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Hi All, My Lexus has decided that it doesn’t want to start when I want it to start… Normally it is in the morning I go out and turn the key and nothing…if I leave the ignition on for a few minutes I will hear a “CLICK” from under the hood (sounds like the passenger side) and then it will start. I tried using jumper cables but the same thing happens. After it is running the charging system is working and the battery shows ~14 volts. After it has been running for a while and it is warm it will start with no problem… Is there a starter relay somewhere that could be on its way out? If so where is it and what is it called? Thanks in advance for the help!

I had someone (an elderly man) hit my LS400 a few years ago. I was pulling up to a red light and he came accross traffic and t-boned the front quarter panel. THe first thing out of his mouth was "Oh no...it's a Lexus".....$2700 later the dent was fixed. (It was only a small 4 inch dent)

Mine ticks too. I had my mechanic listen and he said it was the injectors and not to worry.....yay....first time it cost me $0 dollars!

My leather sucks......I'm having it replaced.....$1500!....

I used the PB Blaster last night and it worked wonders! THe old plug came right out with no thread damage. THe stuff was actually bubbeling in the hole and then dissapeared.... Yes I used anti-seize on all of the plugs (I always have on my other cars). skperformance...I had no idea that you owned stock in Lexus...thanks for the "help"

I posted this as a reply in another thread but I thought I'd give it it's own just in case. I changed all the plugs until I got to the last one and it's stuck. I worked it out about 2 turns but now it will not turn at all in either direction.:chairshot: Anyone us PB Blaster before?

SON OF A !!!!!! THe last spark plug is stuck...fast. I was able to turn it out about 2 turns but now it is totally stuck.... :chairshot: I'm going to buy some PB Blaster to see if the catalyst will break the bond......I hope to god it's not cross threaded....

Thank you guys! I hust requested the quote too.....I figured out what was going on but I couldn't find the part in question. I was going to buy a whole PS pump!

I'm in a position to do the same. Did you do the work yourself?

I took mine to a local shop and I am satisfied. They used the ceramic pads and there is no squealing or stuttering. A side note: The keyfob or the car’s system, one or the other, is not working so I have to use the key to enter my LS400. I took it to a Toyota dealer and they happily took down the notes about the issues I was having. They called about 6 hours later and said I needed to pickup the car. They handed me a bill for $75, a diagnosis charge, and the keys. I said, “So is she fixed”. The guy behind the counter said, “No we cannot work on the electrical systems on the Lexus because we don’t have the schematics”. I was flabbergasted and asked why he thought it was ethical to charge me for something that they knew they could not fix in the first place. They guy of course was a paid grunt that didn’t have a clue. I HATE TOYOTA DEALERS……if you want to go to a dealer only go to Lexus.

Thanks I'm watching the auction not. I'll wait and see where the price goes before I bid. I found these online for ~$200 with a lifetime warrantee through Kragan.

I have a 1990 LS400 and mine just broke and the engine stopped. Nothing this dramatic, you must have lost more than just a timing belt.

The rims will start to lose structural integrity too now that the "paint" has done the inevitable shedding from the aluminum. Not that they are going to fly apart on you but you will notice that they will no longer hold air as they once did. You should check the air pressure regularly anyway but this is especially true of flaky wheels.

As long as the new paint matches the main body paint I don’t see an issue. If you do resale the car the person will generally know the car is repainted and will probably ask why. If you like the 1 color look then go for it. It’s only about $500 to add the second color later if the new buyer really is anal. I had my 1990 repainted and she looks great, I did the original colors because I am anal….. P.S. She has 240,000 miles so yes you do have a lot of driving ahead of you. P.P.S. Be prepared to spend $2,500 or more on the paint. Don’t go for the single shot not clear coat crap. Get an OEM type repaint. This is a multistage affair that begins with a good base, then a couple of color coats, then a few clear. Finally they color sand and buff the car. Mine looks almost like the original factory paint.

I don’t know about the 94 but my 90 has the yellow friggen lens built into the housing. The bulb is clear. I guess I’ll have to smash the yellow lens out of the housing…man I hate to make changes that I can not reverse!