Replacing Starter on a '93 - '97 Toyota Corolla

[@kiwd-dynamic]

These Corolla videos are a godsend as I just bought a 1995 Luxury Edition Manual! Thank you for that!

[@AutoFixYT]

Awesome, enjoy it! They're great cars!

[@mattjohnson7384]

I have a 1996 Toyota Corolla LE with a 1.8L 7A-FE engine and I’ve done allot to it like replacing the starter and various other things with that said I am always up for talking about problems and fixes for these cars they are great cars and most times cheap and easy to fix.

[@jamesgolden1754]

Sideways santana

[@Lensman64]

Best Video out there for a 97' Corolla/Prizm. I'm sure my Prizm will need this very soon as the relay was replaced but I'm still getting a random click/no start. Thank you.

[@AutoFixYT]

Yeah sounds like a bad starter or starter solenoid if it's clicking but doing nothing.

[@Lensman64]

@@AutoFixYT Strange thing is it starts when the air temperature is cooler and problems start (click) when it's around 70° or warmer. That is stumping me. Something's expanding and preventing a connection. I'm going to replace the whole part instead of messing around (180k miles and still runs like a charm!)

[@Optimistgus]

​@@Lensman64my geo has 260k. Car won't start. Battery is fine. But I hear a click when I try to start it.

[@Spiritual_DriverAE101]

I was under my 1995 corolla and was wondering how to just in case I ever need one. You’re video helped! Thanks.

[@AutoFixYT]

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@TheCRTman]

Perfect! Looks easy. Imma do this on my friend's 97 Corolla.

[@AutoFixYT]

Hope it goes well!

[@Magneticitist]

This vid gave me a good baseline on my '97 Prizm. Just looking at the access to the top bolt it was obviously going to take some finagling. They also put a little sturdy metal lip for clamping a hose to right about an inch or so from the bolt head making it nearly impossible to get to.. I had to unclip the hose and just bang that tab down flush like screw it. Even then could just barely get a ratchet in there to unscrew it 1 click at a time. It's like they did calculus figuring you JUST enough room to do the finger tip unscrewing. Laying the front end on some jack stands I had just enough room to work with both hands under the vehicle with the stands only up one notch. Was able to do all the hard bolt breaking from over top not worrying about the car coming down on me lol. It can be done with a cheap ratchet set without any extensions but it does take a bit of 'messing with it' and some GOJO.

[@FirstLast-qj6lh]

Great video but I feel you should mention some more things like showing some of the prep I was able to do the top without taking off my radiator lines but took intake housing and disconnected vacuum lines. But ran into the issue of pulling out the starter and came back to the video to reference and saw you had the wheel off and of like 3 -4 times watching before doing didn't really notice till I couldn't pull it out.

[@AutoFixYT]

Yeah this is an old video and part of a series, not planned very well. Sorry.

[@causeeffect849]

dont forget to unhook your battery before touching that starter

[@AutoFixYT]

You are absolutely correct. My battery was already removed from the car so I forgot to mention that. My bad!

[@Jcore1231]

Thx

[@apj341]

My mechanic charged me two hours of labor at $100 an hour to replace my starter two years ago. Now he won't return my call. Man I wish that I had space to do this work myself. 😐

[@_nunez5336]

I have a 95 corrola new battery changed alternator and it will start normal at times but randomly it wont turn over or start and if i wait a couple hours it starts like normal could it be the starter?

[@AutoFixYT]

Could be the starter but it also could be anything else that tells the starter to engage, such as the relay or the ignition switch.

[@jeetkunedophysiologymore4221]

Nice thorough explanation man... thank you for the informative video😁

[@AutoFixYT]

Thanks! Glad that the video helped!

[@randoprior4130]

Welp off to the scrapyard to find another part to continue building Frankenstein's monster. Starter is shot on mine and hopefully this video helps, I'll download it to watch while I work at the scrapyard. I appreciate the video! Hopefully it helps!

[@randoprior4130]

I'll also mention my diagnostics for others to help diagnosing their own. My car currently will start, but usually it takes turning the key several times. When I turn and hold the key in the start position, I hear a faint buzzing/whirring noise. This noise will happen every time I turn the key, and usually it takes 10-20 turns for the engine to actually start. The other method for starting I use when I can is to have someone hold the key in the start position while I gently tap the starter with a small hammer/piece of rebar. Doing this it starts every time. So something to try if you suspect the starter or are experiencing similar with your own corolla.

[@AutoFixYT]

@@randoprior4130 Good luck at the junkyard! And good diagnosis. The issue is definitely a starter.

