20 Most Recent 2001 Lexus ES 300 Questions & Answers

I have a 2005 ES330! The dealership does all my repairs, but I found this. This is how I reset the security system each time after disconnecting the battery:

1. Insert master key (non-remote master) into driver's side door.
2. Remove key.
3. Insert master remote key into driver's side door.
4. Remove key.
5. Insert master key (non-remote master) into ignition.
6. Remove key.
7. Insert master remote key into ignition.
8. Remove key.

The is additional information in the link. If that doesn't work, the best place to ask would be the Club Lexus forum. https://www.google.com/search?q=2001+lexus+es300+security+reset ..

Do you go long periods of time without cranking or driving your car. If you go a week or more without running the car it can run a battery down, maybe two weeks for some cars. My daughter 08 impala will run down after 7 or 8 days so I pull the negative cable off the battery. Some cars will have radio problems if battery is disconnected that may be why they want it on a charger. The fact you drove to dealership before it died would seem to me to be a alternator problem. Did the dealership actually test for voltage at battery and alternator voltage to battery. Most cars I have had the battery will run about 12.7 or above voltage when off. While running it usually runs over 14 to 15.5 at battery, depending on vehicle if the alternator is charging.

Most likely it is a bent or seized shock absorber - remove and test by hand and replace if necessary. For best practice replace in pairs.

Go to auto zone check codes it is free, ABS is the problem could be the hub bearing sensor is bad because 99, could be the bad wire broken in a loop near the wheel, worst is ***** wire, low voltage.

just pull the damper to the right off the peg

Get the check engine light scanned by a mechanic. (Some parts store will do this for free, but you may not get a good answer!) This may lead you to the issue with the running problem. Start there.

You need to find out why it shuts off. Immediately as it fails test for spark at plugs. OK? next use fuel pressure gauge to see if pressure drops just before it dies. No spark means bad coil/ignition module, crank/cam sensor. Bad fuel pressure = bad pump, filter, relay, regulator.

Have the check engine light scanned for codes related to this problem first. You may have a charging system issue causing low voltage resulting in the lights flashing/stalling.

There are so many possible causes: Worn/defective spark plugs, dirty fuel injectors, vacuum leak, ignition coil, sensor problem...Have you done any diagnostics at all? If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/oscar_403cc49e0f00cda7

The problem could be: - Dirty or low engine oil - Valve timing - Oil control valve - Variable Valve Timing controller assembly - Engine Control Module (ECM) There is an oil control valve on the head that allows oil pressure to change the cam timing. If it gets dirty or sticks, you have this error.

I just took my 2001 Lexus ES300 key apart and the battery is a CR1616 3V

You can try this, it worked on a friend of mines ES 300 with the similar problem, Disconnect the wires from the battery clean the terminals on the battery, Now instead of connecting the cables back to the battery connect the cables to each other- While the cables are connected this way make sure that they DO NOT come in contact with ANYTHING metallic on the car. Leave the cables connected this way for at least 20 minutes, then reconnect the cables back to the battery, make sure you have your radio code before you disconnect the battery,

Most likely your valve cover gaskets and the spark plug gaskets need to be replaced.. when they are old they start to deteriorate and allow oil in the spark plug.

Could be LED then you have to change dash!

Why can't you put the car in gear?