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32 messages, Last post on Aug 12, 2009 at 4:05 PM
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Please help! I tried posting this problem on the "electrical problems" board, but since there's been no action lately on that board and with the new set up, I really didn't quite know where to post this. I have been having a problem with my 2002 LS. It does not start sometimes after sitting in the garage overnight. There have been times when after waiting for a half an hour or so after the initial try, I will try it again and it will start. Other times, I have gotten a jump and it will start. Has anyone had a similar problem? Can anyone give me any ideas of what might be the cause? Thanks, cn
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Replying to: cneuman (Nov 02, 2006 4:43 am) My first thought was maybe your battery is flat. A 2002 Lexus battery may be at the end of the road. Good luck to you Jens
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Replying to: jensad (Nov 02, 2006 10:25 am) I appreciate your response. cn
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Replying to: cneuman (Nov 02, 2006 1:25 pm)
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Replying to: wwest (Nov 05, 2006 7:25 pm) Thanks to all. cn |
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the Alternator? Have you had it checked for output? Because obviously, your battery has been draining, if a jump will start it. If not output, then you have some device on the car draining the battery overnight, like a radio that stays on constantly, or light somewhere. IF anything is hot in the car, that's your problem..... |
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Thanks nvbanker, My mechanic has checked for what I'm told is called "parasitic drains", as you mentioned. The Lexus dealer and my independent mechanic both agree that if the problem is not happening when they check the car out it's very difficult to diagnose. This is very difficult, because, even if I had the car towed, it still might start, once it reaches the mechanic. However both also agree that if I hear a clicking sound outside of the car, which is very hard to do, by the way, when you're alone, that it could probably be the starter. In spite of knowing very little myself about the mechanics of a car, I too also thought that it could possiblly be the altenator or the starter. Since I was able to finally have someone else present when the car wouldn't start, so that they could attempt to start the car, I did hear a clicking sound while standing outside the car. I'm taking it to the mechanic today and hopefully this will be the end of this episode. I will keep you all informed, in case this experiece might help someone else in the future, as you have all helped me and many others with your knowledge and experiences. Sorry for the lenghty post. And again, thanks to all. cn
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Does anyone have experience with the first generation Lexus LS400 driving in snow? I'm considering buying one to be a 3rd car that will be a winter car. I understand the early 400's were derived from the Toyota Cressida and if so, I do have a lot of snow/ice experience with that car as I had a new one in 83 - 87 and found it to be very good in the winter here in NH. The Cressida was also a rear wheel drive car and with only a limited-slip differential, it handled deep snow and icy conditions very well. It was a rare car having an inline 6, a 5-speed manual trans, and 4 wheel disc brakes - really a great, reliable car. So are the early Lexus 400's ok in the snow? Thanks, driveRight in NH.
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Replying to: 2driveright (Nov 20, 2006 8:03 am) Welcome to CarSpace! Let me know if I can help you find anything, or with anything at all. You can get my email address by clicking on my name. Have fun! |
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