Lexus2763

Hey guys! I'm new here. I've been having problems with my car as of yesterday and I've been searching online for a possible diagnosis, when it occurred to me, The Lexus Forums would obviously be my best bet. Anyways, let me get to my problem.

This all started a couple days ago. I was on my way back from the grocery store when I felt that the car was losing power. The wheel became stiff and I had to force the car over to the side of the road. I took the key out, waited about 5 minutes, and started the car up again. I figured it was because it was cold and I started the car fairly quickly without any time for the engine to warm up. I parked in front of my house and went inside, didn't think it was a big deal. I told myself that I would warm my car up in the morning and take it on a spin around the block to make sure it didn't happen again.

I went outside to turn my car on yesterday and it wouldn't start. You can hear the engine trying to turn, but it won't make that last step. After 15 minutes of frustration I turned the key and held it. The lights in the dash began to dim, and the car started making a very quick ticking noise. During the ticking noise, the lights in the dash tend to flicker. I tested my wipers, and they were moving slower than normal.

Now, I'm really hoping it's the battery, because that's the conclusion I've come to. I'm waiting for some of my friends to come over to help me jump start it. However, I'm having concerns that it might be the starter or the alternator. I'm pretty sure it can't be the alternator because if it was, I wouldn't have any power at all. So now I'm scared that it might be the starter. Any advice or tips you guys can give me would help a lot. Thanks!!!

Infin1ty

Not the starter, sounds like your not getting enough juice from your battery. It could possibly be the alternator since this kinda happened to you out of nowhere, but I would test out a different battery before coming to the conclusion that it's the alternator. If a new/good battery does not hold a charge, then I would suspect the alternator.

EJC

If it happened while driving I would guess the alternator since that is where the power comes from when you're moving. If the alternator isn't working the battery will run the car until it discharges.

Have the battery and charging system checked

ES3_Ray

i have my money on the alternator

good luck!