1996 Lexus LS Starts then Dies

Tiny
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  • 1996 LEXUS LS
  • 201,000 MILES
ONe day as I was going to school, the car traveled over a series of speed bumps. On the last speed bump, the car made a series of knocking noises, three warning lights came on, and the car died. It would start, but immediately die. No codes are being brought up. So far in the past 3 months no mechanic in town has been able to diagnose the problem.
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013 AT 8:18 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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What warning lights are showing?
Are you able to keep engine running if you feather the throttle?
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Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013 AT 9:19 AM
Tiny
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Sorry, the warning lights are off now but they were the check engine, battery and oil looking symbol. There is no effect if the throttle is pressed
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Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013 AT 10:23 AM
Tiny
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So presently it would start and then stall?
Was a scan tool ever used to monitor the various sensors?
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Wednesday, September 4th, 2013 AT 5:46 AM

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