Car won’t start: Press Clutch and hit start/stop button

[Greek Tim]

Hi all,

new here - car has picked up an issue - won’t start.

Press the clutch down and hit the start/stop button but nothing happens - car doesn’t turn over and start

Does anyone have advice on might be behind the issue 

thanks in advance 

[LenT]

57 minutes ago, Greek Tim said:

Press the clutch down and hit the start/stop button but nothing happens - car doesn’t turn over and start

Do the dashboard lights appear when you turn on the ignition?

If the engine doesn’t even turn over Tim, then that might suggest a very flat Battery problem.  If you don’t have access to something like a NOCO Jump starter then maybe get hold of a Battery charger.

Mind you, if that’s the original Battery then it’s well past its sell-by date and you will have to invest in a new one!

[Greek Tim]

Hey,

Recently changed the Battery in the last couple of week - as the old Battery died - lights appear on the dashboard but the light on the start/stop button doesn’t turn green when clutch down 

[LenT]

37 minutes ago, Greek Tim said:

but the light on the start/stop button doesn’t turn green when clutch down 

Check the fuse that powers the starter motor.  There are two fuse boxes - one in the engine compartment and one in the passenger footwell as I recall!).

The fuses are identified inside the covers, unfortunately I can’t recall where this particular fuse is.  Failing that - do you belong to the AA / RAC or similar?

[Greek Tim]

Local garage look over it and told me steering lock control module that’s giving the vehicle problems. 

There is a power and ground there, however the box is not releasing the ACC relay to start the vehicle. 

is anyway I can get the Lexus software or is only via Lexus