Toyota Repair: Car wont start, toyota sienna, loose wire


Question
I have a 2004 Toyota Sienna and it started a little weak this morning when I took my kids to school. I returned home, shut the car off and attempted to leave 10 minutes later but this time the vehicle would not start, there is a slight sputtering sound (it's not really a clicking sound) The lights and radio do come on, although the radio stations do not work; the wipers move really slowly and when in the start position the warning lights do not turn off.

Answer
Mr. Battery is dying.  He could be dying for several reasons, either their is a problem with the battery itself or the charging system is not doing its job.  Both are easy to check and some places do it for free (e.g. Sears, Advance Auto, etc).
If the battery is the original battery then it has lived a good life and is ready for the battery graveyard.
If it is the charging system, it could be something as simple as a loose wire up to a bad alternator.

Hope this helps,
Vince