2008 Lexus IS250 (GSE20R) — Repair Solution

2.5L 4GR-FSE 6cyl 24v DOHC VVT Direct Inj Petrol Auto · Engine Not Cranking · Engine

Lexus IS250 (GSE20R) Engine Not Cranking Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Lexus
Model: IS250 (GSE20R)
Year: 2008
Engine: 2.5L 4GR-FSE 6cyl 24v DOHC VVT Direct Inj Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 176,000
Area: Engine
Category: Engine Not Cranking

Customer Complaint

The engine cut out while driving and will not restart.

Problem Summary

The engine will crank once on the push-button start, run for less than a second and then cut out. Can't crank again for 30 minutes until a full ECU reset has occurred. When the engine cuts out there is no communication with the ECU.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeLEXGS08111
Vehicle2008 Lexus IS250 (GSE20R)
Engine2.5L 4GR-FSE 6cyl 24v DOHC VVT Direct Inj Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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