem at first. Yes, it does start most of the time. It's really bad when its hot here in OR.All I hear is a click, and that could be from a weak battery, a bad battery connection, or worn out starter contacts and plunger. The contacts
and plunger can be purchased separately and replaced.
Does the starter crank and the the engine starts sometimes, not others?
How can I check that to make sure that's what it is? I don't know much about starters. So I don't know how to pinpoint things yet. Appreciate your help and input.Sounds like classic worn contacts/plunger symptoms easy to replace.
Starter Rebuild Kit- 94-97 80 Series Land Cruisers, 2.0kW
Starter Rebuild Kit- 94-97 80 Series Land Cruisers, 2.0kW (SRK-3KIT)absolute-wits-end.com
The fastest way is to get a new OEM starter and compare the results.How can I check that to make sure that's what it is? I don't know much about starters. So I don't know how to pinpoint things yet. Appreciate your help and input.
Hah, that's a really good point lol. I have the old starter from when the PO replaced it about a year ago.The fastest way is to get a new OEM starter and compare the results.
If it went bad in just a year, then likely a bad rebuild. You could try to replace the contacts and plunger. I would take it to a local autoparts store
before and after to have it tested.
Remove the current starter and open up the cover over the "magnetic switch" or solenoid (see video). Then the plunger pops out as it has a spring on it, then you'll be able to see the two contacts. Don't lose the small ball bearing inside the solenoid.
Here's one video, lots more on youtubby:
I haven't done this with tree bark and stuff. But I have tried hitting the starter with a small metal object, but it never seemed to help.Here's a quick trail diagnostic; grab a 1×2 firing strip, or a straight branch from a nearby tree, and put the base of the stick against the body of the starter through the DS fender. Now, take a hammer, or a sizeable rock, and whack the end of the stick. Don't beat it like it owes you $$$, just give it a little love tap. Try to start it again.
Sometimes, the contacts on the solenoid (aka Bendix) or the brushes can stick due to carbon buildup, and a solid whack on the starter frees everything up enough to carry adequate current so it will start. If this works once, it will usually work for awhile to get you off the trail, but rebuilding or replacing the starter is the long-term repair.