what is the solution

Asked by GuruPNJC May 05, 2017 at 03:23 PM about the 2008 Toyota Yaris

Question type: General

on odd occasions the starter will run without engaging the fly wheel

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May try to lubricate the starter bendix gear shaft once every couple of months with a light spray oil. Low voltage (voltage drop) to the starter due to bad battery cables or a bad solenoid.

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