1988 Other Toyota Models difficult to start

1988 TOYOTA
149,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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NICHOLASD
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Hi there, I am having problems starting my Toyota Masterace after it is left a while. If not used overnight the cranking starts slow and gets faster the longer i leave the key turned for, it takes longer to get cranking with each keyturn. If the car is not used all that i hear is a "click" and it wont crank. I tend to push or roll start it a lot because of this. The battery is 6 months old so i dont think that it is the problem.
Jan 7, 2008 at 8:05 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

I would have the starter motor checked out, as it may be poling, that i it has an internal short circuit, which causes a large currant draw and i will flatten the battery and cause slow cranking.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jan 7, 2008 at 8:32 PM
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