Electric system playing up - Motor attempts to start itself

[MidLifeCrisis Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close MidLifeCrisis]

Call a catholic priest

Beat me to it....

Update: Was able to get it to a car electrician: the starter has carked it (short circuit/ burnt through) but the reason behind is yet unclear; perhaps the keyless start.

Good to hear you worked it out. This would scare the bejesus out of me!

[derek11 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close derek11]

this happened to my prado I drowned at Nolans Crossing a couple years back, it would try to start by itself after that night so I pulled the starter fuse, I wouldn't think heavy rain would be an issue, maybe some corrosion/earthing in the wiring or ecm.

[Sydneydude Member Find all posts View Profile Close Sydneydude]

Problem solved. ECU removed and inspected by Toyota, found circuit damaged. Cause unknown. Replaced and calibrated. Done. Thankfully, that was covered by Extended Factory warranty.

[glen_ep Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close glen_ep]

Problem solved. ECU removed and inspected by Toyota, found circuit damaged. Cause unknown. Replaced and calibrated. Done. Thankfully, that was covered by Extended Factory warranty.

Fantastic news, especially the warranty part.
PS - fixed just in time for tomorrows Newnes trip !

[Sydneydude Member Find all posts View Profile Close Sydneydude]

Would love to come, this weekend I have the car but also have work in the afternoon. I will actually stay in the BM but will be on my way home by 11am. Grrrr