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Normal current draw on most cars is .02-.05 amps ----.240 amps is excessive and definitely causing your battery draw .The "radio1" fuse is "hot all the time..It supplies voltage to the radio and amp only..I would isolate the the draw by unplugging your amp first. I would bet thats where your problem is.Have replaced many of them over the years.Come to think of it my SC needs one as well..But that one just sits in my garage..Anyway---Best of luck.. lexushead Toyota Lexus Factory Cert. Master Tech ASE/L1 Master www.toyautoservice.com

Thanks for the info. After tax season (i'm an accountant & don't have much free time right now), I plan on taking the car to my buddy's brother who just got his own shop. I figure putting $2,000 into the car wouldn't be too bad, because it only cost me 2,000 to buy. If I can fix the starting issue I can probably sell the car for a much higher price. I'm a little cautious though because several people told me to stay away from putting into it. With it being an old car with a lot of technology there is room for many things to go wrong, but I am willing to risk it if I can get another year or two out of the car. The longer I can make it last without spending, the more I can save up for a newer car. I might be able to help you out if you are willing to drive into Jersey.I just opened shop and specialize in Toyota/Lexus..Worked for them for 22 years--Factory certified master and all that good stuff..I actually own a 93 SC400 as well so I know these cars very well...All work is gauranteed 12 months or 12000 miles..And I only use OEM parts......Give me a call on my business line---973-291-6996 Dave www.toyautoservice.com

Thanks for the info. After tax season (i'm an accountant & don't have much free time right now), I plan on taking the car to my buddy's brother who just got his own shop. I figure putting $2,000 into the car wouldn't be too bad, because it only cost me 2,000 to buy. If I can fix the starting issue I can probably sell the car for a much higher price. I'm a little cautious though because several people told me to stay away from putting into it. With it being an old car with a lot of technology there is room for many things to go wrong, but I am willing to risk it if I can get another year or two out of the car. The longer I can make it last without spending, the more I can save up for a newer car. I might be able to help you out if you are willing to drive into Jersey.I just opened shop and specialize in Toyota/Lexus..Worked for them for 22 years--Factory certified master and all that good stuff..I actually own a 93 SC400 as well so I know these cars very well...All work is gauranteed 12 months or 12000 miles..And I only use OEM parts......Give me a call on my business line---973-291-6996 Dave www.toyautoservice.com

You changed the wrong one..And you should use OEM parts for this condition... Bank 1=the bank 1 cylinder is on Bank 2=the bank 2 cylinder is on Regards, lexushead ASE/L1 Master Toyota Lexus Factory Certified Master www.toyautoservice.com

You changed the wrong one.. Bank 1=the bank 1 cylinder is on Bank 2=the bank 2 cylinder is on Regards, lexushead ASE/L1 Master Toyota Lexus Factory Certified Master www.toyautoservice.com

I would suggest returning that master and getting one from the dealer..More money I know but I have had SEVERAL faulty masters right out of the box from an auto parts store-thats my 2 cents....... Best wishes, lexushead ASE Master/L1 Toyota/Lexus Factory Certified Master

You may have a bad coolant sensor, but sounds like the sensor for the VVTI valve timing is bad. READ THIS: http://www.corolland.com/forums/lofiversio...php/t19941.html If the dealer will do a FREEZE frame on the codes when they happen they can tell you exactly what is happening. Just reading the codes will not tell you. How often does your fiancee change her oil?? Possible sludge motor?? The passageways for the controller are very small...Might want to pull a valve cover and check oil condition...Just my 2 cents.. Best wishes, lexushead ASE Master/L1 Toyota/Lexus Factory Certified Master

Spalkin is correct..You can pound on that bearing retainer for a week it will never come out..I always just leave it bolted to the block and remove the transaxle..Reinstalling is the difficult part as you don't want to damage the seal.. Best wishes, lexushead ASE Master/L1 Toyota/Lexus Factory Certified Master

Adjustable struts??? Lubricant to fix a rattle......??That ES needs front strut mounts..I have replaced hundreds of them..That rattle will return...Gauranteed Best wishes, lexushead ASE Master/L1 Toyota/Lexus Factory Certified Master So I guess the new mounts that can be bought will not wear prematurely like the ones that came on it from the factory? I got new front struts, didn't think about mounts too until I saw this. They are a countermeasure part....The rattle will go away...ES300 and Camry same problem..

The ABS light being on indicates there is a malfinction in the system..The ABS system automatically goes into failsafe mode which means it will NOT work..Assuming you do not know how to pull codes for this the easiest way would be to ohm out the front speed sensors..simply unplug the fornt sensors-the connector is up in the fender splash shield--and using an ohmmeter measur the resistence of each sensor--if you have no reading then there is an open circuit..The harness is part of the speed sensor..My suggestion would be to not go back to the person who did your repairs unless you want other repairs that he caused....Hope that helps.. Best wishes, lexushead ASE Master/L1 Toyota/Lexus Factory Certified Master

Man, I hate it when a shop pulls the "coincidence" card! They know you usually have no way of proving conclusively that the new problem that mysteriously and immediately pops up was a result of their work, so they just shrug their shoulders and say, "Gee buddy, what a coincidence...tough luck". It has happened to me on more than one occasion. In my most recent case, I eventually had to get a second shop to fix the problems the first shop caused and so paid double what I should have paid.:chairshot: I wish you luck...seriously. Try going to this website http://www.cartalk.com/content/mechx/ They have mechanics for all model cars and these mechanics are mostly reliable. Good Luck On a related topic, my ES300 was showing the Check and TRAC OFF lights. I took it in and the garage said that 2 Oxygen sensors needed replacement. I had this done (very expensive) but the light still comes on!! Is there some ambiguity with the particular code P1133 and 1153? Make sure the person doing the repairs used OEM parts..O2 sensors and A/F sensor look identical but work quite differently... Best wishes, lexushead ASE Master/L1 Toyota/Lexus Factory Certified Master

P1133 and P1153 are air fuel ratio sensor malfunction codes..They serve the same purpose as an oxygen sensor but work al ittle differently..Whereas a high voltage reading would indicate a lean air/fuel mixure as opposed to an oygen sensor high voltage which would indicate a rich mixture..Hopefully your dealer attached the Freeze Frame Data retrieved from your ECM when pulling your codes..If you have it or have access to scan tool-- look at the A/F Voltage--A fixed reading of 3.30V indicates the sensor is dead and non-reactive. These codes are two trip logic which basically means that the ecm has to see the fault 2 times in succession.(2 key cycles)...If the codes have been cleared and the light comes on immediately after you start the car--there is an open or short circuit.. Dealer-sludge motor-check engine light-air/fuel sensors----coincidence--well could be but without knowing the physical data one can only speculate...OK thats my 2 cents in a nutshell..... Best wishes, lexushead ASE Master/L1 Toyota/Lexus Factory Certified Master

Adjustable struts??? Lubricant to fix a rattle......??That ES needs front strut mounts..I have replaced hundreds of them..That rattle will return...Gauranteed Best wishes, lexushead ASE Master/L1 Toyota/Lexus Factory Certified Master

Um no--I would almost gaurantee he broke the harness on one of the front speed sensors during your strut replacement..It amazes me what some "mechanics" will tell their customers... Best wishes, lexushead ASE Master/L1 Toyota/Lexus Factory Certified Master