Nothing except check engine light when turning key?

Tiny
CHRISTA DICKSON
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  • 2002 LEXUS ES 300
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
So, the other day I tried to start the car and it acted like the battery was drained. I tried jumping it and all that would happen was all the dash lights on, nothing else. Replaced starter and now all I'm getting is a check engine light when I try to start nothing else. Not even other dash lights. No click, no crank, nothing. Not sure where to start.
Sunday, September 3rd, 2023 AT 5:26 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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So, if the battery shorts out internally it will not take the jump and the battery needs to be replaced. Here is a guide to help confirm the issue, make sure the battery connections are clean and tight:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Please go over these guides and get back to us.

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Monday, September 4th, 2023 AT 12:24 PM

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