LS400 Starter Replacement - a story by BDR
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Hey Guys & Gals,
ANYTIME YOU OPEN THAT HOOD AND START STICKING YOUR HANDS INTO PLACES--WORK SAFE-TAKE THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OFF FIRST! ANYTIME I AM WORKING ON ANY FUEL LINES, I DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE, REMOVE THE FUSE FOR THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP AND--REMOVE THE GAS CAP TO RELIEVE PRESSURE! ALSO, WAIT ABOUT 10 MINUTES FOR ELCTRO-MAG TO DISCHARGE! IN TODAYS MARKET A ZAP FROM ONE OF THOSE WILL USUALLY KNOCK THE NORMAL MAN TO HIS KNEES IF--AND--AND--MAYBE STOP THE HEART. ALSO, WHEN WORKING UNDER A CAR, HAVE PROPER JACK STANDS(USE THEM) AND A JACK AND HAVE A FRIEND HANG OUT WITH YOU! P.S. NOT YOUR WIFEE IF YOU HAVE A LARGE INSURANCE POLICY ON ACCIDENTAL DEATH! THEY PAY DOUBLE! HA! HA!
ANYTIME YOU OPEN THAT HOOD AND START STICKING YOUR HANDS INTO PLACES--WORK SAFE-TAKE THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OFF FIRST! ANYTIME I AM WORKING ON ANY FUEL LINES, I DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE, REMOVE THE FUSE FOR THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP AND--REMOVE THE GAS CAP TO RELIEVE PRESSURE! ALSO, WAIT ABOUT 10 MINUTES FOR ELCTRO-MAG TO DISCHARGE! IN TODAYS MARKET A ZAP FROM ONE OF THOSE WILL USUALLY KNOCK THE NORMAL MAN TO HIS KNEES IF--AND--AND--MAYBE STOP THE HEART. ALSO, WHEN WORKING UNDER A CAR, HAVE PROPER JACK STANDS(USE THEM) AND A JACK AND HAVE A FRIEND HANG OUT WITH YOU! P.S. NOT YOUR WIFEE IF YOU HAVE A LARGE INSURANCE POLICY ON ACCIDENTAL DEATH! THEY PAY DOUBLE! HA! HA!
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1991-2005 Lexus GS400 Starter remove and install: http://youtuhttp:// 1991-2005 Lexus GS400 Starte...be/OLfuri197zkbe/OLfuri197zk
I just wanted to add this vo link for anybody who may need it for starter replacement since it is truely such a *****! Who the hell thought to bury it in the freakn motor!?! An ******* who doesn't do diy work that's who! Anyways the video says 1991-2005 gs400...but I'm pretty sure it the 1uzfe engine like my 92 ls400...just maybe different looks for cover & intake manifold, & battery on the opposite side but other than that seemed the same. Unfortunately I didn't find this til day 2 almost to the starter, but maybe it could help someone else in the future!
This is a huge project and it should not be taken lightly. This project will take 5 hours for a Lexus Tech.
The best tool would be this one:
![](https://www.lextreme.com/diy/GearWrenchFlexa.jpg)
Its a must otherwise, you must have very small hand. http://www.lextreme.com/starter.html Have fun with this project. Make sure you test your starter before re-installing it and becareful with the injector O-rings.
The best tool would be this one:
![](https://www.lextreme.com/diy/GearWrenchFlexa.jpg)
Its a must otherwise, you must have very small hand. http://www.lextreme.com/starter.html Have fun with this project. Make sure you test your starter before re-installing it and becareful with the injector O-rings.
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pretty much convinced that trollface was on the design team of the Ls400, and decided where the starter for the engine would be.
the starter is the one part a Ls400 owner should NEVER have to see... lol
the starter is the one part a Ls400 owner should NEVER have to see... lol
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Putting the starter there is what puts the L in LS400, even Cadillac does that, its a Luxury car deal. Its just too bad they didn't add a hand crank for the just incase the starter fails.
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Anyone reading this be sure and check out other thread:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...ml#post9786621
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...ml#post9786621
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