mcbalagtas

Newbie and couldn't find in search.

Hello *,

Other Toyotas I've owned, I could just replace 'starter contact' to fix the starter. I called the Lexus dealer and they say they stopped making starters with plungers so they just replace the starters now.

Can the starter be fixed by DIYer?

I have the starter out already.

yeskay

hello
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since you already have the starter out can you open and validate if it uses starter contact or plunger?

Thanks

mcbalagtas

I have not opened it up yet, but I can definitely see that it's different from other starters...the battery connections (where the contacts would be) are in a small housing connected to the motor.

I'm pretty sure there isn't any 'plunger/contact' mechanism. Just wondering if there is a simple refurb fix for these types of starters.

Anyone have a link to a writeup that someone might have done?

LeX2K

Assuming the commutator and armature are good, you can replace the solenoid, which contains the contacts. Part number is 28226-28051 about $75 from the dealer. Less from aftermarket places.

yeskay

what is the toyota part number? can you post the picture. how hard is it for you to open the starter. The mechanism has to be the same.

mitmaks

check rockauto.com

artbuc

www.nationsautoelectric.com is best source of parts and technical assistance..