Car has problem starting on a hot, humid day and on the morning?

Question

97 Toyota Collora has problem starting during a hot, humid day, especially in the morning. I need to turn the key many times before it got started.Everytime I turn the key, I hear some clicking sound. Toyata mechanic told me there was a dead spot on the starter. But I don't see how that links to the hot/humid cause. They said it could also be the wire/plug/cap/rotor set. They propose to change both starter and the wire/plug/cap/rotor set, with a charge of $750. Should I go for both or should I just replace the wire/plug/cap/rotor set or the starter?

Answer 1

It's your starter but it doesn't hurt to do a tune up like they suggested (wire/plug/cap/rotor). How long has it been since you had one? That will cause poor gas mileage and other problems.

Answer 2

Yea, it sure sounds like the starter. That's what I could do. One more little test, if you can either go over the fender or crawl under neath it.

You will need someone to help you, When the starter is just "clicking" Hit it with something, hammer, the end of a broom, etc. While it is clicking. if it starts up, then you have a bad starter and you wont have to spend all the money now. Just replace the starter.

You many need a tune up still, but then you can manage to do that later. But don't forget, its a good thing for any engine.

Answer 3

First off,, what they was talking about was a major tune up,,but i have never heard of anyone charging that much for a tune up,,i own a repair shop in my town ,,and that price,,is unreal,,even if they did replace the starter it still wouldn't be no where near that price,what they told you would make it hard to start ,they told you right,,but the thing is you might not need all of that stuff,,you may just need a minor tune up,,and maybe a starter,,you need to go to another shop,,and get a second opinion on it,,sounds like there trying to over charge you badly here,,in my shop,,all of this might come to 350 bucks,,maybe a little more,,or possibly less,,it would depend on the price of the parts,,just do me a favor,,and at least get another opinion on it,,also ask why the price is high if they tell you about the same thing,because that is too much for that kind of job,,good luck,,i hope this help,s.

Answer 4

It's your starter. The starter has coil winding inside and when current is run through the windings it causes the motor to turn. if there are a dead spot on the armature it will not move when the magnetic field tries to move it. Just believe your mechanic and have it replaced.

Answer 5

On a hot day if the starter gets to hot it wont work. I recommend either putting your car in a garage or covered parking or just buying a performance starter.

Answer 6

Have them check for moisture under the distribute cap. If that's not it do both of the others.