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2001 Lexus IS 300 Not Starting

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Old 03-14-14, 04:11 PM
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Default 2001 Lexus IS 300 Not Starting

I have 2001 lexus is 300, that will not start it will turn over put won't catch and start. I need help because I am running out of ideas. I have replaced the fuel pump, fuel pump regulator, spark plugs, coil packs, gaskets, wires and did an oil change. There was oil on top of spark plugs so I replaced gaskets. The car stopped running a month and a half ago it stopped running when it was put in reverse and didn't want to start. It randomly started during the month and half it been down. So basically I am confused about what is going on....please help.
Old 03-21-14, 05:17 PM
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Sounds like an electrical issue. Do you have a CEL?
Are you getting spark? Could be a bad crank sensor or cam sensor.
You have already spent a lot and could end up spending more chasing the wrong thing. It might be time to bring it to a pro shop.
Old 03-27-14, 10:56 PM
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were all the parts replaced a month and half after it stopped running or it ran for a month and half after the parts replacement and then stopped running?

check codes and see what the errors are.
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Did you even test the starter? Pull it off and take it to a auto zone to get it tested (FREE!)

If that didn't work. The three main things for a engine to start are spark,fuel and compression
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And please check your fuses and relays
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I'm having the exact same issue. Ever find out the cause??? So far I've replaced the fuel pump.
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