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Wont start, just clicks.

98' toyota tacoma, 4 cyl., would just click, then on second try would start...now it just clicks and wont start at all...batt. doesnt sound dead and I checked connections. How do I check starter, or what else might it be? Thanks

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This problem is caused by the starter motor contacts inside the starter solenoid being worn burned and pitted, U CAN REPLACE JUST THE CONTACTS FOR ABOUT $15, CHECK EBAY MOTORS FOR THE PARTS FOR YOUR YEAR OF TRUCK.

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