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Re: CypressLexus [cypresslexus]
by bdkinnh
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Nov 20, 2006 (6:15 am)
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Replying to: cypresslexus (Nov 20, 2006 5:08 am)
Have you tried using a claybar to clean it off? That would tell you if it is the paint, or something on the surface.
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- #182 of 240
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98 GS400 - Engine won't start
by ousujah
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Dec 02, 2006 (7:23 am)
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My 98 GS400 quite often fails to start in the morning at my first attempt. However, when I put it in reverse and let the car roll for a few seconds, then return it to park, it starts with no problem. I have taken it in to the dealership twice before but they've reported that there is no problem. Has anyone experienced something similar? Could this be happening because I don't as a rule starighten my wheels when I park?
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- #183 of 240
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Re: 98 GS400 - Engine won't start [ousujah]
by samiam_68
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Dec 02, 2006 (12:49 pm)
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Replying to: ousujah (Dec 02, 2006 7:23 am)
How many miles on the car? Is the battery strong enough to crank the engine? Did you try starting with the gas pedal half pressed?
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- #184 of 240
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Re: 98 GS400 - Engine won't start [samiam_68]
by ousujah
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Dec 02, 2006 (3:21 pm)
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Replying to: samiam_68 (Dec 02, 2006 12:49 pm)
The car has 55,000 miles, and the battery is about a year old. I don't think I've tried starting with the gas pedal half pressed. I'm really puzzled about this problem. It happened again today, by the way. Each time, putting the car in reverse and then starting again resolves the problem.
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- #185 of 240
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Re: 98 GS400 - Engine won't start [ousujah]
by samiam_68
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Dec 03, 2006 (9:36 am)
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Replying to: ousujah (Dec 02, 2006 3:21 pm)
Does the engine crank normally and just not catch? Or does it not crank until you shift to R and back?
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- #186 of 240
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Re: 98 GS400 - Engine won't start [samiam_68]
by ousujah
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Dec 03, 2006 (3:17 pm)
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Replying to: samiam_68 (Dec 03, 2006 9:36 am)
It does not crank at all. Nothing. Then I put it in reverse, let it roll for 3 seconds, put it back in park, turn the key again and it starts at the first attempt. All the times this has happened, it's usually in the morning when I'm about to leave for work. Has not happened at any other time. Which it would if it was simply because I never straighten my steering wheel.
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- #187 of 240
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Re: 98 GS400 - Engine won't start [ousujah]
by samiam_68
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Dec 03, 2006 (8:44 pm)
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Replying to: ousujah (Dec 03, 2006 3:17 pm)
Sounds like your shift interlock is finicky. That's the mechanism inside the shifter that prevents people from cranking the engine in any gear other than Park. Yours could be sticking, and when you shift to Reverse, then back to Park, it gets "unstuck". Did you or anyone ever spill any liquids around the shifter area? If so, you may need to take the center console off and clean any sticky residue inside.
If this is not due to a spill, then a trip to the dealer is probably needed.
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- #188 of 240
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Re: 98 GS400 - Engine won't start [samiam_68]
by ousujah
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Dec 04, 2006 (8:27 am)
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Replying to: samiam_68 (Dec 03, 2006 8:44 pm)
Thanks for the advice, samiam. I'll take it to the dealer and ask them to check the shift interlock. That could well be the problem, and I definitely wouldn't discount the possibility of something having been spilled around the shifter area. Again thanks.
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- #189 of 240
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01 G430 Mark Levinson stereo pops and buzzes loudly, unexpectedly
by espoff
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Dec 07, 2006 (5:44 am)
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Last night while stopped at a red light, the stereo even though switched off, started popping softly every 4-5 seconds, turning the stereo on didn't help the situation. Then randomly burst out a very loud buzz and popping sort of electronic babble, then stopped and went back to silent.
Then it happened again this morning. My wife won't drive the car anymore, it's too loud - painful enough to hurt your ears.
Anyone have this happen before? This is the first problem we've had with the car, we're stunned.
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- #190 of 240
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Re: 01 G430 Mark Levinson stereo pops and buzzes loudly, unexpectedly [espoff]
by harbo
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Dec 07, 2006 (8:20 am)
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Replying to: espoff (Dec 07, 2006 5:44 am)
Is your main battery strong? It sounds like a short circuit somewhere, that is bad connection somewhere.
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