2000 Lexus GS 300 car keeps dying

2000 LEXUS GS 300
181,000 MILES
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PLEASEHELPMELEXUS
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I have a 2000 Lexus Gs300 with 181k, the car iscompletly stock, my battery would die repeatedly, i replace the battery along with the alternator several times, now every so odten after doing the above my cars VS CON AND OFF LIGHTS COME ON AND THE CAR SPUTTERS ETC, yes, i have replace my coilpacks n plugs 2x already, n.today i used an.injector cleaner, sometimes the car is unscanable, i will attempt to scan.again tomorrow, PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME IVE INVESTED 1000S ALREADY
Aug 9, 2013 at 10:33 PM
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KHLOW2008
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When problem ocucurs, did you test the charging system?
Is the harmonic damper good?
Aug 10, 2013 at 5:29 AM
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Yes i have had it tested and the alternator would be tested and the battery at a locsl autozone and i was told they were good up until i.would be returning there with a dead battery, and the cars alternator would either be in good standing or i would have to take out and replace, both parts i have warrantied at auto zone
Aug 10, 2013 at 8:55 AM
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You need to perform on-vehicle charging test and I would suggest testing them after some running time.
Aug 10, 2013 at 9:26 AM
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