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Thanks for your replies. Will wait a few more days and see what happens. As for the old computer. My colleague knows someone working at the Lexus dealer in Santa Monica. He is taking my old computer to this guy to check it out. Will let you know the findings.

Hi guys, thanks for all your adv. I got my car back last night. Mechanic changed the computer. It didnt work the other day cos of bad connection(or so he says). I have my old computer with me now but how can I find out that is is actually faulty?MY mechanic said I can trash the old computer but I dont trust him. Is it normal for the car to let out huge mass of white smoke early in the morning when I first start up the car? Initially I thought it was some oil leak but mechanic repaired all leaks a month ago. Thanks again for your replies.

Hi, I called up the mechanic and told him he messed up my car. Told him the O/D light and acceleration problem. He told me to send the car back to him but I told him I am not going to pay anymore for his experimental work. After 3 days, he said he thinks it's the computer. Told him I am not paying a dime to get it fixed. He ordered the computer anyway, fixed it and said problem unresolved.That was Sat, 01/28/06. Today, 01/30/06, he said problem fixed. I test drive the car together with him and sure the light went off and I could drive on D like before. However after dropping him off at his workshop, the light came up again. This mechanic specialises in Honda and Toyota and has been operation the workshop for more than 30 years and has never come across such a problem. Dont know to believe him or not. He said he changed the speed sensors but the light is still on. I asked him if some wiring problem, he kept quiet. Am I just the unlucky one who owns a Lexus with such a problem? I left car at his workshop. Will let you know as soon as he gets it fixed, ie, if he can fix it. I called up another mechanic who works in Toyota workshop and he said it's either transmision or solenoid but my old mechanic has checked transmission and it;s okay. Am

Thanks for your quick responses. The temp was normal at the lower 2nd line on the gauge From 0-35mph, the rpm was 2250 and 36 mph and above it dropped to 2000 Toysrme, mechanic checked my transmission and said it is good. He changed a solenoid cos he said the computer kept pointing to a solenoid problem. This still cant stop the O/D OFF light from blinking How many solenoids are there? The thing is if I follow my mechanic's adv, ie, go from L to 2 to D, the car drives well but my concern is if something else will break down. There are 3 gear changes as I go full acceleration to 70 mph. HELP!! Bought the car 3 months ago for $3500 and it had 127k miles. I have since put in $1500 on repairs plus 4 new tires. Had intention of keeping the car for 3 years at least. Why dont I buy a newer car? I would if I have the $ :)

Hi, I dont know what happened ToyRme but somehow your reply was atteched to my reply. Thanks for your quick response. Thanks for the humor too. I did what you told me to do. The check engine light did flash. Initially it just kept flashing. I stopped and did it again and it flashed 3 paused and 2 and then 3 again. At the same time the O/D Off light starting to blink. As I removed the paper clip, both the check engine light and O/D Off lights dispapeared. I noticed too that when I had the clips on TE1 and E1, the engine sounded differently, like it's accelerating. Btw, my mechanic(just went to him upon a friend's recommendation) looks really mean and I get easily intimidated by such looks :cries: Thanks again for your reply

I have to step hard on the accelerator before the car can move forward. Mechanic advised me to start off with L then move on the 2nd before going to D. Does this makes sense to anyone. My 1993 Lexus ES300 is automatic and find it strange that I have to drive it like it is manual. Appreciate your adv. Tks

Hi, I bought a 1993 Lexus ES300 about 3 months ago from a friend. She said she had no problem with it other than engine oil leak. It has 128k miles. I sent the car to a mechanic and he said he had to fix a lot of leaks(??? am a woman and know nothign about cars)and I was charged $1020. 2 weeks later, the O/D light started to blink. I sent car in again and mechanis said he has to change the solenoid. He did but the light is still blinking. Took the car away, paid $500 and problem still not solved. Now he thinks its a computer faulty. Before I put more money into this car, can someone tell me what could be wrong with it and if I can still drive the car safely with the ligh blinking. Mechanic said transmission is good. I am so stressed over the car. Thought I could use it for at least 3 years. Appreciate an adv, Tks