[@randoprior4130]

@@AutoFixYT just got back now and boy was that a terrible thing to get haha! I found removing the air filter was necessary to see the top bolt, and I had to remove a bolt that was holding a mount for the wiring as well to be able to get a socket on. The bottom bolt was the difficult one though. Super awkward position. Trying to find space between the exhaust and plating as well as the axle to work was quite difficult. Doesn't help everything was covered in grease and it was sleeting on me while I worked. But I got the starter out. I had 10 cars ranging from '93-'97 and found that the 94 had the easiest access to the starter. The 97 would be much worse for getting the top bolt out. All in all, I think if this starter is a lemon I'll probably either use an engine hoist and pull the whole motor rather than finagling with a socket wrench in tight spaces. Would probably save some time. The video truly is invaluable! I just wish I would have payed more attention to the bottom bolt since I ended up accidentally taking out the wrong bolt on my first try. I also ended up just cutting the wires for the click style fastener because it was nearly impossible in that position and covered in grease, plus it's a junkyard car anyways not my own. Removing my current starter will require more patience but at least I'll have a warm garage to work in. Cheers and thanks for the instruction!

[@MrDdog678]

Hello, thanks for the video, quick question I’m trying remount the new starter on and the top bolt threads no problem, but the bottom bolt seems like somehow it’s not long enough? I pulled the starter off and put the bottom bolt in and threaded it to be sure that there’s nothing wrong.. is this something to do with alignment of the starter?

[@AutoFixYT]

Yeah it can be the alignment of the starter, make sure you don't have the wrong bolt, and make sure you don't have the wrong starter. If it fits with the original starter but not the new one, somethings wrong with the starter

[@charlescameron7052]

Needed this thanks man💯💯

[@Jcore1231]

Idk if u will see this but I'm having a difficult time with the second bolt its kinda stuck, any tips?

[@AutoFixYT]

Bigger ratchet? Breaker bar? Impact gun? More power basically. That’s all I can say. It’ll break free eventually. Also, if it’s stuck because of rusty threads then use rust penetrant.

[@JanMicSung]

Good day sir may i ask if where is the location of starter relay for toyota corolla 1995 4afe engine?

[@AutoFixYT]

The relay should be in one of the two engine bay fuse boxes, located next to the driver's side fender, right behind the battery.

[@JanMicSung]

@@AutoFixYT the color violet right?

[@AutoFixYT]

@@JanMicSung I'm not sure what color it is, but on the back of the cover there should be a legend telling you what each fuse and relay goes to

[@JanMicSung]

@@AutoFixYT okay thank you sir 👍

[@jerrysquare9819]

Does the connection cable disconnect with a pull or do you need a flat head screwdriver? You kinda went really fast on that part at the beginning.

[@AutoFixYT]

There are two wires attached to the starter. One is the main power wire which is always live, so disconnect your battery first, then use a socket and unbolt the nut, then pull the wire off the stud. The second one is a small thin wire that has an electrical connector with a tab that you have to squeeze and pull out at the same time. That should slide out at that point. Then you unbolt the starter and you're done

[@josuadewet5141]

Hey Guys is the 1.6 and 1.8 97. corolla afe starter the same

[@AutoFixYT]

Yes it's the same

[@RobbieBoy33]

Thanks great video. My lower bolt was in the other way, such a pain in the butt

[@jshivprashad]

How come it was so simple to get the new one in place but so hard to pass out the old one?

[@AutoFixYT]

Probably because by the time I got the old one out, I knew exactly how to maneuver the new one to get it back in

[@Xiferr]

why was the whole motor shaking at 6:04? were motor mounts removed>?

[@AutoFixYT]

Yes they were removed, I was in the middle of a transmission replacement so I only had 2/4 motor mounts on, the side ones

[@MacAutoDiag]

Failed to mention what engine this is for

[@AutoFixYT]

Both are the same, but this is on a 7A-FE

[@MacAutoDiag]

@@AutoFixYT just need the liter size not the technicalities

[@AutoFixYT]

@@MacAutoDiag 5 seconds on Google and you have the answer, but that would be a 1.8L

[@MacAutoDiag]

@@AutoFixYT there's 2 different engines jackass Google won't tell me which one is in your specific vehicle

[@AutoFixYT]

Yeah a 7A and a 4A. 7A is the 1.8 and 4A is the 1.6

[@limsky8012]

What engine it is? Does it apply to Corolla 4efe 1.4 engine 1997?

