Dead starter motor
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Dead starter motor
Went out to my car and when I tried to start it I got one big click, I had to have it towed to Lexus. They haven't confirmed its the starter motor yet but they are saying theres a 99% chance it is, and unfortunately its still an engine out service. Anything else I should have replaced while they're in there? Its an 08 with 106k.
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Just not sure I want to put more money into a car that I'm not certain ill be keeping much longer. I know it isn't the usual experience at all for F owners but this car has been extremely high maintenance... back at the dealer 2-3x more often that it should be for something or other. Its a fantastic car but for someone going to school and doing flight training I'm way too busy to be running to the closest dealer (100 miles away) every couple months.
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Lead Lap
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None at all, started up instantly two hours beforehand.
On on a side note, thinking of going the route of refreshing everything that is a wear item while the engine is already out, radiator/hoses etc. anybody have input on things that are a good idea to replace?
On on a side note, thinking of going the route of refreshing everything that is a wear item while the engine is already out, radiator/hoses etc. anybody have input on things that are a good idea to replace?
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I'm pretty sure those are the same thing, but i could definitely be wrong. The way the dealer does it, engine has to come out, though they do the same for headers so a good indy shop might be able to do so without. I do remember someone saying it is nearly impossible to physically get the starter out from where it is wedged without the headers coming off at the very least, I don't know much more about the actual procedure.
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So they can bill me more. And I was thinking about trading my F in just last week to avoid this exact issue mindcrime. It heard me and is taking its revenge.