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Got in the car, it started and made a trip, after about driving 15 miles, the car sounds like a fan comes on, got to my destination, turned car off. Started the car, made another trip and got to my destination, turned the car off. Came to start the car and it wouldn't start. Turned the key and no sound. Lights and radio worked. Car had to be towed back to my house. The next day the car started no problem. Drove the car around the block. The next day car would not start. No sound, the Check engine, Battery, Oil, open-door and seatbelt lights come on. Turned car on again, nothing, this time only open-door and seatbelt lights are on.
What makes this problem better or worse?
Heat, when the weather is hot.
How long has your 2005 Scion xB had this problem?
2 months
1 Reply
If you turn the key and there is no cranking, but the lights and radio work, as well as dash warning lights -- but different ones at different times -- it sounds as if either there is not enough electrical power to crank the starter motor or there could be some electrical ignition switch issue. First, start by testing the battery for state of charge and the ability to sustain a load. If the battery tests good, pay particular close attention to the cables attached to the battery -- is there corrosion? Are they loosely attached? I would remove the cables from the battery, clean them and re-secure them. If this does not help, then I would turn my attention to the key position and the ignition lock cylinder. Do dash lights change -- in as much as what works and what does not -- when you turn the key multiple times? There could be an issue here or electrically in the steering column. Beyond all, hands on, step-by-step testing is needed to find out what is happening.