[@AutoFixYT]

This will apply to the 4A-FE. This is the 7A-FE engine

[@angelpoki03retro40]

what is the blue thing you said you didn’t know

[@delent4011]

what to do if radiator cap is not closing properly. the cap is spinning right around...I changed the cap (got a new radiator cap) and it's the same problem

[@AutoFixYT]

You need a new radiator then. The top of it is just plastic so if it rounds off it's time for a new radiator. I have a video on replacing the radiator on this Corolla.

[@delent4011]

@@AutoFixYT there's no diy?

[@AutoFixYT]

@@delent4011 I have a video, it's called "Cooling System Disassembly and Assembly on a '93-'97 Corolla

[@sumthourk]

Hello Guy thank you for your videos

[@bludante2560]

Where did you get that ‘hood bra’? I have been looking all over and can’t find any

[@AutoFixYT]

No idea, it was on the car when I bought it and it was also on the car when the previous owner bought it. Could very well be a dealer option from when it was first purchased. It's strange, it's just a sticky strip of degraded old rubberized material that is totally cracked but somehow still hanging on haha

[@GonziDoesYT]

Hi! I think I have a bad starter on my 96. It went from a click to a faint buzz and turning over after a few tries to turning the key and just hearing a grind and not turning over. Any thoughts? I'm afraid I might have just killed my transmission.

[@GonziDoesYT]

I kept turning the key and well... now it def does not turn over but it does grind.

[@AutoFixYT]

Ok that's not good... that means the teeth if the starter were not engaging with the flywheel/flexplate (manual or auto trans) properly. You definitely need a new starter, but what I would do is remove the starter, and with it out have someone spin the engine over from the crank clockwise. That should spin the flywheel/flex plate, if you have a manual make sure you're not in gear obviously. Auto you can be in park. What I would do is make a mark where you start and make sure you check the whole flywheel/flexplate all the wat around, one whole rotation. Look at all those teeth. If they look chewed up and worn, it's time to pull the trans off and replace it. And if it's a standard it's time for a new clutch too, because you have to take it off to replace the flywheel anyway. However, if the teeth on the starter look good, and you don't see much damage on the existing flywheel/flexplate, then just replace the starter and it should be good! Hope this helps!

[@AutoFixYT]

Also, to be more specific, you can't do any internal damage to the engine or the trans just from the starter doing that. If there is damage it's only going to be on the flywheel or the flex plate

[@GonziDoesYT]

Auto Fix Thank! I drove it with the “turn and click” issue for almost a year... the mechanics could never duplicate the issue. I bought a starter and will keep you updated on how it goes!

[@AutoFixYT]

@@GonziDoesYT Wow, and yes thats how it dually goes! When you need the issue to happen it doesn't haha, but yes keep me updated!

[@ytb-yaktownboy2498]

Where is the top bult ?

[@AutoFixYT]

It comes in from the oppisite direction as the bottom

[@arongil2002]

how much does these starter cost?

[@AutoFixYT]

It depends where you buy it and what brand you pick. Look at your local auto parts store and also look online on websites such as RockAuto.com. Make sure you buy a quality brand so you don't have to do the job twice.

[@chuckarelei]

may i suggest to put the car on a pair of ramps + jack stands. though earth quake doesn't happen often, but when it does, the pair of jack stands are not going hold up the car. i changed my 93' a year ago. yes, it's a pain in the ass to work underneath the car. but the car is so old that it just wasn't worth it to have the shop to do it.

[@JAY-gv4eq]

I've got my Corolla on those ramps! in the rear and three stands in front area whilst replacing all fuel tubes and soon the rotted exhaust piping

[@douglasbarnhart3324]

Thank's for the video

[@2011nbn]

Cool thanks... Just a suggestion. Maybe get a laser pointer so you can point to the exactly part you’re talking about! But thanks again.

[@AutoFixYT]

Thanks for the suggestion! I will keep that in mind.

[@TheLegend-pi4yj]

Fellow corolla owner... 95 dx sedan, you know the center of the trunk where it says "Corolla"? Do you know what that part is called? I am trying to find the retainer clips that hold it...

[@AutoFixYT]

I know exactly what you're talking about but I have no clue what it's called... haha maybe "exterior trunk trim"? I honestly have no clue what you'd call that...

[@TheLegend-pi4yj]

Alright np thanks anyways... nice wagon btw how many miles?

[@therandompotato3360]

TheLegend 19980 its called the trunk garnish I believe

[@AutoFixYT]

Just saw your comment, KZbin doesn't notify me when someone responds to a comment... anyway, 323k miles as of right now (June 2019)

[@jobingodylyons9990]

the music very bad idea its hard enough to focus

[@AutoFixYT]

Yeah i know... it's an old video

[@whiteribbonman1]

How do you get to the top bolt?

