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2008 lexus is250 f sport car wont start

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Old 09-10-16, 08:38 PM
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Need help please!!! Dear lexus owners I have a 2008 lexus is250 f sport while I was driving the radio turned off on me and all lights came on such as engine light, check vsc, afs off light flashing battery light on also brake pedal stiff and steering wheel was stiff and I thought it was the battery so I replaced it and it started up fine after couple of hours now it does the same thing and it won't even start up for me now please help
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Originally Posted by Nelly1986
Need help please!!! Dear lexus owners I have a 2008 lexus is250 f sport while I was driving the radio turned off on me and all lights came on such as engine light, check vsc, afs off light flashing battery light on also brake pedal stiff and steering wheel was stiff and I thought it was the battery so I replaced it and it started up fine after couple of hours now it does the same thing and it won't even start up for me now please help
Dear Mr Nelly1986 please check your Alternator !
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I agree with The350Girl about a bad alternator; loss of power steering assist is the dead giveaway.
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Originally Posted by The350Girl
Dear Mr Nelly1986 please check your Alternator !
Will do thank you
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Originally Posted by Bichon
I agree with The350Girl about a bad alternator; loss of power steering assist is the dead giveaway.
Ok will do thank you
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100% your alternator is bad
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F Sport model came out for 2011 thru 2013 model =)
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