I have a 1997 Toyota Avalon. Sometimes just makes a clicking noise when trying to crank it. Sometimes it trys to turn over then stops and makes the clicking noise again. Usually starts if you keep trying. Took 15 minutes the other day but finally cranked. It sometimes goes two to three wks and cranks first time then starts the clicking noise again. Seems to be worse when its raining and/or cold. Have been dealing with this over a year. Dont have another car to drive while mechanic trys to find whats wrong also have very little money to spare. Can someone please help?

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Check battery connections. Sometimes a weak connection will fail under very high loads like starting.

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I had a similiar problem with my 95 maxima. It turned out to be a bad MAF sensor. Check it out and make sure the sensor is not dirty. you can try cleaning it with a MAF sensor spray. I replace my with one from the junkyard.

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CHECK THE STARTER.MAKE SURE ITS NOT LOOSE.IF ALL IS GOOD.THEN THE STARTER COULD BE BAD.IT COULD HAVE WORN DRIVE GEARS OR THE FLYWHEEL COULD HAVE WORN OR BROKEN TEETH.IF YOU REMOVE STARTER TO CHECK IT AND FLY WHEEL MAKE SURE TURN OFF RADIO SO YOU WONT LOSE PLAYING CODE.WHEN YOU REMOVE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE.

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Hello tim42220: y name is Roger and I will help. If the timing belt does not turn when you crank the engine the belt is bad. The belt has a habit of striping the teeth of a the crankshaft gear. This engine shows to be a non-interference engine. That means if the belt breaks the valves should not bend. This is something you should be able to do if you are mechanically inclined. Main thing is to be sure all timing marks are right. I would strongly recommend replacing the water pump at the same time. The water pump is turned by the timing belt. Should the water pump go bad it will also damage the timing belt. They do make a timing belt kit that includes the belt and all new timing belt idler pulleys. You will need to reload the belt tension-er. This is the worst part as it is hard to reset the plunger. Easier to by a new one but they are not cheap. If you look at the new belt you should see two solid stripe markings and one stripe that is a dotted line.I would also replace the camshaft seals as they are the reason for the oil leaking onto the timing belt. When installed correctly the marks align with the timing marks on the engines cam and crankshaft. Enclosed is a picture of the timing marks.Should you need further help please just ask. Please rate your answer. This way I know it helped. Thank You for using Fix Ya. Roger

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Hello I have simular problem the ignition on is stuck in that position with the key turned off and out of the ignition switch.It feels like the key switch is spinning freely in the ignition. Do I need an ignition switch?