How To Replace Starter On Toyota Camry 4 Cylinders Engine 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

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[@Mama_Ging]

Thank you so much for this video. I am 51 and have no knowledge regarding fixing cars, and I was able to replace my starter with NO problems at all!!! If I can do this anyone can!

[@DIYtimeTRD]

+Ginger Anderson Awesome! Knowledge empowers us to do things that seemed impossible before. It is very encouraging to hear stories like yours! Thank you for sharing!

[@gumundermyshoe]

You're comment was really inspiring and I've referenced it in real life 3 times. 😂 I'm just so darn proud of myself!

[@kaohsiung99]

@@gumundermyshoe Come by my place next Wednesday & I'll let you show me how easy it is! I'm in Tennessee....;-)

[@joelrabanales8116]

Thank you. This gave me the push i needed to try!

[@cortneygromalski1955]

literally changed my starter in a target parking lot with zero mechanic knowledge 10/10 video

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Awesome! And thanks!

[@yogoyo25]

Idk if the dude is still active on this channel but this vid is saving me soooo much money rn

[@loxav7104]

Fr a mechanic said he’d do mine for 175$🤦🏽‍♂️

[@randm30]

Man, thank you for not adding all of the extraneous nonsense so many of these videos have. right to the point and great screen angles and lighting.

[@scandinavianflickgd7331]

So glad I came across this video. I'm having to swap my starter in a bar parking lot in Vegas while visiting. Already walked 30 mins to get a replacement. Wish me luck 🙏

[@DIYtimeTRD]

You can do this!

[@emiliolopez2462]

I've been doing work on my cars for a long time, this is one of the easiest videos I've ever watched. Thank you.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Thanks!

[@nismomikey]

Just did the starter on my 05 Camry, by far the easiest straightforward video. Thank you!

[@robhulson]

I am starting this repair in about 20 minutes. This looks very straightforward, your information looks solid. I will let you know how it goes when I am finished.

[@robhulson]

Done and my starter is working beautifully! To anyone watching, you're going to want to make sure you have a solid extension for your ratchet set, just like in the video. I had a few minor extenders and none of them could get me into the right place, especially on the two final screws on the starter itself. Thankfully I had a serpentine belt breaker tool set and it got me just the right leverage to make it no problem. Anyway, thank you for this video! I know it's 8 years old but it sure helped me out in a big way today.

[@r.f1388]

Thabk you for your video. 1st time mechanic in my life. Change the starter for my car after 3.5 hr of work. Took longer than your video but worth every seconds. Especially during this pandemic time.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Glad it helped! Took me just as much, I just cut out all the unnecessary content... 😂

[@jimmypavone3231]

Your video helped another person! I'm 33 and had never fixed my own car before, it took me about an hour and saved me $200 right in time for Thanksgiving! I took my time and didn't loose anything or break anything. I noticed an issue that may have been the actual problem for me, the little black electrical connection on the starter had lost it's clip locking it down, explaining the intermittent starting, I put the new part just in anyway for good measure, then I put a TINY dab of gorilla glue onto the plug of that connection to make sure she stays put - not sure if thats kosher or not but I've never had gorilla glue NOT work for me lol.

[@christianpazdelcid9003]

Your a blessing, started ordering the piece and don’t gotta worry about no mechanic

[@dejawhidbee420]

This is a good video omgg i changed my starter in less than 30 mins. Thank you so much

[@alanorrick6741]

Took me an hour but my daughter insisted on helping so....

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Its all good! Quality time! 😁👍🏻

[@neilreid9005]

Perfect video for this project! No fluff, good camera and audio work. Five stars my man- thank you for this! Easy job now that I've seen your video.

[@LeoMoralesSr]

One of the best videos on replacing a starter on a 2002 Camry, although the connectors on the back of the filter were not shown how to remove as clearly although not hard to figure that out. Very factual and to the point. Good pointers while working, thanks.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Thank you!

[@lpdb1995]

You are an absolute legend my guy 3minutes and all the details covered video clear info precise time to go swap my starter and get my stupid car back on the dang road! You are an absolute hero

[@gumundermyshoe]

I'm 31, female, far from fam. I watched this video among others. I was able to remove, get my starter rebuilt by a local shop, and then reinstalled it myself. It took some for me, a total beginner. Luckily I was able to borrow tools but some auto stores will loan them. I had a hard time with the filter housing wire clips. Once I figured out how to release the clips and that you've got to push down while you swing the clip open, I was good. I'm extremely grateful for this video. It saved me $300 (knock on wood) just like a lot of people are saying. The rebuild on my starter was $98. The only concern I have is that I did indeed drop one of the filter housing washer things but I was still able seal and tighten the lid without the second one. But my big question is, if it didn't land on the ground... WHERE DID IT GO?????? Lastly, I recommend watching a few other videos to get used to the anatomy and see all the angles. I have literally never done something like this.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Great job! 👍🏼

[@Mario-rk7ht]

Sir, I would want to say Thank you. I fixed my starter like a pro because of you accurate and concise video. God bless you Sir

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Thank you so much, I’m glad to hear that!

