Prado 2014 VX not starting! Please help

[deanbee Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close deanbee]

Hi guys,
i own a 2014 VX prado d4d. To cut a long story short, I stopped the other day to get a coffee and got back in to try start the car. It’s push button start, the accessories and reds come on but no kick over. It’s been at the auto electrical for 2 days and they still can’t find the problem. It’s not the key and it’s not the battery. Was wondering if any of u have had this problem before. Any helped would be majorly grateful.
Thanks guys!!!

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Is the starter kicking over? If not and you short the starter terminals does it turn over? Is starter solenoid kicking over? How do they know its not the key? Have they hooked it up to see what the computer is saying?

[ADVTIME Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close ADVTIME]

No to sound patronising, but have you taken the pressure off the steering lock by turning the steering wheel slightly to the side? Sometimes if the car moves slightly with the wheels slightly turned and the car off it puts too much pressure on the electric steering lock for it to disengage and allow the car to start.

Kind of like in older cars when you need to turn the steering wheel a little bit before you can turn the key because the steering lock is stuck.

[paddyb Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close paddyb]

Couple of other ideas, disconnect the battery for 10 minutes or so and reconnect. Bring the key fob next to the push button and try and start it from there. Have you got the spare key to try?

[deanbee Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close deanbee]

The steering lock is a problem. When I took under the dash apart it had been taken off completely by the previous owner, with all the plugs taped up. It’s weird that it’s only decided to muck up now though after 8 months of purchasing. I’ve tried second key trick no good and il have to ask about the starter motor. Hopefully have some answers today