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On a 2001 Lexus GS430 could a failing ignition switch cause the battery to drain?

Strange symptoms while car is parked with no key in ignition include: Radio on, ticking under the hood & the running lights coming on

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Unless the switch is sticking in the on position . A relay load circuit contacts may be stuck causing a constant feed drain .

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SOURCE: Rain sometimes causes electrical problems

Find the source of the leak and fix that. Once water gets into the fuse box it will short circuit the componets such as fuses and cause all kinds of problems.

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Ronny Bennett Sr.

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SOURCE: noise coming from under dash in 2001 Lexus GS 300

may be anactuator motor setting itself may be worn and making sound

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 25, 2009

SOURCE: Dash board, RPM, AC, Power window do not work and car is running

i would try a radiator, when it does start, take the positive battery cable off the battery, if the car dies, its your alternator\

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 19, 2010

SOURCE: car won't start and makes a ticking noise

CHECK IF TURN SIGNALS WORK, USUALLY ON GM CARS IF A BULB IS BURNED IT WILL TICK FASTER, IT IS AN INDUCATION OF BURNT BULB - COULD BE FRONT OR REAR

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SOURCE: 2004 dodge caravan problem

the starter is not clicking?

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2002 Lexus GS430. Fuse box diagram please?

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Fuse 3 in the engine compartment.

https://www.autogenius.info/lexus-gs430-2001-2002-fuse-box-diagram/

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Steering wheel is locked Lexus is250 2011 but the car will start just can't turn turn steering wheel

using only electronic key or the metal key.(feature)
got park assist option?
a no key slot ignition, fails we scant the PCM for cause.

the steering is first. so wheels against curb or hard rock>?
front tires are free of objects?
to unluck it , try both key car came with new
and grab the wheel and move it CCW/CW roughly to free the key.
shifter is in park I guess. try Neutral? step brake
release hand brake, and shift to N
then unlock wheel. this answer is flat ground answer only

the steps are here
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Sit in the driver's seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
The "ENGINE START STOP" switch indicator turns green.
Pressthe"ENGINESTART
STOP" switch
if steering lock fails the books states

The "ENGINE START STOP" switch indica-
tor will flash in green and a message will be
shown on the multi-information display. Press
the "ENGINE START STOP" switch again
while turning the steering wheel left and right!!

read page 137

https://assets.sia.toyota.com/publications/en/om-s/OM53839U/pdf/OM53839U.pdf
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How do i replace my igniton switch relay on 2001 suzuki grand vitara

Why do you think the ignition switch is the problem?? I would not think that would cause this, have never once seen a ignition starter switch cause this symptom in 35 years.
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03 lin l s turn key on to start does nothing not starter or battery

Do the headlights come on? This is independent of the key. If not, you have a supply problem (fusible link, open circuit battery, etc...). Measure the voltage on the battery if you can (should be 11.5-12.5 volts DC). If lower, replace or charge the battery. If the headlights come on, then you have an ignition issue (security system, most vehicles have a transponder in the key to stop "hot-wiring" a car, or still could be a fusible link (a wire from the battery to the starter designed to fail if too much current is drawn), ignition switch, park/neutral switch (car must be in park or neutral to start)). Although if the park/neutral switch, usually all other ignition based items work fine, it just won't start.
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A mechanic would check for voltage at the battery, the starter, the neutral safety switch, and the key switch.
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I have a 2001 LS430 with flashing security light after i take the key out of ignition. Is this light draining my battery?

no the light wont drain your bat you battery problem is probebly coming from a short some where in the system have you charging system checked
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