2000 LX 470 very intermittent starting issue

[Stevelugzit]

I second the starter. I had an issue like this and another where it would just click once with each key turn. New starter and relay resolved the issue. Id recommend picking up a new starter and a new relay for peace of mind. This should fix your issue. Repair is exaggerated in its complexity. Starter removal is very easy and relatively satisfying to do. Nothing is hard

 

[anthonydiaz85]

I second the starter. I had an issue like this and another where it would just click once with each key turn. New starter and relay resolved the issue. Id recommend picking up a new starter and a new relay for peace of mind. This should fix your issue. Repair is exaggerated in its complexity. Starter removal is very easy and relatively satisfying to do. Nothing is hard

I agree with it being exaggerated. I rebuilt the upper portion of a 351W last year and the job is pretty similar. I am knocking on wood as I type this....I haven't had an issue since June 15th. I have taken it off road camping twice and I am driving it about 3 days a week.

 

[anthonydiaz85]

I jinxed myself. Got in the car today. Turned the key and nothing. The security light was not blinking either. Cycled the key again and it started right up. There was no clicking from the starter or anything sounds on the first key turn.

81 degrees out
5:00 pm
All the lights had been turned off
Door were unlocked
Last drove the day before and parked at 6:45pm