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Posted on Jul 10, 2017

I have a 1999 Lexus ES 300 and just found out from stevenson lexus in Frederick that I need a new catalytic converter due to a code PO420 coming up on their computer. They quoted me $1160.00...do you know if a Toyota Dealer could do this work for less and still have it be the same quality? I'm new in Colorado and this car is my baby. Can you give me any suggestions? I don't want a knock-off part for my car. Thanks! dkk

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 12, 2009

SOURCE: ES 300 servicing: Lexus Dealer vs. Toyota Dealer

no there is not really a downside dealers are good it doesn't really matter who does it but lexus is more familiar with lexus vehicles than toyota because they specialize in it but something like that is simple .

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Dan B

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  • Posted on Mar 16, 2009

SOURCE: 92 lexus es300 knock sensor

Need to remove the upper and lower air intake manifold.  There are two knock sensors for the front and rear pistons banks.  If you plan to do this yourself it is about 1 to 2 hours.  While you are at it, there is a short coolant bypass hose sitting in the same spot, replace it.  Another problem with the knock sensor is the wire harness used to connect the two knock sensors into one connection sometimes wears out and contacts the metal on the engine causing false signals to the ECM, so replace this cable also.
Just did this last summer on my 99 ES300.  Pretty easy.
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 15, 2009

SOURCE: How many O2 sensors on a 1997 Lexus ES 300?

according to the manual i have... it has three.... one in the exhaust manifold.... and two in the exhaust pipe..... slightly vauge on the exact location of the last two sensors... but looks like it is after the catylitic converter.

Big Prime

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  • Posted on May 07, 2009

SOURCE: blown fuse 2007 lexus es 350

im not exactly sure which side is on, i always get confused with diff models. but i know is either on the driver or passanger side fuse box. the box is located underneath the dash on the to the left of the brake pedel if its the passanger side its same place bot to the right

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 12, 2009

SOURCE: car keys locked in trunk of 1999 lexus es 300

1. I presume your button on the dash (which opens the trunk) is not working. You could take that button out of the dash panel and manually activate the circuit by using the wires themselves.
2. If the "valet" key doesn't fit the trunk lock, see if the keys are visible through the center back seat access 'hole', make a wire hook attached to a broom handle, etc. and try to catch the ring the key is on. If the view is blocked by other things you can't move, figure out at way to move things in the trunk so you can get something to reach the key(s). Do you have other metal keys on the same keyring? If so, use a magnet to grab the whole set.
3. Have you considered taking out the rear seat? Do the bottom seat cushion first, then the back.
4. By now you have hopefully already gotten your keys back out of the trunk, but if not I hope one of these suggestions works. MW

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You can research any Generic OBD2 Codes on the
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