Why does my Lexus SC 430 not start?
Just bought a used Lexus SC 430. Drove it 550 miles home and parked it for a week and now it won’t start. Car was to be a gift for my mother’s 70th and it is sitting in my garage like a paper weight. I’ll turn the auto- lights off and look at a trickle charger after I change this battery.
What kind of battery does a Lexus SC 430 have?
2002 Lexus SC 430. Love the car but have the same electrical problem as all of the above. Burned out the battery from sitting. Would charge to 13 volts, but lost voltage as soon as under load. Replaced the alternator. just replaced the battery and keep the car on a tender all the time. Great car other than this electrical drain.
What to do if your Lexus battery burns out?
2 people found this helpful. 2002 Lexus SC 430. Love the car but have the same electrical problem as all of the above. Burned out the battery from sitting. Would charge to 13 volts, but lost voltage as soon as under load. Replaced the alternator. just replaced the battery and keep the car on a tender all the time.
Why does my Lexus battery keep draining out?
Lexus dealer says because I don’t drive enough and since the car runs on a computer-based system it constantly drains battery regardless if I drive or not.
2002 Lexus SC 430. Love the car but have the same electrical problem as all of the above. Burned out the battery from sitting. Would charge to 13 volts, but lost voltage as soon as under load. Replaced the alternator. just replaced the battery and keep the car on a tender all the time. Great car other than this electrical drain.
Just bought a used Lexus SC 430. Drove it 550 miles home and parked it for a week and now it won’t start. Car was to be a gift for my mother’s 70th and it is sitting in my garage like a paper weight. I’ll turn the auto- lights off and look at a trickle charger after I change this battery.
2 people found this helpful. 2002 Lexus SC 430. Love the car but have the same electrical problem as all of the above. Burned out the battery from sitting. Would charge to 13 volts, but lost voltage as soon as under load. Replaced the alternator. just replaced the battery and keep the car on a tender all the time.
Lexus dealer says because I don’t drive enough and since the car runs on a computer-based system it constantly drains battery regardless if I drive or not.
What to do if your Lexus SC 430 battery dies?
Turn off the automatic light switch. The one that controls the headlights. Our dealership told us that that has a constant draw on the battery. Since we turned it off, no issues. 2. As kyle stated above a battery tender, but you can set one up that uses solar power and is always in the car.
Are there run flats on a Lexus SC 430?
Run flats are extremely hard and tend to wear funny and without directional tires, you can rotate them properly and remove the cupping that wears into the tire and remove the edges and road noise.. 7 people found this helpful. yeah, the run flats I won’t buy, but I didn’t even think of the obvious with the directionals.. thanks man.
Is the battery on my Lexus SC430 dead?
My 2003 SC430 has the same problem. It is really bad in the winter, if I do not drive it everyday. I heard somewhere it has to have Lexus battery, does anyone know if this is true? Or any ideas, suggestions, would be much appreciated. Thanks! Coralville, Iowa 35 people found this helpful. I have a 2002 Lexus sc430 that I purchased in 2004.
Is the Lexus SC430 one man’s meat?
One man’s meat is another man’s poison and what have you. This concept is an important consideration, especially when viewing today’s 2002 Lexus SC430 since… well, whoa doggies, it’s ugly. Maybe ugly is too harsh a word.
What’s the difference between a 2002 Lexus SC 430?
13 people found this helpful. My beloved 2002 SC 430 was squashed by a tree last year and I managed to find a gem, 2010 SC. What I think is the difference is so subtle it’s hard to describe but there is a difference in road feel because of tires (run Flats), perhaps sharper brakes.
My 2003 SC430 has the same problem. It is really bad in the winter, if I do not drive it everyday. I heard somewhere it has to have Lexus battery, does anyone know if this is true? Or any ideas, suggestions, would be much appreciated. Thanks! Coralville, Iowa 35 people found this helpful. I have a 2002 Lexus sc430 that I purchased in 2004.
One man’s meat is another man’s poison and what have you. This concept is an important consideration, especially when viewing today’s 2002 Lexus SC430 since… well, whoa doggies, it’s ugly. Maybe ugly is too harsh a word.
What’s the problem with my Lexus LS battery?
The problem is that every time i drive it somewhere and park it the battery dies. So i replaced the battery, i’ve done this multiple times, ive brought it to my dealer and they said there is an electrical drain from somewhere in the car.
Are there any problems with the Lexus SC430?
The Lexus SC430 is a luxury convertible with a retractable hard top design; however, wear and tear could cause the vehicle to have problems. Failure to be able to start the vehicle or loss of power while driving could cause questions for owners or drivers.
Turn off the automatic light switch. The one that controls the headlights. Our dealership told us that that has a constant draw on the battery. Since we turned it off, no issues. 2. As kyle stated above a battery tender, but you can set one up that uses solar power and is always in the car.
Why does the Check Engine light come on in my Lexus?
A common issue with many Toyota and Lexus vehicles is that the check engine light will come on at the same time the VSC OFF light turns on. The check engine light is meant to indicate any issues with the malfunctions about the engine, or anywhere that is connected to the engine directly.
Why does my Lexus not start when I jump the battery?
If jumping the battery doesn’t help, its most likely not battery or cable problem. If the battery is weak, the starter will still but very weak or slow. If the battery is really bad, you might hear the click, click, click, click, click sound. This is also a possibility, especially someone else drive your car.
Can a faulty starter cause a Lexus to not start?
Faulty starter is rare, but due to the aging process, its very common problem for the first generation 1UZFE cars. This article is intended to rule out starter problem. It’s much easier to change other parts associated with starter, then changing the starter itself.
Run flats are extremely hard and tend to wear funny and without directional tires, you can rotate them properly and remove the cupping that wears into the tire and remove the edges and road noise.. 7 people found this helpful. yeah, the run flats I won’t buy, but I didn’t even think of the obvious with the directionals.. thanks man.