JeffJ60

OK... So there are several posts on this subject, which I have now read! I have tried reseting the ECU via fuse pull. I have confirmed brake lights work (as do all of the lights). Car has just 66K and simply will not start at all. Battery terminals clean and connected.

ECU?
ECU Capcitor leakage?

This thing is a blast to drive, but has so many issues and is not stuck in my garage! Any ideas?

Thanks All.

SILENTM

Have you had the battery load tested

JeffJ60

Silent - Have not had the battery load tested... But I did just buy and install this battery 9 months prior. Yesterday I jumped the car (battery was dead, actually) and while I got power from the charge (left it on for 15 mins), it still would not start.

Gotcha350

If I was a gambling man I would bet the farm on it being the battery.

GS350Lexus

iTrader: (5)

Wait, Check make sure it is in P. Do you headlights, Taillights and Horn work?

Pandoo

same exact thing happened to my car. it would only start back up after a jump. replaced the battery and problem solved!

JeffJ60

Wish I was that lucky... Just replaced the battery, and while all interior electronics seem to work, the engine does not crank at all.

I also reviewed all fuses, everything looked intact. Getting a bit worried here that I have something major. I should propbaly have it towed into the stealership, but once it's there I am njot sure I can get it back without $$$ in work, which I cannot afford...

Aaack. Thoughts on next steps?

Oh, and Gotcha350, you owe me an imaginary farm!

I bet it thinks it is in gear... the gear shifter feels like it is between park and reverse! Now what?

GS350Lexus

iTrader: (5)

Poke the shift lock and put it into Neutral or Park.

JeffJ60

Poked the shift lock, pulled it down to neutral, it started. Drivers side windows not operational leads me to think this is an ECU deal more than the PRNDL selector switch.

How complicated is the ECU swap - provided I can find / afford one? I have this to contend with in addition to a rotted Y-pipe where there's no aftermarket replacement for the 2006 AWD version... Honestly, the dealership would have me repair the ECU and Y-Pipe for $7K for a car worth $10K? Unlikely... Then there's brakes and tires to replace...

Anyone want a 60K mile GS300?

GS350Lexus

iTrader: (5)

Well I am glad you got it up and running. I had my Y pipe repaired, he cut the pipe from O2 sensor to cats and welded a new pipe. Cost me $300. Driver side window doesn't go up or down at all?