ES330 electrical problem
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ES330 electrical problem
I have a 2005 ES330 ~100k. On a way home last Sunday, all the light from the NAV panel went dark, then as soon as I got into the driveway, the odometer panel also went dark. I turned off the engine, and couldn't restart it. The next day, I couldn't start a car. Should I go get a new battery? tow to the dealer? How much do you think that it would cost to fix this problem? Many thanks for you answer/suggestion?
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If you are handy, replace the battery, then drive to an auto parts store (if within 20 miles and during the daytime) and have your alternator tested. I bet it has issues so plan on changing it too. It can be changed in the parking lot with a few tools and you can have them charge the battery while you replace the alternator.
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thats freaky .... thank god it did not go out on you while driving 75mph on a highway at night!!!!
check www.yelp.com for a decent mechanic with good reviews in your area and give them a call. Do not go to the dealer, unless it is your last option.
check www.yelp.com for a decent mechanic with good reviews in your area and give them a call. Do not go to the dealer, unless it is your last option.
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I guess I should have mentioned that it sounded like you had lost the alternator and as you drove on the battery slowly died and each electrical system failed one at a time as the voltage got lower and lower.
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