20 Most Recent 2004 Lexus ES 330 - Page 8 Questions & Answers

its located inside fuel tank

yes. This service is recommended by Toyota/Lexus which includes: timing belt, water pump, idler & tensioner pulleys, drivebelts. Typically shop cost $580-$950 depending on their labor charge dealer charges $800+.

because the contacts get so hot,it could be the wiring at the back has melted,you may need to replace the socket....

Put the ignition key on , using trip meter button switch display to odometer.
Switch ignition key off.
Press and hold trip meter button , switch the key on ,
continue to hold button for at least 5 sec.
Display indicates " 000000 " and " MAINT REQD " lamp will go off , resetting is complete.

look at the mileage on your odometer, then look in the owners manual for the maint required for that mileage. when the maint is done, the light will be reset by the person that performed the maint.

No way. Unless you sit in city traffic for 8 hours a day, I don't think you can trash an engine that fast. Especially if you have changed your oil. First thing you do, Is get a can of Marvel mystery oil, when your oil is one qt low, dump this in. Or do it next time you change it, make it the fifth qt. Save the filter, mark on the filter "before", Then get some fuel injection cleaner, and fill it up with high test. Now were going down the turnpike!!! Run that thing, fast, step on it, burn that stuff out of there, pass a few cars. Next time you change the oil, get the old filter, mark the new one,(after), take them to somebody who will cut it apart for you. Look at the paper elements and see the difference. You probably won't believe it! This operation may take a month, but try it. Or you can go back to the dealer and pay him $4,000 to do what you just did for $10. One more thing, if it doesn't run better, take a qt of water, and pour it down the intake with the engine running and your hand on the throttle, rev that stuff through there, it will steam clean the inside of your engine. You only have to do this if you think the dealer is right, if your car is running ok, somebody is pulling your leg. But this won't hurt. And it will clean out your engine.

By all means, ck all your fuses first. Sometimes they blow if someone holds the lighter in.

every 90K miles- timing belt service includes water pump, idler/tensioner pulleys.

Are you talking about the ticking noise or what

Well typically i'd say your battery is fine considering the age of it, But when you said you drove it for 20 mi and it restarts with no hesitation that makes it seem like the battery is losing power i.e. dead cell. this is not uncommon. The way the electrical system works on your car is such: the battery is there to merely start the car and provide a bridge for the electricity, the alternator takes over the second the car starts and provides more power than the battery makes so that it'll charge the battery and also provide for the rest of the electronics on the car. If you dont drive your car much this problem can happen, also subwoofers and anything more than what your car was designed with would make thisn problem more common, especially with the newer foreign cars with as much electronics are on them now. The best thing i can say is return it and claim your warranty for a new battery.

you should be able to do it yourself m8 be patient and try everything you can think ov until it comes out but they usualy just pull out

Hello Mr Gordon.
If you have been following the maintainence schedule in your owners manual according to the manufacturers guideline for regular service the 15,000 mile inspection should be;
Inspect (not necessarily replace)
Ball joints and dust boots.
Brake hoses and lines.
Brakes and traction controls
Constant velocity joint boots
Coolant
Exhaust system
Steering linkages and steering gear.
Body and frame condition.
Replace
Engine oil and filter.
Rotate tires

Now something you are probably aware of is that although your car is low on miles there is also a time factor.
Replacement of fluids such as the coolant and brake fluid would be a concern. Brake fluid is hydroscopic (absorbs water) and over time should be flushed. This I would recommend if it hasn't been done already.
Coolant also has additives that break down and drop out of solution so if it hasn't been done by this time would be a good idea.
Your dealer may also be concerned about the timing belt composition breaking down as well by this time. If they are recommending it I would go with their advice.
But even with all that it seems a little bit on the expensive side.
Ask them definitively what the breakdown of each cost is before it is done. It's their job to do it for you. They are getting well paid to do it too, so don't be shy. Ask questions on why a certain job is necessary and write it in a notepad. It may shake some costs down for you.
If you have further concerns, ask me. Be glad to help.

KL

Its time for an oil change! Mainly preventative maintenance...Have them read any codes in the ECU to see what may be wrong. They will reset the lights.....or.....
1. With your car OFF, place your key in the ignition and turn to "On". Do not start the car.
2. Find the odometer button and press until it reads the total odometer setting, (not the Trip A or Trip B setting).
3. Turn the key to OFF.
4. Place your finger back on the odometer button, press and hold. At the same time, turn the key back to "On".
5. Hold the odometer button in until the MAINT REQD light goes out...should take about 8-10 seconds.

The bulb is held in place by a wire capture that hooks under a small metal hook on bottom of housing. The rubber shroud or boot needs to be pulled off first to expose the bulb and intermittent socket that actually holds the bulb. To remove the bulb push the wire capture (the end that is looped) toward the front of the car and then to the side to disengage the wire from the small hook, be sure to note the position of the plastic socket that the bulb plugs into as it only fits one way.Notice the tab on the bulb base faces up. The bulb does not fit snugly in the headlight socket, it is held in place entirely by the wire catch.

if you enter the car after you used remote starter,dont depress your brake.you need to put your key(insert) into your igniton barrel
and turn it in to ON possition(dont crank the starter) now you can depress your brake to cancel the remote start.and your door lock and trunk maybe the installer didnt connect the wiring from remote starter to your car...

Owners manual should explain what the light means and if there is a manual control. Not all have a manual control.

disconect the batery ground for 30 minutes and it will reset the computer

hi there is it from under the bonnet if so remove the alternator belt prob just a tensinore. or a wheel bearing on its way out. hope this helps you

I am not sure,but look behind each head light ***,there will be a flat box,called a inverter,it is most likely the problem.