Are there any problems with my Lexus 400h?
I’ve had no problems ever with my 2006 400h until the other day when it was minus 6 and snowing in Newcastle upon Tyne and my “check hybrid system” and “check vsc” has been flashing on and off and is now constantly on.
Is there a battery on a Lexus hybrid?
Drove out of garage, down drive, into road – still no engine, just Battery. “check hybrid system’ lit up and disappeared as I checked other data. Turned round and headed home [total of about 1 mile and Battery sign was getting very low.
Why does my Lexus hybrid say check system?
Mine displayed the ‘check hybrid system’ on the first very cold night last week. Garaged but not heated. I called Lexus and they said to drop it in and they would do a quick check. However after a few minutes running, the warning [which was not on constantly but only on starting] disappeared.
When to replace aux battery in Lexus 400h?
Battery replacement if any hiccup reoccurs. you may get this error when first starting if the voltage is low on the aux Battery, and at this time of year it is more likely to happen. I’ve seen this happen with the Prius too. Bosch do a replacement aux Battery for the 400h which has a slightly better capacity.
Is the Lexus RX 400h a hybrid SUV?
The only hybrid SUV available from a true luxury make, the 2007 Lexus RX 400h impresses with its power, luxurious interior, eye-opening fuel economy numbers and renowned Lexus quality and reliability. Thanks to its gasoline/electric drivetrain, the 2007 Lexus RX 400h combines traditional Lexus luxury with improved fuel economy and utility.
How old is the battery on a Lexus RX400h?
5-11-2012: Brake disc and pad life as low as 15,000 miles not uncommon, especially the rears because the regenerative system means that the rear brakes do very little work, so overnight corrosion is not cleaned off. 18-5-2014: On a 2007 Lexus RX400h, hybrid battery pack failed at 7 years old and 76,000 miles. Cost £3,000 to replace.
What kind of engine does a Lexus 400h have?
The 400h uses a hybrid drivetrain that combines a 3.3-liter V6 engine with high-torque electric-drive motor-generators. Coupled with a continuously variable transmission, the 400h produces 268 hp and boasts a 0-60-mph time of 7.3 seconds (7.5 seconds for all-wheel-drive models).
Where does Lexus RX400h rank in customer satisfaction?
May 2007 Lexus achieves record-breaking seventh consecutive J.D. Power Gold Award for customer satisfaction. RX 4th overall. 4th in 2007 UK J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Survey with 85.4% score. Awarded title of Britain’s Most Satisfying Car in 2009 J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Survey.
What does the check hybrid system warning light mean?
Got back to the garage – just. Used other car for 3 hours – returned and started car – READY sign appeared as did yellow engine icon and “Check Hybrid System” But the engine started and began charging the Battery after few minutes, so drove onto road and engine assisted the beast.
I’ve had no problems ever with my 2006 400h until the other day when it was minus 6 and snowing in Newcastle upon Tyne and my “check hybrid system” and “check vsc” has been flashing on and off and is now constantly on.
Mine displayed the ‘check hybrid system’ on the first very cold night last week. Garaged but not heated. I called Lexus and they said to drop it in and they would do a quick check. However after a few minutes running, the warning [which was not on constantly but only on starting] disappeared.
Got back to the garage – just. Used other car for 3 hours – returned and started car – READY sign appeared as did yellow engine icon and “Check Hybrid System” But the engine started and began charging the Battery after few minutes, so drove onto road and engine assisted the beast.
Battery replacement if any hiccup reoccurs. you may get this error when first starting if the voltage is low on the aux Battery, and at this time of year it is more likely to happen. I’ve seen this happen with the Prius too. Bosch do a replacement aux Battery for the 400h which has a slightly better capacity.
Is there a Lexus RX400h hybrid battery failure?
Let us know in the Values & Prices Paid section! Our 6 mos old 2007 Lexus RX400h has apparently experienced a hybrid battery failure. I’m told that this is an $8000 part and we are the first in-warranty hybrid battery failure that Toyota/Lexus has experienced. Has anyone heard of this? 1. Sounds about right on the price. 2. You are not the first.
Is there a warranty on a Toyota RX400h?
1. Sounds about right on the price. 2. You are not the first. You might be the first RX400h, but you are not Toyota’s first hybrid battery replaced under warranty. Good luck with the replacement and I hope they give you a suitable loaner for the long repair delay. I experienced battery failure in a 2.5 year old RX400h with 29,000 miles.
How does the hybrid system work on a Lexus RX?
The hybrid Battery is fan cooled “or 3 fans in the RX” by air only. The liquid cooling on the hybrid system only cools the inverter, and the transmission. John. 11 months later… In the engine bay next to the fusebox.
Let us know in the Values & Prices Paid section! Our 6 mos old 2007 Lexus RX400h has apparently experienced a hybrid battery failure. I’m told that this is an $8000 part and we are the first in-warranty hybrid battery failure that Toyota/Lexus has experienced. Has anyone heard of this? 1. Sounds about right on the price. 2. You are not the first.
1. Sounds about right on the price. 2. You are not the first. You might be the first RX400h, but you are not Toyota’s first hybrid battery replaced under warranty. Good luck with the replacement and I hope they give you a suitable loaner for the long repair delay. I experienced battery failure in a 2.5 year old RX400h with 29,000 miles.
Drove out of garage, down drive, into road – still no engine, just Battery. “check hybrid system’ lit up and disappeared as I checked other data. Turned round and headed home [total of about 1 mile and Battery sign was getting very low.