its not the battery so im guessin my starter is gone...so how much will that cost me?

 

the starter itself is about $300 from lexus. Labor will depend from shop to shop. I have a GS400 and my car was $600 out the door from local auto shop that works on import.

 

damn this is gonna cost, i gotta get my 90k done too so thats bout 1300, and my brakes, and tires, thats another couple hundred, and this....
i guess no rims this summer

 

there is a chance your labor for the starter may be cheaper because your intake manifold will be taken off to change the spark plugs anyways.

 

You have a 300? Your starter is on the drivers side of the engine. My shop charges a couple of hours for that repair and the starter from Lexus is between two and three bills. If you find a reputable independant you should save more.

-Bill

 

whoop. i have a GS400.

Either way, get the starter done while the 90k is performed

 

i know of a independant shop that specializes in lexus, but i dunno if id want them to do my 90k, my cousin got his done there and his car is still runnin strong at 110k so i think i might check the place out

 

Before you replace the alternator, check the alternator fuse though.

 

how do i check the alternator fuse?

 

anyone?

i think i might bring it by lexus today

 

Right next to the battery, there should be a fuse box. check in there. I'm not sure if the alternator fuse is in there, because I've never need to look for it.

 

ok how would i know the alternator fuse went bad?

and i hope it is that cause starrter is quite alot of money

 

In my opinion, stick with the starter, the alternator will not stop the car from starting.

-Bill

 

yea i am lexus is booked til monday.

 

Alternator fuse is in the fuse box next to the battery. It should be the second big fuse from right side. At least that's where it is located in GS3. Remove it and see if it's broken inside, it has clear plastic side - very easy to see.