Top 20 1997 Lexus ES 300 - Page 6 Questions & Answers

how bout the releys

yes

You wanted to charge me to tell me how I fixed The Problem and, now you are asking me how I fixed it . IF you tell me how you would have fixed it for free I'll tell you what I did for no cost. Thank you.

No it was an option. The switches would be right between the console under your right arm and the gear shift

replace spark plugs, spark plug wires, cap, ignition rotor, air filter, oil change, transmission flush, transmission filter&gasket .. That should do it.. It'lI be good if you could check your timing as well.. do this tune up every 15-20 thousand miles and oil changed every 3000 miles, depend on how much you drive it.

can take up to 125 miles to reset

are you sure you got the assembly for ABS. There should be a ring that can be see. Also check the connector you may of unplugged. Its real easy to install the wrong bearing if you did'nt know.

No, there are many differences electronically that also include the air bag system. Steering linkage is also different.

your es acually has 3 o2 sensors. one of the ones you didnt replace may be bad, but then again a lot of things can make the check engine lite come on. recheck the plug connection on the one you changed and make sure its plugged in all the way. if it is you should have the vehicle scanned to pinpoint your other problem.

Locate the DLC1 connector under the hood. Open the cover, if equipped, and remove the short pin, if equipped.
After removing the short pin of the DLC1, connect terminals Tc and E1 of the DLC1 to make the ABS Warning Light blink and output the DTC after you turn the ignition on.

A flash, long pause, two flashes, long pause would indicate a "code 12" and so on.

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I assume you are talking about the cigarette lighters?

These are both normally on the same circuit. It sounds like you have a loose wire on the front lighter. You would have to remove the assembly to check it.

3 possibilities come to mind,
pump
rack and pinion
ball joints or top suspension leg bearing

Sounds like a problem I had with my 2000 ES300. Cleaning out the IACV (idle air control valves?) took care of it, at least so far.

1. Driver's doo opend and unlocked, all other doors closed and locked
2. Inser Your key in ignition, don not turn, remove key
3. using the manual lock/unlock button on ther dirvers door, slowly press lock and unlock 5 times (count the lock 5 times and unlock 5 times)
4. Shut door
5 Open door
6. Using the lock/unlock button on the direvers door, slowly press and unlock 5 times (count the lock 5 times and the unlock 5 times)
7. With the door open insert you key into the ignition, turn to ON position (don't start), wait 5 seconds. Trun off and remove key.
8. Locks should cycle once (Car will lock and unlock once). If they don't cycle or they cycle more that once, do stips 1-7 over.
9. Using the remote, push lock button, hold for 1 second, release. The locks should cycle once. If not start over and go slower.
10 Close the door. Open the door. Press the lock button on the remote. The locks should cycle. Close the door. Press the lock button on the remote, the doors should lock. Press again and the doors shoud unlock.

I got this from a site called FixYa (don't have URL). It took me a few tries but it worked like a charm.

Follow the top radiator hose to the housing that the hose is clamped to. Remove the housing and the thermostat will be revealed. Hope this helps!

the 3 cla charger might be your problem

cylinder has failed on inside. you will need to replace both lock cylinders

jack up the vehicle and shake the wheel up and down. if this is rock solid, you will need to pull the wheel and inspect the brake caliper and pads. make sure all is installed properly. make sure it spins without noise and without locking resistance like the bearing was installed with a hammer.

Sure, but WHICH sensor? If thats all it needs , get the seller to pay for the repairs. Dont buy it until its either fixed, or you have a qualified repair shop diagnose and give you an estimate for repairs.