IS 250 sat in garage without being started and suddenly does not want to start. They have tried the ecu reset, checked fuel pump, gauges, spark plugs, and timing chain. Do you have any suggestions

Asked by Guru966TR Jul 21, 2017 at 09:48 AM about the 2008 Lexus IS

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Car cranks, but won't start
Have reset ECU, checked fluids, checked spark plugs, gas pump and timing belt.  Do you have any suggestions.  

1 Answer

9,420

depends on how long its been sitting. You may have old fuel that has degraded to where its affecting combustion

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    jdm4life3818
    Reputation
    1,890
  • #2
    Joshua Schultz
    Reputation
    1,430
  • #3
    PrinceCharles1980
    Reputation
    600
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Lexus ES
6 Great Deals out of 197 listings starting at $4,500
Used Lexus GS
21 listings starting at $6,995
Used BMW 3 Series
71 Great Deals out of 1,191 listings starting at $1,995
Used Toyota Camry
51 Great Deals out of 944 listings starting at $2,212
Used Honda Accord
43 Great Deals out of 914 listings starting at $2,799
Used Lexus LS
25 listings starting at $11,888
Used Mercedes-Benz C-Class
88 Great Deals out of 1,415 listings starting at $3,499
Used Honda Civic
162 Great Deals out of 3,375 listings starting at $2,230
Used Ford Mustang
51 Great Deals out of 1,253 listings starting at $4,995
Used Lexus RX
33 Great Deals out of 894 listings starting at $4,200
Used Dodge Charger
41 Great Deals out of 602 listings starting at $4,888

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.