1994 Toyota Pickup 1994 Toyota V6 - Starter - Relay...??

1994 TOYOTA PICKUP
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GPALMA
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Electrical problem
1994 Toyota Pickup 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Manual
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Hello, my usually dependable Toyota has 178K miles and the past couple of days it turned over very sluggishly. This AM, all that I get is a rapid ticking sound. Battery seems fine as the lights come on strong, however they dim somewhat as I turn the ignition. It's the original battery and the status indicator shows it to be BLUE...good.

Is this a starter relay issue?
Jul 23, 2008 at 12:48 PM
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Load test the battery and make sure its cleaned and properly tightened then comeback. Original?????
Jul 23, 2008 at 1:47 PM
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It appears that the new battery did not change things. When I turn on the ignition, I get that same rapid clicking noise and the lights dim although not as much.
Jul 24, 2008 at 10:06 AM
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Next step test the starter relay and the clutch start switch-also see below


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_s1_19.jpg


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_s2_18.jpg

Jul 24, 2008 at 1:12 PM
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Thank you very much. This was a bit beyond my ability and equipment. The truck is in the garage now and the starter relay was found to be defective. The part arrived late this afternoon and the vehicle should be ready in the morning.

Thank you very much for your time and assistance. I am duly impressed with your response and the quality of this board!
Jul 25, 2008 at 11:38 PM