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From: Susan on 1 Oct 2009 23:25
Hey folks,

1991 SR5 4x4 Truck

Kept in excellent condition. Parked it in the backyard and didn't
happen to drive it for about 10 weeks. Had a solar charger attached to
battery. Went to start it and nothing. Doesn't click, doesn't turn
over, doesn't make a sound. The battery is fully charged (checked it
with a battery charger) and the warning lights come on when I turn the
key to the on position. Also has auto door locks and they spring up
and down with the keyfob nice and strong, plus the headlights work.

Things I checked:

Not in gear
Placed foot on brake when I tried to start it
Alarm system is off as it should be
Wheels are not turned
Plenty of gas
Distrubtor cap, wires and plugs under 1yr old
Battery newer and terminals totally clean

It was driving perfectly when I parked it last, and has not had any
problems with starting or even intermittent problems starting.

So with the battery good and strong, and NOTHING when I turn the key,
are we looking at a starter that just died? Is that how they go? All
at once?

Thanks for any guidance.
From: snow on 2 Oct 2009 02:53
check your fuses first ,if not that it could be two of the batteries
plates touching together when you try to start the motor,which will create a
dead short ,i would try another battery first before the starter motor


From: Oldphart on 2 Oct 2009 04:19
Susan wrote:
> Hey folks,
>
> 1991 SR5 4x4 Truck
>
> Kept in excellent condition. Parked it in the backyard and didn't
> happen to drive it for about 10 weeks. Had a solar charger attached to
> battery. Went to start it and nothing. Doesn't click, doesn't turn
> over, doesn't make a sound. The battery is fully charged (checked it
> with a battery charger) and the warning lights come on when I turn the
> key to the on position. Also has auto door locks and they spring up
> and down with the keyfob nice and strong, plus the headlights work.
>
> Things I checked:
>
> Not in gear
> Placed foot on brake when I tried to start it
> Alarm system is off as it should be
> Wheels are not turned
> Plenty of gas
> Distrubtor cap, wires and plugs under 1yr old
> Battery newer and terminals totally clean
>
> It was driving perfectly when I parked it last, and has not had any
> problems with starting or even intermittent problems starting.
>
> So with the battery good and strong, and NOTHING when I turn the key,
> are we looking at a starter that just died? Is that how they go? All
> at once?
>
> Thanks for any guidance.
A simple test requiring two people. Turn the headlights on, have
someone in front watching them. Next, turn on the ignition and attempt
to start the engine. Did the headlights turn off or even dim? If they
turned off, the battery connections may be opening up. If they dimmed,
check the level of electrolyte in the battery and make sure the plates
are covered.
From: Jeff on 2 Oct 2009 19:15
Is it a 5 Speed? Did you remember to push the clutch in, or push the
Clutch Bypass Button? (10 weeks is a long time...)

The CONTACTS inside the starter are a common problem, and a (relatively)
easy $10 fix. See: http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/starter/
From: Susan on 2 Oct 2009 22:20
On Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:15:18 -0700, Jeff <Not(a)dot.net> wrote:

>Is it a 5 Speed? Did you remember to push the clutch in, or push the
>Clutch Bypass Button? (10 weeks is a long time...)

Automatic.

>The CONTACTS inside the starter are a common problem, and a (relatively)
>easy $10 fix. See: http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/starter/

Thanks, I'll keep this handy in case it look like a starter problem!
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