I have 94' Corolla. Last week i had problem starting the car. It took about two times to get it started. After I cleaned corroded terminals, it seems to be ok. The guy at advance auto checked the battery and alternator, he said they are good, possible from corrosion. Ten mins ago, it tooks about six times to get it started in freezing T_T . It had no noise/no crank , but still had all checking light on dashboard. Is it possibly to be battery problem? my battery is about 2-3 years. I saw battery light blinking twice last week. Should I change battery? (i didn't change coz' it passed the test). Or it is relay? How much does it cost ? Thank you . Hope I can start it tommorrow morning

[Edited on December 7, 2005 at 12:28 AM. Reason : T_T]

12/7/2005 12:26:17 AM

That would be your starter solenoid contacts wearing out.

The simplest, most straightforward approach is just to replace the starter with a remanufactured one.

The cheaper approach is to replace the solenoid contacts with new ones.

PM me if you'd like me to do it. I will quote you prices if you'd like.

12/7/2005 12:31:41 AM

PM sent...Thank you

It happened again this early morning. I was able to start in sixth-seventh attempts. No crank sound. I heard slow crank sound when it was about to start. T_T

12/7/2005 10:43:53 AM

When it won't crank have someone outside to see if they can hear the starter spinning. Then you will know the solenoid is shot.

Also sometimes tapping the starter a few times will help, until it dies completely. If you can hear the starter spinning and the car isn't turning over that is probably your best bet. Unless you have a few teeth missing on the flywheel that is.

12/7/2005 2:54:06 PM

The problem on the Nippondenso starters is that the solenoid field coil works and energizes as usual, but the contacts that send power to the motor wear out due to arcing. So you get the click! of the solenoid engaging, but no cranking, 'cuz the motor ain't gettin' juice.

12/7/2005 3:33:26 PM

^ hope you 've time this week T_T

12/7/2005 4:17:56 PM