2006-2013 Lexus IS250, IS350 No start/No crank issue and general discussion. Starter replacement

No crank issue due to corroded battery cable. starter just clicks once. also info on starter removal and a general discussion on the Lexus IS platform.

[@darricecarr5837]

The time you took to shoot this video even after you’d already replaced parts is greatly Appreciated👍🏾

[@tannermeans1221]

THANK YOU SO MUCH DUDE. This was exactly what was wrong, crappy battery connectors, life savor!

[@nathanlopez5667]

Great video hopefully that's what's wrong with my ISF just corrosion

[@scottyhankemeier9380]

Just ran into that on + batt cable on 08 silverado. Turn ignition on and feel the Terminals, if there warm the crimp is corroded inside. Mine looked fine, no sign of corrosion. It was intermittent start too. I lopped off the terminal, crimped an eyelet on and used a amper terminal. The fuel pressure switch issue on these cars is they short out and pull down the 5v referance voltage for the entire ECU. Causes no start. I think you can disconnect the fuel pressure switch on them and it will crank at least if that's the issue.

[@alexturcios8841]

Appreciate the video man

[@TravisRummer]

Thanks so much bro! Just added an 06 gs300 to my collection. Started it to pull it in the garage and change the ac compressor. Disconnected the battery because I'd be removing the alternator. Finished the job, reconnected the battery and wouldn't start but I know everything is good because I just drove it in my garage. I haven't fixed it yet but now that I've seen YOUR video I'm confident that's my problem as well! Thanks again, I will be subscribing and also have a channel I'll be posting on.

[@IceESole]

Did you figure out why it wouldn't crank up?. I have a 2010 350.. we replaced the alternator still won't crank up..I'm thinking it's the fuse box he was pointing to where the starter is..

[@TravisRummer]

@IceE You've got to be very careful replacing the alternator and ac compressor in these cars. The cables for all the components on the driver side are bunched together and there's a chance you could pull a main plug off the starter behind the motor mount. That's what happened to me.

[@gelatoconnoisseur5389]

@@TravisRummerbrooooo help your fellow 06 gs300 brother out. I recently had my ac compressor replaced and when I tried to leave my car wouldn’t start or crank. What exactly did you do to fix your problem because I think I’m having the same issue

[@TravisRummer]

@@gelatoconnoisseur5389 here I am!

[@TravisRummer]

@gelatoconnoisseur5389 there's a small exciter wire that gets knocked off easily when working in that area because the wires to the compressor and starter share a loom.

[@mraby32]

I'm going to definitely have to look into this I have a 2006 GS300 I may have that same problem. I'm experiencing the same issue

[@kryxtalrobinson9072]

Was it the same issue?

[@mraby32]

@@kryxtalrobinson9072 yes

[@cppctek]

I love my is350. You got a steal on that is350!!! Around here they are goin for 15k in the south east!

[@Jedi_Luke]

Yep at this price I couldn't help but jump on the deal as soon as I could. The guy I got it from was an older man who bought it brand new. I guess he finally got tired of it. He had a brand new 2021 Lexus LS in the driveway, so I know he didn't miss this 350 too much lol

[@jalenjohnson256]

My negative one ( passenger side) broke the bolt off from where it was originally screwed in and I have no where to put the ending of the ground any advice ?? 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Jedi_Luke]

Just drill a hole near where the original bolt was and bolt it to that.

[@juanmonster6232]

You arw good at what you do

[@Jedi_Luke]

Thank you. I try to do my best

[@gelatoconnoisseur5389]

Please help. I recently had my ac compressor changed and when I tried to leave my car wouldn’t start. It’s giving symptoms of a starter issue but I just had the starter replaced less than two months ago. Do you think my cable could be the problem? Also upon taking off the last bolt from the old part the mechanic didn’t have his hand under the compressor so it dropped down and was hanging from the wire/cable if that helps any. Please respond my car has been down for over a month now

[@Jedi_Luke]

First of all, you need a new mechanic if he can't figure out what he messed up. This starter cable goes behind the engine so I doubt any AC work affected the starter. You can test the end of the cable going to the starter to make sure it's getting power. If I had to guess I'd say he blew one of the fuses or fusible link. You need to find a better mechanic to diagnose it.

