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Old 06-30-09 | 12:11 AM
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Exclamation Car won't start

I don't know what happened. I tried to turn on the car and it won't go on. I tried to jump start the car and it wouldn't start. What could possibly be the problem? Please give me your expert advices. Thank you in advance.

P.S. I have a 2000 es300 w/ 142K on it. Hopefully someone can help me...

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Old 07-02-09 | 08:43 AM
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Check the throttle body it might be dirty. I had the same issue. A dirty Throttle can cause alot of issues body throttle body cleaner is about $6.00.
Old 07-02-09 | 09:00 AM
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You need to provide more detail. Does the car crank? (does the engine turn over)? If it does, does it sound like it is turning over at a normal speed? If it does not crank, does the starter soliniod make a load clicking noise? Turn the headlights on, and try to crank the car while someone watches the lights, do they dim? Does it apprear to have any power?
Old 07-02-09 | 09:02 AM
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Probably the starter.. Get a BFH. LOL
Old 07-02-09 | 10:24 AM
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Go to Autozone or other similar establishment. (You'll need to catch a ride or borrow a car). Pick up ANY Haynes manual and find the 'Troubleshooting' section. That's where ya start.
Old 07-04-09 | 03:01 AM
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Thanks for the help all. I was told that the problem was that the battery drained out of nowhere. The battery is perfectly fine yet somehow it just drained out. So yea... no clue.
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