Help, 2008 LC having problems with push button start

[Lowkey51]

Every once in a while my push button start just makes a clicking sound or does nothing at all. After I turn LC off and try again it usually works after 3-4 tries. Most of the time it works perfectly. Has anyone else experienced this issue? This problem started about two weeks ago and only occurs about 1 out of every 10-12 starts. Yes I did change out the key fob batteries.

Thanks, Mike

 

[shelby95]

It may be the battery. Mine did the same thing recently. Oddly enough, it had me scratching my head for a bit because the symptomology was different than my other vehicles with a dying battery. It made little sense that it would finally start after multiple attempts. After I placed a new battery it fired up right away and no issues for a month now.

 

[Lowkey51]

That makes sense, I honestly can't remember the age of my current battery but I'll check.

 

[mark71]

What's your mileage?

Definitely make sure you have a good battery, but know that it might be the starter telling you it is going to die.

 

[TexAZ]

if the battery is good, your starter may be going out. how many miles on the truck? starters seem to die around 140K. There's a thread on replacing the starter, and how to "Jump" it if it dies completely and leaves you stranded somewhere.

 

[INTP]

Ming did the same thing, it needed a new starter. I would get it done while it still can move around under its own power.

 

[Lowkey51]

Ming did the same thing, it needed a new starter. I would get it done while it still can move around under its own power.

How much for a starter?

 

[TexAZ]

if you go through Toyota, a new starter will run you close to $400. Napa has remanufactured Toyota starters for around $300. AVOID the autozone crap starters!!! they are only $180, but may fail the first day! mine did. it takes several hours and much patience to change our yourself. not too technical, just really difficult to get to. I think others here paid $700 to have a dealership swap it out.