DIY repair · Lexus LX 570

Starter replacement

DIFFICULTY 3 / 5TIME Parts plus laborCOST Parts plus labor (the replacement starter is noticeably smaller than the original)

Symptoms

A sudden no-crank, usually with no warning. The failure is typically in the solenoid, the high-current relay built onto the back of the starter.

The fix, step by step

  1. Disconnect the battery, gain access to the starter, unplug and unbolt it, and fit the replacement.
  2. Some owners do it proactively at high mileage instead of waiting to get stranded.

Tools & part numbers

  • Metric sockets
  • long extensions
  • battery terminal wrench
  • new or reman starter

Where to buy the parts

Starter assembly, URJ200 (ELEC0S050)CruiserTeq ↗Amazon ↗
Starters (2013 LX570 catalog)RockAuto ↗

Hunting a used or discontinued part? Search eBay Motors for Lexus LX 570 parts →

Before you start

Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.

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