[@sarahrobinson8135]

I have is250 sports and, and someone back into the front end, and I can't opened the hook on the car hood to checked the battery, i,I, sorry to,hear that, her luck is about like mines, I was at the drive thru at Walgreens, someone backed into me, now they reported to DMV

[@wyarick6602]

I think I’m having the same issues on my is250 awd I brought it off a lady all it do is click and I replaced starter and battery and negative cables but I didn’t check the positive cable I change out the fuel pressure sensor with the one I have in my is350 and no start still could there be anything else I hear the starter clicks

[@Jedi_Luke]

Check the fusible link or the positive cable I mentioned in the video

[@IceESole]

2010 340gs replaced alternator..lights worked windows horn. Engine wouldn't crank. Just clicks.. you think it's the fusible link?

[@Jedi_Luke]

You mean GS350, right? Fusible link is a possibility, but also make sure you are getting power at the starter end of the positive battery cable like the issue I had in the video.

[@andrewc5137]

i have a 08 250 and i push the start button and nothing happens, occasionally the gushes move but then they don’t, could it be the battery cables also?

[@Jedi_Luke]

Do you mean "Gauges"? Yes a weak battery or this cable issue in the video can cause that.

[@juanmonster6232]

Did you ever get the proper part number. I changed my battery 2 weeks ago and it died again. I want to order the exact wires from lexus. Were you ever able to get the oem wires

[@Jedi_Luke]

Oh no I definitely didn't use OEM wires. I'm sure they're over $100. I got generic cables from O'Reilly Auto parts and kept it moving. Not everything has to be name brand, just as long as it's the correct gauge of wire. I've had zero issues with store cables.

[@williamharris1232]

I’m thinking about buy one they say the replace the defog sensor and a week later no start is it worth me buying for a couple thousand 150 thousand miles on it

[@Jedi_Luke]

If they are already lying to you that's a bad sign. I would not buy that particular car unless you have a good mechanic or you know how to fix cars yourself. There's no telling what else they could be lying about.

[@michalbanasinski6813]

Hi, I have the same problem. My one sometimes start but mostly not. Does your strat sometimes is well?

[@Jedi_Luke]

@@michalbanasinski6813 No. When I had this issue it would not start at all. Just one loud click.

[@vegovel]

When that happens to you what about the touch screen it got disconnected or ac not working cuz my car got that

[@Jedi_Luke]

Oh mine still worked fine. No start was the only thing I had. Your screen digitizer is bad or the whole unit. These cars are old so stuff will start failing eventually.

[@GarrEFeLix]

Did you get the dashboard and door panels replaced under you or did prior owner get it done? Dealership won’t replace mine because I missed some deadline 😠

[@Jedi_Luke]

The previous owner replaced mine. He's had the car since brand new. Yeah there was only a 10 year period to replace them. I wouldn't have bought this car if they weren't replaced already. Best you can do is keep checking the junkyards or the Facebook groups for someone doing a part out.

[@bscbinks]

wow didn’t know there was a 10 year period. I must of got mine done right at the deadline I’ve had my 06 350 since 2015. got it done in 2016. 225k miles and now having the issue in this video but before this been bulletproof.

[@JohnnyRawks]

Lexus Canada won't help me either, and I approached them six years ago shortly after I bought my 2007 IS350 in 2016 - used of course. I'm the second owner. Shortly after I bought it, the dash started cracking. Now, the dash looks like a jigsaw puzzle, and the door panels are all smudgy. Every pvc based component on this car is complete crap. Door and window trim. Outside trunk release. All junk. I was such a Toyota fan. No more.

[@GLIMPSE_00]

How can you tell if it’s not getting enough gas?? My cranks n cranks but just don’t turn over

[@Jedi_Luke]

Check the valve on the fuel rail. Or Have someone push the start button until the lights turn on without holding the brake pedal, then you get down by the gas tank and listen for a hum sound. The fuel pressure switch is a common fail point on these cars.

