wwmustang Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I went to start my 97 es300 and she was dead. The first time, the needles flashed on the dash but the starter did not engange. After that, no lights, no nothing. If you wait a few minutes, the courtsey lights on the door are dim, and the chime sounds when you put the key in, but nothing when you turn the key. If you try a second time, no chime even. I removed the battery, and had it checked at Autozone. It checked out fiine. I am at a loss. I thought it could be a fuse, but why lights and a chime, then nothing. Any help is greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheab Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I went to start my 97 es300 and she was dead. The first time, the needles flashed on the dash but the starter did not engange. After that, no lights, no nothing. If you wait a few minutes, the courtsey lights on the door are dim, and the chime sounds when you put the key in, but nothing when you turn the key. If you try a second time, no chime even. I removed the battery, and had it checked at Autozone. It checked out fiine. I am at a loss. I thought it could be a fuse, but why lights and a chime, then nothing. Any help is greatly appreciated. personal openion .... be advice i dont trust auto zone test .. ..check ur alternator ... it might looks .. okay ..but might not strong enough for ur car okay .... samething happen to my car dies and nothing comes on ..auto zone tested the alternator .. then i change the alternator .. whatwever then its seem to be .. dieaing too .. lol i checkd it and found i damaged it due to over charge ....and then the indie mechanic fixed it for me seem to be fine gotta wait and see if its still dieng .. however if ur car sit for while and die over night then the alternator + the battery okay good luck ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FA22ChevelleSS Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 yea, if your battery really is okay, then its your alternator. I just recently had to put in a new one and it wasnt too cheap, eh. Good luck though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie_B Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 check wires! When we bought the car, we had this 'dead battery' problem also, even after I replaced it with a brand-new unit. Turned out the wires to the battery were toasted. Replaced for about $20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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