While driving tonight, my 2000 GS400 90% of all the electricals just instantaneously DIED. The motor/throttle continued to run, but nothing electrical worked except hazard flashers and reading lights.
No dash, no turn signals, no NAV, no climate control, no stereo, no door locks, no windows (boy was that hot!). I couldn't tell if the headlights were functioning in Auto mode (one hour before sunset.)
After driving home, the tranny was electrically locked out from reverse or park, but it restarted in neutral after briefly shutting it off. Upon restart in a few seconds, electricals were still all dead.
After it sat for a few hours, it restarted and all electricals ran for about 10 seconds before completely shutting down again.
The 1-800-25LEXUS raodside service is now on their way to tow the thing away to the local Lexus dealer... any ideas on what happened?
I've only owned the car for two weeks, but I know these gremlins can occur at any time. I would be crying if I had bought it from a private owner without warranty!!!!
Doc Rings
San Diego, CA