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1991 Lexus ES250 No Crank

1991 LEXUS
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KARMIE93
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It doesnt crank. I took the starter in Advance Auto and it checked ok. It has good ground and battery power. Is there a relay or fuse that I need to check?
This problem occured one day when I was starting it and the key slipped in my hand while i was turning it to start. It was trurning over until it momentarily slipped while i turnng the key.
Jan 14, 2007 at 8:15 AM
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CARUNDELL
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[quote:393e5c6153="Karmie93"]It doesnt crank. I took the starter in Advance Auto and it checked ok. It has good ground and battery power. Is there a relay or fuse that I need to check?
This problem occured one day when I was starting it and the key slipped in my hand while i was turning it to start. It was trurning over until it momentarily slipped while i turnng the key.[/quote:393e5c6153]

Hey karmie'
There should be a relay and fuse in the underhood electrical center. There was also an issue with the ignition switches on that vehicle too. Let us know

chris
Jan 14, 2007 at 9:08 PM
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KARMIE93
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Thanks, It wasnt the switch, but there was a relay that was stuck. Main Eng relay. reset it now it works. Ordered a new one to replace. Thanks for the help.
Jan 15, 2007 at 2:19 AM
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Great!! glad to help!

Chris
Jan 15, 2007 at 2:38 AM
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Check the underhood electrical center fuse and main engine relay. The stuck main engine relay was reset and cranking returned; replace that relay with a new one.

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Conversation Summary

A 1991 Lexus ES250 would not crank even though the starter tested good and battery power and ground were present. The problem began when the key slipped while the engine was turning over. An expert suggested checking the underhood fuse and relay and noted possible ignition switch issues. The owner found the main engine relay stuck, reset it so the car started, and ordered a replacement relay.

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