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1999 Lexus RX 300 Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Battery, Idle air control valve.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on September 21, 2009

1999 Lexus RX 300 Engine cuts off

Engine Mechanical problem
1999 Lexus RX 300 6 cyl Automatic 125000 miles

the engine will crank momentarily and then cut off. It won't run.
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Replied on September 21, 2009

Is a car pro going to answer my question?

Tiny Response from Buck2509
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Replied on September 21, 2009

possible idle air control valve fail
this hapens in the morning? engine cold

Tiny Answered by lex so cal
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Replied on September 24, 2009

So it cranks for a little bit then quits turning over? Has the battery been checked? if it stops turning and the battery is good, use a test light on the small starter wire to verify the crank signal is present

Tiny Answered by 2CarPros Jack (expert)
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