key turns nothing happens

Ive got a 1993 Toyota Camry wagon with 223,000 miles on it. Leaks a bit of oil, 2200 cc engine. Ive been having vexing electrical problems to do with starting the car. 9 times out of 10 it starts up fine. But that one time out of 10, you turn the key and nothing happens, no click, no starter turning, nothing. For a while I thought it was the starter and I used to hit the starter with a hammer, but finally I replaced the starter and the problem keeps recurring. The alternator is new, as is the distributor, not just the cap, but the whole shebang, coil, rotor, etc. . Batttery is new. Timing belt recently replaced. One point that could be related is that not long ago I went to jet wash the engine to degrease it, and didnt cover the alternator and that precipitated blowing the alternator and needing to replace that which I did. Perhaps something else got wet? Its as if sounds like something is sticking, maybe a relay, or something in the ignition switch? Id be grateful for any ideas.

Reply 1 : key turns nothing happens

I did a search for you...the link below may help



http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...tarter+brushes

Reply 2 : key turns nothing happens

5sfe Starter Repair :



http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=368326



Neutral Safety Switch Cleaning :



http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=366549





If you diagnose / clean both of these and still have a problem, I would look into removing your ignition and cleaning / replacing it.

Reply 3 : key turns nothing happens

Ignition switch, it happened to me before on my Accord.

Reply 4 : key turns nothing happens

Clean the battery heads, rust/debris may cause an intermittent no-start.



Also make sure the battery cables are very tight on the heads.