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1995 Lexus ES 350 Repair Question


Topics covered: Alternator, Battery, Engine.
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Asked on January 16, 2009

1995 Lexus ES 350 Engine shuts off when turning on headligh

Electrical problem
1995 Lexus ES 350 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 169000 miles

Just like the subject. Car won't start in the morning (no crank/turnover). Jump the car. Car starts with no problem. Running smoothly.

Turn on the headlights, engine shuts off.

Repeatable.

I'm guessing a bad bulb or ground, but really don't even know the correct method to hunt down such a problem.

Thanks
Avatar Asked by roadchief

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Replied on January 16, 2009

replace battery
check alternator

Tiny Answered by BMRFIXIT (expert)
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