[@buddysweeny4193]

Thank you for this video! It helped this amateur to replace the starter all by himself! The 2006 Solara V6 is a little different with tubing and wires, but the rest of the important steps were all there! I just hope it all got put back together correctly.

[@keithmcdaniels1632]

Thank you very much!! I just changed out a bad starter in a Walmart parking lot ( location of where it died)I almost had it towed and yes I beat on to see if I could one more start out of it just to get it home… didn’t work on this one. Fastest starter swap I’ve ever done. The worst part was the electrical connection on the back of the air cleaner housing. Great video!

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Thats awesome, great job 👏’

[@Saltycures]

I am literally doing the same in a Walmart parking lot right now as we speak, using this video😂. The last two bolts on the starter are a beast to get out in my car, but hopefully it works. Excellent video

[@DIYtimeTRD]

@Saltycures 😅👍🏻 Gotta do what you gotta do!

[@dr.anthonyfauci5280]

Fantastic video, didn’t even know where the starter is and I knocked this out in about an hour. Hardest part is releasing the plastic tabs holding the wires in the back of the air filter housing. Thank you for this video!

[@Buckazznkd]

Great video , no extra filler material, just right to the point..not a mechanic in any sense of the word but your video walked me through changing mine in 20 minutes. Thanks

[@wendyallen1452]

Excellent instructions. I am going to replace my starter myself. Auto stores wanted $275 - $335 to replace the starter. Thanks !!!

[@DIYtimeTRD]

+Wendy Allen That's a bit too much for 1hour job... Thanks for sharing!

[@ThothTheAtlanteanK]

Nicely done! Do you advise changing the starter relay switch fuse at the same time?

[@ahmedelbially1266]

Many thanks for your great presentation video, I replaced my car starter today and that was my first time touching my car parts, all of that because of your awesome video, you saved me at least 100$ (instead of going to mechanic). Much appreciated.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

+Ahmed Elbially It's always great to hear stories like yours, thank you for sharing!

[@Homesteading7]

Quick & simple thank you for not doing like most other channels

[@DIYtimeTRD]

My pleasure!

[@deanwells2859]

I appreciate how short and to the point your video is. Very informative!1

[@byronstansberry1638]

Toyota just can't make working on their 2000s models any easier!! This is one of the reasons they're the best!

[@michaelkern8856]

Thank you so much. ONly problem I had is the starter I bought gear was stuck and would not slide out. When I reinstalled everything the gear would not engage. I pulled starter off, pulled on gear (it was stuck in housing) and that fixed issue. Just a heads up to others. It was an easy repair thanks to your video! my clip broke off on the starter connection. After pulling the battery on my 06 4cyl Camry, the computer lost the idle circuit. Procedure to reset that is: Warm up car, then turn off. turn the ignition to on twice. then start car put in drive and set the brake. Let it idle for about 3-5 minutes as the computer learns how to idle again. This procedure should be used anytime you dis-connect the battery for any length of time.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Thank you for sharing!

[@lawrencerogers8791]

I usually don't comment on videos, but I wanted to give a big THANK YOU for this one! Did it myself in an hour and spent a total of $30. You made it look so straightforward that I had all the confidence in the world and now the car starts great again. THANKS! :)

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Thank you! It's awesome grateful people like yourself that make me wanna do it, and do it to the best of my abilities.

[@lukeemery2727]

Thanks you SO much. This video was perfect! Cars running like a champ now.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Gland it was helpful, thank you for the kind words!

[@SNL19067]

Excellent video! Thank you for making this short, accurate and to the point!

[@ChristianLopez-wl5gd]

This is the best video I’ve seen in my life. Thank you

[@kaohsiung99]

Great video. I have two comments. I ordered a starter online. When it arrives, *check it carefully* to make sure that the plastic piece (at 1:47) is not broken. Mine was. Also, at 2:33, my new starter did not slip into place so easily. I needed to back it out a little & start tightening the 14mm bolts (by hand, carefully, back and forth from one to other other). That was the only way the new starter would go into place.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Shizzywo302]

On my 04, I had 14 mm bolts on my Air filter housing! Great video nonetheless!😊

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Thanks!

