The first start of the day requires multiple key turns, after that, starts, runs fine all day?

Tiny
BOB7444
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  • 1994 LEXUS ES 330
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 48,000 MILES
The problem has existed for about 6 months. First start of the day requires multiple key turns. After that, starts, runs fine all day. Next day, the problem repeats. Presently, multiple key turns produce nothing-no sounds, just dash lights. Battery, alternator, starter, neutral safety switch are all good.
Monday, November 20th, 2023 AT 6:44 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

There is a starter relay I would swap out, here is the location of the relay and I have included the starter wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works. If you swap out the relay and you still have the problem I would see if the starter trigger wire gets power when the key is in the crank position. This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Monday, November 20th, 2023 AT 8:40 AM
Tiny
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Hello Ken, Thank you for the help. The relay turned out to be the problem.
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Monday, November 20th, 2023 AT 2:59 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Thanks for letting us know, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
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Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 AT 11:06 AM

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