Car not starting but the lights turn on?

Tiny
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  • 2007 LEXUS ES 350
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 197,300 MILES
So I tried to start my car for work and all the electrical components came on, like lights, radio, etc, but would not start or turn over. After a while nothing would come on. I had triple A come, and they jumped it, and it started just fine. I ran it for about half an hour and then cut it off to test if it would start again. At this point nothing was coming on, not even lights. I went and bought a jump starter to see if I could jump it, but it doesn’t jump it just cuts the lights on again. So, at this point I’m not sure if it’s a really dead battery or the alternator.
Sunday, October 20th, 2024 AT 5:30 AM

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Tiny
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This sounds like a battery problem; I would remove it and take it to the auto parts store for testing.
Here is a generic guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Sunday, October 20th, 2024 AT 12:38 PM

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