Electrical Or Starter? Please Help.

[msteneke]

While driving my 98 Es300 the car just shut off. When I tried to start it the car wouldn't start. It sound like it wanted to catch but couldn't. I had driven the car earlier that day and it was fine. I checked the battery and it was fine. My lights, radio, and alarm still work. I made sure that the connections were not loose. Does this sound like an electrical problem or the starter?

[dcfish]

If you were driving and the car shut off...It is not your starter...Remove and CLEAN the battery terminals and Cables very good and better...

[msteneke]

Ok thank you I will give that a try.

[lenore]

When you mean catch, did the starter actually turn the engine, or did you hear clicking.?

[tesponde]

You may also want to check your distributor and your alternator if the engine made a lugging sound before it died. If it was fine and just died immediately it is most likely something electrical. Something as simple as a loose connection or a bad relay could cause this.