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.
Why did my Lexus hybrid battery not start?
There had been no sign of any water in the passenger part of the car. I stopped for gas and after that the car would not start. Lexus examined it and said there was significant water damage to the hybrid system (hybrid batteries are under the rear seats).
What kind of warranty does a Lexus Hybrid have?
This has nothing to do with your 3 year / 36K warranty on the other parts of your 2006 vehicle. “Hybrid-Related Component Coverage: Hybrid-related components, including the HV battery, battery control module, hybrid control module and inverter with converter, are covered for 8 years/100,000 miles.
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.
This has nothing to do with your 3 year / 36K warranty on the other parts of your 2006 vehicle. “Hybrid-Related Component Coverage: Hybrid-related components, including the HV battery, battery control module, hybrid control module and inverter with converter, are covered for 8 years/100,000 miles.
There had been no sign of any water in the passenger part of the car. I stopped for gas and after that the car would not start. Lexus examined it and said there was significant water damage to the hybrid system (hybrid batteries are under the rear seats).
Can you unlock a Lexus IF the battery is dead?
It can also be used if the batteries in the keyfob are dead. Typically affects just one door. To unlock a Lexus with a dead battery, you can use the emergency metal key inside the keyfob to unlock the driver’s doors. The instructions on this guide show you how to unlock a Lexus with a dead battery manually.
What to do if your Lexus won’t start?
You’re late for work. You jump in your Lexus, turn the key, and… nothing. Your car’s dead. But is it the battery, the alternator, or something else causing the problem? At Alderson Lexus, we hear this question quite a lot. Here are some of the reasons your car won’t start and what you can do about them.
Is there an anti theft system on a Lexus LS400?
The 2000 Lexus LS 400 sedan included an anti-theft system with an immobilizer. If any of the doors, the trunk or the hood is forcibly unlocked, or the battery terminal is disconnected and reconnected with the vehicle locked, the alarm will activate.
How do you reset the lock on a Lexus LS400?
Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position. Remove the key. Close and lock all the doors, the trunk and the hood. Wait about 30 seconds until the security indicator flashes. Insert the key into the driver or passenger front door. Unlock the door. The turn signals flash twice to indicate that the system has reset.
What should I do if my Lexus warning light comes on?
The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate that a message is currently being displayed on the. multi-information display. 2. Multi-information display. If any of the warning message turns on again after performing the following actions, contact your Lexus dealer. Stop the vehicle immediately.
When did the check hybrid system warning light come on?
The “Check Hybrid System” warning light came on within driving 5-6 miles of starting to drive on the Monday after the rainstorm. There had been no sign of any water in the passenger part of the car. I stopped for gas and after that the car would not start.
When did the Lexus RX 400h come out?
Although the roots of the Lexus RX400h can be traced right back to the first Toyota Harrier of 1997, the 2003 introduction of the all-new Lexus RX range in the UK seems a salient point to begin with.
What kind of airbags does a Lexus RX 400h have?
As well as the usual set of twin front and side airbags, it features curtain shield bags at the sides and knee airbags for the driver. These bags help to reduce injury caused by contact with the unyielding steering column, but tests have shown an additional benefit. Knee bags also reduce head and chest injuries. How?
Why did my Toyota RX hybrid battery fail?
My biggest concern is future battery issues. Any input on battery issues is greatly appreciated. Our RX battery failed a month or two after we bought the new car and the replacement has been trouble free since–two years ago. Hybrid batteries has a reputation for being very reliable. Toyota guarantees them for eight years.
What should I do if my engine won’t start?
You should see a bright spark jumping the gap in the spark tester. If you don’t see a spark, repeat the test. This time, adjust the spark tester to 30KV. If you still don’t see a spark, repeat the test and set the tester to 10KV. If this time you see a spark or no spark, you have a problem with the ignition system.
The “Check Hybrid System” warning light came on within driving 5-6 miles of starting to drive on the Monday after the rainstorm. There had been no sign of any water in the passenger part of the car. I stopped for gas and after that the car would not start.
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.
How often do you change the battery on a Lexus 400h?
My 2007 400H with 187,000 miles on it (mostly in Arizona) still has original brakes and I’ve seen no degradation in mileage or hybrid battery condition. I was worried, because our hot weather is a battery killer. We go through 12-volt batteries once every 18 to 24 months, and so far the dealer has replaced it for free every time!
Is the Toyota RX400h battery under warranty?
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.
What to do when your hybrid car’s battery dies?
But with conventional vehicles, the fix has traditionally been simple: If the battery dies, get a jump (and recharge it later), and if you run out of gas, get more by any means necessary, at which point the car should start right back up. But what about hybrid cars?
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.