2010 Lacrosse CXS not starting with push button start

[Jamico]

I step on brake, press start and "click". The light turns green but no start. Do it again and it starts. Now it will start to turn over then stop. Of course I just passed my mileage on extended warranty although I took it in when this was happening but of course couldn't recreate problem at dealership. Has anyone had this problem? Thank you.

 

[CarbonBlackCXS]

I haven't had that problem but I'd start with the FOBs. Does it make any difference if you use the other FOB? (Assuming you have two) Have the batteries in the FOBs been changed lately? It's a long shot I know but weird things happen to electronics when the batteries get low and they're inexpensive.

 

[Buick Customer Service]

I step on brake, press start and "click". The light turns green but no start. Do it again and it starts. Now it will start to turn over then stop. Of course I just passed my mileage on extended warranty although I took it in when this was happening but of course couldn't recreate problem at dealership. Has anyone had this problem? Thank you.

Good morning Jamico,

I am very sorry to hear about these difficulties with your push button start and I apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you. I understand that your Lacrosse is outside of warranty and you are looking for some advice from the forum, but if you do decide you would like to evaluate possible options with the dealership, please don’t hesitate to reach to send a PM my way.

Have a great day,

Austin J.
Buick Customer Care

 

[ZoomZoom Diva]

At least on the Regal, there is a slot under the cupholder to put the fob in if the battery is weak. Have you looked to see if a similar slot exists, and tried it if it does?

 

[Jamico]

Thank you . I will try replacing batteries in my FOB's and see if that works. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this is a simple fix!

 

[HMTJ6821]

Don't forget to take a look at the car battery itself. When the terminals become corroded, they can provide enough resistance to prevent the high current needed for starting while still allowing for sufficient current for most of the normal electrical loads.

Also, on the first attempt to start, the high current requested can heat the corrosion site enough to break down the insulating characteristics so that, on the second attempt to start, there is less resistance thus allowing sufficient current to pass.

It is not too hard to remove the battery container cover. Press the finger latch at the back on the right and then on the left while pulling up on the back of the cover. Look at the negative terminal for corrosion. Then, lift the cover over the positive terminal to look for corrosion there.

 

[HotZ28]

Don't forget to take a look at the car battery itself. When the terminals become corroded, they can provide enough resistance to prevent the high current needed for starting while still allowing for sufficient current for most of the normal electrical loads.

Also, on the first attempt to start, the high current requested can heat the corrosion site enough to break down the insulating characteristics so that, on the second attempt to start, there is less resistance thus allowing sufficient current to pass.

It is not too hard to remove the battery container cover. Press the finger latch at the back on the right and then on the left while pulling up on the back of the cover. Look at the negative terminal for corrosion. Then, lift the cover over the positive terminal to look for corrosion there.

 

[G-5640]

I step on brake, press start and "click". The light turns green but no start. Do it again and it starts. Now it will start to turn over then stop. Of course I just passed my mileage on extended warranty although I took it in when this was happening but of course couldn't recreate problem at dealership. Has anyone had this problem? Thank you.

Yes i think its the starter cable not tight in the starter

 

[Bedelia]

2011 Buick lacrosse cxs push start switch isn't working