Greydog Posted October 12, 2004 Posted October 12, 2004 I'm new here and have a problem with the LW's '95 LS400. Nearly every morning, when she tries to start her car, she turns the key and....nothing, no clicky-clicky or anything. When she tries again it will either groan (like a discharged battery....it's new) or start right up. A third try always starts it. The rest of the day it starts just fine unless it has benn sitting for a long-long time. I've tried leaving the lights on for a while to simulate a low battery, but unless it's the first start of the day, it starts right up. I suppose there could be a dead spot in the starter, but I'd think it would be less predictable. The Lexus dealer wants to put a new starter in it to the tune of $ 1,200.00. I would like to do that as a last resort. The car has clocked 89k miles and will be due for the 90k before long. If no one has any ideas, I guess I'll bite the bullet then. Thanks for any ideas, Greydog
95LS400Bob Posted October 12, 2004 Posted October 12, 2004 I'm new here and have a problem with the LW's '95 LS400.Nearly every morning, when she tries to start her car, she turns the key and....nothing, no clicky-clicky or anything. When she tries again it will either groan (like a discharged battery....it's new) or start right up. A third try always starts it. The rest of the day it starts just fine unless it has benn sitting for a long-long time. I've tried leaving the lights on for a while to simulate a low battery, but unless it's the first start of the day, it starts right up. I suppose there could be a dead spot in the starter, but I'd think it would be less predictable. The Lexus dealer wants to put a new starter in it to the tune of $ 1,200.00. I would like to do that as a last resort. The car has clocked 89k miles and will be due for the 90k before long. If no one has any ideas, I guess I'll bite the bullet then. Thanks for any ideas, Greydog ← Check all electrical connections first...especially at the starter. If not..then the starter is most likely. At $1200 for a starter...I believe I would become hands on really quick.
95LS400Bob Posted October 13, 2004 Posted October 13, 2004 Where's the starter located? ← Buried under the intake manifold according to manual. I have a pdf file on it if someone needs to go there. Starter is same design as a Toyota starter by pictures in diagram.
Jetjock Posted November 21, 2004 Posted November 21, 2004 Where's the starter located? ← Buried under the intake manifold according to manual. I have a pdf file on it if someone needs to go there. Starter is same design as a Toyota starter by pictures in diagram. ← May I get the PDF file as well? Same starting problems on my '98 LS400. NNovo@satx.rr.com Thanks
cmbebeau Posted January 2, 2005 Posted January 2, 2005 I would also appreciate the PDF. My email is cbebeau@tampabay.rr.com Thanks
VBdenny Posted January 2, 2005 Posted January 2, 2005 Add me to the list as well. Maybe you could post the PDF in the tutorials section. dwmahony@cox.net Thanks
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