KEYS PROBLEM

[tprjimmi]

'13 3.8 sedan 160000 mi An issue has started (or not) in my igition start button. In the first start of the day my panel says no key detected. I hold tne key to the button and the car starts. The rest of the day the car starts normally. Newish batteries in key fob.. Any thoughts??

 

[jep604]

'13 3.8 sedan 160000 mi An issue has started (or not) in my igition start button. In the first start of the day my panel says no key detected. I hold tne key to the button and the car starts. The rest of the day the car starts normally. Newish batteries in key fob.. Any thoughts??

I’ve had this twice in 10.5 years with my 2014 Genesis. Sometimes it’s before the FOB batteries die or just after I replace them. Hold the FOB on the Start button and press. Haven’t had the issue in a few years.

 

[tprjimmi]

Thank you. I was thinking of replacing the batteries. Love this car.

 

[jep604]

Thank you. I was thinking of replacing the batteries. Love this car.

Love mine. By tomorrow afternoon when we get back from the beach I will be over 233K miles.

 

[tprjimmi]

We have two Lexus(i?) but I love this car.

 

[G-679545]

I must have gotten its attention; I did nothing but it now is back to normal!
Thanks for your help.

 

[tprjimmi]

I'm still having an issue with starting but at least there is a twist in the problem. Others mentioned the brake switch so I tried pushing on the brake to activate the tail lights-no problem. The car started and now it will start if I pump the brake a few times-pedal firms up after tap or two. Is this the switch problem??

 

[jep604]

I'm still having an issue with starting but at least there is a twist in the problem. Others mentioned the brake switch so I tried pushing on the brake to activate the tail lights-no problem. The car started and now it will start if I pump the brake a few times-pedal firms up after tap or two. Is this the switch problem??

You might try cleaning and lubing the switch. Check to make sure it didn't come loose.

 

[conwayjb]

You might try cleaning and lubing the switch. Check to make sure it didn't come loose.

I had the same symptoms and also pumped the brakes with some success…..break lights always worked. I replaced the brake switch and my 2009 3.8L 158k Genesis now starts as if it were new.