1999 Toyota 4Runner Problem with starter turning over and o

1999 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
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DJDEBOLT
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1999 Toyota 4Runner 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic
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I went out this AM to start the truck and when I turned the key, the starter turned over, but the engine didn't start. When I removed the key, the starter continued to turn over until I disconnected the battery. The battery was hanging off the side of its pan. Is this ignition switch, starter solenoid or what else could it be??????
Jun 4, 2008 at 12:10 AM
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BLACKOP555
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i would suspect the starter solenoid is bad as the battery has fallen off of its stop, maybe kiked the line?
Jun 4, 2008 at 1:53 AM
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DJDEBOLT
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Thanks for the reply. I suspect the solenoid as well. Would you believe that a complete starter (with lifetime warranty) is cheaper than a replacement solenoid?? LOL
Jun 4, 2008 at 4:08 AM
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BLACKOP555
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crazy huh?

but the thing with starters is they are rebuilt soooooo without the core they would be around the same.

but still a little hunk of plastic is more then a starter.
Jun 4, 2008 at 1:02 PM
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