This morning I tried to start our RX and experienced some type of weird electrical glitch. The starter solenoid was clicking furiously, but nothing else was happening with the motor. The dash display would blink on & off for several seconds before finally staying on, but the display was frozen and no radio/climate controls worked in auxillary. All warning lights are on. It did this several times, but would not start. I checked the battery & terminals and they are clean and solidly connected. The battery indicator says good. In fact, the battery is only about 4 months old, according to the service history that came with the car when we bought it a few months ago (certified pre-owned). All interior/exterior lights seem to be strong. A few hours later it starts up repeatedly without problems. The only thing wrong is the clock has reset.
I'm guessing there's a potential problem with the starter but would this cause the electrical system to fritz? This leads to another question about Lexus roadside assistance. Would they have come to my rescue for something of this nature, or just tell me to figure out a way to get the vehicle to dealer on my own? Any positive/negative experiences with the roadside assistance overall?
Murph