2000 Toyota Camry Starter clicks

Hi there,

I would be checking the starter first, have it removed and bench tested, and if OK start back tracking down the starting circuit to do your fault finding, start there.

Here are some guides that can help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

and this will give you an idea of what you are in for when replacing the starter.

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

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Mark

Do you have a multi meter to do some testing?

A multi meter measures volts ohms etc. You need one to test for power at the starter while trying to start it.

If the starter cranks over fine with a jump start, then it appears the starter is just fine. Are you getting this clicking sound when jump starting it or when not?
If not, the clicking sound is because of the drained battery.
You should get the charging system tested to make sure the alternator is working.
If it is, and the battery continues to drain like over night or after a few days, then you have a short circuit somewhere. Then you would need to disconnect the negative battery cable, install a DC ammeter. Inline and make sure you get no more than a 50mA reading with everything turned off and the key removed. If it is more than 50mA, that is 0.050 amps, then start pulling the fuses one at a time, leave them out and continue until the ammeter drops safely below 50mA, then hook the battery backup, remove the ammeter and now make sure everything on that fuse's circuit does work, cause that may give you a clue as to what is shorted.

No crank at all/nothing/nada:

Could be the starter, starter relay, clutch switch/park and neutral switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good.

Hi guys. One extra note. I think the radio going out is normal. It should only get power when the ignition switch is in the "Accessory" or "Run" position. Same is true of the heater fan. Those things are turned off during cranking to save the current for the starter.

Caradiodoc

Most likely dead spot in starter armeture so yes starter needs testing and /or replaced

Could be the starter motor, starter relay, transmission range switch and ignition switch.

Depends on that click you're hearing. If it's a rather loud single clunk each time you turn the ignition switch to "crank", that is caused by worn contacts in the starter solenoid. Those can be replaced for about 20 bucks but most people just replace the entire starter. The clue is that it will crank after cycling the ignition switch multiple times, and it will get progressively worse over weeks or months.

**No crank at all/nothing/nada when key is engage to starting position

Could be the starter, starter relay, park and neutral switch/transmission position switch and ignition switch assuming the battery condition and connections are good. Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.