Why does my starter motor keep sticking?
Either the ignition switch is shorted out or the starter motor relay is somehow getting shorted out,the starter motor contacts could also be getting welded shut or the rod inside of the solenoid could be sticking out ! The most common is a mechanical problem, something sticking, see other answers.
How do you free up a stuck starter motor?
Another method to loosen a stuck gear is to tap the starter with a hard tool, such as a wrench. However, you need to know the location of the starter motor on your car and be able to distinguish it from other parts. When you have located the starter, gently hit it with the hard tool.
Why does my 1999 Toyota Avalon not start?
1999 Avalon would not start this morning. Did notice windows were slow the day before. Replaced the battery and still would not start. Husband started looking @ it (was his own VW mechanic) and found if he banged on the starter it would start. Besides having 3 sets of tires this is the first problem.
What to do if your Toyota Avalon starts cranking?
2) Also, try repeatedly turning the key to the “start” position. ie) turn against the spring in the ignition…you will notice if the car is cranking…if NOT release and immediately turn again (you should be doing this 2-3 times per second). These repeated “jolts” of current often get the starter “cranking” in the early stages of its decline.
Do you need a starter for a Toyota Avalon?
With a starter, definitely use the aftermarket and save a few bucks – starters from Toyota are expensive. I have a 2000 Aavalon XLS with pretty much all of the upgrades (6-CD changer, leather, homelink…etc.) The car also has a low mileage (18,600 miles so far).
How long does it take for a Toyota Avalon to start?
After few more tries, and about 15 to 25 minutes, the engine finally would crank slowly and finally got started. At that time, everything seem normal again, except that all the settings for the LCD display (time, date.etc.) and the audio system all went to the original default and need to be setup again.