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How To Replace Third Gen Starter

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by grubburg, Apr 10, 2020.

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  1. Oct 13, 2020 at 4:04 PM
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    Dirk Diggler

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    This is killing me. I'm stuck at the removing the starter from under the truck. Running outta daylight might have to yank the drivers side CV
     
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  2. Oct 15, 2020 at 10:20 AM
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    Speak for yourself. Dunked mine back in April.... And it hated me for a good month after that. Fine now, I guess enough driving and vibrations and starts got enough mud out to let it work properly again lol
     
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  3. Oct 15, 2020 at 10:43 AM
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    The pictures i posted on how to orient it and drop it through the bottom are critical. It took me about 30 minutes of trying to figure that out.
     
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  4. Oct 15, 2020 at 10:43 AM
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    $200 straight from the dealer (Elk Grove Toyota).
     
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  5. Oct 15, 2020 at 10:46 AM
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    Nice write up Grub!
     
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  6. Oct 15, 2020 at 11:07 AM
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    I got my OEM starter for $140 shipped from a dealership in TN.
     
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  7. Nov 18, 2020 at 9:51 AM
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    Great write up, thanks!
     
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  8. Nov 19, 2020 at 5:20 PM
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    Why not just rebuild the OEM one ?
     
    Dirtridercrf250, Nov 19, 2020
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  9. Nov 19, 2020 at 6:14 PM
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    I'd wager that a lot of us only have one vehicle to drive and can't afford to have the truck down for a couple days while waiting on a rebuild. Plus you can get a core charge refund when you turn your old one in anyway.
     
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  10. Nov 23, 2020 at 4:16 PM
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    I doubt there is a core with an OEM unit at the dealer. Brushes are the main reason these things quit. Usually can fix it with a tear down lube and cleaning.
     
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  11. Nov 23, 2020 at 4:28 PM
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    Who gets a starter from a dealer..... Lol
     
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  12. Nov 26, 2020 at 2:42 PM
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    I do and at cost.. lol.. simple if you're in the field. Where else do you get OEM parts? China
     
    Dirtridercrf250, Nov 26, 2020
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  13. Nov 26, 2020 at 7:40 PM
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    So. Many. Stickers.
    O'Reilley's for basic stuff like starters, relays, batteries, hell brake pads and rotors, brake lines, fluids, heater hoses.....
     
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  14. Nov 27, 2020 at 6:19 PM
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    So not OEM parts LOL
     
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  15. Nov 27, 2020 at 9:39 PM
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    So. Many. Stickers.
    Most wear items don't need to be lol
     
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  16. Jun 8, 2021 at 8:57 AM
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    You can also remove the starter without undoing the yoke or support bracket. I separated the solenoid from the motor and then wiggled the both of them out. Not saying it is easier but just another way to skin a cat.
     
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  17. Dec 7, 2021 at 7:08 AM
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    I wonder what the dealer shop time this job would be?...4,5 hours ?, buy they do it in less than 1?, great write up, thanks.
     
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  18. Dec 7, 2021 at 7:22 AM
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    Are you saying the starters on Tacomas have breathers? The two little black 'fittings' you can see on the OEM one in the first picture?
     
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  19. Dec 7, 2021 at 7:25 AM
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    o_O
     
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  20. Dec 7, 2021 at 7:53 AM
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    Yes, the two little rubber fittings that look teeny like top hats. Most starters have some similar sort of breather.
     
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