w140amg Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 After leaving my LS400 parked over night, I tried to start the car this morning and it would not start. I heard 1 lick. I tried again and the third time, it started. Afterwards, I turned the car off 3 times and it started all 3 times. Any ideas? car has a new batter and a major tune up (timing, plugs, wires, ignition coil, etc) about a month ago. I hope the starter is not bad...i read it's a PITA to replace. thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcidFire52 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Could be the solenoid on the starter. Or your ignition switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzHotLS Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 If all you hear is a click then after a few times it fires up, the contacts in the solenoid have worn out enough to prevent current to pass through them to engage the starter. That's what my 95 started doing in December. There are many good threads here and on CL describing the process. Good Luck and you're correct, it is a major pain. http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...st&p=350214 http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls400-foru...tml#post4191291 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatingupblacktop Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 After leaving my LS400 parked over night, I tried to start the car this morning and it would not start. I heard 1 lick.I tried again and the third time, it started. Afterwards, I turned the car off 3 times and it started all 3 times. Any ideas? car has a new batter and a major tune up (timing, plugs, wires, ignition coil, etc) about a month ago. I hope the starter is not bad...i read it's a PITA to replace. thanks!! Since you've done all that work recently, I'd check all your connections first. Another easy check to do is the relay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Keep it simple. If it does not start ,first issue is does the battery have enough charge. Find out if the alternator is charging the battery at all times as well as the battery at full capacity. Start by buying a new battery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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