eskata Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 My '98 SC400 used to start fine. Recently when the engine is cold it will take a few cranks to get it started. The first 2-4 cranks sound just like that the car is out of battary. (but it has a new battary. ) When engine is hot, it takes only one crank to start. Anyone has any ideas as to what might be the problem. It sounds like starter problem but I am not sure. The car has 72k miles.
AWJ Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 It is probably the contacts in the starter solenoid starting to go out. Eventually, the car will not start at all until the starter is rebuilt (solenoid) or replaced.
eskata Posted December 29, 2003 Author Posted December 29, 2003 That is what I think as well. Anyone know where to order a Solenoid Replacemen kit for '98 SC400? I called a local dealer, and was told it had to be special ordered from Japan.
AWJ Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 I tried to find the part number for the contacts back when I had a problem with the starter. I found a part number and ordered it. They turned out to be just the poles as the actual contact points are a different part. No good. What I wound up doing was just to remove the bad starter - took it to a alternator/starter/electrical motor repair shop and had them do an overhaul on it. Wound up costing me 15$ and they gave me a lifetime limited warranty on their work. Pretty killer deal that I don't think can be found just anywhere but it is a good option. Problem is, on your V8, the damn starter is stuck under the intake manifold, so removing it - will be no walk in the park. I don't know of any special rebuild kit - not they do not exist (especially as much as they wear out) but you can try contacting various dealers who will tell you that you need a new starter to the tune of 800$ or so.
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