2nd gen Tacoma starting issue

2009 Tacoma
200,000 miles 2WD

Hello y’all ! I just recently have been having starting issue with my Tacoma , I just recently replaced my starter ( 2 weeks ago ), alternator ( 4 days ago ) , and battery ( last month ) . Wondering what’s the problem here now ?

here’s how it sounds like !!
https://youtube.com/shorts/VOgouzzQlec?si=BoeUd_6stx0jfZBa

 

Sounds like a starter bendix issue where it's not engaging with the flywheel. OR, you have a bad connection somewhere that is limiting the draw the starter needs. I'd check for corrosion on both ends of the cables and all grounds. If you see green traveling up under the wire insulation or at a crimp, replace the cable.

 

Was that sound present from the first time starting the truck? What brand starter? What brand, group type, and CCA rating of the battery?

 

I agree that it sounds like the starter bendix is not properly engaging with the flywheel ring gear. I'd pull the starter and give it a look before having to replace a chewed up flywheel.

 

Hey any updates on a solution?

 

Turns out it was my battery , looking to switch it out for a “interstate” battery this Thursday !

 

Well a month old battery was defective. Good you found it.