2005 Lexus ES330 - Page 2 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Check the level on the Dip Stick. If it is over the full mark you need to drain oil from the vehicle. It is never a good idea to run the motor with too much oil in the engine. The easiest method to remove about .25 quart of oil would most likely be removing and draining the oil filter then replacing it.

Hi,
What do you mean it wont start? Will the engine turn over or it wont? Will the engine not fire up when you try to start it.
Let me know and I can give you more information.
Thanks
Jason

Stop by a local Advance, Autozone, etc .. parts store and have them do a free charging system test. Sounds like alternator is getting tired/worn. Have them test your battery also - they'll do both for FREE

Turn your steering wheel left or right side. If it moves, then good for you. But if doesn't, it probably means that locking system in the steering wheel is damaged. For this, you can just turn the steering wheel opposite to the direction of the car wheels. Most of the time, cars are turned off with the wheels turned on the opposite directions, which makes the key get stuck in the ignition due to pressure in the steering wheel. When the pressure is released from the steering column, a click can be heard and key is released.

If no luck, there might be a problem with shifter mechanism, which means that you have a trip to the repair shop in store for you. Get this problem addressed immediately, as it could mean that your shift interlock is out of order, which can increase the chances of deploying the air bag up in your face, causing a serious injury.

about 100.000 miles

change oil every 6000 miles and service every 12000 miles

The recoomended replaement is 90,000 miles....or 145,000 kms...so it will be coming up pretty soon.!!!!

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.

page 77 of the 2004 Lexus rx330 handbook...
(you will find the answer you are looking for in resetting your maintenance light.)
with the odometer reading visible, (not trip A or trip B..) turn off engine.

While keeping Odo/trip button depressed, turn ignition back on (not starting the engine) You will see dashes (instead of numbers) on your odometer disappearing one at a time. it will be replaced by 0's (zeros).. Release the Odo/trip button and your original mileage will come up....
And your done..... until the next oil change.

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spark plugs be replaced every 100.000 kms or 60.000 miles oem

You have a short. Your best bet may be to call a local autoelectric repair shop and have them do a diagnostic test on it. J.

the best way and safest is a locksmith . if you try to use a slim jim you could break the plastic clips that hold the linkage rods in place then you cant open the door with the handle or a key. hope this helps

maintenance lights normally use sequence of pressing buttons on instrument panel or by using diagnostic equipment

Is there somehting wrong with it or did you recently have an oil change done or something?

It's likely the tires. The Bridgestone Turanza OEM tires were specially designed to reduce road noise, which can be an issue. If you're running a different brand of tire, then that may be the cause. Also, if one of the rear tires has an issue (e.g. uneven wear), that may also be the cause. Possible causes of uneven wear include worn rear struts, infrequent rotation, bent wheel, or wheel/tire out of balance. Wheels/tires need to be rebalanced occasionally - at least every 20k miles.

many things can cause the air bag light to come on it needs to have the codes pulled to know for sure.

The actuator arm is connected to the motor with a plastic snap in holder. Replacement available at your auto parts store.

Make sure that none of the contact pins in the car's scanner socket have been pushed out the back of the socket which would prevent contact with the scanner.

part will fit just about as good you will be happy with it

It sounds like you had a chunk of snow or ice on your wheel in the inside. This would throw off the balance terribly. When it finally came off the issue was gone. Nothing to worry about. its all good now.

undo the battery for 30 secs. now pay me