Problems, problems, problems (key / cranking)
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Problems, problems, problems
I've had my '99 GS300 for about 6 months now, but it's not been easy.
I had 2 keys when I bought the car, one day when starting it, a key broke in my hand. I took it to Lexus, I have an extended warranty (not Lexus warranty but another company) but apparently it isn't covered.
Also when I was putting that key in the ignition I had to keep putting it in, because it wasn't getting the signal correctly, I wasn't forcing it, but it broke anyway and keys aren't cheap. This ignition problem is continuing to happen, and it happened with BOTH keys. I am able to start it, though it takes a few tries sometimes.
I had planned to take it to Lexus to get it fixed this Monday, but another thing happened to me yesterday. I was at the post office, I turned the car off, got out of the car, key and all, but the engine was still making noise!! It sounded like it was still cranking around about 15 times after I got out of the car, I went to sit back down and it stopped. I was able to drive it to work, but it freaked me out
Is there anything serious I need to check for right now?
I had 2 keys when I bought the car, one day when starting it, a key broke in my hand. I took it to Lexus, I have an extended warranty (not Lexus warranty but another company) but apparently it isn't covered.
Also when I was putting that key in the ignition I had to keep putting it in, because it wasn't getting the signal correctly, I wasn't forcing it, but it broke anyway and keys aren't cheap. This ignition problem is continuing to happen, and it happened with BOTH keys. I am able to start it, though it takes a few tries sometimes.
I had planned to take it to Lexus to get it fixed this Monday, but another thing happened to me yesterday. I was at the post office, I turned the car off, got out of the car, key and all, but the engine was still making noise!! It sounded like it was still cranking around about 15 times after I got out of the car, I went to sit back down and it stopped. I was able to drive it to work, but it freaked me out
Is there anything serious I need to check for right now?
Last edited by ChrisFL; Dec 31, 2003 at 04:53 PM.
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Don't go to my dealer...because that is considered...."normal characteristics"!
Seriously, yes, that has to be seen by a knowledgeable shop.
Seriously, yes, that has to be seen by a knowledgeable shop.
Last edited by whitels; Dec 31, 2003 at 05:20 PM.
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Do you know that sometimes you have to turn the steering wheel to allow the key to turn. Not doing that would definately result in damaged keys if you are forcing them without turning the steering wheel.
I hope that your problem with broken keys is as easy as this.
I hope that your problem with broken keys is as easy as this.
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Originally posted by GS4fun
Do you know that sometimes you have to turn the steering wheel to allow the key to turn. Not doing that would definately result in damaged keys if you are forcing them without turning the steering wheel.
I hope that your problem with broken keys is as easy as this.
Do you know that sometimes you have to turn the steering wheel to allow the key to turn. Not doing that would definately result in damaged keys if you are forcing them without turning the steering wheel.
I hope that your problem with broken keys is as easy as this.
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