Mbearskin

Have trouble starting my Lexus 250 IS. Battery is new(4 months old) All started after a friend asked if I had remote start. I said I wasn't for sure. We goggled it and tried the key less start method of clicking lock button twice then holding down lock button to start the car on the key fob. Not for sure if this has anything to do with why it will not start. Everything in car works, lights, windows, radio, etc. Start button is Red until I press on break then it turns green. After I push the start button car sounds like it wants to start, however it's followed by a long rapid clicking. I hear the fuel system engaging also. Lights displayed are Check Engine, Battery, and Power Steering system. I have disconnected the battery cables and reconnected them with no change, even tried unlocking and locking the car several times with key on door. As well as trying to start the car with key fob pushed against start button. All failed attempts Any ideas?

Bichon

The IS250 wasn't available with remote start, so it's not that.

I know you said the battery is only four months old, but it sure sounds like a bad battery.

Mbearskin

We have tried to jump start with no luck. Battery showing fully charged as well.

skullkandy

have you tried this?

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...t-start-2.html

"Press down both brake and throttle as far as both will go, then press the start button/turn the key" This forces air through to "unflood" the system. After a couple of seconds, the engine will turn over"

Munaf

I have Lexus is350 06 I recently replaced the battery but by mistake I did it the wrong way so now there is a light on the dashboard but the car won't start at all !! I have replaced the starter fuse but still doesn't start what my next step should be ??? Need help ASAP please

Mbearskin

Just tried didn't work however the car sounds better. Also tried jiggling and turning the steering wheel before starting and during startup with no luck.

Appies

My car lexus RX300 won't start the key is not turning after it had been parked for almost 12 months. The key won't turn please help....

Dynamikone

Bad starter motor or fuel pump? but it wouldn't make sense if it clicks that means the spark plugs are going

srt1

I would assume electrical then

Bichon

You may want to ask this question by starting a new thread in the applicable RX forum. If the key won't turn, it is probably related to the steering lock, an anti-theft feature that stops the steering wheel from moving when the key is in the off position. Sometimes you can free things up by turning the steering wheel. The 2nd generation IS does not have a mechanical key, so the steering lock on our cars is completely different.