Surf won't turn over

[ThatGuy]

The battery in my surf died when the temperature dropped so I replaced that and all was good for a week or so. But where i dont drive it daily as I have a work van I went to drive it in my unit earlier this week and it wouldn't start. So I though okay the battery has been drained for what ever reason, I

[charvell]

Is it just clicking? sounds like the contact in the starter motor have gone. Roughtrax do a kit for it http://www.roughtrax4x4.com/genuine-toyota-starter-solenoid-repair-kit.html

[ThatGuy]

You can hear the relay click over when you turn the key but then nothing. Thanks for the suggestion though I'll have a look into the started and see if that's what's at fault

[The Boo Crew]

Check the battery terminals are tight and also the terminals themselves they crack! Another point to mention is if it's a twin battery set up you should change them both as the old one will drag the new one down.

[ThatGuy]

Ah that's a good point, guess I llhave to shell out an buy another battery soon then haha. Thanks for the other point I'll double check everything when I get the chance

[ThatGuy]

Managed to get my truck sorted the other day. I pulled the starter and have it a good check over, the contacts were a little pitted so I cleaned them up and out it back together.
what I did notice though was the plug on the bottom of the starter was smashed/missing and has been replaced with a spade

[Bogus]

Thanks for letting us know, we like a result rather than the suspense of not knowing how it ends.

[Diezel Weazel]

Bravo Buddy n glad ya got it sorted


17+ Years of Surfs n 9 years on Spotless it ain't but Faultless to a "T" is my KZN 130 Yota !!

[ThatGuy]

I'm very much a believer of if you start something, finish it.
There's nothing worse than reading a forum post where someone has the exact problem you have and never tell you how or if they sorted it.
so I always try and post my findings if I can