Tiltrotormech Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hey guys. I have a problem with my wife's 2001 ES300. I went on a trip for two weeks and when I returned my wife told me that the car wouldn't start and had been sitting in the drive way the whole time. I figured that she had left something on and killed the battery. I tried to jump it but got no power at all. I bought a new battery thinking it was it but it still has no power. I checked the fuses and made sure the car was in park. I have never seen this happen to a car before. It's too dark to do anything else tonight and I don't think I can pull codes without any power. Prior to this we have had no problems at all with this car. I drove it a few days before I left. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnfred Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 wow, did you measure the voltage on the battery, check the connectors, check the connectors ....... mine did the same thing, it was not the actual batter connector, but where the wires attached to bttery connector...there was a little bit of corrosion on them......that solved the problem, also Lexus says that if you leave the car unused, turn off the wireless door system to keep from killing the battery..... its right in the OM...good luck Capn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiltrotormech Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 wow, did you measure the voltage on the battery, check the connectors, check the connectors ....... mine did the same thing, it was not the actual batter connector, but where the wires attached to bttery connector...there was a little bit of corrosion on them......that solved the problem, also Lexus says that if you leave the car unused, turn off the wireless door system to keep from killing the battery..... its right in the OM...good luck Capn Thanks I'll check it tomorrow after work. I didn't notice any corrosion but I was also using a flashlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyShaft Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I think someone just had an issue with corrosion on the main ground connection to the firewall? Left his ride much like yours...deceased. Good luck on that search when you have some light. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiltrotormech Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 ...check the connectors, check the connectors ....... mine did the same thing, it was not the actual batter connector, but where the wires attached to bttery connector...there was a little bit of corrosion on them......that solved the problem... Just fixed it it was the corrosion on the bottom of the connector where it meets the wire. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyShaft Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 ...check the connectors, check the connectors ....... mine did the same thing, it was not the actual batter connector, but where the wires attached to bttery connector...there was a little bit of corrosion on them......that solved the problem... Just fixed it it was the corrosion on the bottom of the connector where it meets the wire. Thanks. Congrats! That is great info for the next guy with this issue. Thanks for updating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnfred Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Good Job, always look for easy stuff first, and remember to shut off the wireless door system if your going to leave the car for an extended time. It will save your battery.... Capn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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