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Lexus RX Undervoltage Issues

Experiencing undervoltage issues with my 2018 Lexus RX hybrid (26338 km). Symptoms include poor starting, system failures, weak/flickering lights and a weak battery when starting. Suspect heavily discharged/defective battery. Anyone else seen this?

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lukasrichter30

Hey! I had similar issues with my RX. Check your alternator output and battery voltage. Could be a faulty voltage regulator impacting your charging system. Had any work done on the power supply lately?

emiliafeuer38 (Author)

Thanks! Good shout. I'll scope those. When you say similar, was it the same symptoms? Did your diagnostics also point to undervoltage, or something else?

lukasrichter30

Yep, almost identical. The diagnostics flagged undervoltage too. Turned out the battery was goosed and throwing errors. I'd get it checked professionally to be sure, before replacing the alternator for nothing.

emiliafeuer38 (Author)

Thanks a lot for the insight. I took it to a workshop and you were spot on! The battery was indeed defective. New battery fitted, all sorted for 290€. Cheers!

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