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Finally got this starting problem fixed. After seeing a few mechanics, it was solved by taking it to lexus and them remapping the ECU. It hadn't been updated apparently. Cost was 1/2 hour of Lexus labour (about £65). The next morning there was a frost but it started first time. Thanks for all the help though guys.

New update. Problem has come back within a month of having ECU remapped. Given up really. It does always start but sometimes not until 4th attempt.

Finally got this starting problem fixed. After seeing a few mechanics, it was solved by taking it to lexus and them remapping the ECU. It hadn't been updated apparently. Cost was 1/2 hour of Lexus labour (about £65). The next morning there was a frost but it started first time. Thanks for all the help though guys.

Kind of important then to get it fixed. Might be worth giving the throttle a tap before starting to activate the choke set up. Worked on my IS200. I don't think you need to pay for a Lexus diagnosis. If you know a decent local garage, they should be able to help. If you have "home start" on your breakdown, give them a call one morning when it is not time critical. They may fix it free of charge.

If it does involve Lexus labour then it might be cheaper to take a course in midwifery, Discuss this with your wife first, she may have a view.

Yeah, Midwifery course, hadn't thought of that! I'm going to see what a couple of garages say, i'll update later. Thanks

Hi, Just bought my first Lexus, a IS 300 Sportcross (02 plate). Engine will not start first time when cold. It normally starts on the 3rd attempt when i give it some pressure on the accelerator. When warm it starts first time no problem.

I've read a few of the old posts on this topic, but not sure if anyone really got to the bottom of this problem? I've had a garage test the Battery and it's running at 80%. Or is it an ECU problem? If I take it over to a Lexus garage will they run a free diagnostic?

Apart from this problem, i'm loving it, but the wifes preggers and I don't want to be sat in car that won't start when it comes to the big day!

Cheers for any help