Occasional starting problem
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Occasionally when I go to start the car, it acts as if I just barely blipped the starter. Then if I go back and turn the key to start again, it starts right up. It cranks very quickly and the battery appears to be fairly new, so I don't think its the culprit. Thoughts?
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I had a similar problem in my previous car. When i turned the key, the engine didn't turn on, it just made a clicking noise. After trying a few times, it would start. The problem was an old distributor cap. Does your's make a clicking noise?
Originally Posted by sonyman
Occasionally when I go to start the car, it acts as if I just barely blipped the starter. Then if I go back and turn the key to start again, it starts right up. It cranks very quickly and the battery appears to be fairly new, so I don't think its the culprit. Thoughts?
Scott
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As far as I know it doesn't make a clicking noise. It just acts as if I barely blipped the starter. It's been doing it since I've owned the car (approx 1 week).
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There was a technical service bulletin issued regarding the copper assembly of the starter - Electrical problems. It was like my battery was dead or something. I had mine replaced a few years ago and the dealer paid for it even though it was out of warranty - you can always ask!
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What exactly does the dealer replace when they do the fix? Is the dealer obligated to fix this for free when the vehicle is out of warranty? I asked the dealership that I bought the car from whether or not the recall had been done on it and he told me it hadn't, since I came across the same information as you when I researched it.
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What exactly does the dealer replace when they do the fix? Is the dealer obligated to fix this for free when the vehicle is out of warranty? I asked the dealership that I bought the car from whether or not the recall had been done on it and he told me it hadn't, since I came across the same information as you when I researched it.
Heaven forbid you might have to spend some money on your LEXUS, I wish you had a Cadillac so you could really feel it.
Heaven forbid you might have to spend some money on your LEXUS, I wish you had a Cadillac so you could really feel it.
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You don't know anything about my finances so please think before posting. A starter replacement can easily cost close to $1000 so I'd like to be pretty darn sure what the problem is before tossing money left and right. Now, I do have a warranty on the car but that was very costly, as well as having a $100 deductable, so it's very beneficial to have a darn good idea about which part has failed before filing a claim.
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edit: Apparently RODDMOD's posts have been deleted. It was he to whom I was replying.
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edit: Apparently RODDMOD's posts have been deleted. It was he to whom I was replying.
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Scott,
Just trying to offer perspective. The dealer replaced the starter - said the copper wiring inside was not correct (reason for TSB). I was going to have to spend $500 however the dealer ate it and did it for free. I checked all other avenues before taking it in (battery, alternator, etc.).
Just trying to offer perspective. The dealer replaced the starter - said the copper wiring inside was not correct (reason for TSB). I was going to have to spend $500 however the dealer ate it and did it for free. I checked all other avenues before taking it in (battery, alternator, etc.).
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It cost me ~$200 because I have a service contract. The insurer paid ~$600. It carries a $100 deductible which I would have only had to pay except they weren't willing to pay for gaskets and a Lexus brand starter--only Carquest/Napa/cheapo junk so I had to pay the difference.
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Originally Posted by sonyman
It cost me ~$200 because I have a service contract. The insurer paid ~$600. It carries a $100 deductible which I would have only had to pay except they weren't willing to pay for gaskets and a Lexus brand starter--only Carquest/Napa/cheapo junk so I had to pay the difference.
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Good call. I've replaced mine a month or two ago, and it wasnt too much fun.