2000 lexus rx300 cranks to long before it starts
06-06-18 | 07:42 AM
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2000 lexus rx300 cranks to long before it starts
2000 rx300 cranks to long before it starts. Runs fine after it starts. No check engine codes. Jjust replaced all coil packs, plugs, air filter, fuel filter, fuel pump and cleaned throttle body and iac valve. car seems like it is a little low on power but is not missing on any cylinders. 182,000 miles
06-06-18 | 08:55 AM
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Assuming all the work was done right [gaskets replaced as required] and all hoses connected properly and all connectors present and no pinched wires, you can try removing battery terminal for about 15-20 mins [reset the computer].
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06-06-18 | 10:46 AM
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06-09-18 | 12:50 PM
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Does the engine light illuminate when you start the car then go out? Sounds almost like either the engine is struggling to see where it's at, ie crank position sensor. Or fuel pressure is low, check valve has failed and take a second or two for pressure to be built back up. You can check this with a fuel pressure testing kit.
06-09-18 | 02:02 PM
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Where is the fuel pressure check valve located? Location of crank position sensor?
Does the engine light illuminate when you start the car then go out? Sounds almost like either the engine is struggling to see where it's at, ie crank position sensor. Or fuel pressure is low, check valve has failed and take a second or two for pressure to be built back up. You can check this with a fuel pressure testing kit.
06-15-18 | 11:24 PM
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Something else to keep in mind OP, how old is the battery?
If it is 3 years or more, it may be going bad and need to be replaced. There should be a label or sticker on the top with the month and date of manufacture.
My experience: I had a very slow crank on my 2001 RX this past 2 years (only on start), and right after the winter finished this year I went to Autozone this past April to test the battery (Interstate Megatron II). They checked and said that it can no longer hold the CCA it was rated for and would likely not make it to the end of 2018 (it turned 6 this year) and strongly encouraged I buy a replacement. So I did some research and a few days later, I went to Walmart and bought EverStart Maxx 24F battery (made in March 2018), put it on a charger overnight to charge it full, and installed it. It makes a big difference, the battery works great and now the motor turns over and starts within 1 second of turning the key.
If it is 3 years or more, it may be going bad and need to be replaced. There should be a label or sticker on the top with the month and date of manufacture.
My experience: I had a very slow crank on my 2001 RX this past 2 years (only on start), and right after the winter finished this year I went to Autozone this past April to test the battery (Interstate Megatron II). They checked and said that it can no longer hold the CCA it was rated for and would likely not make it to the end of 2018 (it turned 6 this year) and strongly encouraged I buy a replacement. So I did some research and a few days later, I went to Walmart and bought EverStart Maxx 24F battery (made in March 2018), put it on a charger overnight to charge it full, and installed it. It makes a big difference, the battery works great and now the motor turns over and starts within 1 second of turning the key.
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