This has been going on for a few days now. Whenever I try to start my GS up, I hear a clicking sound (one click), but it doesn't start. It takes me 3 or 4 tries before it actually starts up. I called Lexus of Concord, and they told me it would be over $1000 for parts and labor, since they would have to actually take out the intake manifold to get to the starter. Is this legit? Will I be paying too much if I take it there? I'm just curious. I know starters don't cost that much. A thousand dollars sounds way too pricey. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

unfortunately yes since the starter is under the inatke manifold..the price seems right from the dealer.
make certain its the starter as well b4 u change it! good luck

 

it sucks but for lexus to do it, its the price we pay, i did about a month ago.

 

the service consultant was asking for something around $1090.. is that around how much you paid? what if i just take it to a regular auto shop? also.. how many miles did you have when you replaced it? i just hit 107K..

 

i said this in the last thread but i had to do mine at 43000 miles. that the factory did under warranty so it was free. but i now have 75 on it with no problems

 

Just try to be 100% sure it's the starter. Check the battery, cables, all the connection. Heck..even buy a new battery, or remove yours and take it to have it checked over. You might end up saving big..

 

before you buy a new battery bring it to a mechanic to make sure the starting system is

functioning properly

 

You should probably ask around and find another place besides a Lexus Dealer to change your starter. I think it's for sure the starter because I had the same exact problem with mine and replaced it.

 

i took it to a local auto shop and they told me it was just residue building up on the positive cable of my battery.. i'm glad i took it there.. i have a feeling lexus would have charged me for a new starter anyway.. bit6hes!

thanks for the help guys..