[@patrickmiller4877]

Great video, brother. I have the same problem . I had not driven the car for a week, and it wouldn't start when zi tried to start it. Tried jumping the battery, no luck. The fab is not working as well. Replaced battery, no luck. I'll inspect the battery cables. Also, the windows don't work and after changing the fab battery the doors still won't unlock the doors. WTF.

[@Jedi_Luke]

These cars are extremely electrical. Weak batteries, dying alternators etc will cause all kinds of weird issues. Don't just throw parts at issues tho, get it properly diagnosed first. The windows can be reset easily if they still get power. Doors are possibly a blown fuse. Hope you get it figured out. Thanks for watching 👍

[@shannonbell3309]

I'm having a no start issue I've replace battery , starter and alternator .

[@Jedi_Luke]

Don't just throw parts at it. Get it diagnosed by a professional. FYI an alternator has nothing to do with starting, it just powers the car after it's already running.

[@mikemike1655]

I have same Problem i will check this Batterie cabel. And After taht i will Tell if i fix it or not

[@kryxtalrobinson9072]

Did it fix it?

[@Breese147]

Update on those codes coming back?

[@Jedi_Luke]

They stayed off for about 4 days, and came back on. I tried cleaning the MAF again and replaced the upper and lower intake gaskets, ran a bottle of STP fuel system cleaner with a full tank of gas and now it's been little over 2 weeks with no codes at all. I knew this car didn't have any actual "problems" it just needed some maintenance to 16 year old parts.

[@cadejordan]

yo bruh what did you give for this car.. i have a 2006 is 350.. just got 180k rolled over on it have you had any issues with it?

[@Jedi_Luke]

I only paid $6500 for it from a older Asian guy. He was the original owner. This no start from the battery cable was the only issue I had. It's been absolutely perfect. Change your oil on time and you'll be golden

[@stardust-rd6mr]

Just in a emergency, put baking soda and lime put enough it gets really wet let it work for 15 minutes and rinse it out. Put it where's corrosion.

[@jeanadames8230]

i have nearly a month with my 2014 is250 and today i did a little trip to the groceries and my car just did not want to start at all, however all the componets were working as usual (dash, radio, lights and even de ac fan was blowing because i forgot to turn it off) but every time i hit the start up button i did nothing. I tried a couple times and it did start up and drove to my home, hours laters i tried to start the car again but it did the same.. check my battery voltaje and it was good, all components working as normal but my car just dont want to start up. Any advice?

[@Jedi_Luke]

Sounds like a bad alternator or battery. Get them both tested ASAP

[@jeanadames8230]

@@Jedi_Lukethe battery voltaje is 12.6v and when I try to start the voltaje just drops to 12.10v so I guess is not the battery. I noticed that when I try to start it Makes a little electric sound I don’t know how to explain it but like a “wheezing” noise.

[@Jedi_Luke]

@@jeanadames8230 battery should be 13.5 or higher, so yes it does seem like the battery. Try a full battery and see what happens.

[@jeanadames8230]

@@Jedi_Luke just tried to jump it with another car and the car still doesn’t even crank, just lights/accessories on. I also checked all the fuses twice and they are all good.

[@Jedi_Luke]

@@jeanadames8230 A jump won't work if the battery is too dead. I was saying earlier to install another battery. Jumping doesn't always work.

[@gavintexidor4895]

Hey i have an 08, same color lol, but hey did it like drain your battery too? I jist like got in my car n it just wouldnt start, n like died halfway thru the steering wheel comin down* on start up without cranking at all

[@Jedi_Luke]

No I didn't have any battery drain issues.

[@gavintexidor4895]

@@Jedi_Luke hey thank you for the reaponse, it ended up just veing my battery was bad, always a good first step in troubleshooting your car to get a new battery 🤷‍♂️

[@Jedi_Luke]

@@gavintexidor4895 Yes that's 100% correct. Most people overlook it because they think "oh my dash lights come on, so the battery must be fine." They couldn't be more wrong lol

[@pototatoehead3]

By any chance did the ground side of the battery get hot

[@Jedi_Luke]

Nope

[@ShakespearMarketing]

What happened to your battery sensor

[@Jedi_Luke]

Battery wasn't the problem.

