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Jul 20, 2013 | 12:23 PM

TheBetaSon

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ES 300 Need advice

i bought a 2000 es 300 with 170k on it sharp clean dealership maintained. 2 nights ago i started it and put it in drive made it about 20 feet then it died it rolls over but wont start.... i can't hear the fuel pump run when i turn the key either. so was just seeing if there might be anything else i could try before i replace the fuel pump and it not even be the problem.

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Jul 20, 2013 | 12:38 PM

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Timing belt? Any codes?

Jul 20, 2013 | 02:58 PM

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Timing belt? Any codes?

i don't have a code reader but timings a good place to start thank for the ideas. and the check engine light is-int on so i'm at a loss

Jul 20, 2013 | 03:03 PM

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The fuel pump is not supposed to run when you turn the key. It only runs when you turn the key to the crank position, and you wouldn't be able to hear it when the starter is running.

Remove the back seat and energize the fuel lines by manually hooking up a 12V power supply to the fuel pump. You will need to know which pins to use. If the pump runs, you can then try starting the car. If you're not comfortable doing that, you can inject a flammable liquid(carb cleaner) into the throttle body/intake plenum while cranking the engine. This will also tell you if it's a fuel issue.

If you determine that your fuel supply is okay, after those tests, you may proceed onto testing your spark. This is a bit easier. You will need to remove one of the coils with a spark plug attached. Then lay the whole thing on the engine block and stand back. Have somebody crank the engine and see if the spark plug is working.

Lastly, I would check the compression and timing. Oh and a weak battery may also be an issue.

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Jul 21, 2013 | 09:44 AM

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Awesome thanks for all the help

Jul 22, 2013 | 02:07 PM

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Think i've narrowed it down to the IACV thank's for the help so far and will let you know if this solves the problem

Jul 28, 2013 | 09:28 AM

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took off the I.A.C.V cleaned and re-installed fixed the problem thanks for all the help and advice hope this helps anyone who has a similar problem. Again thanks