Do GS4s have starter issue?
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Do GS4s have starter issue?
I have a 2000 GS400 with only 62,000 miles. Over the weekend it died and I thought it was the battery but turned out to be the starter "sticking". Lexus dealer technician said it is a fairly common problem with V8s since the starter is trapped under the manifold with tremendous heat buildup causing premature failures. When I turned the key, it just clicked but did start after a few tries. Cost to repair is estimated to be $950 with a rebuilt starter. For those of you who have a second gen GS4, have you experienced similar issue? Also, is the repair cost inline? The tech said a number of parts need to be removed in order to get to the starter which is the reason why it is expensive. Your thoughts? Thanks.
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Removing the intake to access the starter is not rocket science. But you should have an idea of what your doing.
A DIY starter rebuild should be about $30.
Intake gaskets may be reused.
A competent tech should be able to do the R&R in 3hrs and .5hrs for the rebuild. Most all places will just sell you a new/ rebuilt starter. Sounds like you we're talking to the service writer heat does not effect the starter. Contacts in the solenoid are a wear item. So 3hrs labor plus the cost of the starter, or DIY and spend $30+; you do the math.
There is an excellent thread on this subject.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-problems.html
A DIY starter rebuild should be about $30.
Intake gaskets may be reused.
A competent tech should be able to do the R&R in 3hrs and .5hrs for the rebuild. Most all places will just sell you a new/ rebuilt starter. Sounds like you we're talking to the service writer heat does not effect the starter. Contacts in the solenoid are a wear item. So 3hrs labor plus the cost of the starter, or DIY and spend $30+; you do the math.
There is an excellent thread on this subject.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-problems.html
Last edited by FrankT; Jun 10, 2013 at 12:57 PM. Reason: Added link
The starter on my 98 GS4 didn't go out until 140k miles. Accessing the starter isn't hard, just time consuming. Get a rebuild kit and you'll be set. Here's a helpful thread https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-problems.html
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