1996 es300 license plate lights (both) are out. Fuse or better to check bulbs first?

SOURCE: clock and side mirrors

The fuse block is usually under the dashboard, as well as additional fuse box under the hood. Your owners manual would give u that info, if u don't have one, it can be purchased @ Lexus site, don't know how much though. If fuses aren't labeled as u say, just pull them out 1 at a time and check to see which one is burned out. An auto parts store would probably help u locate the fuse box under the dash, (which is where I think the blown fuse is) they want to sell parts, and offer a lot of free services to customers such as testing components, installing wipers etc. good luck countrycurt0

SOURCE: Need to get into the trunk - lost master key

did you check your glove compartment......there is a button that can be pressed in for safty reasons and than you can not open your trunk ........once you get it unlocked you should be able to open with your regular trunk opener

SOURCE: how do I change the right license plate bulb.

this ones kind of tough for an amateur. You need to pop off most of the little black retainers holding the trunk lid liner on. then theres the emergency handle that you use to get out if your locked in the trunk. you need to pull on the far end of the handle and the outer cover will come off. you may need a small screwdriver to remove it. then pull straight down, really hard and the handle will come off. then remove the rest of the liner. the bulbs are 194a bulbs. available pretty much anywhere. reinstall in the reverse order.

SOURCE: Can't find replacement bulb for trunk light 12v 3w

Your local motor factor shop should have one
They are called festoon bulbs