ValkonX11

I don't know what the problem with my car is. I might need to bring my car to maintenance mechanic. But I’d like to hear your take before I do. Might save some bucks if I’m just missing something. It takes me several tries before I can start the car, ( not sure if the correct term is ignition). It’s probably a battery problem, but dashboard display does not say anything about low battery. I can even turn on the stereo and sat nav. So I know my battery still has juice.

Any suggestions?

mmarshall

Welcome to CL.

You don't say what specific vehicle it is, but, since the battery is good, and the engine apparently cranks, it is more likely a fuel-supply or ignition problem. Do you use cheap, poor-quality gasoline (or diesel-fuel) without good detergent-additives in it to keep the fuel-injectors clean? Injectors have very small openings to generate the spray-pattern for the air-fuel mixture, and it doesn't take much dirt or other problem to obstruct the proper flow of gas. A can of good fuel-system cleaner, such as BG-44K, will often do the trick....but it might take a couple of tankfuls to clean things out. Or, the fuel-pump could be weak or failing...not pumping enough gas from the tank to the injectors.

HidekiCar

I think you need to get a new car. LOL! There are alot of problems in your car. Have you tried bringing your car to a shop to check for the actual problem?

ValkonX11

Mine is a second hand 2016 lexus rx 350. Got it for a good price but I'm on the verge of regretting the purchase.

According to my mechanic, this is an electrical problem, might take 2 or more weeks to get fixed. I'm also told a few accessories needs some repairs but parking sensor is dead. He recommended a replacement that is mounted on the plate called fensens. I searched google and found it on eBay and Amazon . It looks great but still not sure if it's worth the price.

greg3852

SW17LS

When you try and start it, does it crank or just click?