Starting problem, very strange
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Starting problem, very strange
Every so often when i go to start car, it acts like it usually does after i push in the start button, but then it does not go all the way through and turn the engine over. sometimes i have to try it 4 or 5 times before it finally works. any ideas? also, do you have to hold the button down until it turns over or just push it in and release. i'm taking it in to the dealer but just wanted some opinions on what it might be first. many thanks
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The other day mine turned over for like 3-4 seconds before it started. I was thinking oh ****. I hope it doesn't ever do that again or progress to something worse.
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It's no different than how you would start the car with a mechanical key--you turn the key all the way to start (hold the button) until you hear the engine turn over, which in a late model Toyota/Lexus, is just a couple of seconds.
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Update - problem solved
I took it to the dealer, and it turns out that there was a short in the start button assembly. They replaced it and so far no more problems.
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i had the same exact problem, only it would only do it early in the mornings. Still happens occasionally, dealer coudln't find anything wrong.
Tell me if you still have problems after they've replaced the button.
Tell me if you still have problems after they've replaced the button.
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I went to the dealer for the exact same problem yesterday. They ran diagnostic tests and said no trouble codes show up. It might have been because of the extremely hot weather for the past few days??
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So Jewel and Sahara, you never did anything else to fix it? It just happens occasionally but not a big deal?
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