95 300Sc/ Circular Light Around The Key Slot Does'n Go Out Upon Cu

[samueltgulley]

95 300 SC

Beep sound emitted from the ignition (key) area after key is removed. Overnight it causes the battery to run down. A local Lexus dealer evaluated (3 days), no problem diagnosed. Any solutions or theories??

[pj8708]

Hi Samuel and welcome to the LOC.

Just a wild guess, but it sounds as if the key/ignition switch is leaving the electrical system in the standby mode or "accessory" mode. If so, that would cause the battery to drain over-night. In my car I've have drained the battery over-night just by leaving a lousy dome light on.

Try doing a search of our data base to see if there are other references to this problem.

Please keep us up to date on your progress so we can all learn from this.

Paul

[samueltgulley]

A new starter was installed and the car started and ran well for 2-3 days. Then the cycle of not starting returned again with the car starting only with the aid of a jump start. It drives well otherwise. currently it is being evaluated at an independent Lexus repair shop.