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Originally Posted by DaveC113
Test the starter cable's resistance with a meter, or replace it just to be sure, also clean the flanges as I think it's grounded via the engine block, and clean the electrical contacts at the starter and battery. This is a low voltage high-current device, so low resistance is extremely important.
I used to have a shop, I remember a f'in Toyota truck that had a starting issue and the cable looked new but was corroded near the starter, I wasted way too much time on the job.
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Thanks man. I did check all the cables for tightness and visual inspection for corrosion and they were all good. I didn’t measure resistance though.
I did measure battery voltage after sitting all night in the cold and it was 12.21v which is a little low. Battery is exactly 2 years old. So a new battery will probably get it to at least start. It will still drag its balls when it’s hot but it should start.
Looks like I’m gonna put a battery in it today and send this thing down the road. I can’t be having this kind of BS with this car. It’s my wife’s car and I work shift work, I can’t run out and rescue her every time it acts up. It’s a damn shame because we love the car.