Symptoms
Clicking or slow cranking with a good battery. Starters are the most common complaint in ProductReview's NM/NP owner reviews; one owner says they 'started to go like hot cakes'.
The fix, step by step
- Charge and load-test the battery and clean the terminals and earth strap first.
- Then disconnect the battery, remove the skid plate if fitted, unplug the solenoid lead and main cable, and unbolt the starter.
- Fit the new unit, torque the bolts, reconnect and test.
Tools & part numbers
- Battery load tester
- socket set with extensions
- multimeter.
Where to buy the parts
Electrical parts (starter, battery), 2004 Montero 3.8 V6RockAuto ↗Amazon ↗
Electrical parts (starter, battery), 2001 Montero 3.5 V6RockAuto ↗Amazon ↗
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Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.