Top 10 1999 Lexus ES 300 Questions & Answers

This has been happening to my car as well. It typically happens when your oxygen sensors start to wear out. Mine does it once in a while and I have the local auto store reset it. Go to your nearest auto store and have them tell you what code it is and ask them to reset the OBD so the light goes out. If the light comes on right away and the code has to do with your oxygen sensors, have them replaced. There are three, two are easy to replace, one takes some effort as it is in a tough to get to spot. The dealer will charge you a fortune to replace them so do it yourself or through a local mechanic. It is a very simple task other then the access.

If you disconnect the battery to reset the engine light, make sure you have the code to reset the anti theft on the radio, otherwise your radio will not work

A. Diagnostics for PO441:

1. Remove Vacuum Hoses between EVAP VSV and Charcoal Canister and discard.
2. If there is a metal vapor pipe between EVAP VSV and Charcoal Canister, clean inside of vapor
pipe
3. Replace EVAP VSV and Charcoal Canister assembly with new parts.
4. Install new vacuum hoses between EVAP VSV and Charcoal Canister.


B. Diagnostics for P0446:

1. Inspect vacuum hoses and pipes between EVAP (Purge) VSV and Charcoal Canister for leaks.
2. Replace Vapor Pressure VSV and Canister.
NOTE :When performing diagnostics for an occurrence of a MIL "ON" condition, Diagnostic
Trouble Code (DTC) P0441 may be result of debris in Evaporative Emission Control System. This
may cause blockage of a vapor line, or a stuck VSV, as described in troubleshooting area of Repair
Manual.

Robert

no, this is a fuel quality poor or water momentany, make this test: disconnect the negative battery terminal few minutes and reconnect,run the engine, drive and check









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Here are two picture diagrams, one is to locate the fuse box it sits above your left knee, you may have to remove a cover to get to,i labeled a couple of fuses to check theres the cigarette lighter fuse, if thats not blown then check the other two, if it is blown then disregaurd the other one, hope this is what you were looking for.

Take a look at the two photos:






The second photo, the part is under the arrows:

Toyotas and Lexus cars have some unique feaures. If your fuel cap is loose or the O2 sensors on the exhaust are faulty this results in an emission problem and the engine computer unit (ECU) engages the check engine light and disables the VSC (the VSC light comes on to warn you that it has been disabled). However you have p0500 code which says the car has no speed sensor signal. The seed sensor is located on the side of the final drive from the transmission and its job is to measure the speed of rotation of the output shaft. The ECU will compare the signals from this shaft along with the speed sensors in the wheel hubs. If there is a difference between these signals the VSC is engaged to apply braking effort to which ever wheel is slipping (running faster) than the other or that the transmission speed sensor would warrant.
So you either have an emission fault has fed back to the VSC and speed sensor missing (p0500) condition, or you have a faulty sped sensor which has tripped the VSC light and in turn the CEL.
Check your fuel filler cap is on tight, turn radio off and disconnect the negative lead to the battery for 5 minutes (this should clear the ECU memory of the code error). If p0500 error and CEL and VSC lights come back on then check the electrical connection to the speed sensor. Ensure it is clean and making a good contact, check the wiring for continuity. If everything else looks good consider changing the speed sensor.

1999 Lexus ES300 (3.0L, VIN F, 5th digit, 1MZFE engine)

Thermostat on 1mz-FE Engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds before performing any other work.
2. Drain the engine coolant.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the air cleaner inlet assembly.
5. Remove the air cleaner assembly with hose.
6. Remove the air cleaner bracket.
7. Remove the air cleaner inlet No. 1.
8. Disconnect the radiator hose outlet.
9. Remove the bolt and water inlet pipe.
10. Remove the O-ring from the water inlet pipe.
11. Remove the 3 bolts and water inlet.
12. Remove the thermostat.

Fig. Correct alignment of the thermostat jiggle valve.-1MZ-FE and 3MZ-FE engines

Hope helps (remember to rate and comment this).

where is the ocv filter for a 1999 lexus es 300

P0330 Knock Sensor 2 Circuit (Bank 2)
P1133 Air/Fuel Ratio Sensor Circuit Response Malfunction (Bank 1, Sensor 1)
P1135 Air/Fuel Ratio Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1, Sensor 1)
P1346 VVT Sensor Range/Performance Problem (Bank 1)
P1349 VVT System Malfunction (Bank 1)
P1351 Variable Valve Timing / CMP Sensor Range / Performance
P1354 Variable Valve Timing System Fault

NOTE:Variable Valve Timing (VVT) sensor is also known as camshaft position sensor.
The Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system controls intake valve timing in response to driving conditions.

Possible causes are:

1. Incorrect valve timing P1346, P1349, P1351 & P1354
2. Faulty oil control valve P1346, P1349, P1351 & P1354
3. Faulty VVT controller assembly P1346, P1349, P1351 & P1354
4. Faulty ECM All Codes
5. Jumped timing belt All Codes
   
6. Faulty Camshaft Position Sensor P1346, P1349, P1351 & P1354
7. Faulty O2 Sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) P1133 & P1135
   

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Hi, a car that's running rich can also cause this code to set. You might want to check your fuel pressure regulator for a torn diaphragm. The regulator is on top of the engine connected to the fuel rail and looks like the picture below. Pull the vacuum hose off the regulator and plug the hose with a golf tee. Then start the car and watch for any fuel that spits out of the vacuum port of the regulator. This indicates a torn diaphragm. Please let me know if you have questions, and thanks for using Fixya.