AboutTed Ritter Expertise I have more than 26 years experience as toyota technician, I will be able to answer most questions related to the toyota product line up to the present year models, I specialize in difficult to diagnose problems but when posting a question please keep in mind that some situations require the used of special test equipment and diagnostic procedures especially as the newer models become more technologically advanced, so without actually having the car on hand I may only be able to try to steer you in the right direction and in some cases may have to refer you to the toyota dealer but at least you will know what you may be dealing with. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions, I will have an answer for you in most cases. When posting a question keep in mind that I reside in the US, although I get questions from all over the world I may not have an answer for models that are not sold in the US, I will do a reasonable search to try to match your model to the US model,please refrain from asking about diesel powered vehicles, I have no information for them. In most cases I will not answer questions about major modifications of OEM components, engine swapping or aftermarket products,please post a question not a statement, please provide enough basic information such as year, model, what engine and if anything has already been done to fix the problem, the more information I get the more I can help without having to ask you more questions.
Experience Toyota technician since 1979,expert in electrical systems,OBD systems,engine repair, driveability problems,EFI systems,ASE certified,Toyota master technician. Certified Hybrid Vehicle technician.
Education/Credentials Toyota master technician, ASE certified in eight catagories, Hybrid vehicle certified.
Question QUESTION: could I get those instructions you gave a previous frustrated toyota owner, who had problems starting vehicle when warm. i have exact same difficulty. about 15 minutes upon returning to car after been driven in hot weather- turns, but not start. i wait another 10 or 15- it will start. and starts right up in morning. I would love it if you can give me instruction for installing relay into to starter?
thanks -
ANSWER: Which engine does it have, look under the hood on the label then let me know.
---------- FOLLOW-UP ----------
QUESTION: 2.4l manual- yeah after warm and sitting will turn but not start, and than wait 10 minutes and presto. is my assumption about the relay placement into starter- a viable one?
thanks
Answer The relay fix is only to correct a starter not engaging on the V-6 engine, since the starter is cranking the engine over this would not fix the problem, there is another problem if the engine cranks but doesn't fire up. Maybe doing a tune up including spark plugs, air filter and injector and throttle body cleaning will help.
