Well, it finally happened, the least expected car to have anything go wrong with, won't start. I was at least expecting the BMW to be the first to go to the shop but right now, i'm extremely surprised and speechless.

Our dealer is driving their flat bed to come get it, excellent service since they are an hour away (Bobby Rahal Lexus of Mechanicbsurg, PA fyi).

Anybody have anything like this go wrong? All accessory lights comes and it would try to crank but nothing else.

 

When it cranks does it ignite the engine for just a moment before it stalls? If that's the problem try to stablize it by revving the engine a little bit during that moment. I don't know why this happens but it does for some odd reason. If that isn't the problem then best of luck to you, update us when you get your RX back.

 

You say it 'tries to crank.' Does it turn over or not? Reason that I ask is that in my 1999 RX300, at about 135,000 miles it would intermittently fail to turn over at all. Battery was new so that wasn't the problem. Problem was in the starter, which the dealer wanted over $600 to replace. I took it out myself (extremely easy) and determined that one of the solenoid contacts had worn out, which is a common problem with these Nippon Denso starters. Part cost me $7.00 (from an independent shop that repairs starters and alternators.) No problem since.

 

before they took it on the flat bed, we tried to start it once more, but no luck except for a very loud squeal. I'm waiting for the dealer to tell me what it is and hoping it's nothing big. It just might be the starter but i don't know if i'll be able to go ahead and do a DIY fix on it.