1996 Lexus LS Starts then Dies

1996 LEXUS LS
201,000 MILES
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MRSRT8
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ONe day as I was going to school, the car traveled over a series of speed bumps. On the last speed bump, the car made a series of knocking noises, three warning lights came on, and the car died. It would start, but immediately die.No codes are being brought up. So far in the past 3 months no mechanic in town has been able to diagnose the problem.
Sep 3, 2013 at 8:18 AM
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KHLOW2008
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What warning lights are showing?
Are you able to keep engine running if you feather the throttle?
Sep 3, 2013 at 9:19 AM
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MRSRT8
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Sorry, the warning lights are off now but they were the check engine, battery and oil looking symbol . there is no effect if the throttle is pressed
Sep 3, 2013 at 10:23 AM
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KHLOW2008
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So presently it would start and then stall?
Was a scan tool ever used to monitor the various sensors?
Sep 4, 2013 at 5:46 AM
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