Replace starter

2005 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
118,000 MILES • 4.7L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SAM ARISS
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Hear click sound when turning the key for starting the car.
Jul 21, 2019 at 2:46 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

Yes, this sounds like it could be a problem with the Bendix gear in your starter trying to engage and not being able to. I would recommend replacing the starter. Here is a link below for you to go to:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Please go through the guide and get back to us with what you are able to find out.

Thanks,
Alex
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Jul 21, 2019 at 10:34 AM
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