My 97 ES300 would start great most of the time, but a few times there would be a "click". The problem is these cases is usually the STARTER MOTOR. The dealer in my area wanted almost $500 to fix. A private shop wanted almost $350.
I did a little research and found out that the copper contacts inside the starter motor just need to be replaced. So.....I took out the starter motor (very easy if you can walk and chew gum at the same time) purchased the replacement parts ($12 and $6 for a total of $18) and carefully replaced them inside the starter.
I carefully put the starter back into the car and THE CAR RUNS GREAT!
TOTAL TIME: LESS THAN 1 1/2 HOURS!!!!!
If anyone wants info, pics, or what the part numbers are, contact me.
hey, i am having the same problem. what part did you purchase? part number?
$18 Starter Fix '97es300
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hey, i am having the same problem. what part did you purchase? part number?