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Toyota Avalon Starting Difficulties

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Re: 2000 XL Avalon stops running [oilslick] by fin
Aug 04, 2005 (12:57 pm)
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Replying to: oilslick (Aug 04, 2005 8:50 am)

With no other information here is a guess: fuel system failure. Contaminated fuel or failing filter (stoppage) or pump. Just a guess, other contributors may see something different.
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Thanks.** by oilslick
Aug 07, 2005 (1:17 pm)
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Replying to: fin (Aug 04, 2005 12:57 pm)

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IS it really a dead battery or just the connection??? by schatze00
Oct 04, 2005 (8:20 am)
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I have a 1996 Avalon XLS with 112,000K miles on it and have had it one year. No problems as of yet, but now my car won't start. My boyfriend replaced the old battery with a new one and he tried jumping it and it still won't start. He said there is a lot of corrosion on the terminal, but upon brushing it off and cleaning it with baking soda, I still can't get it to start....any ideas?
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Re: IS it really a dead battery or just the connection??? [schatze00] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Oct 04, 2005 (5:00 pm)
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Replying to: schatze00 (Oct 04, 2005 8:20 am)

When you say won't "start" you mean it cranks and cranks but won't fire the engine or do you mean you turn the key and nothing at all happens?
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Re: IS it really a dead battery or just the connection??? [Mr_Shiftright] by schatze00
Oct 05, 2005 (8:52 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 04, 2005 5:00 pm)

Thanks for replying. Nothing at all happens. The lights come on and that is all.
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Re: IS it really a dead battery or just the connection??? [schatze00] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Oct 05, 2005 (9:22 am)
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Replying to: schatze00 (Oct 05, 2005 8:52 am)

Do the headlights go dim or out when you turn the key to the "start" position? Try this and report back.
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Re: IS it really a dead battery or just the connection??? [Mr_Shiftright] by stanleymartin
Oct 19, 2005 (7:32 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 05, 2005 9:22 am)

Hello,
 
I have a similar issue with a 1998 Toyota Avalon XLS but it's intermittent. When it happens all the lights come on and looks fine but instead of hearing the starter turning I just hear a semi-loud click coming from the engine compartment if I have the window down. My lights do dim when this happens. I have tried turning off all the accessories, lights, etc but it does not seem to matter. I have also had the battery tested good. When the car fails to start I usually have to try another one to 5 times and then instead of a loud click the starter finally turns over the engine and it starts. It has happened for the last 10 days and is happening more and more each day.
 
Any suggestions? I thought possible starter problem or some other relay/ignition control module type thing? I've brushed/cleaned the battery contacts and the battery store said the battery tests good.
 
Thanks!
Stan
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Re: IS it really a dead battery or just the connection??? [stanleymartin] by fin
Oct 19, 2005 (8:00 pm)
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Replying to: stanleymartin (Oct 19, 2005 7:32 pm)

In years past we have discussed at length in this forum the problem of excessive corrosion around the *negative* battery post in Avalons. Most likely, it is a function of joining different types of metal and electricity. It may also be caused by the ground cable itself. You might try replacing the ground cable, and make sure you clean the negative post completely. Corrosion may occur at the other end of the cable also, but most should be at the battery. The white corrosive material blocks electrical current. A battery that tests "good" still may not have enough power to overcome the corrosion/connection problem and start the car. Try a new battery at the store and see if the car starts easily....it might be the battery. ( My '03 XL is now on the THIRD battery! ) Hope this helps...
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1996 Avalon won't start by dswing
Jul 16, 2006 (2:58 am)
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I have a 1996 Avalon with 170,000 miles. Car would not start-just clicks when ignition turned on. I had the battery
tested-one year old-ok. Replaced the original starter.Still
hear just the click-all accesories and lights work so I have ruled ouy the alternator. I cleaned the battery clamps and checked and cleaned neg and pos wires for corrosion. i
have checked fuses. Also I cannot jump start vehicle either.
Any ideas? Thanks.
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Re: 1996 Avalon won't start [dswing] by tlkoer
Jul 16, 2006 (6:49 pm)
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Replying to: dswing (Jul 16, 2006 2:58 am)

I also have a 1996 Avalon with about the same amount of mileage (180,000) and with the same problem. It will go for days with no problems and then will only get a click when trying to start it. Someone who came to my yard sale thought it could be a loose wire but where to start! I love my car (except for the days I get the clicking sound). Somebody help us please!!!!!

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