06 IS 350 Starting Problem
#1
06 IS 350 Starting Problem
When I push the start button the car almost starts just momentarily (a second or so) then stops. I try again and sometimes starts and other times have to try a few more times before it will remain running. It does not do this consistently because other times it starts normally. Does seem to appear to do it more often when its cold outside. It will also do this even when the engine has been warmed up. Cranks fine just won't remain running. What do you think?
Tom
Tom
#3
Mileage? How long has it been like this? Did the problem appear all sudden? Any service on spark plugs, fuel filter, air filter? Still using the original battery? There are a lot info needed before I can start to guess your problem.
I dont think you will get any good answer from here. For your safty, take it to your local dealership for an check up. It prolly cost a bit more at dealership, but at least you will get it fixed there for sure.
I dont think you will get any good answer from here. For your safty, take it to your local dealership for an check up. It prolly cost a bit more at dealership, but at least you will get it fixed there for sure.
#4
When I push the start button the car almost starts just momentarily (a second or so) then stops. I try again and sometimes starts and other times have to try a few more times before it will remain running. It does not do this consistently because other times it starts normally. Does seem to appear to do it more often when its cold outside. It will also do this even when the engine has been warmed up. Cranks fine just won't remain running. What do you think?
Tom
Tom
#5
Thanks for the reply.
Mileage - 24500
Almost since I got it 10/26/09 with 19500 miles - seems to be getting worse.
No spark plug changes
I don't know about the fuel filter - records show never replaced same with battery
Air filter replaced at 19200
Mileage - 24500
Almost since I got it 10/26/09 with 19500 miles - seems to be getting worse.
No spark plug changes
I don't know about the fuel filter - records show never replaced same with battery
Air filter replaced at 19200
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The two probables are:
Battery or fuel boost pump
I feel it may be the battery because I had just driven the car about 5 miles and shut it off while I waited for my son for about 40 min and listened to the radio (ML system) this whole time with it at times cranked-up. I then tied to start the car and it took six attempts. The thing is when it does crank it does with no sluggishness or light dimming.
I have to in for an oil change so I have made an appointment with Sewell Lexus in Dallas and will have them check it out. I also need them to look into dash rattles (mainly when cold - drivers side) but also on just rough roads which hopefully will be covered by some TSB that I can't find.
Battery or fuel boost pump
I feel it may be the battery because I had just driven the car about 5 miles and shut it off while I waited for my son for about 40 min and listened to the radio (ML system) this whole time with it at times cranked-up. I then tied to start the car and it took six attempts. The thing is when it does crank it does with no sluggishness or light dimming.
I have to in for an oil change so I have made an appointment with Sewell Lexus in Dallas and will have them check it out. I also need them to look into dash rattles (mainly when cold - drivers side) but also on just rough roads which hopefully will be covered by some TSB that I can't find.
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OK I had Sewell Lexus take a look at this and they replaced the push start switch. The service rep told me they have seen this problem show up before and this was the culprit. I won't hold my breath on this. I will let you all know if this doesn't fix it. On another problem - rattles in dash instrument cluster (on rough road surfaces) and dash scrapes against windshield when cold (less than 40°F) they fixed this with the TISB that was issued to address this problem. So far so good - no rattles.
Tom
Tom
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OK I had Sewell Lexus take a look at this and they replaced the push start switch. The service rep told me they have seen this problem show up before and this was the culprit. I won't hold my breath on this. I will let you all know if this doesn't fix it. On another problem - rattles in dash instrument cluster (on rough road surfaces) and dash scrapes against windshield when cold (less than 40°F) they fixed this with the TISB that was issued to address this problem. So far so good - no rattles.
Tom
Tom
What you describe is probably going to be my issue. How much $ was the switch??
THanks