Starting issue

[Marol]

Originally Posted by Nicfin

OK, I will add my 2 cents. I bought my 08 Yaris earlier this year. Not long after that, I had the starter stick when cranking. I found a thread on YarisWorld talking about it. A member suggested not cranking the Yaris like an older vehicle. Just turn the ignition and let go. The motor will turn over and crank without holding the ignition key. He was right. It was a little awkward at first, but now I am completely used to cranking it that way. I haven't had an issue since.

That worked like magic. It will enable me to take the car for repairs withou a tow truck.