[@caliblu]

😵😵😵...my IS350 just started doing this. new battery, no power when i press the button.

[@hegotscents8823]

I think my crankshaft is out was your car running before it went out

[@Jedi_Luke]

Do you mean crankshaft sensor? The crankshaft is not something that would just break for no reason. My car ran fine, I just went out to start one day and it wouldn't start. It just needed a new positive battery cable

[@jamesmir89]

i have the same exact car, 2007 IS350, same color too, AND the same problem. i replaced the fusible link but i’m getting a short on the 30 amp fuses in that same area. no crank, no start but i’m getting power into the car. i just can’t get it to start for some reason.

[@Jedi_Luke]

Did you replace the battery cables?

[@jamesmir89]

@@Jedi_Luke not yet, your video was super insightful. I will try that.

[@jamesmir89]

@@Jedi_Luke what aftermarket cables did you use?

[@Jedi_Luke]

@@jamesmir89 I just got some from the local parts store. Go into AutoZone or Orielly and head near the battery section. You just need cables that are as long as the original ones. You'll need new battery connections and have to bend the ends of the cable to connect the the starter, but it's not super hard. Do it only on a cold engine tho.

[@jamesmir89]

@@Jedi_Luke thank you for the help. will check back in, thanks again.

[@big.mac.blythe4603]

I think im having the same problem, can i have the part number or link to the wires

[@Jedi_Luke]

I didn't use OEM wires, I just got some battery cables from a local parts store and cut the ends off. Then I replaced the ends with OEM connections. Much cheaper that way. Just universal cables like these 👇 www.ebay.com/itm/353690334618

[@cppctek]

Also that looks like a rare color if it’s onyx blue pearl

[@Jedi_Luke]

Yes that's exactly what color it is!

[@alisimpson2280]

i have an is250 in that color lol

[@juanchopancho914]

Got a 350 just like that I love it

[@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic]

Lady just called me on a 2012 IS250 and it just clicks. I think it is the starter. I will check all of this first.

[@Jedi_Luke]

Test the battery as well

[@JW-ix1uy]

I hope this works. I'm gonna try it tomorrow. I'll let you know

[@JW-ix1uy]

What cables do I get from O reilys auto parts

[@Crist1an01]

How did it go ?

[@user-mb6gs3xm7b]

I bought 2012 IS250 a week ago. Owner said and replaced a new battery. I enjoyed driving around. All of sudden, no power at all, can't start and lock. What went wrong ? Help !

[@Jedi_Luke]

No power? Check the battery connections and fusible link

[@habibhasan8567]

How many miles

[@Jedi_Luke]

123k. Still a baby

[@jolee2379]

I have a 2006 gs300 wont start wont even got on accessory mode

[@kjpjr0000]

I’m having the same issue

[@gustavoreyes3577]

My 2007 is350 keep saying depress brake pedal to start, and I press as hard as I can and nothing

[@Jedi_Luke]

Bad brake light switch

[@gustavoreyes3577]

@@Jedi_Luke thanks I’ll look into it.

[@camillebarkho1150]

My Lexus is250 2006 won’t start I press the the break and push start it no start

[@itzjedi4602]

I’m having the same issue have you fixed it?

[@josuecuevas6181]

am having the same problem was your check engine on

[@Jedi_Luke]

Yes, but it was for "System too lean" codes. P0174 and P0171

[@tylerlomio9176]

Great video!!!!!

[@agboolanajeem5268]

👍👍👍👍

[@user-ui4yx2kq1d]

Sounds like you crane sensor. 😊

[@peternugeny1834]

jedi, glad i found your vid, i dont know if my problem is same as your, this morning i cranked it up , ran for 3 seconds, turn off, cant turn anymore after that, check battery, even try jumping, nothing, the positive terminal was hard cake white, clean it and put back, nothing all day, just went out 7 hours later, crank it up, ran for 1 second and it shut off again,, please help

[@peternugeny1834]

jedi

[@Jedi_Luke]

You're gonna have to check both ends of the cable way down by the starter. If your cable was cake white then it's most likely corroded all the way and time for replacement. That happens on older cars.

