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rubykey

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  1. Can I replace a water damaged amplifier with any stock pioneer amplifier from es 300 from years 92 -96? I've seen Toyota 86280-33041 and Toyota 86280-33040 for sale but not sure which would work. Any thoughts? Thanks,
  2. my mechanic opened the fabric near the sagging visor, put in a screw and sewed it back up. Didn't even charge me it was so simple.
  3. I have a 94 es 300 with 171,000 miles. Purchased five years ago at 119,000 with all the records. This has been mostly a trouble free car. Always starts and runs smooth. Replaced brakes, battery. timing belt, front axles, one oxygen sensor, wheel cover (wheelskins -- looks okay) and all four tires. I had a tune up last year. It is so quiet and drives like a dream. MPG only arond 20 and I freeway a lot. No special oil when changed. The interior, on the other hand is getting shoddy. Leather cracked (yes i put conditioner on it), front seat has a tear now, buttons on the driver door panel fell down so the console is now taped to the frame with plastic loops, oh and the faux wood trim is so faux and fading, and the cup holder needs to be pulled out by hand. The interior was somewhat worn when purchased from a single mom with baby twins. I was pondering a newer (but still used) car with a little more flash, but this one has been super reliable. Now I'm pondering a redo of the drivers seat and new car mats. I heard that after 200,000 the trouble begins. Is that so????
  4. Thank you for your input. Here's the result. I decided to go to the dealer after having my mechanic refund my $$ and replace the old O2 sensor. The code was P0135 and according to the Concord dealer my mechanic replaced the wrong sensor. So I paid a little more but the problem appears to be fine, and i had a good experience with that dealer. I did pass on the good tips from here but Mr. Mechanic wasn't interested. Thanks you all. It really did help as I too thought it was dumb to replace both sensors if only one is coming up bad.
  5. Thanks for the input. Yes the O2 sensor in (I think) Bank 1 was bad and an OEM sensor was put in. It did not come from Toyota, it came from whatever local distributer my mechanic uses. And yes it would be dumb to change both if only one is coming up as bad HOWEVER that's what the tech at Oakland Lexus said they do. I don't trust the crooks at Oakland Lexus. That's why I'm checking in here. My mechanic has been fixing cars for 30+ years way before these computers confounded the car repair scene. He's never advised me to do something just to make a buck, and is offering to refund my money and put back the old O2 sensor because he's coming up empty with ideas since the codes are still reading bad O2 sensor on the one that has been replaced. He admits it did not come from Toyota, so perhaps that's why it's not happy with the O2 sensor. I'll pass on the info about cleaning the maf.
  6. I took my 94 ES 300 to my trusted Toyota mechanic (independant but 75% Toyota only business) when CEL went on. It said to replace O2 sensor, which was done yet the CEL continues. I've been back 2 times and the codes reveal no problem. 10 miles later ....CEL. Said mechanic called Lexus who said they "always replace both O2 sensors when one is bad." My gas mileage has gone down to 20MPG from the usual 24MPG. I do use 87 or 89 octane since I don't notice a difference with 91. IIt sounds like Lexes will charge some $900 or more??? to change O2 sensors, from what I'm reading on previous posts. MY DILEMMA -- my mechanic is willing to put back the old O2 sensor and completely refund my money. I've known him for 20 years and he has always been fair and honest (not cheap though). Or he can put in the second O2 sensor (for a charge) as Lexus repair dept. suggested. He says however, if this does not solve the problem he will offer no refund, nor guarantee it will solve the problem. MY QUESTION -- if CEL continues after changing both sensors with my mechanic I'd feel compelled to go to the Lexus shop. Could they then say " oh these O2 sensors are not genuine Lexus so of course they don't work?" I know that Lexus and Toyota parts are interchangeable no? Does anyone know if using generic O2 sensors will trip the codes? Mechanic thinks that too could be the culprit. Any thoughts? Thanks,
  7. Thanks for the dim view! :( I did turn down the dimmer and the flickering stopped. As for the burned out speedometer gauge -- I can't see spending a grand to get that little light a glow. I'm not sure it ever worked for me. I can see the needle -- it just aint flashy red. Seems like one ought to be able to coat the gauge with something to give it some color. I'll just live with it as it is for the moment and keep an eye out for a cluster in case the inevitable leaves me and the entire insturment panel in the dark. Your tips were very helpful. Thanks for the input.
