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1997 toyota corolla 1.6 having poblem starting
hello the issue is that i have a 1997 toyota corolla and it is having problem starting in the mornings it takes me almost lik e 20 min to start the car, i turn the key for ignition but all you hear isa a click but after like 20 or so minutes the cars actually starts,the battery is new so i know is not the battery, i am takking a wild guess and thinking is the starter that needes to be replace?is it easy to replace or should i pay 65 for the shop to replace it?well hopefully i can get theses solve.
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sounds like a faulty solonoid. check your spark plugs too, if you havent changed them since you got the car. Also get a comp check at advanced auto for electric currency issues, could be your alternator.
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well did you check the solenoid? that's the main electrical resistor in the starter and it prevents an amount of electricity too great from running through the system if the solenoid goes out then you'll have to look into getting a new one, or a quick fix by ramming a metal rod into the starter to transfer the electricity off. i'd also check the alternator and the battery as they are part of the car's electical system and can be just as important to the car running. corollas from the mid ninties are known to have alternator problems at that so i'd say check the battery (which connects directly to it) and check the alternator by having a mechanic bust out his multimeter to see if it's still conducting electricity and alternating the current of it.
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it sounds like your starter is going out. i would go to another car place ask for an second opinion. i dont really know much about cars but after growing up around a brother and father i know prety much and it sounds like your starter so i would go have it checked. hope i helped.
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My car did something similar when the starter went out. You can get the starter tested at a parts store. They just hook up a little machine to it (while still on your car I believe) and it will tell whether it's bad or not. I know Advanced Auto Parts does it if you have one of those in your area.
Depending on where the starter is and how mechanical you are, you can do it yourself. However if the starter is in an awkward spot to get to or you're unsure of what to do, it may be best to pay the shop to replace it.
Here's a link to an article on replacing the starter that might help you.
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If you do it yourself, there may be a way you can save a little money. Some places will rebuild the starter for less money than a brand new one costs.
Good luck. I hope you get your car fixed soon.
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