when I go start my '98 gs4, I hear a single click, then I put the key back to the off position, try it again and she starts up, it's done it twice today already, I checked the battery terminals there clean and tight, battery is not even a year old, according to my records the original starter was changed back spring off '03 car back then had 85k now it has 140k, what do you guys think help

 

Sounds like your starter is going bad

 

I'm having the same problem. It's the starter. Sometimes I have to slam my door to get it to start. It's going in this weekend to be changed.

 

98-00 GS4 seems to have the most problems as far as starter goes.

Mine went out, but I'm glad it's replaced. No more worrying for another 100k miles.

 

My old 1st gen gs gave me hell for a long time then I replaced it and sold the car

 

well i got the battery tested and the alternator is charging fine, I got quote of $601 parts and labor with a 3yr warranty, damn I was just going to get my TTE lip painted tomorrow, btw how long will this starter last like this

 

I got by for a few months at first it would only click when I first start her up in the morning then it would do it every time and then it eventually would click but would never turn over.Just come up with the scratch and get it replaced because you dont want to get stranded

 

I've used this site a few times, seems like good info,
Also gives a range of part/labor estimates

repairpal.com
What to watch out for
Many vehicles have a special ignition key that is electronically coded to start your vehicle, if this key or the system is having problems, the symptom may be the same as a faulty starter.

Why this happens
If only a "click" is heard when trying to start the vehicle, the battery may be low, battery connections may be dirty or loose, or the starter solenoid may have failed. The entire starting and charging system should be inspected before replacing the starter.

If the battery cables are found to be corroded, they will need to be cleaned and possibly replaced along with the starter.

Corroded and/or loose battery terminals can exhibit the same symptoms as a faulty starter.

A bad switch will have the same symptoms as a defective starter. For vehicles with an automatic transmission, ask to have the neutral safety switch inspected and manual transmission vehicles should have the clutch pedal switch checked.

 

I got a single "click" when starting the other day, I'm hoping it's not the starter but I think it probably is considering my gs400 has about 133k.