Car won't start

Asked by GottaFix Aug 23, 2019 at 03:00 PM about the 2001 Lexus ES

Question type: General

When I turn the key nothing comes on.  NOTHING
everything is shut down.  What could be the
problem?

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the condition is a called a short to ground. A wire is frayed or broken contacting the metal body of the car disabling it. You would need to check the wiring one circuit at a time or have it towed to a mechanic for further testing.

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