[@peternugeny1834]

@@Jedi_Luke i will today,jedi, do the cable, but like i also say, wonder about anything fuel related, i went out and start and it crank up and run about 1 second and stop, originally i thought it was starter, but this tell me not starter.? maybe?

[@Jedi_Luke]

@@peternugeny1834 starter is most likely fine. Starter does not keep a car running, it just starts it up. Do you have 250 or 350?

[@peternugeny1834]

@@Jedi_Luke 350 luke

[@Dallas2Much]

Bro please contact me 🙏🏾 I have the same issue Is250 2007

[@Jedi_Luke]

You replaced the positive battery cable?

[@Dallas2Much]

No sir I only replaced the terminals for the positive

[@Jedi_Luke]

@@Dallas2Much That won't fix anything if you have a corroded positive cable like I did. You gotta replace the whole wire that goes from the battery down to the starter.

[@user-mb6gs3xm7b]

Bought 2011 IS250 a week ago. Owner said a new battery. After changing oil, I enjoyed. All of sudden, battery died at my driveway n, no power at all. Can't lock and start. Help me bro !

[@Crist1an01]

Dude those clips are annoying lol, I’m having the same issue, I replaced the alternator and can only get the car to start with jumper cables. Once I remove them the car dies

[@Jedi_Luke]

You can't use cheap alternators with these cars. It's gotta be an OEM one unfortunately.

[@Crist1an01]

Im going to charge the battery with a jump pack for a while and hopefully that can start my car. But if not I’ll return my alternator and buy a denso.

[@Jedi_Luke]

@@Crist1an01 Just take the battery out and have it tested at a local parts store. It's a good idea to replace the battery along with the alternator. Honestly if you can't afford a new OEM alternator then it's better to get a good tested used OEM one over any aftermarket part. Did you have the original alternator tested before you replaced it?

[@Crist1an01]

@@Jedi_Luke the battery is brand new, I bought it a couple months ago, but car kept dying. It would die if I didn’t drive it for a couple days. I took it to autozone, They said my alternator wasn’t holding a charge, and now I replaced it with a duralast one. I think youre correct with getting a oem, I thought it was just as good, same price and looks the same as well.

[@Jedi_Luke]

@@Crist1an01 well damn if the prices are the same then definitely ALWAYS go OEM bro. Lexus and Toyota are very particular about the parts they use. I got a brand new transmission seal for my Toyota sienna the other day for $7 and it leaked a tiny bit. I took it out and replaced it with a OEM one for $38 and the leak is completely gone. Moral of the story, these aftermarket parts don't compare to the factory stuff. These cars are reliable because they come with good parts from the factory.

[@somphothbsiratsamy3748]

I got mines for 3,000 you didn’t get a deal

[@Jedi_Luke]

No way you got one of these in America for $3000 unless it was clapped out or has high mileage 🤣

[@kimxe20]

Engine built like a tank

[@Unplugged704]

Damn that's a steal - 125k, one owner $6500! You did not say what year and where? I guess your seller has not been paying attention to the used car market.. Which is good for you! LOL I paid $12K for my 08, 103K, 2 owner, well maintained (NC).

[@Jedi_Luke]

Mine is a 06 and it was in Alabama. The reason I got a good deal was because 1. He really didn't need the money, guy had a 2021 Lexus LS in the driveway and 2. Not everyone is looking to get over on people. These 350's are nice cars, but very tiny and almost 20 years old. This used car market is insane right now, but if you look hard enough you can find good deals. I just got a 05 Acura RL and 02 Acura MDX for $1200 each....it does help that I'm a mechanic who can fix most things that most people would have to go to shops or pay someone to do lol.

[@Only1Kato]

I paid $4500 for my 07 GS 130k miles (Charlotte, NC) 🙂

[@Jedi_Luke]

@@Only1Kato GS350 or GS300?

[@Only1Kato]

@@Jedi_Luke 350 🫡

[@user-ui4yx2kq1d]

Fix the Lexus first so she can drive.

[@Enzo-ls3sl]

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