ALexus1126

I have a gorgeous '99 LS400 and the other day, I went to start it after it had sat for 5 days or so...and it struggled to start. After a few seconds, it started up, and ran fine....but as I pulled outside, the CHECK VSC light came on the display and the VSC OFF light illuminated as well.

The car runs and sounds fine, it's just those pesky lights....

When I drive it, park it, then start it back up 5-10 minutes later...it doesn't struggle to start, turns over just fine. But if I leave it parked for several hours, then try to start it, the same slow "churning" happens...and it struggles to get started.

I have done some research and most of it points to a dying/weak battery. I cannot find the date listed on it anywhere, but it says 6-year life on it.

So I turn to you folks --- battery issue? Starter issue? Some other more expensive issue that I don't want to think about?

Thanks for any help, ideas and suggestions!

Alex

bradland

Battery
Most auto parts stores will test it for free.

Legender

Battery is borderline. Replace and all will be good.

fixmiester

Good that you researched, but a little more effort, and you will find out WHY it happens, in case you are the inquisitive type.😋