I'm reading and hearing conflicting comments from folks on youtube, reddit, and automotive press that have reviewed LC250s regarding the existence of an auxiliary/backup starter.
I know they are installed on the Tacoma, 4runner, LX700h hybrid models, but did Toyota also add them in the LC 250 Hybrid?
Recently on one of the Facebook Land Cruiser 250 groups, someone in Whitehorse (Yukon) was unable to start their vehicle in weather below -30°F approaching -40°F(C). In addition to all the electric nannies (cruise control, lane keeping/departure sensors), the hybrid system failed. Because of that, they were unable to start their vehicle.
Also keep in mind, the owner also had a block heater running and trickle charger. Whitehorse Toyota said it was probably some electrical relay that failed due to the cold. Fortunately the fellow was at home when this occurred.
Normally this wouldn't concern me, but I've been to Whitehorse in the winter, and I plan on camping out there again in the future. So I get worried about this stuff. It's got me wondering if i should get a generator and make sort of engine bay blanket when the weather drops down that low because I don't want to die stranded at near -40°F.
Spying on Toyota Parts, this is the part number listed for the starter of the Tacoma and Land Cruiser.
I know they are installed on the Tacoma, 4runner, LX700h hybrid models, but did Toyota also add them in the LC 250 Hybrid?
Recently on one of the Facebook Land Cruiser 250 groups, someone in Whitehorse (Yukon) was unable to start their vehicle in weather below -30°F approaching -40°F(C). In addition to all the electric nannies (cruise control, lane keeping/departure sensors), the hybrid system failed. Because of that, they were unable to start their vehicle.
Also keep in mind, the owner also had a block heater running and trickle charger. Whitehorse Toyota said it was probably some electrical relay that failed due to the cold. Fortunately the fellow was at home when this occurred.
Normally this wouldn't concern me, but I've been to Whitehorse in the winter, and I plan on camping out there again in the future. So I get worried about this stuff. It's got me wondering if i should get a generator and make sort of engine bay blanket when the weather drops down that low because I don't want to die stranded at near -40°F.
Spying on Toyota Parts, this is the part number listed for the starter of the Tacoma and Land Cruiser.
- 28100-F0100