  8. I’ve been noticing that the glowing orange/red needle gauges (rpm, hot/cold, speedometer etc.) flicker on and off especially around the center of the gauge. It’s distracting so I was wondering if it was an indication that something is wrong. Then yesterday I noticed that there was no orange glow to the speedometer gauge. How do I do I get my glow back and get the other gauges to stop flickering? I’m hoping this will require one of those (duh!) simple solutions. Thanks - Rubykey
  9. I copied the following instructions and have yet to try it. Let us know if it worked. I need to buy a remote and wondered if this will do the trick.-- Rubykey "ok .......heres how to do it again -------- 1 open the driver door and unlock no ignition key yet 2 insert ingnition key then remove it dont turn the key on just insert and remove quickly 3 lock unlock doors 5 times 4 close driver door then open it 5 then lock unlock another 5 times 6 insert key and turn on off twice then remove it within 3 seconds 7 now you will here the beep and after hearing the beep hit your button on the key 8 after hitting the button on the key shut the door then open it and hit the button again on the key and thats it.your key should now be programmed. let me know if it works because this is the correct way to do it bbsal Advanced Club Member Group: MembersPosts: 356Member No.: 1436Joined: 23-May 03Location: phillyReferrals: 0Referred by: N/A "
  10. Okay, I was SOLD on the cocoa butter idea until I went to W-Mart and pondered all the possibilities. Pure cocoa butter does not seem to exist. In fact, I know people who use cocoa butter on their skin, but it is usually a combo product. WalMart had Queen Helene COCOA BUTTER SOLID which seemed as close to your description. I read the ingredients which start with mineral oil and petroleum then cocoa butter and fragance further down the line. Is this what you cocoa butter fans are referring to? I tried Lexol and the above cocoa butter on my beige leather seats. They are in pretty good shape but definately show some signs of drying out. AND the top of the back seats are shriveled from overexposure to sun. After trying both, I can't really say that either the Lexol or the cocoa butter has made a big difference, although I feel better! Perhaps it needs a few more treatments.
  11. I too have a 94 ES300 I recently purchased from someone who meticulously took her car to the shop when anything appeared to be wrong. After replacing the CV boot more than a year ago, the ABS light has been intermitantly going on. I have all the service records. The codes have been read many a time yet nothing relevant comes up. The sensor light was changed and after many attempts to solve the problem the former owner and her garage concluded that whatever was tripping it seemed inconseuenquencial. Could it be a 94 ES300 quirk? or are we headed for and ABS disaster :o
  12. You say to check the owners manual. I was wondering.... The owners manual says two things about the timing belt. If you choose A (for extreme driving, hauling etc.) it says to change the belt every 60,000. And if you choose B - (just run of the mill driving with no heavy pulling or extreme weather) there is NO MENTION about a need to change the timing belt. Yet, all of the posts regarding timing belt and scheduled maintenence on this forum insist that the belt be change every 60,000. What's up with the conflicting message between the manual and this board? To change or not to change (the timing belt) -- that is the question. What say you all? --rubykey
  13. Re: the egr valve. Are you saying that it is affecting the ABS light (vs. the check engine light)? AND if so, should I replace it or ignore it? Thanks to this board I realized that the check engine light came on because I didn't screw down the gas cap cover like someone (thank you very much) suggested.
  14. I just purchased a beautiful 94 ES300 from a second owner who had the car serviced at an independant shop. I have all the records for the past 7 years. She was conscientious about bringing the car in for ANY problems so I know the problem I have is a new one. I drove this new jewel up to my house and the CHECK ENGINE light went on -- not even one day in my possession! I was told that the ABS light has had a history of coming on and off because of a problem with the sensor after the CV boot was replaced. Other than a few minor things, this car has been basically trouble free. It drives like a dream, but now I'm afraid to drive her to work tomorrow. I have a mechanic I trust who loves working on Toyotas and has no problem working on Lexus. However, I didn't think I'd have to start my Lexus career at the shop. Any thoughts before I dig deep into my pocket? Then I'll ask my array of other pesky little questions. P.S.I read many of the posts and think this forum is THE BEST!
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