Engine will not crank when cold

Tiny
KEN ALBERT SMITH
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  • 1994 TOYOTA TERCEL
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 213,000 MILES
Car will not start in cold mornings. Later in the day when warm it will start. Replaced battery last year. Replaced starter yesterday. Have had this issue for over a year. Lights on the dash go on, but no click or start. Buzzer sounds too.
Friday, March 21st, 2014 AT 8:21 PM

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Tiny
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Check the things I've pointed out for corrosion and check the fusible link for all wires being connected it may be partially disconnected. Then finally have ignition switch checked.
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Saturday, March 22nd, 2014 AT 6:34 AM
Tiny
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Normally this is the clutch position switch but the way we need to fix this is test for power through the system on the control wire from the starter.

Here is a guide that will get us started:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Below is the wiring diagram that will help as well. Plus a list of possible causes from the manual which is basically taking us through the system checking for voltage as stated above.

Here is a guide that will help with this type of testing:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Let me know what questions you have. Thanks
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Saturday, February 20th, 2021 AT 1:16 PM

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