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.  

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

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