I have 6 mo experience of auotmotive training. Is it difficult to change or reach the starter on a 1996 Lexus es300. also what tools will I need size rachet and sockets?

Have you tested the starter?

How can it start if the engine doesn't turn over, please clarify?

On this website, you find fuse box diagram and description for Lexus ES300 (1996)

Lexus ES300 1996 fuse box diagram Auto Genius

open the trunk, look behind the tail light assembly, if any carpeting exists move it out of the way to reach screws that link to the light assembly, remove them, and the assembly should pop off, then simply remove the old bulbs and put in the new ones. make sure you have the correct size. check modifiedlife.com for size.

you can go to www.youtube.com do a search and watch someone do it. you own a lexus so you can go to eBay, buy a repair manual on CD for 10 bucks and read about doing it. you know your abilities, so do those things i suggested and then draw your own conclusion about difficulty. if you have a lift, a good set of tools, a warm dry well-lit place to work, and some experience then I will bet it is not difficult. if you are not so equipped you will find that paying someone so equipped is worth the saved time, frustration, and busted knuckles.

the starter is in the wright side of the motor under the cruis controls. remove the black cover and youll see it....

The 92-96 ES models are very similar in most components. The body style changed in 97.

My first guess would be "No."

Allen head bolts 8 mm to the Diff output flange and 24MM or 26mm depends if is stock or not socket on the HUB/wheel

I had a similar experience just the other day, i stopped to get gas and turned the car off and when attempting to turn the car back on nothing would happen. Well, let me rephrase the lights inside and out would work as well as the ac and the radio. My initial train of thought was maybe it was the battery so i went and purchased a new battery which was around $100, I installed the new battery and the car still wouldn't start. Does your car make a clicking noise when you turn the inginition key or is it just silent? If it is silent, you might want to check to see if your starter has burned out. Luckly a friend of a friend does his own mechanical work and was able to remove and replace the starter for me. After the starter was replaced the car started right up and ran perfectly. Not sure where u live but in my area a starter ranges in price from $100-200, but they also charge a core fee ranging from $45+, which can be reimbursed if you bring in your old starter to the store. I would suggest getting a starter with a lifetime warranty as well, but thats just a suggestion.

Hope this helps,

brelic