98 Lexus GS4 cranking on its own
12-28-12, 08:45 AM
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98 Lexus GS4 cranking on its own
im having a problem with my 98 gs4 first it was the starter it was clicking then one day it try to start up on its own without my key so my dad and i replace starter the problem went so i thought about a month the problem came back a neighbor came and got me saying your car doing something crazy so i went out and it was trying to crank over so i unplug the battery it stop i plug it back up nothing started the car then shut it down it started to crank over on its own without my key being in the ignition can this be a ignition problem or something elecrical everyone telling me to replace my ignition switch it could be going bad because i have 261000 miles on the car anyone can help me figure out this problem 
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Look don't come up here with childish stuff I don't time for that if u can help then help if not don't comment .......................... There's your periods so fill them in
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I would agree that it seems like a starter solenoid problem. If you are comfortable with a multi meter i would start to trace the wires from the ignition switch to the starter and see where there is positive voltage remaining where it shoulden't be. The solenoid could be "stuck closed" but still fully functioning if the ignition switch is leaking voltage to the solenoid...if that makes sence.
Basically just start with the ignition wires with the car off (preferrably after it has cranked on it's own so you know the problem is present) ans then go the the inputs and outputs of the solenoid, and starter relay and eventually go the the starter wires. eventually you will find which wire is the culpret and what device needs to be replaced and fixed.
I hope some of this helped, good luck and keep us posted on what you find
Basically just start with the ignition wires with the car off (preferrably after it has cranked on it's own so you know the problem is present) ans then go the the inputs and outputs of the solenoid, and starter relay and eventually go the the starter wires. eventually you will find which wire is the culpret and what device needs to be replaced and fixed.
I hope some of this helped, good luck and keep us posted on what you find
