Nothing except check engine light when turning key?

2002 LEXUS ES 300
200,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHRISTA DICKSON
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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.
Sep 3, 2023 at 5:26 PM
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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.


Sep 4, 2023 at 12:24 PM
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