Car will not accelerate

Asked by GuruTMXYC Jul 21, 2018 at 04:02 PM about the 1998 Lexus LS 400 RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Blew fuses on 1998 Lexus  ls400   by hooking jumper
cables up backwards.  Had to  replace two 30 and one 10
amp fuse so far. Car will  start but will not accelerate, also
the radio does not work.

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Check for a blown ( ETCS ) Electric Throttle Control System fuse

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