user134924 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Have a 98 GS 300. Put in new battery cleaned terminals etc... prior to this attempted to start vehicle and just got a click like the starter was not engaging. Thought it was the battery. Before new battery, I cleaned the terminals and the starter engaged and did not disengage even when I took out the key. I disconnected the battery and put in a new battery. I hit the starter with a hammer and it worked. I took it to the dealer and they found nothing wrong. Since this, at intermittend times, it just clicks and after a few tries, the starter engages and it starts fine. My assumption is the starter is going. Any comments or suggestions?? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD911 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Sounds like the starter. You could take it off and clean it hoping that the solenoid is stuck with crud... BP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakataj Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 ouch....starter is a PITA on that model i think....but yeah thats what it sounds like you got wrong...can have it rebuilt or buy a new one. gl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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