nimbuz

Hello everyone,

I have an 09 RX350 and its the 2nd time over the past 3 months where I had to get someone jump start the vehicle because of drained battery after my car was off but key on ignition in lock for over more than half an hour. Any ideas what it could be? Will be going to Autozone in 3 days to check on the battery but just wondering if anyone had similar issues, or if this could be a security feature.

Thanks.

rx400h1976

Was the car parked in a garage?
Were the headlights in auto mode?

nimbuz

Car was parked in the street while I was waiting for someone both times for 30-40 minutes. Headlights were on auto-mode in both occasions.

rx400h1976

Any update on the issue? Did you have the battery load tested?

nimbuz

Sorry for the late update. Recently had to go to the dealership to get new rear windshield since my rear hatchback glass shattered. =/ Had to pay 1.3k to replace it... Also did the 30k maintenance and told them about the issue, they tested the battery and found nothing wrong with it. =/

Rainbird

Didn't your insurance cover the glass breakage?

salimshah

Rx gets into standby mode with key in ignition [lock and other]. Next time on a quite night, just put the key in and listen to all the whirrs and clicks.

The discharge level depends upon the time and how strong the battery is. Once the battery is charged up, it can pass the short duration load test and usually passes the no load test.

Salim

lexus114

Yep!

biff44

Yep, that is what they cost! I had a bungee cord slip off of a roof rack rail when the hatchback was up, and it broke mine. Luckily I had insurance for it.