LOTUS Esprit Starter motor replacement Cost
1976–2004 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$855–$8.1k
Parts + labour
Labour hours
1.5–4.5h
At a typical garage
The starter motor cranks the engine to start it; a failing starter may click once, grind, or fail to crank at all—leaving the car unable to start. LOTUS Esprit starter motor replacement typically costs $855–$8118.
Typical parts included
- Starter motor
What affects the price
- Remanufactured vs new starter unit
- Engine size and location of the starter in the engine bay
- Whether the solenoid alone or the full assembly needs replacing
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Starter motor replacement on a LOTUS Esprit typically takes 1.5–4.5 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a LOTUS Esprit, this is typically needed starters typically last 100,000–200,000 miles and are replaced on failure.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the LOTUS Esprit
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$489–$892
- ABS sensor replacement$201–$367
- ABS system bleeding$161–$294
- AC compressor clutch replacement$402–$735
- AC compressor replacement$431–$788
Starter motor replacement cost on similar cars
- AUDI R8$414–$756
- LAMBORGHINI Gallardo$483–$882
- BENTLEY Continental$483–$882
- ARIEL Atom$345–$630
- ASTON MARTIN DB9$483–$882
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