Intermittent Starting Avensis 2.2 D4D

[zak01]

Hey peeps!

I've a starting problem on a 2.2d D4D avensis -06. The Battery is brand new and the starter motor was replaced a few months ago. The car runs like a dream most days then suddenly it wont start at all! No 'clunk' from the starter solenoid nothing. The dash lights remain on as per norm. Leave it a couple of hours and it'll start 40 times in a row. Showed it to a few mechanics who can't seem to work out whats going on. Could anyone point me in the right direction please? what could be causing this intermittent behavour?

Any pointers greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[TomdeGuerre]

It could be a loose or dirty push-on connector for the solenoid energiser wire (arrowed in red in the pic), I've had that before.

It could be an internal fault with the solenoid itself, if it was accessible you could try hitting the solenoid housing with a hammer shaft or similar to see if it works. Does it only happen when you try a cold start or does it happen on a hot start too?

Was the replacement starter a reconditioned unit or a second hand one?

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[zak01]

Hi and thanks for the reply.

The starter motor was a new one. Had it done back in January. Regardless of if the car is warm or cold it'll play up. Temperature doesn't seem to affect the starting. Really an odd scenario here. Will try and check that connector and see if it helps. Could there be anything else causing this which i should look out for? Thanks :)

[TomdeGuerre]

Quite a few owners have had trouble with Avensis ignition switches see following post:

http://www.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/topic/44971-starting-problems-on-avensis-solution/

Also have a look under Ignition Switch in the search bar at the top of the page, lots more.

Best of luck mate.

[zak01]

Culprit found! the little clip connecting the electrical wire to the solenoid appears to be very lose and wont hold in. tied it on with some ties and bingo.

Problem sorted. Wouldn't have found it without looking at your advice. Many thanks matey! much appreciated