Starter Problem - 2001 Toyota Corolla, Starter problem Options

[telebob55]

starter Problem - 2001 Toyota Corolla. Should this be easy to change or should I refer to a mechanic? Battery is fine, it chatters when I try to start the car.

[ABSSdata]

The starter chatter could mean a new starter is needed, but just to be sure, make sure the terminals on the battery are good and clean, and securely tightened. Sometimes the terminals will come loose and cause all sorts of problems with vehicles.

If they are then unfortunately as you said, a new starter is needed... however replacement of the starter isn't very fun on the 2001 Corolla, if you've not worked on many vehicles I would suggest to take it to a shop to get it done.

But if you feel up to testing your patience and your knuckles in some spots, if you follow the manual you could more in likely manage it, just not a very fun job at all.

[sig998]

The starter chatter could mean a new starter is needed, but just to be sure, make sure the terminals on the battery are good and clean, and securely tightened. Sometimes the terminals will come loose and cause all sorts of problems with vehicles.

If they are then unfortunately as you said, a new starter is needed... however replacement of the starter isn't very fun on the 2001 Corolla, if you've not worked on many vehicles I would suggest to take it to a shop to get it done.

But if you feel up to testing your patience and your knuckles in some spots, if you follow the manual you could more in likely manage it, just not a very fun job at all.

and you learn speak English where?

[ninjainthenightx]

Its most likely the starter coil. My 97 did the same thing. Its called the click of death and was very common on the Toyota Corolla/Geo Chevy Prisms. I think I paid 250 including labor to get a new starter put in.