Lexus ES 300 - Popular Questions, Answers, Tips & Manuals - Page 10

Try spraying lube in latch mechanism once door is open. You may even have to bend striker plate on door if possible. Try lube first. "PB blaster" works well If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/rodger_15a879d9d9556eea

alternator or associated wiring suspect... test for 14.4 volts at battery when all is hooked up proper and running.. if less replace alternator or diagnose further the wiring to and from alternator

2, The purge valve and the vent valve. The one by the canister is the vent valve. The purge valve is close/mounted to the engine. Follow the lines.

Why didn't you ask your mechanic what this was? I never heard of a PVS. I have heard of a PVC valve, but that is not likely to fail your smog test. Does the car have any trouble codes?

It may have been cheaper to take it to a shop to get checked first. So many things have been replaced and we do not if done correctly or necessary.

hello,the fault code [generic-po306] is a cylinder 6 misfire,and can throw up manufacture specific p1135 and p1155. get a local garage to remove the number 6 plug from your lexus,and view the electrode end to see if it is 'oiled up'as you could have an internal engine problem,however it is rare to just have 1 cylinder with a specific problem,and will most commonly be the coil,you would be better off to replace all the 6 spark plug's and the 1 coil for that defective cylinder, hope that helps, regards.

Most likely the pressure line, if it's leaking. I haven't replace to many return lines. Unless the are so rusted they leak. Then I replace both.

It's just the annoying light because you are due for service soon. Lexus programs all of their cars to "tell you" when service is due. To turn it off, hold down the odometer reset button and press the start engine button WITHOUT your foot on the brake. Keep holding the odometer button for about 5 seconds until you see the mileage flash. Then it will go off.

Your actual speedometer may be bad. You can get a replacement at the salvage yard to find out without spending money for a new one.

if you look at diagram below on top of tank it shows a line going to evap that would mean its located behind or next to fuel tank its a some what rounded canister about 8in long and 5 in wide .black plastic.

Probably the stick that control your transmission has moved. It's not sync. I recommend that you take it to a specialist.

They are located on each head if im not mistaken on the corner near the air intake boot that goes to air filter. The cylinder head close to the radiator is 2 4 6.

need year and a clearer question. No diagrams here but google search works

Locate the oil filter, he oil pressure censer is near by.

Google the code & read about it

Over fuelling is black smoke, most other colours are engine wear. What colour is it or do you know there is an overfuel problem? The breakdown of one or more sensors giving info to the ecu is likely the cause. You don't give the mileage but when was it last serviced? Smog checked etc.

The idle control valve or motor may have a malfunction or the air passage it controls may be partially blocked.

You will need a manual or a pal with car knowledge to sus it out.

Replace the battery-cost 5 $

if you mean the expansion valve, is locate it at evaporator core, under the right side of dash.