View Full Version : I have a Lexus LS 400 1996 and the car want start. It makes a clicking sound and the


jessica d
10-30-2007, 07:06 PM
lights will come on.? I had the battery replaced about 6 months ago and it worked fine up until this point. I tried to jump it but I beleive the cables were to samll but it did allow for the lights to come on again. Do you think its the starter or something else please help

goldwing127959
10-30-2007, 07:17 PM
First just because the batter is new doesen't mean it cant run down.
So, first remove the battery and take it to auto-zone and have it checkec for state of charge. If it is low thy will charge it for you. Also have it tested for load. This test puts a ;oad on the battery to simulate the starting of the car. If it is bad replace the battery.

Now that the battery has been checked out, if it still clicks the replace the starter. It is engageing but not spinning.

OCgal4ever
10-30-2007, 07:17 PM
Sounds like the starter. Happened to my Accord, thought it was the batteries too, you will need to replace the starter before it dies on you and you are stranded somewhere.

Carman Nguyen
10-30-2007, 07:17 PM
Be very very sure it is the starter,because it is over a thousand dollars to replace in this car,not counting something else goes wrong in the process.Good luck.