[@WesR7009]

Perfect video!!! Seriously, that you. Took me 15 min to replace thanks to this.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Good job!

[@eatyourheartout7220]

Thanks this video helped me change my starter and i have no experience would have cost $500 plus 180 to tow😢happy days

[@joannacherry5147]

Great video. I took notes of what you took off along with the tool sizes. I didn't have to search for the size. Thanks for the video. I'm surprised this video hasn't had more hits.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

+Joanna Cherry Thank you! I guess Toyotas don't break that often... 😁

[@travisparkerplantscience]

Perfect. Saved me $130. Thanks

[@ffej7373]

Appreciate the video man - I used it to swap out my starter last night. Cheers.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

My pleasure!

[@pojack9979]

Thanks for this video. Changed my starter today by watching it.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Awesome!

[@kinggeorges5491]

Thank you!!!! Almost paid someone $100 to fix it for me🙏🏾

[@kaohsiung99]

I just replaced my starter. Honestly, I probably would have paid someone $100 if they came to my place to fix it.

[@sandipbhattacharjee3304]

Very nice and concise explanation. Just what you need, none of the BS. Thanks!

[@DIYtimeTRD]

😎👍🏼

[@MudDogz-zj8pf]

Short and to the point. Love the video. Thanks

[@iBpaintin]

great to the point tutorial with all the information one needs to perform the job. A+

[@dankam830]

Precise and simple video! I love it.

[@dankam830]

Weak start and 205k mi, I think my starter is gone!

[@TamNguyen-bz1bd]

Thank you so much for the video. I was able to replace the starter by myself even though I know very little about cars.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Awesome!

[@tephanieburnett378]

Thanks so much! This video is quick, simple, and to the point!

[@amybowen1216]

Thank you for making a clear, and short video!

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Glad it helped!

[@miguelquazar883]

Easier than a '97. The difficulty is about the same actually but when I started on it a Walgreens parking lot where the vehicle was stranded it started pouring rain. Good times. But I had to get on my back and do work under the engine bay. I would like to thank Toyota for making this so easy for this Gen.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

👍🏼

[@SticklerByDesign]

This video was a god send. Thank you for your clear instructions and help

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Glad it was!

[@thumprxl]

Great DIY video... To the point with tools needed. Much appreciated!

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Thanks!!!

[@mfragiao]

Good video. To the point and short, makes it easy peasy.

[@eliascastrocaballero6811]

Thanks you!! I did it myself with no problem in less than an hour!!!

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Awesome!

[@jerrymichaels9911]

Thank you and God bless you for this tutorial. It saved me a good bit of time and money!

[@ericvong6176]

Ty video was great simple and easy got my starter replace and car running

[@franciscofalcon-canedo96]

Watched this video once amd changed my starter 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Good job!

[@jasonkinder1448]

Thank you for the concise and easy to follow video. Great video work and explanation.

[@thelawofattractionisnojoke2803]

Make sure to use a long extender thing that he uses on the starter bolts, using multiple smaller extenders can break them

[@loxav7104]

You are actually the goat💯

[@Venmsute]

Great video! Extremely easy to follow directions. Probably one of the easiest things I have replaced on my car thanks to this video. Thank you again!

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Thanks!

[@AgapeLoveGrace]

Thanks man, simple and direct instructions 👍🏻

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Glad it helped

[@jasonaeck6703]

Nice video, short and to the point. Thanks!

[@Mr_P_Rockzz]

Good video. Right to the point, good quality, nice and short ! Thanks!

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@brianthemurican2428]

good video. real easy job only had to watch the video once

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Glad it helped!!!

[@fixerofthings]

Great video it got right to the point and had all the information required. Thanks for your effort.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

👌🏼

[@nickislam2940]

Thank you sir, just saved me some cash, you just got a like and a sub.

[@Skywardeyeprophet]

Thank you for the video, it helped me replace my starter without issue

[@yummyzerg]

FYI for anyone else here that can use this, it wasn't this easy for me. I was able to keep the battery in and work around it (disconnected of course), but when I went to pull my starter out, it was stuck. I ended up using a hammer and a 25lb weight to impact the top to get it to budge, then the hammer and 2 flathead screwdrivers to wedge in between the starter and each bolt hole. I hammered on each screwdriver in alternating fashion until the starter came free, and then pulled it out about as easy as this video makes it seem. I would recommend greasing that 'neck' on the starter right where it enters the engine block, if at all possible. I'm no mechanic, so take my advice with a pinch of salt.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Thanks for sharing!