[@AutoFixYT]

You just have to dig until you get to it

[@whiteribbonman1]

+Auto Fix I watched it again and, starting at 5:28 the viewer can see you installing the top bolt but you have no mention of what tool you used to tighten the top bolt. I looked at my engine from the top and it looks a mess and extremely cramped. Do you use a ratchet/socket?

[@AutoFixYT]

You use the same tool you used to uninstall. 14 or 17 mm, I can't remember. You'll need a variety of extensions or just remove what's in your way

[@Allsportstees]

Hey great vids as usual! Hello again! I have a 97 Corolla with 55k on it. Im trying to narrow down what my issue is. Recently weve been having starting issues. Upon starting her up (not every time) but every so often nothing will happen. So basically its key turn, no engine sound, no response, and in the backgroung is a latent humming sound like there is power on but not engaging the engine. Neither the battery light nor the engine light has come on, so im guessing this is either the alternator, the starter, or maybe the battery. It's possible this happens moreso on colder days. Any insights?

[@AutoFixYT]

Hi, thanks for the comment! So to clarify a little bit before I give you an answer... sometimes when you turn the key the starter doesn't engage, but you do get all the dashboard lights?

[@Allsportstees]

@@AutoFixYT oh yes sorry, yes everything on the dash lights up when i turn it to the on position. But the starting process does not begin, and also there is no noise or any engagement with the engine, it turns all the way to right and does nothing. Recently on a really cold day i had to do it around 12 times to get it to start. And on that last attempt it seemed like a struggle for it to get on. Then today it turns on with no problems lol.

[@AutoFixYT]

Ok that sounds like a bad starter to me. It could be a bad relay but those starters tend to go bad on those Toyotas. I would take the starter out (I have a video on that, its not that hard) and take it to the nearest auto parts store where they should be able to test it. Or you can test it yourself by giving it power and ground with some jumper cables and see if it wants to pop out and engage. I had the same exact issue on my Corolla three years ago and had to do the starter. I will warn you though, I bought an autozone starter which then failed a year ago so I had to do the job another time. But luckily they have lifetime warranty on their parts. So to me that sounds like a bad starter and I would replace that first before you get stranded somewhere. When mine went bad I was lucky enough to have a standard so I was able to push start it when it stopped working haha

[@Allsportstees]

@@AutoFixYT wow thanx so much, i'll let you know what happens.

[@Allsportstees]

So update, the guy was wrong it was where you show it at in this vid I think he just wasn’t used to it being there based on the Toyota’s he worked on. Also I think since we weren’t working on the tranny just trying to the starter out by itself required him to take off the right tire because he couldn’t reach past wiring and hosing under the left side. Other than that once he figured out how to reach it the disassemble and addicting of the replacement was like you said. Thanks for everything. Our Toyota is still up and going. Always enjoy your vids.

[@flaboi404]

thanks save me lot time so i will kno what size i will need ... thanks

[@stoptalking3841]

Helpful thanks! Just don’t wanna DO it!

[@zeynom]

Teşekkürler dostum,harika bir video olmuş..Kanalında ve hayatında başarılar dilerim. +1 Abone 👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@northland76]

Thank you so much

[@campingwiththeadamss8552]

Excellent, !

[@AutoFixYT]

Thanks!

[@Enrique-f9v]

Gracias maestro ,🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@AutoFixYT]

@@Enrique-f9v 👍

[@Iflyjacob]

It's nice to have a lift for clarity of the video. Those of us who work on the ground have a bit more difficulty. To me it seemed a little easier to remove the intake manifold and work from the top... replacing the intake gaskets of course....heehee

[@AutoFixYT]

A lift is definitely awesome to have. But this job is totally doable from underneath with just jack and jack stands. There should be just enough room from underneath go get it out without removing the intake. But hey whatever works! As long as you can get it done!

[@Redrocker1970]

Thats great if you can get both hands on the starter. I cannot.

[@idkmaybe5148]

I had to take my wheel, caliper and control arm and all that shit off to get to it

[@AutoFixYT]

Weird, I did it twice without doing all that but hey whatever her the job done!

[@wellingtondasilva425]

Top

[@chivornlife5985]

❤

[@biroltosun]

👍👏👏👏

[@JohnDoe-vn2kh]

Music, pretty annoying. No music at all would be better.

[@AutoFixYT]

Sorry 😬 but thanks for watching still!

[@richardnava4141]

Excelente, gracias

[@AutoFixYT]

👍

[@navruzikhurosoni4606]

Thank you for sharing the video.

[@AutoFixYT]

I'm glad it was helpful!