1999 Lexus ES-300 won't start after sitting for a day or so.

Asked by GuruF1VR6 Apr 26, 2020 at 10:01 AM about the 1999 Lexus ES

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

On my 1999 Lexus ES-300 in the last 4 months, the following have been
replaced: Battery, Alternator, 6 Ignition Coils, 6 Spark Plugs, 2 Engine Intake
Hoses, Engine Intake Manifold Gasket, Oil/Filter Change, Power Steering
Flush, & Diagnostic Engine Check.  After sitting idle for 2 weeks during this
coronavirus crisis it wouldn't start until it was jump-started.  
I left the car for two weeks at the auto shop which replaced all the above-
listed parts and they claimed that they had no problem starting the car each
time after letting it sit idle for days at a time.  Apparently I now can't even let
it sit for a day or so without requiring a jump-start.  Any ideas?

1 Answer
157,855

James answered 4 years ago

Something is staying on and draining the battery. Check to be sure all the interior lights are off. Make sure any map lights, the blower for the heater and air conditioning, radiator fan, etc. are not running when the ignition is off. Does the vehicle have any aftermarket equipment, like a stereo, that might be staying on? Is there an automatic leveling system that might be running the air compressor periodically to maintain the vehicle height? If you can't find anything a circuit by circuit check needs to be done to find out what the draw on the battery is. This involves hooking up a meter to the battery and removing then replacing each fuse, one by one, until the meter drops. Then the circuit is isolated and the components on the circuit need to be checked. It's tedious but that's the only way to find the problem if it's not something kinda obvious. Hope that helps! Jim

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • 1999 Lexus ES-300 won't start after sitting for a day or so. 1 Answer

    On my 1999 Lexus ES-300 in the last 4 months, the following have been replaced: Battery, Alternator, 6 Ignition Coils, 6 Spark Plugs, 2 Engine Intake Hoses, Engine Intake Manifold Gasket, Oil/Filter...

    1999 Lexus ES

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 1999 Lexus es 300 2 Answers

    I have a 99 Lexus Es 300. It has Ben a great car. About a week ago it's starting to develop a stutter in the drive train wen I start to take off. I replaced the plugs in the car cause to me it felt...

    1999 Lexus ES

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Lexus es 2002 Won't start 1 Answer

    Bought this car in March drove for anout a week then parked in garage for 5 to 7 weeks went to start was dead put in brand new battery it started after that it was in garage for 2 days and same th...

    2002 Lexus ES 300 FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Is it normal for brakes to feel spongy or soft to push on a 2003 lexus es 300 1 Answer

    I replaced my brake pads but my brake pedal still feels soft and spongy when pushing down on them. The car brakes and reacts when I push the brake pedal down but it is not stiff. When my car is t...

    2003 Lexus ES 300 FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 1993 lexus es 300 1 Answer

    My Lexus es 300 wont star wont click wont make a sound.. I think it has something to do with the car security because one day I accidentally set it off and since then it has not started what should ...

    1993 Lexus ES 300 FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Shortcuts

Search Lexus ES Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Guru5H8HM
    Reputation
    4,640
  • #2
    AndyESLexus
    Reputation
    4,570
  • #3
    GuruBPJQ
    Reputation
    3,610
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Lexus GS
13 listings starting at $6,995
Used Lexus LS
4 Great Deals out of 30 listings starting at $9,995
Used Lexus RX
41 Great Deals out of 812 listings starting at $4,995
Used Toyota Camry
62 Great Deals out of 1,074 listings starting at $3,500
Used Honda Accord
56 Great Deals out of 991 listings starting at $2,000
Used Toyota Avalon
6 Great Deals out of 32 listings starting at $4,388
Used Lexus LX
32 listings starting at $9,450
Used Mercedes-Benz E-Class
35 Great Deals out of 506 listings starting at $5,700

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.