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Lexus IS hybrid engine start failure

Hey, I'm having trouble with my 2015 Lexus IS hybrid. It's got 50312 km on it and the engine won't start. Diagnostics point to a possible battery cable issue. Anyone else run into this?

A 2015 Lexus IS hybrid with 50312 km experienced engine start failure, suspected to be due to battery cable issues. A similar case involved corroded battery terminals, leading to a completely unresponsive engine. The solution involved cleaning the cable connections, which resolved the issue and allowed the engine to start successfully.

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I had a similar problem with my hybrid IS not long ago. Turned out to be a corroded battery terminal. Check for corrosion or looseness. Also, check the battery voltage.

Thanks! When you had the problem, was the engine completely dead, or did it try to start? And was it happening all the time?

Mine was completely unresponsive, just silence. And it was persistent. If cleaning the terminals doesn't work, get the electrical system checked out.

Just wanted to let you know, it was the cable connections! Cleaned them and it started right up. Cost me 155€ at the shop. Thanks for confirming what I suspected.

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