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Hi all,

08 IS220d, 72k, 3/4 engine replaced around 61,000 - last serviced in lexus in Jan 14, next service not due until January 2015. Car was getting slightly lazy starting and got Battery alternator and starter checked on the equipment at Halfords and they said the Battery needed replaced but the Battery and alternator were fine. Got an exide Battery and got a local mechanic to replace it about a week ago, car has been perfect since, starting lightening quick - the mechanic mentioned that the Battery was slightly loose in the housing but was fine and it wouldnt move about. I checked the oil and coolant levels after parking the car up last night, the oil was full and i very slightly rocked the expansion tank to see the level as it wasnt clear, but it was grand.

Got into the car this morning and doors opened but died when trying to start the car - now no electrics at all. Any help would be appreciated. It all seems a bit strange all this happened not long after the Battery was replaced.

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I doubt it is the new Battery but there's always a new faulty one somewhere, if the Battery checks out OK then something is discharging it so check for things accidentally left switched on and then things like the boot light to make sure it goes off when it should.

Could be a faulty alternator but you would normally get a dash warning for this, also check the Battery terminals are fully tightened.

If you are a rescue service member get them out, the AA and RAC will normally check for excessive current draw if a flat Battery is the reason for a callout.

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Well I had a hoke under the bonnet and my wife sat in the drivers seat -now considering the car was dead as a dodo, nothing - I moved the wires and when I moved the negative wire I heard a click and the dials came on dimly - most things worked but wouldn't start. After leaving it for a while I started it and it burst into life on 2nd try - sounding and revving perfectly..left the car ticking over for a few minutes then switched it off - then would open the doors and dimly light up but wouldn't start - so seems to be a dodgy neg terminal - hopefully!!!!! Too much of a coincidence I think - Battery was only replaced last week but doesn't fit as snug as the lexus Battery - hopefully the good old lexus reliability shows when I get it looked at.

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Cheers Steve - I just moved the wire and everything lit back up again, although the dials were dimmer than usual, when it started, I didn't drive it but it sounded 100%, I let it warm up then just switched it off. Mechanic is going to look at it on Monday

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