shonuffking43 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Well, i had sludge in my 98 es300 and i cleaned the heads and oil pan and and everything that was gunked up with gelled oil. after new gaskets and reassembly i replaced the main relay/fuse and tried to get some kind of feed back by turning the key on. I got nothing, is there a main fuse other than the one under the hood or did i fry the computer and it so, how do i check it to see if it is really fried or what, can some one tell me what gives? :cries: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 You do know lexus replaces the engine for free ,right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shonuffking43 Posted October 17, 2005 Author Share Posted October 17, 2005 You do know lexus replaces the engine for free ,right? ← I already cleaned the heads and put them back on. How do I go about getting Lexus to replace the engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburnickas Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 You do know lexus replaces the engine for free ,right? ← Just going to say that. How bad was it "gunked up". I only ask since it could have had some but nothing to even worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shonuffking43 Posted October 17, 2005 Author Share Posted October 17, 2005 You do know lexus replaces the engine for free ,right? ← I changed my oil myself and even though i keep records it isn't from the dealer or from an oil change place. I could just kick myself in the :chairshot: for not keeping better reciepts on my car. I think my wife changed it about two or three times as i was gone to iraq last year though. It was pretty bad, it was 90% blockage and when i took the oil filter off there was maybe about a half of a cup in it. It felt like a heavy glue too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburnickas Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 You do know lexus replaces the engine for free ,right? ← I changed my oil myself and even though i keep records it isn't from the dealer or from an oil change place. I could just kick myself in the :chairshot: for not keeping better reciepts on my car. I think my wife changed it about two or three times as i was gone to iraq last year though. It was pretty bad, it was 90% blockage and when i took the oil filter off there was maybe about a half of a cup in it. It felt like a heavy glue too. ← paragraph #3. http://home.comcast.net/%7E94gsxr1100/lexus/oil/Sludge1.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shonuffking43 Posted October 17, 2005 Author Share Posted October 17, 2005 You do know lexus replaces the engine for free ,right? ← I changed my oil myself and even though i keep records it isn't from the dealer or from an oil change place. I could just kick myself in the :chairshot: for not keeping better reciepts on my car. I think my wife changed it about two or three times as i was gone to iraq last year though. It was pretty bad, it was 90% blockage and when i took the oil filter off there was maybe about a half of a cup in it. It felt like a heavy glue too. ← paragraph #3. http://home.comcast.net/%7E94gsxr1100/lexus/oil/Sludge1.pdf ← Thanks for the info will they really replace the engine? I think that it is worth a try and will see if they will, if not well it is a good enough car that another engine and it's back to being a very good dependable car, i just love this car! :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shonuffking43 Posted November 13, 2005 Author Share Posted November 13, 2005 Well, i am back to report that after cleaning the oil pans, cleaning the heads and putting everything back as it was, and hoping that it would start, i have no electrical power. I think that it is some sort of relay or electrical fuse or inline fuse that is preventing it from getting any juice to the ecu or anything electrical. I think that i will take it to jp imports as i have relocated to the d/fw area and am closer to them. It doesn't look good for the home team though. Any suggestions on the electrical problems as to why it won't start. Any imput would be appreciated. :cries: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toysrme Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Ya Jason is the man. i have no electrical power. Did you let the car sit a month? Then battery went dead. Batter cables on? Take terminals off & check for corrosion Check main fueses & relay for power if & when battery is tested positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shonuffking43 Posted November 13, 2005 Author Share Posted November 13, 2005 Ya Jason is the man.i have no electrical power. Did you let the car sit a month? Then battery went dead. Batter cables on? Take terminals off & check for corrosion Check main fueses & relay for power if & when battery is tested positive. ← checked the main fuse and replaced it and replaced the battery, all i heard was the ding ding of the key in the ignition sound and saw the air bag indicator come on and go off, thanks for the suggestions, do you have any more that i could try to see what the problem is? :cries: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toysrme Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 You are positive the battery is OK? 40amp AM1 40amp MAIN No.1 30amp AM2 Starter Relay 10amp Starter Gotta have that to turn the starter over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shonuffking43 Posted November 20, 2005 Author Share Posted November 20, 2005 You are positive the battery is OK?40amp AM1 40amp MAIN No.1 30amp AM2 Starter Relay 10amp Starter Gotta have that to turn the starter over. ← I will get a new battery, but i think that jp imporrtz may be my best bet. I am so tired of messing with this car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyofOne Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 You are positive the battery is OK?40amp AM1 40amp MAIN No.1 30amp AM2 Starter Relay 10amp Starter Gotta have that to turn the starter over. ← I will get a new battery, but i think that jp imporrtz may be my best bet. I am so tired of messing with this car. ← JPI is your best bet. Trust me. he did well over $4,000 worth fo work to my old ES250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shonuffking43 Posted February 25, 2007 Author Share Posted February 25, 2007 Well, latest up date, it was the engine, had it replaced and got it running, now i have a minor electrical problem, my sunroof, and all the windows and my third brake light won't work, everything is working just fine, s there a way to get the electrical system tested and working without having to pay Lexus an arm and a leg to look at it? Any suggestions would certainly be most welcome guys, thanks Well, latest up date, it was the engine, had it replaced and got it running, now i have a minor electrical problem, my sunroof, and all the windows and my third brake light won't work, everything is working just fine, s there a way to get the electrical system tested and working without having to pay Lexus an arm and a leg to look at it? Any suggestions would certainly be most welcome guys, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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