I have a 1999 LX470. About a month ago I began having a problem which the dealership has diagnosed a bad starter (battery is new). When I try to start, all lights come on - but the engine makes no attempt to turnover whatsoever. The bugger is that sometimes, when the planets are aligned - the truck starts up perfectly with no hesitation. This symptom seems to confirm the dealership diagnosis. I read in GS300 forum a suggestion that tapping the starter with a wrench may "align the planets" so that the car can start - this would be great so that I can drive to my mechanic for the service. Trouble is, I don't know how to _find_ the starter. Can someone help? Another other thoughts or stories about this kind of service problem?
