I started my car then started it again, cause it was soo quiet i had forgotten it was on. He he.
Well now it won't start, and its been sitting there for a good 2 hours.
2nd Gen 2000 Lexus GS 400
Any input welcome
Will post pic of anything on request.
Thanks.

 

For what I've been reading..starters on the 400 suck...Maybe you killed it!

 

Is it trying to turn over or what exactly is it doing?? More details??

Jonny

 

What do you mean turn over?
U hear the engine not turning.
Its just like hearing the car trying to start before it actually does.
Itmakes the sound ke ke ke ke keh
Thats the best i could do.

My dad say its about time to replace the start motor because we are over the 100,000 marker.
Is he right?

BTW is there some type of mabe circuit breaker to prevent further damage, that perhaps i could flip back? Just a thought.

Also any suggestions as to which starters are good or are they all the same?
Thanks

 

i've done that a few times since the car idles like its not on.. It shouldn't cause that severe a problem

 

I've also done this on my first GS4, and though it stopped the engine immediately, it always started back up with no problem.

It is possible that the bendix gear is finally worn out. You say that you have over 100.000 miles, but that shouldn't be a problem, as many of us are approaching that figure, and many are already over it.

Make sure your battery connections are tight. You might disconnect them, clean and inspect everything and reconnect. If you are hearing a grinding sound, or one where the starter is obviously trying to start, then the starter will most likely have to be replaced.

It CAN be a DIY, but most people will choose to have someone else change it for them. Most of the cost of this will be in the labor.

GOOD LUCK!

 

Thanks guys btw where is the starter located?

 

This will NOT be a DIY for this gentleman unfortunately. Take your car to a shop that does a charging system check for free.

 

if the starter is turning over then how can that be the problem, I think the issue is elsewhwere and it definitely is not DIY for most.

 

LOL, your maken me sound so old i'm only 18 and its my dads car.
And also I can learn!!

 

double start it won;t damage the car unless you turn the key for over 5 min and fry your starter!!
It is the problem elsewhere.. just go battery connection first.. or even a lose gas cap!
Try everything before you go to a mechanic shop..

 

IT's ALIVE IT's ALIVE
mu ha hah ahahaha
Thanks guys. Once again my baby is purring.
I found the Starter fuse took it out and reset teh batt. adn my dad gave it a lil throttle while starting adn she came rumbling back to life!
Thanks to you guys we saved 3-400 dollars.
Mabe this is sumthing i should've tried in teh first place.
Anyways thanks
Without you guys we prolly would've calledd the tow guy and gotten a new starter.
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