Can you replace the starter solenoid without replacing the starter?
Yes it is true that you can often just replace the starter solenoid, but as a professional technician it’s not often done. Given that you have to remove the starter to do that repair it often makes more sense to replace the entire unit rather than just the solenoid.
Where is the starter located on a Toyota 4Runner?
Most Toyota 4Runners have the starter motor mounted to one side of the engine along the lower area, as most vehicles do. However, the Toyota 4Runner with the 2UZ-FE engine has the starter mounted on top between the two cylinder banks. To change the unit on this model, you will have to remove the intake manifold.
Should I replace the starter or solenoid?
If the starter motor turns on and creates a consistent hum, the starter is working fine, so replace the solenoid. If the starter motor does not turn on, the brushes in the starter motor are worn out.
How do you replace the starter on a Toyota 4Runner?
Replace the cable bolt and boot cover. Reinstall the transmission fluid dipstick, and brake line with your 12mm ratchet or wrench. Put the intake tube back in place up top. Replace the splash guard, re-mount your wheel and snug the lugs before dropping the truck. Once on the ground, tighten and torque the lugs.
Where is the signal wire on a Toyota 4Runner?
The upper red arrow points at the starter motor and the lower red arrow points at the nut holding the positive cable. This is seen from the right wheel well. Next thing to do is to remove the signal wire from the starter motor. The signal wire is the wire that gives the impulse to the starter motor to start cranking the engine.
Why is my Toyota 4Runner not turning over?
If you can’t get your 4Runner to turn over, or it cranks very slowly, it could be a bad starter. If the battery tests good, and all the wiring looks good, the next logical cause is the starter itself. It’s also a possibility that the starter could still be good, but it may just need a good cleaning.
How do you remove the top of a starter motor?
Use a long extension (about 6″ long) and a swivel together with a 14mm socket when removing the top bolt of the starter motor. Start at the wheel well where you have removed the wheel. Put the socket and the extension behind the cables and feel your way in to the top bolt of the starter motor.