Starter? Car fails to start
07-05-16, 10:38 AM
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07-05-16, 04:46 PM
#33
The pipe is most likely broken at the slip flange on one or two ports. It's a common failure for the stock manifolds.
Your already paying for one header to be installed when you do the starter so it really is the perfect time to do it if you can afford the parts.
And don't mess around, just but 2 new Denso upstream A/F sensors. Your old ones most likely won't come out and if they do the treads will be in poor shape.
I always install the Figs LCA #2 bushing for my customers when doing headers as well.
07-05-16, 05:51 PM
#34
The pipe is most likely broken at the slip flange on one or two ports. It's a common failure for the stock manifolds.
Your already paying for one header to be installed when you do the starter so it really is the perfect time to do it if you can afford the parts.
And don't mess around, just but 2 new Denso upstream A/F sensors. Your old ones most likely won't come out and if they do the treads will be in poor shape.
I always install the Figs LCA #2 bushing for my customers when doing headers as well.
Your already paying for one header to be installed when you do the starter so it really is the perfect time to do it if you can afford the parts.
And don't mess around, just but 2 new Denso upstream A/F sensors. Your old ones most likely won't come out and if they do the treads will be in poor shape.
I always install the Figs LCA #2 bushing for my customers when doing headers as well.
07-05-16, 06:07 PM
#35
The plastic wire guide that runs along the B + wire is what was brittle. It will shatter to pieces the second you touch it just like the plastic on top of the intake manifold does. I wouldn't even bother trying to get those parts from Lexus. Some DEI heat sleeve and heat wrap will do a better job and last much longer.
07-05-16, 06:38 PM
#36
The plastic wire guide that runs along the B + wire is what was brittle. It will shatter to pieces the second you touch it just like the plastic on top of the intake manifold does. I wouldn't even bother trying to get those parts from Lexus. Some DEI heat sleeve and heat wrap will do a better job and last much longer.
07-06-16, 09:02 AM
#39
That intake guide that everyone freaks out about when the dealer techs break it is impossible not to break.
To give you an idea here is what I did to eliminate that plastic junk on Drok149's car during a valve lash inspection.
That is a high heat braided split loom and DEI self vulcanizing heat tape (not electric tape).
01-31-17, 03:50 PM
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Thread revival. Just had the same problem with my ISF. 104,000 miles and the starter has failed. Just purchased a new refurbished starter from El Vato zone for 200.00 with a 35 dollar core exchange. Anyone know any good shops that would charge a reasonable price? Or someone that can come to my home and do it? Don't want to get raped at the dealer. Any help would be great. Thanks in advance. Im without a car for now. Located in Los Angeles.
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02-01-17, 02:53 AM
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Thread revival. Just had the same problem with my ISF. 104,000 miles and the starter has failed. Just purchased a new refurbished starter from El Vato zone for 200.00 with a 35 dollar core exchange. Anyone know any good shops that would charge a reasonable price? Or someone that can come to my home and do it? Don't want to get raped at the dealer. Any help would be great. Thanks in advance. Im without a car for now. Located in Los Angeles.
Good luck with the replacement.
When you press the start button do you hear one loud "strike" / CLICK?
I could tell you that after the replacement my car has been running solid however my exhaust manifold is totally leaking as I could hear and smell it from above the engine bay. Unless my installer did not tighten the bolts well enough - hardly doubt this is the case though.
02-01-17, 09:37 AM
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Had one of my Dad's mechanic replace it for 440. For a total of 640 with the starter. Yes, had the same problem just a loud click. 1st tested the battery and it was fully charged 100%. Checked connections and ultimately determined it was the starter. Replacing starter fixed issue. I would definitely check exhaust gaskets or take it to an exhaust shop to have gaskets checked if necessary or loose bolts. Thanks everyone for the help.