Hey All,

My 2007 TL with 275k miles on it is having trouble starting.

Has been starting fine but it all of the sudden didn't start. I turn the key on and I have das lights, radio and nav all working. I tried it 7 or so times and than the last time it starts up no problem.

I drove it home (about a mile) and turn it off and try to start it again and nothing. It started just fine the 2nd time.

It started just fine when i started it every hour for the next 3 hours.

Anyone have any ideas?

Also this is the firsy time I let the gas go below a quarter in years.

Thanks for the help

 

Check all your battery cables and terminals, especially the ground cable(s).

 

I checked all those and all good.

It has started up just fine today but I have only drove it 3 or so miles.

The battery is pretty old so I am going to replace that and hopefully works well.

Thanks for the advice.

 

Double check the starter ground. It can look connected when it isn't.

 

I had a similar problem, I ended up getting a new starter.

 

The battery cables have been known to internally corrode without showing any signs of such - other than starting problems. Run your hands along the cables squeezing them to see if they collapse or stay rigid.

 

I had similar symptoms at 250k
it was the starter

 

I forgot to mention that I was at 110k miles or so when I had this issue (approx 2-3 years ago). Our TL isn’t used for long drives though, so I suspect years and engine start counts is far more of a factor than mileage.

 

Believe that makes sense.

 

sounds like the starter or starter relay may be on it's way out

 

Thanks all.

I am going to replace the battery first since it is due and check the starter relay and than starter.

Thanks all for the help.