Lexus: starting problems

I have a 1992 Lexus SC 300 that initially had a problem starting in that I
would turn the key and get absolutely nothing...no lights, no
sounds...dead silence. After about 3-8 tries the car would eventually
start. This was very sporadic and the problem was that everytime I took
it to the mechanic, the car would start fine, so they could never detect
the problem altho they thought either worn ignition switch or relay. This
has been going on 2 months. However, now all of a sudden, when I have
starting problems, the lights DO come on, but the car still won't
start.....one click as if it is a bad starter. A bad starter doesn't
explain the previous problem of no lights, etc. however. My starter is
only 4 years old. The battery is 4 months old and truthfully, all the
problems began after the new battery was put in. According to my mechanic
tho., the battery is OK as they have checked it and connections. It's now
been 3 months of starter problems...The mechanic has seen the problem when
the lights go on, but never caught it when there was nothing. Any
suggestions as to what is causing all the trouble? Too may things seem to
be going bad?

press the shift override button and if it starts, you know it is the
neutral/park safety switch.
JA


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