I have a 98 Lexus LS400. While driving it, the car simply went dead losing all power, and will not crank again. What does this problem sound like

best ask a steering specialist shop as the engine identification shows a es300 as a 1mz-fe (3.0 ltr) and a ls400 as a 1uz-fe (4.0 ltr)
there may be mounting differences between the engines

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Hi Tony, Trouble code thirteen is referring to the RPM signal.circuitry. It can relate to the crank or cam pick up sensors and be a poor connection, but will normally make it difficult for the engine to start once switched off. Check all connections plug coil connections and cam and crank, one or more may simply be loose. and depending how you went over the humps, may simply be disconnected, but unplug and replug each. Appearances can be deceptive. Regards John

HOT/WARM START ISSUE

Its a hot start issue.

Can be related to low fuel pressure or problem with crank sensor.

Also it can be weak battery or starter.

But possibilities are to be inspected to confirm what exactly it is.------

To troubleshoot and confirm the issue,i suggest you refer few solved help links with similar types of problem like yours:------

Click the link below:------

1991 Toyota Trecel: Engine Starts fine but dies when gets Warm?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1991-toyota-trecel-engine-starts-fine.html

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1994 Toyota Pickup: Starts fine but dies in few seconds?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1994-toyota-pickup-starts-fine-but-dies.html

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1995 Lexus LS400: Running Hot?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1995-lexus-ls400-running-hot.html

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2002 Toyota Camry: Puff of Blue or White Smoke while Starting?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2002-toyota-camry-puff-of-blue-or-white.html

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Multiple problems on car: Car runs hot, A/C blows hot and car starts surging?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/04/multiple-problems-on-car-car-runs-hotac.html

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Delay starting on Toyota Prius?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/02/delay-starting-on-toyota-prius.html

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Honda car will not start intermittently?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/honda-car-will-not-start-intermittently.html

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Vehicle Starts, Runs and Loses Power

http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/vehicle-startsruns-and-loses-power.html

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Intermittent starting issues on Volvo 760?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/02/intermittent-starting-issues-on-volvo.html

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Car starts and cuts off immediately?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/car-starts-and-cuts-off-immediately.html

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Car won't start when cold?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-wont-start-when-cold.html

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These details will help.

Thanks.

I have a 1999 LS400 an the VSC light was continually coming and finally I disconnected the battery over night and that reset it and haven't had anymore problems.

this could be a starter or the enigtion swicth yes if you crank the key to long it will kill the battery.

1993 Lexus LS400 wont idle but will run

The code should be in the owners manual.

It cranks but won't fire? Possible Fuel pump. Do you have access to a fuel pressure gauge?

my 92 lexus turns over but will not crank, is it the timing or starter