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1993 Lexus ES 300 Repair Question


Topics covered: Spark, Fuel pump, Compression.
Mileage: 170 miles.

Asked on December 18, 2010

93 Lexus ES300 won't start

Have a 1993 lexus es300 that doesn't start. changed spark plugs, battery, and fuel pump. have good compression, spark, and fuel. timing belt is good, starters good, engine is cranking but won't turn over.Fuses are all good. Can't seem to figure out what the problem is.
Avatar Asked by tvang

Answer

Replied on December 18, 2010

Do below to determine if its fuel or spark problem:

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if so, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,cap and rotor,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing

If both fuel and spark is present-check the valve and ignition timing, this will lead you to problems
with compression and valves opening and closing at the wrong time/broken or jumped timing
belt/chain.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on December 19, 2010

I've tried all of what you've said already and still nothing. I've had 3 mechanics to check my car already and same lead. That's why I'm here to get a 4th opinion and turns out to get the same results. Could it be anything else?

Tiny Response from tvang
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Replied on December 19, 2010

Its cranking over and will not start-you are missing one of this in order for the engine to start- Compression, Fuel and Spark- double checked it-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on December 19, 2010

Fuel's coming through from fuel line, spark is there, and compression is good. All that is there and still no start. That's why its taking me a week now to try and get this car started.

Tiny Response from tvang
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Replied on December 19, 2010

Check if the injectors are pulsing providing fuel into the cylinders

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on March 12, 2013

I know this thread is late, but if you haven't solved the problem yet, check the crankshaft position sensor. The car's PCM uses it's signal to time the sparks. If there's no signal or the signal is wrong somehow, then the spark timing will be off and the car won't run. I had this same problem with a 94. After several mechanics tried replacing the fuel pump, ignitor, injectors, coils/wires, timing belt, etc etc, I stumbled on an OBDII plug hiding in the fuse box. The scanner readout showed a failed crankshaft position sensor. Replaced it, and the car has worked fine since then.

Tiny Answered by heyman1104
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