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Old 02-19-14, 02:53 PM
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I have a 2001 es300, today car started running rough then when I stopped, the car cut off and will not restart, cranks and shut back off will not run even with foot on gas, I put OBD on it and got codes P0420, P0440, P0441, and P0446. Any help would be appreciated
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cranks and shut back off will not run even with foot on gas
Does the engine actually start and then shuts off or just cranks and no run?

P0440, P0441, and P0446 are evap codes and usually do not prevent starting. P0420 is catalyst code and again doesn't usually prevent starting unless the converter is totally blocked and then may not cause engine to start. Have you checked for the basics, spark, fuel, etc.?
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