1999 Toyota 4Runner No Crank

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P3MIKE
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Sometimes when I turn the key the engine will not turn over. All the electrical funtions still operate and turning them off does not help. I turn the key off and on several times and then it will start normally. This does not happen everytime and occurs in different weather conditions. Thanks for any help.

99 Limited 4 Runner, 75,000 miles
Aug 5, 2006 at 7:04 AM
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FLOHO
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[quote:a5acef1bef="p3mike"]Sometimes when I turn the key the engine will not turn over. All the electrical funtions still operate and turning them off does not help. I turn the key off and on several times and then it will start normally. This does not happen everytime and occurs in different weather conditions. Thanks for any help.

99 Limited 4 Runner, 75,000 miles[/quote:a5acef1bef]

do you hear anything like the starter trying to turn the motor? Do you hear any clicks? If you do hear any of these you got problem with the starter.

If you don't hear anything at all, you might have an electrical issue.
Aug 13, 2006 at 6:52 AM
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JAYS86MR2
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same thing happens to me i got a 90 4Runner and sometimes it will start and some time it wouldnt. but if u wanna fix da problem it will probley be ur starter cuz the engine heats the starter up and when u turn off the engine your starter get very hot and it wont start cuz their is a crank in the starter and it heats on to a metal piece in the starter. so in order to loosen it up is to keep cranking it by puting ur key in the egnition turning it on and off that will make the crank in the starter loose is it will start.turn it on and off as fast as u can until it starts. i still havnt change my starter and its been 2 months since ive been turning my truck on and off until it starts. hope this info will help
Nov 8, 2006 at 3:11 PM
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I had a similar problem...there was no clicking sound when the key was turned...but the headlights would keep flashing...but all the electrical (lights/cd player/etc...) worked fine...took it in to an electronics specialist and they said it was the stock car alarm that was interfering. I had it removed and my car works fine. hope this is somewhat helpful
Feb 24, 2007 at 12:38 PM
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[quote:f4f8bff9ef="p3mike"]Sometimes when I turn the key the engine will not turn over. All the electrical funtions still operate and turning them off does not help. I turn the key off and on several times and then it will start normally. This does not happen everytime and occurs in different weather conditions. Thanks for any help.

99 Limited 4 Runner, 75,000 miles[/quote:f4f8bff9ef]

Start with Connections,the ignition switch, then the neutral safety switch/starter relay/fuse.-if all these checks out -change the starter.
Feb 25, 2007 at 5:35 AM
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Check battery and starter connections, the ignition switch, neutral safety switch, starter relay, and fuse. If those check out, replace the starter. If there is no click and electrical behavior is odd, also have a stock or aftermarket alarm checked for interference.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1999 Toyota 4Runner Limited with 75,000 miles reports an intermittent no-crank condition. Electrical accessories still work, and cycling the key several times eventually allows a normal start. It is not tied to weather. Replies suggest distinguishing a clicking or spinning starter from a silent electrical fault, and one owner reported a similar issue caused by a stock alarm. Another owner blamed a heat-related starter problem. The expert recommends checking connections, the ignition switch, neutral safety switch, starter relay, and fuse, then replacing the starter if those parts check out.

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