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my car wont start. It is a Lexus i250. THere is a clicking noice

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Old 05-14-18 | 08:16 AM
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My car wont start. There is a clicking noise when I try and start my car
Old 05-14-18 | 08:23 AM
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Your profile says you have a 2015, so moving it here.

The symptoms you describe typically mean you need a new battery; start there.
Old 05-14-18 | 09:55 AM
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yep new battery. around 3-5 years for a japanese vehicle, you tend to need a new battery. 5-10 years for a typical BMW.
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try to get a jump start and then get the battery tested
Old 05-15-18 | 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by saranoguch
My car wont start. There is a clicking noise when I try and start my car
Yes, dead battery
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