Hi i have a 99 toyota avensis 1.6 petrol saloon.
Recently it has been given trouble starting. I have changed the battery for a new one with 13.4volt charge and checked alternator is keeping it charged. Everything seems too be ok battery wise. Usually it takes five too six attempts turning the ignition too get it too crank over and start. Could i have a problem with my starter motor?|||Almost definitely the starter motor or the earth strap|||try a new cylinoid first its way cheeper|||If it,s turning over quickly then the starters ok.If it%26#039;s turning over slowly then perhaps the starter is in trouble but clean and check all earth and live connections first.From your question though it sounds as if it may be a fuel or ignition related problem that your car has.|||If you%26#039;re hearing the solenoid engage when you turn the key you have a common problem. It sounds like you need new starter contacts. I%26#039;ve had to replace them on a 4runner and a Lexus ES. They%26#039;re made of copper and are inside the starter and will eventually wear out. When you turn the key the solenoid pulls down a copper ring which completes the circuit that send the power to the starter. When one of both of the contacts wears away that%26#039;s when you start have the problem you%26#039;re getting. On the car the starter usually sits atop the engine and only has two bolts holding in in place. Make sure you get a pair of contacts from the manufacturer as the don%26#039;t sell them in a set for some reason but since you%26#039;re already there it%26#039;s easy to replace them both. If you%26#039;re even a little mechanically inclinded it shouldn%26#039;t take you more than an hour to replace. If you%26#039;re having problems just Google %26quot;starter contact repair%26quot; and I%26#039;m sure you%26#039;ll find a ton of sites with a complete break down. Don%26#039;t spend a ton of money on a new starter as I have found this is a very common issue with older Toyota%26#039;s. You%26#039;ll need basic tools like a socket set, phillips head screwdriver and an adjustable wrench to do the job or can check with a repair shop as to how much they%26#039;ll charge you to do it. I paid $20 for the contacts and 45 minutes of time. Good luck
Here%26#039;s a link to a picture of what the contacts look like. They%26#039;re to the left and right of the center hole which is where the solenoid shaft goes. http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenanc鈥?/a>
