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1999 Lexus ES 300 99 Lexus ES300 Electrical Problem

Tiny
LEXUSES300
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  • 1999 LEXUS ES 300
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 114,000 MILES
I went to start my car one morning and it did not start, so I took it to my Lexus mechanic and he said I had a bad battery. I replaced the battery and my car was fine for 3 days, then the same thing. Took it back, he said it was the alternator. Replaced the alternator and charged the batterery and it ran again for 3 days. Took it back and he replaced the battery and the alternator 2 more times and every time I get the car back it runs for 3 days, the battery light comes on and then it dies. I jump it and once the cables are removed the car dies immediatelly. What can cause my car to eat batteries and alternators like this? Please help, as I am running out of money.
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Sunday, July 6th, 2008 AT 8:29 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
  • MECHANIC
  • 41,815 POSTS
Hi LexusES300,

There should be a battery drain somewhere or the alternator is not charging back the battery.

Check charging voltage at battery and alternator main mast.

Check main fuses.
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Sunday, July 6th, 2008 AT 9:06 AM

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