1999 Toyota 4Runner starting system. Car won't crank at a

Tiny
AZNWASH3WBOI
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  • 1999 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
Okay so the battery is brand new and im reading 12V with the voltmeter from the cable from the battery to the starter (constant). The terminals have been cleaned. All the lights and everything works fine. When the ignition is turned, all you hear is the relay switching over. No cranking is taking place whatsoever. I disconnected the connector that plugs into the starter, and tested it with a voltmeter when someone was turning the ignition and it wasn't giving me 12V or anything near it. Could it be a bad relay even if I hear the relay clicking? Or is it a better chance of being the neutral safety switch? Im not sure where the neutral safety switch is located and how to test it. Any help would be great. Thanx!
Thursday, June 19th, 2008 AT 2:15 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi aznwash3wboi,

Check for a blown fuse. If the relay is not getting any power, it would not be able to supply even if the relay is working.

Sometimes when a relay fails, it clicks but the contacts are not meeting so no power out.

If it is the neutral safety switch, no clicking would occur. It is located at the trans.
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Friday, June 20th, 2008 AT 11:44 AM

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