Why does my Lexus RX300 battery keep going dead?
After an hour or so , dealer said it was a battery problem, and replaced the original battery with a new one. Today, after 4 weeks, the battery went dead again, this time, inside our garage. Couldn’t start it this morning.
What to do if your Lexus battery is draining?
They probably have a Consumer Affairs toll-free number that links to a department in Sacramento. When your vehicle gets back to the dealer, insist that the alternator is thoroughly checked out before settling for just another new battery. Your alternator may not be delivering sufficient charge to keep the battery up to specs.
What should the battery voltage be in a new Lexus?
Most vehicles read between 12 and 14 volts when they are in operation. You could also have loose cables or corroded connections, although corrosion probably isn’t your problem if the vehicle is new. Have your alternator and your cables checked as a next step. Good luck and let us know how this turns out. Well, car is in the shop now.
What to do if your Lexus has a lemon problem?
Most states’ lemon laws require at least three or four repair attempts for the same problem before the customer has a case, but check with your Attorney General’s office for the exact details. They probably have a Consumer Affairs toll-free number that links to a department in Sacramento.
After an hour or so , dealer said it was a battery problem, and replaced the original battery with a new one. Today, after 4 weeks, the battery went dead again, this time, inside our garage. Couldn’t start it this morning.
When to know if your Lexus battery is draining?
If it is reading 250 miilamps or more, then you definitely have a drain. Then remove 1 fuse at a time and, starting with the under hood fuse panel and keep going until you find the circuit that is draining the battery. When you remove the correct fuse, the amp reading will drop down to the 50 or so milliamp target.
What should the voltage be on a Lexus RX300?
Since it’s been driven everyday, should be around 12+ volts the night before, like you said. Most states’ lemon laws require at least three or four repair attempts for the same problem before the customer has a case, but check with your Attorney General’s office for the exact details.
How many volts does a Lexus Battery Read?
Most vehicles read between 12 and 14 volts when they are in operation. You could also have loose cables or corroded connections, although corrosion probably isn’t your problem if the vehicle is new. Have your alternator and your cables checked as a next step. Good luck and let us know how this turns out.