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Tiny
MS KATRINA
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  • 1996 LEXUS ES 300
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
I haven't driven my car in a week, it cranks but wont start. I tried putting more oil in it and got a jump start though I didn't need one. What could the problem be?
Sunday, April 24th, 2011 AT 6:39 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Do below to determine if its a fuel or spark problem

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 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, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
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Sunday, April 24th, 2011 AT 8:29 PM

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