Repair and Diagnosis: Electrical: Starter: Description

All models use Nippondenso 4-brush, solenoid-actuated, gear reduction-type starters, equipped with overrunning clutches. The brush holder assembly retains 4 brushes and springs in the starter housing.

All vehicles use either; a clutch start switch and starter relay for manual transmission vehicles, or a neutral safety switch for automatic transmission vehicles. All models with theft deterrent system use a starter relay to energize starter circuit. Theft deterrent system ECU provides ground for starter relay.

Pickup and 4Runner models use an optional clutch start cancel switch. When this switch is turned on, it will allow engine to be started without depressing clutch pedal, when transmission is in neutral.