htbotdvr Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 My 98 LS400 sometimes i turn the key to start and it only clicks, i take the key out and try again and the samething happens,also tried second key samething :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1991LS400 Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 You will need to replace it with either a new starter or a rebuilt one. The clicks with no engine start are indications of a dead or currently dying starter. If you need your vehicle for work or anything else I would recommend getting that replaced as soon as possible. However, I will be honest with you and tell you that it is a pretty tedious task to change that starter. The air intake has to be removed because it's below all of that. If you can get your hands on an owners repair manual for your vehicle you could possibly do it yourself. If you have no idea on car repairing, etc. I would recommend taking it to a professional technician/mechanic. If you want to avoid high costs do NOT take it to the Lexus dealership. Anywhere but there would be cheaper (hopefully). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMF Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 check the battery, if it clicks it might be that your battery is not in the top shape. there might be bunch of other things if ur battery turns out to be ok, fuses, relays etc might cause this, there should be a troubleshooting manuial for the starter and you should talk to 99LS about gettin it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htbotdvr Posted June 29, 2004 Author Share Posted June 29, 2004 checked battery it is new and ok,I fear it's the starter I guess if your ride is smooth your bound to hit a bump one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFeldes Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 I had the same problem and it was the battery terminal connector. Since it is a new battery make sure the connectors are tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htbotdvr Posted July 29, 2004 Author Share Posted July 29, 2004 :o WEll $892.00 and the car starter problem is gone -a new starter by a toyota dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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