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Old 05-16-20, 11:53 AM
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I have a 2004 RX330 that won't start. Dash lights and radio works, but turn the key and no cranking. I've changed the solenoid, the fuse, the starter and the battery. I don't know what's next. Could it be the anti-theft system? Or could it be the ignition switch? Looking for my next steps before I give up and either call a tow truck to haul to the dealership or just barbecue it where it sits.
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Could be the ignition switch. I personally don't think anti-theft, I have a remote start I installed myself and when I didn't hook the bypass module it would crank but never turns over. If you get silence but dash lights are on, either starter 2 or starter 1 wire are not getting 12v during the start sequence.
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Originally Posted by MrsWoody
I have a 2004 RX330 that won't start. Dash lights and radio works, but turn the key and no cranking. I've changed the solenoid, the fuse, the starter and the battery. I don't know what's next. Could it be the anti-theft system? Or could it be the ignition switch? Looking for my next steps before I give up and either call a tow truck to haul to the dealership or just barbecue it where it sits.
hi friend, can you provide more history?

Is this the first time this happened or was there other symptoms or codes or issues recently?
Old 05-19-20, 05:57 AM
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Try unhooking the battery for 30 seconds and start. Good luck.
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Main fuse in fuse box in engine compartment. (fusible link)
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What would the power disconnection reset, how would resetting affect the Starter relay or the ignition switch? Which fuse number is the fusible link? I have the same issues; strong battery, no lights dimming, dash lights up, but no crank, no clicking sound. Is the Starter Relay underneath the brake fluid resorvoir adjacent to the engine bay fuse box?
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