IS250 Won't Start / No Codes
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IS250 Won't Start / No Codes
Last edited by gustervon; Mar 19, 2017 at 03:13 PM.
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Gameplan today...
On the positive, I've become pretty familar with the procedure and I find it quite fun.
Any other suggestions?
- Disassemble to access the plugs
- Check gaps on new plugs
- Put in old plugs
On the positive, I've become pretty familar with the procedure and I find it quite fun.
Any other suggestions?
Last edited by gustervon; Mar 20, 2017 at 07:54 AM.
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Are your headlights on? That hum may be your ballasts (if you're equipped with HIDs)
Did you try holding the accelerator down all the way while starting? Do it about 3 or so times, with about 10 secs between each try. I believe this is the purge procedure if you think the car is flooded.
Besides the obvious things, can't really think of anything else. Double check all your connections that you took off when you removed the manifold and make sure they're all seated correctly (throttle body, MAF, etc), check vacuum hoses, etc. Double check how you have your coil packs wired, sometimes you may forget the order (and some of the wires are long enough to mix up with another cylinders coil pack)
Did you try holding the accelerator down all the way while starting? Do it about 3 or so times, with about 10 secs between each try. I believe this is the purge procedure if you think the car is flooded.
Besides the obvious things, can't really think of anything else. Double check all your connections that you took off when you removed the manifold and make sure they're all seated correctly (throttle body, MAF, etc), check vacuum hoses, etc. Double check how you have your coil packs wired, sometimes you may forget the order (and some of the wires are long enough to mix up with another cylinders coil pack)
Last edited by Zmon; Mar 20, 2017 at 09:47 AM.
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You have no codes because the battery was disconnected.
You said you were going to clean the MAF. I wonder if you might have damaged it? I typically would recommend not cleaning the MAF unless there is a problem with it. It is a very sensitive device. Hopefully you used MAF cleaner. You can check you MAF to see if it is working properly via link
Only other thing I can think of is did you check to make sure you are getting fuel? Some folks have had issues with the fuel pressure sensor.
There are so many variables here considering you did a tune up, etc so it may require a very systematic troubleshooting process. Start with whether you are getting spark and fuel. Then move on to testing related sensors etc.
You said you were going to clean the MAF. I wonder if you might have damaged it? I typically would recommend not cleaning the MAF unless there is a problem with it. It is a very sensitive device. Hopefully you used MAF cleaner. You can check you MAF to see if it is working properly via link
Only other thing I can think of is did you check to make sure you are getting fuel? Some folks have had issues with the fuel pressure sensor.
There are so many variables here considering you did a tune up, etc so it may require a very systematic troubleshooting process. Start with whether you are getting spark and fuel. Then move on to testing related sensors etc.
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You guys rock!
To recap...
I disassembled the manifolds, replaced the spark plugs and did some cleanup to the valves.
Are your headlights on? That hum may be your ballasts (if you're equipped with HIDs)
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Ultimately, thank you for the awesome replys!
I am wondering if I possibly mixed up the connectors behind the manifold, but they are color colored black and grey.
Lexus did a great job on layout with their wiring; everything seems to just line back up where it should go once you start bolting it back up.
Any more thoughts / ideas anyone is willing to throw at me I'll totally consider.
To recap...
I disassembled the manifolds, replaced the spark plugs and did some cleanup to the valves.
Are your headlights on? That hum may be your ballasts (if you're equipped with HIDs)
- I tested it both ways. The hum seems to be coming from the back of the manifold(s).
- I tried this...no dice.
- I am pretty sure nothing got crossed up in terms of coil packs and cylinders. I did not remove more that one at a time, but I'm looking forward to revisiting this.
- I actually opted out of cleaning the MAF as it seemed pretty pristine upon inspection. I do have MAF cleaner on hand, but did not use it.
- How would I check for this?
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Ultimately, thank you for the awesome replys!
I am wondering if I possibly mixed up the connectors behind the manifold, but they are color colored black and grey.
Lexus did a great job on layout with their wiring; everything seems to just line back up where it should go once you start bolting it back up.
Any more thoughts / ideas anyone is willing to throw at me I'll totally consider.
Last edited by gustervon; Mar 20, 2017 at 11:24 AM.
Unfortunately, I'd just have to say to just revisit everything you did at this point if your car isn't at least giving off a Check VSC. Did you replace those bolts that were stripped out, or are those holes currently unoccupied? Maybe an unseen harness got disconnected/loose near the manifold (or again, maybe spark plug wires or even a loose coil pack whenever you get around to inspecting these). Whenever you do pull the plugs again, try starting the car a couple times then pulling them, see if they're wet with gas. If not, I'd check that fuel line on the manifold. Did you follow this DIY when doing this? I'd double check his pictures with your car and see if everything looks right. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...necessity.html
Last edited by Zmon; Mar 20, 2017 at 01:03 PM.
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Follow up...
In regards to fuel...
- The stripped bolt(s) were replaced.
- There is NOT a Check VSC
In regards to fuel...
- I will pull the spark plugs on the passenger bank first.
- If they are dry, what should I be looking for with the fuel line on the manifold? I replaced the crush washers with new ones.
- I would assume the fuel line should leak some gas upon disconnecting it again. I slightly leaked when I unhooked it the first time around.
Last edited by gustervon; Mar 20, 2017 at 01:22 PM.
