2000 Lexus ES 300 Car wont start

2000 LEXUS ES 300
283,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BIGGE
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I have a 2001 es300, today car started running rough then when I stopped, the car cut off and will not restart, cranks and shut back off will not run even with foot on gas, I put OBD on it and got codes P0420, P0440, P0441, and P0446. Any help would be appreciated
Feb 19, 2014 at 8:44 AM
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HOMER1967
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the p0420 is a failed catalytic converter code,in all likeliness you cat is melted or broken and won't let the engine breathe.and that's why it won't start.the other codes are evap codes,which need to be addressed ,but would not cause a no start condition.
Feb 19, 2014 at 11:39 AM
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BIGGE
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The catalytic converter was replaced six months ago
Feb 20, 2014 at 8:29 PM
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BIGGE
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Is there any other reason or anything to check why car wont start
Feb 23, 2014 at 8:05 PM
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