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Old 06-12-12, 07:08 PM
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Default Hit start button kept making electrical noise.

Tried to sart my car after work. Pushed the start button it kept making that starting electrical noise. It went on for about 10 seconds but did not start. Hit the start button, made the same noise plus a ticking sound and then started after about 5 seconds. My guess would be that the battery was low but there is no reason for it to be low. Anyone ever experience this. I have a 1 month old 2012 RX350.

One other thing the NAV seemed to go through a total reset warning me not to shut off the engine after the engine finally started

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Old 06-12-12, 07:41 PM
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That ticking sound sounds like the starter motor. Not sure why it's not turning over the engine. I would bring it to the dealer and ask them to troubleshoot it for you.
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If you can start it, take to the dealer. If not, they need to pick it up. Also it might have been an interior light left on or door not shut tight.
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Tried to sart my car after work. Pushed the start button it kept making that starting electrical noise. It went on for about 10 seconds but did not start. Hit the start button, made the same noise plus a ticking sound and then started after about 5 seconds. My guess would be that the battery was low but there is no reason for it to be low. Anyone ever experience this. I have a 1 month old 2012 RX350.
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Originally Posted by MARQEVANS
Tried to sart my car after work. Pushed the start button it kept making that starting electrical noise. It went on for about 10 seconds but did not start. Hit the start button, made the same noise plus a ticking sound and then started after about 5 seconds. My guess would be that the battery was low but there is no reason for it to be low. Anyone ever experience this. I have a 1 month old 2012 RX350.

One other thing the NAV seemed to go through a total reset warning me not to shut off the engine after the engine finally started
Did it again this morning. Went right to the dealer. They took me right away. It turned out to be a bad battery.
Old 06-13-12, 09:51 PM
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Glad everything is okay.
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