Cranking problem 99 Camry 65k 4cy

DAG56

MEMBER
1999 TOYOTA CAMRY

Have owned car since new never had a problem. Battery is 6 months old has been checked. Also system is charging fine.
After it sits for a couple hours I just get clicking when trying to start. Keep trying and then it starts. Once running it turns over fine, but when get up in am just the clicking, no start.
I have cleaned the terminals.
The only electrical issue that has started around same time is the power door locks have failed one at a time. I took fuse out thinking maybe this is what was shorting system out.( Didnt help)
Also when starting I see the taillight indicator on dash I dont remember that being on before when trying to start. Is this some indicator of problem? The light does go out when started.
Thanks for the help
Dan

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FISHERMAN

MECHANIC
937 POSTS

Bench test the starter.
The solenoid its not closing the contacts to let the starter motor to run, well its working randomly.

Starter Function:

In turning the ignition switch on, a small amount of power from the battery is released, which goes to the solenoid above the starter. In such ways, the magnetic field that causes pulling force that brings the solenoid plunger forward is produced. This makes the attached shift yoke move the starter drive, accordingly the pinion gear meshes with the engine’s crankshaft flywheel. After the plunger completes its travels, it will strike a contact, permitting greater amount of current to flow from the battery to the starter. Then the motor will spin the drive and turn the meshed gears so to provide power to the crankshaft thus every cylinder is being prepared for ignition. Right after the engine starts, the ignition is then released to break the starting circuit. The solenoid’s magnetic field disintegrates and the return spring pulls the plunger back, making the starter motor automatically shut off and disengage the starter drive.