sdurkin

yes it is quite a big job as the starter motor sits in the middle of the V underneath the intake manifold which you have to remove to access it.

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I had it replaced by Lexus Park Lane. They also found a broken ECG Pipe ? - dont know what that is but the car runs a lot better now. Bad news is that it was £1000.

Oh well, it's the only big thing I have had done to me beloved 95 MKIII with 80K on the clock.

U/S Bendix on the starter motor not engaging.

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Thanks for the tip but what exactky is a "U/S Bendix" and would it cost a lot to fix ?

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SD

I have a cherished LS400 MK III, 77K miles FSH. It has recently started to let me down when starting. All the clocks light up, needles swing etc, then when I turn the key I get a load click and no more. After I try it several times, the engine gives half a lurch / turn and usually fires up. The problem seems worse if I have left the car outside when damp for a few days. Any suggestions ?

Thanks

Steve Durkin

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get the Battery tested, then the starter motor.

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I changed the Battery. How do you get the SM tested - take it a Lexus dealer or independant ?

It seems to spin over fine after it has warmed up and is not damp so I suspected a solenoid / electrical problem - any thoughts ?

Thanks

SD

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if the cars an manual put it into gear let the hand brake off and rock the car back and forth, knock it out of gear and try starting it again, you may need to try this a few times but if then it starts its a fair bet the starter is nacked, if the car is an auto since you are in Watord i would try Bennits or Russells, damp for a "no start" does'nt make sence, missfire yes.

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Thanks for the advise. I will take it to Russels, don't know Bennits - are they good ?

I have a cherished LS400 MK III, 77K miles FSH. It has recently started to let me down when starting. All the clocks light up, needles swing etc, then when I turn the key I get a load click and no more. After I try it several times, the engine gives half a lurch / turn and usually fires up. The problem seems worse if I have left the car outside when damp for a few days. Any suggestions ?

Thanks

Steve Durkin

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get the Battery tested, then the starter motor.

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I changed the Battery. How do you get the SM tested - take it a Lexus dealer or independant ?

It seems to spin over fine after it has warmed up and is not damp so I suspected a solenoid / electrical problem - any thoughts ?

Thanks

SD

I have a cherished LS400 MK III, 77K miles FSH. It has recently started to let me down when starting. All the clocks light up, needles swing etc, then when I turn the key I get a load click and no more. After I try it several times, the engine gives half a lurch / turn and usually fires up. The problem seems worse if I have left the car outside when damp for a few days. Any suggestions ?

Thanks

Steve Durkin

Does anyone know of a good garage to service my 75K miles LS400 MK3 in Herts ?

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SD

I have been offered a set of 17" LS 400 wheels to replace the 16" ones I have now.

Will there be any difference in ride, noise, speedo calibration etc ?

Will they fit without rubbing / snagging anything ?

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