08 IS-F Isn't Starting
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08 IS-F Isn't Starting
Hi all,
Having some car trouble. It's a 2008 Lexus IS-F. When I try to start the car, the car makes a cranking sound and never starts.
I attached a youtube video so you guys can see what's happening. Not sure what to do.
Thanks for the help
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_bfb_4BBm0
Having some car trouble. It's a 2008 Lexus IS-F. When I try to start the car, the car makes a cranking sound and never starts.
I attached a youtube video so you guys can see what's happening. Not sure what to do.
Thanks for the help
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_bfb_4BBm0
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I dont know man. We've had members with delayed starts on really hot days but never have seen it not start at all after a couple tries. But you're under warranty so no worries...just have them check it out.
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well it's been really hot here in austin, tx, but the car is in the garage. car isn't under the manufacturer's warranty anymore since i have 56k miles on it, but i did buy the extended warranty. i just wanna get out of my house. lol. now i'm stuck.
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Hi OutCaster,
Is the light on the start/stop button green when you press on the brake and try to start your IS F? I couldn't tell from your video nor could I hear the engine turning over due to the chime from the door being open.
Is the light on the start/stop button green when you press on the brake and try to start your IS F? I couldn't tell from your video nor could I hear the engine turning over due to the chime from the door being open.
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i will try to jump the car. see if that does anything.
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That happened with mine a couple of weeks back. My stock battery wasnt putting out enough cranking amps to turn the engine, but it still had 12V.
Change the battery. I replaced mine with an Interstate Megatron II battery. It has 1000CCA.
I havent had any issues since. Remember if you disconnect the battery to "learn" the passenger, and rear windows.
Change the battery. I replaced mine with an Interstate Megatron II battery. It has 1000CCA.
I havent had any issues since. Remember if you disconnect the battery to "learn" the passenger, and rear windows.
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Before you try and jumpstart it, make sure that the battery is not low on electrolite. Unscrew each cell cap and if low, add distilled water. Usually, if the battery is the problem, you will also lose the presets on your radio when you try and start the vehicle as all of the power is directed to the starter.
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That happened with mine a couple of weeks back. My stock battery wasnt putting out enough cranking amps to turn the engine, but it still had 12V.
Change the battery. I replaced mine with an Interstate Megatron II battery. It has 1000CCA.
I havent had any issues since. Remember if you disconnect the battery to "learn" the passenger, and rear windows.
Change the battery. I replaced mine with an Interstate Megatron II battery. It has 1000CCA.
I havent had any issues since. Remember if you disconnect the battery to "learn" the passenger, and rear windows.
Before you try and jumpstart it, make sure that the battery is not low on electrolite. Unscrew each cell cap and if low, add distilled water. Usually, if the battery is the problem, you will also lose the presets on your radio when you try and start the vehicle as all of the power is directed to the starter.
yep, sure was
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was worried that i'd need to get it towed. whew. went to autozone and got a new battery. service was pretty slow as always.
so on the is-f the center lcd screen shows a battery symbol and oil temperature. what does the battery part indicate?