Starter Motor

[Nismo]

Hi guys, I think i need a new starter motor.

At the weekend when i was trying to start my car, there was nothing happening, no noise. After, i clean a few cables and nudged a few components, then it started. Magic

so, my question, is do i just go to Toyota to get a new starter motor or what ones have you guys got and recommend?

[banpei]

We have a sticky about that topic:
http://www.aeu86.org/viewtopic/starter-p...38/start=0
Perhaps that's of any use?

You can either revise the starter motor, try to get a second hand (refurbished) or a new one. You have to be careful, not every 4age startermotor will fit.

[Ivan141]

If nudging things is helping, then the starter motor itself is probably the last thing to blame (unless offcourse you nudged it with a bloody big hammer).
You probably have a loose signal wire.. check the connection first.
If the starter is turning the engine around with enough power and speed then it is likely in good enough condition.

[Nismo]

Thanks guys.

Banpei, you said that not all 4age motor starter fits, please elaborate. My car is 1986 and has a AE92 engine.


Cheers

[Ivan141]

later 4age's often came with reduction type starters, these are better than the old direct type's, but they dont fit without a spacer I think. But dont be dissapointed if you fit a new starter and the problem hasnt gone away, you should focus more on the wiring. Next time the starter refuses to turn, take a bit of wire, and connect the signal connector on the starter directly to your +12v on the battery. Do be carefull and put it in neutral first. if the starter turns, then you have a wiring problem, not a starter problem.

[rallyman1978]

Nisno - I had that problem with mine - allsorts of starters listed for twincams and i have a 92 engine in mine too.
I took mine off, cleaned connections and put a new battery on. problem cured - and my symptoms were EXACTLY as you describe yours!