droopy Posted April 28, 2007 Posted April 28, 2007 I have a 1992 Lexus ES300 that is not starting. I am mechanically inclined & know that the previous owner installed a new starter, spark plug wires, cap and rotor, that is about 2 months old now. It all started when I cleaned that motor last weekend. I covered the alternator and the distributor with plastic bags. I then used a degreaser let it soak for 10 minutes then pressure washed it all off. I then waited 5 minutes to drive it. The car started and drove fine but the turn signals DID not work (but the hazards did). Then it would not go into gear when I would press the brake pedal so I had to use the little switch next to shifter to get it in gear. Anyhow, I drove the car for a total of 50 miles that day, no starting trouble at all. Then the next day I drove it to my mom's house (5 miles away) again with no problem, to see if I could fix the shifter and turn signal problem. I disconnected the negative terminal, used an Ohm meter to check for any blown fuses (there weren't any), tapped on a few relays that were under the dash and engine bay to see if may be they were stuck. Then I plugged the battery again and double checked the fuses with a test light and the were all fine again. I then went to turn the car and it would turn over but not start. Amazingly the shifter started working again but not the turn signals. Any how I called my mechanic buddy to come take a look, he said I had power to the igniter and coil but no to the distributor. That distributor cap has no water or condensation. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
92Lex Posted April 30, 2007 Posted April 30, 2007 So, no spark? Why did you pressure wash the engine?
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