starter motor need overhaul
The solenoid that activates the stater motor is of a type that engages the starter gear first (by means of a activation rod), then applies the current to the starter motor. This sequence causes the slight delay. Other starters simply apply the current directly to the starter (via the solenoid) which instantly starts the motor spinning, this spinning (through a spiral cut into the shaft) throws the starter gear along the shaft to engage with the teeth on the flywheel. This type has no delay as the motor doesn't wait for the solenoid to manually engage the stare gear; it is the spinning that engages the gear. Forgive me if I'm not using the correct names. I'm not a mechanic, but I have dismantled a 200sx to fix it (which I did) and discovered this arrangement inside the solenoid; which is different to what I am used to.
Replace the starter
The starter drive has broken, replace starter.
If the starter spins but won't engage, then the Bendix is not engaging the flywheel. Remove the starter and test to see if the Bendix thrusts out, and check to see that the flywheel does not have chipped teeth.
delay timer
thanks how many holding blots and where bad bendix (starter drive) if the spring in the starter bendix is weak or broken it will not engage the flywheel; but the starter will turn normally. bad thing is ,you have to pull the starter..good luck..
If there is complete silence when the key is turned, try tapping the solenoid on the starter with a hammer. Don't laugh. I have found this to be the solution in several cases. This is sure proof that the starter solenoid is the problem. You will want to install a new starter which comes with a new solenoid before you get stranded.
Toyota previa starter motor wont engage
1. To engage the starter with the ring-gear on the engine before the starter is turned on. IE to "pre-engage" it. 2. To turn the starter on once it is Engaged. This prevents/reduces damage to the gear-teeth on both the starter and the ring gear.
Starter selenoid no good
Aplly battery voltage to it, it should jump, engage.