dart6 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) Hi I have a 95 v6 auto. Since yesterday i have been having problems starting it. The starter won't engage, what i get is a loud click behind the dash when the key is turned.Sometimes it does start Lights and everthing else work fine Also the dash symbols what does the one between the doors open symbol and the emergency brake symbol mean. It looks like a round muffler [ for want of a better description ]with 5 wriggley lines above it thx Brett Edited February 17, 2012 by dart6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dart6 Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 Forgot to add this is a terrano which i think is also known as a pathfinder. I'm wondering if it has something to do with the trans inhibitor switch and if there is some way to bypass it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1994SEV6 Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) Your warning light of "round muffler with 3 wiggley lines over it" really stumped me. I did some Google image hunting and found this. http://www.estima-motoring.co.uk/FAQ%20-%20Dashboard%20Warning%20Lights.htm I know it's for Toyota, but ignore that. It says exhaust temperature light? Sounds like some extra emissions system not in the US. I guess that's how they do it in New Zealand? As for your original problem with the starter, it sounds like something is preventing the starter from getting power. This might be the neutral safety switch/ relay that controls this, or some loose/frayed wires Edited February 17, 2012 by 1994SEV6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dart6 Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Your warning light of "round muffler with 3 wiggley lines over it" really stumped me. I did some Google image hunting and found this. http://www.estima-motoring.co.uk/FAQ%20-%20Dashboard%20Warning%20Lights.htm I know it's for Toyota, but ignore that. It says exhaust temperature light? Sounds like some extra emissions system not in the US. I guess that's how they do it in New Zealand? As for your original problem with the starter, it sounds like something is preventing the starter from getting power. This might be the neutral safety switch/ relay that controls this, or some loose/frayed wires thanks for that it is the same as the exhaust temp light. Do you know where i can locate ihe inhibitor relaY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dart6 Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 thanks for that it is the same as the exhaust temp light. Do you know where i can locate ihe inhibitor relaY Can i test my starter while still in the vehicle. What i've done is connect a wire to the black/ purple solenoid wire to the battery +. Getting nothing from the starter just sparking where i'm connecting the wire Should i be doing something else thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dart6 Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 thanks for that it is the same as the exhaust temp light. Do you know where i can locate ihe inhibitor relaY My solenoid is getting power when i put a test light on it and turn the key, there is no clicking nor does the starter turn over. The cable going from the battery to the starter seems ok too. Does this mean my starter is stuffed. What trips the starter to turn over, is it the solenoid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 My solenoid is getting power when i put a test light on it and turn the key, there is no clicking nor does the starter turn over. The cable going from the battery to the starter seems ok too. Does this mean my starter is stuffed. What trips the starter to turn over, is it the solenoid When you turn the key, the solenoid pushes the gear out to mesh with the flywheel. At the end of its throw it completes a circuit to the starter motor itself. So, yeah, the starter won't run if the solenoid's not moving. I've heard you can beat on the solenoid and get it moving sometimes, but it's more of a 'get me to the parts store' thing than a fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dart6 Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 (edited) When you turn the key, the solenoid pushes the gear out to mesh with the flywheel. At the end of its throw it completes a circuit to the starter motor itself. So, yeah, the starter won't run if the solenoid's not moving. I've heard you can beat on the solenoid and get it moving sometimes, but it's more of a 'get me to the parts store' thing than a fix. Hey thanks for that, sometimes started when i tapped the solenoid. Spoke to an old school sparky who thinks the brushes need replacing Edited February 23, 2012 by dart6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dart6 Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Hey thanks for that, sometimes started when i tapped the solenoid. Spoke to an old school sparky who thinks the brushes need replacing it's all good now and running, the sparky made some brushes up as you can't buy them here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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