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Jun 17, 2005 | 07:46 AM

Gs L-tune

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Starter problem

this morning i started my car and it won't start. its just clicked couple times and then it started. Does anyone know what happen or have this problem before? I think might be my starter but im not sure. Please provide me more info to take care the problem.

Jun 17, 2005 | 07:51 AM

maaloxx

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How the battery? GS300 or 400/430? I kinda feel that starter issues are common in the V8's as opposed to the 6's

Jun 17, 2005 | 07:59 AM

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It's the starter if you get it done at the dealer it's around $800+

Jun 17, 2005 | 02:54 PM

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Starter... Sorry bro. I had the same problem and with only 62K on the GS4... Cost about $900 from the dealer. Sucks.

Jun 17, 2005 | 06:27 PM

Gs L-tune

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i'm gonna take it to lexus to get check up. daym if it is that really suck. I hope it just my battery.

Jun 18, 2005 | 02:54 AM

sevens

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Is it real?
I went down Lexus dealership for asking starter fixed but they quoted around $450.
How come everyone says $900?
I don't think that will cost much,though.

Good luck

Jun 18, 2005 | 09:08 AM

vicestan

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450$ is just for the part, they didnt tell you the labor

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Jun 24, 2005 | 10:08 AM

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I had a problem with my starter. It degraded over time..one or two tries degraded to about 2 to 3 minuntes of turning the key. I would be fine for a week then give me problems for 3 weeks, then be ok for a while. If it didn't start on the first click, I'd keep trying until it started. Cold starting was a real problem, but a warm engine helped on restarting. I guess wear plus dirt/grime plus other factors are a cause. Mine had to be changed at 130k. Cost me $1200 at the dealer. A GS400 starter is mounted in the engine...there's more labor charge to install...a full days job.

Jun 25, 2005 | 12:23 AM

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starter probelm

ok got my car back today from the stealership and they diagnosed the battery as the culprit. This was the first time i left the stealership happy as they said the battery was still under warranty since i purchased it back in late 2002 (pro-rated warranty on Premium batteries for 7yrs). I only paid for 1/2 hr labor and the warranty covered 75% of the new battery. Im a happy camper today.