[@frankomatic2000]

Thank u for making this vid...it definitely helped me big time replacing my starter today!

[@lo-pro7594]

Hey people... ALWAYS DISCONNECT the negative/positive post from the battery first before removing anything! You don't want a power surge while repairing your vehicle TRUST ME! Good video over all though

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Do you mind sharing what happened?

[@MrSyedkabeerahmed]

VERY BEAUTIFULLY EXPLAINED THANKS A LOT

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Thanks!

[@fashionstreet1]

Awesome I have a question what if you need to shim this starter I'm getting a grinding noise when starting and I replaced 3 starters each time?

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Never had to fo that. Was your car in the accident? Frame is possibly deformed.

[@enforceraw]

Very helpful video, can't get the starter to come out though.. 05 Camry and it's probably the original starter. Removed both bolts on the starter, the wire connector and the solenoid nut, but it will not come out. There was some smoke from the starter when we got a new battery and tried to start it after sitting for the winter, wondering if the flywheel is jammed on the inside? Tried pulling, hammering the starter, prying at the joins, will not come out. Ideas?

[@DIYtimeTRD]

If there was smoke, it probably was burnt and started melting onto the housing. Try to stick a very long pipe into it and see if you can rotate it like a breaker bar. A lit of leverage should break it off.

[@enforceraw]

Thanks for the advice. It was fused, either from being there for nearly 20 years or from trying to start it. We ended up using a sledge to break the whole starter apart, but it was still stuck inside although the flywheel spun and moved back and forth freely. We had to get a mechanic to visit and use a small grinder etc to cut it out, which did work after about an hour of cutting. It did come out in mostly one piece after that In the end the alternator was gone. We aren't sure if the starter even had a problem now but what's done is done. New battery, starter, and alternator and the car is running fine again. Won't make the same mistake of letting a vehicle sit idle through an entire winter

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Great 👍🏼 Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@ThisIsJakeup]

Any suggestions if it still sounds bad starting up after changing starter? Alternator is new Tested the battery as well Hope she isn’t just too old 230000

[@Ce31270]

This video saved my ass

[@DIYtimeTRD]

👍

[@captainstress]

How has that model, Carquest 17825S held up?

[@zachklassen8278]

Very helpful and easy to follow! Thanks!

[@bluethunder8381]

Thanks for the video, very detailed. 👍🏽

[@jorgeuribe100]

Thank you. Very easy and informative

[@adamrocks529]

Great video! 🧰 Thanks! 🙏🏽

[@DIYtimeTRD]

👌🏼

[@joepaul5423]

Thanks so much! This helped me out so much!

[@avurruva5836]

Super easy , took it off in 10 mins

[@Alex-z9v9y]

Thanks for posting this information buddy

[@DEEJAAY41]

Thanks for making this video. Im going to do it myself now!

[@bimmerbent]

Yes folks, it is that easy. Unbelievable! Please buy your parts from your local retailer. Preferably anybody other than Amazon.

[@WarkerB]

How do i disconnect the cables from the back of the engine air filter housing? Im stuck and these brackets wont budge.

[@benmartin5714]

Thanks, I feel like trying this myself.

[@Brararaf101]

How long can original starter last I'm. At 270 k starts like new cold hot. What's life length on them?

[@DIYtimeTRD]

There is really no set lifespan for starters. I wouldn't worry about it until it starts showing signs of eventual failure: slow to crank engine, intermittent or doesn't engage at all, noise, grinding sound, etc.

[@jgadventures4161]

283k mine is acting up now on my 2003 they are tough

[@Mace_Windex420]

NEVER have I smashed the mf subscribe button so effing hard. Thank you for being a real one!!

[@eddiedav6162]

Good job thank you I have to change my 2005 Camry starter

[@razerone49]

Part number is not in the description. You mentioned that you would provide it in the video.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

After I recorded this video I realized that same car model may use different part #’s over 5 years production life span. Its better to use compatibility checker than part #’s. Sorry for the confusion.

[@Paulkklou]

The best way. Thank you very much.

[@hussainkassim9781]

WoW quick and very educational

[@amongxx8671]

Life and time saver!

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Awesome!

[@alanorrick6741]

No kidding. Best I’ve seen.

[@AtTheJointTV]

Amazing! Thanks a whole bunch from my family and I.

[@clarkenelson2145]

Thanks for the help! 😁

[@terryandteresa]

Thanks man! This helped.👍

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Awesome!

[@RetroRogue.]

Wish me luck. I'm about to replace my starter...hopefully.

[@Nicknack285]

Extremely helpful thank you!

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Awesome, thanks!