Yesterday my rx was fine. Went to start this morning, and it will not start. When I turn key, i get display panel, air, radio and gauges work, but I just hear a clicking noise and no power.

Would you assume this is a battery? Or something else?? Can we give it a jump - will it make any difference, just to get it to the mechanic?

Thanks!

 

Get a jump, if it starts then the battery is possibly bad, either from age or a alternator that is not charging...that is the first step...by the way a dome light left on all night on a old battery can cause quite a drain.

 

We just jumped it and it started right up. What battery....is most recommended for this car....I have read about Toyota true start??
Thanks!

 

Being down in Texas, you probably don't have to worry that much about cold-cranking-power. The Costco battery is a good deal, if you need a new battery. There has been discussion here in the past that the batteries made by Johnson Controls (who make batteries for many, many labels) are good. I went with the Costco battery myself. If the original Panasonic were available, I would have considered that, but it's not.

 

I second the Costco battery....good price and great battery.

 

I would recommend sealed battery (it will add to the cost) but no fumes or nasty sprays form a lower quality battery.

Salim

 

Ok, we don't have a Cosco card, but could get one.

I talked to my neighborhood Toyota dealer and got a quote for 69 and 79, depending on what batt I choose. $30 to insall.

I'll let my husband pick.

Thanks again!

 

Sams and Wal-mart handle Interstate which is an excellent mid-price brand. I think I paid something like $72 installed in my 330. Don't let that installation cost bother you - it's an easy DIY with a wrench and about 15 minutes.

Clean and grease the battery terminals and cable clamps well before installing to prevent corrosion and future problems.

 

For that install price get a Costco membership and buy the battery cheaper.
it takes a whole 10 minutes to change....enjoy...