computerguy

I was able to fix my fast blinking flasher on my 1997 ES300 thanks to the instructions I found here. Thanks! I took some pictures and posted them here:

http://circuitcalculator.com/LexusFlasher.htm

Hopefully, the pictures will make it even more clear. I had to break one snap to learn how they work, so I put a picture of the snap and how to undo it.

Anyone have the pictures for this procedure? They seem to have been deleted.

Thanks,

-Computerguy

I need to remove the interior panel on the driver's side by my left foot. Does anyone have instructions for doing this?

Thanks in advance,

-Computerguy

I just had the disc rotors changed by my mechanic (not the Lexus dealership) and the ones that he installed have developed a lot of rust on the housing (not the disc itself). The mechanic says that this is "normal" but it looks terrible. Is it just the after market brand that he used or does the official Lexus brand also rust?

-Computerguy

The inside panel on the driver's side by my left foot is loose. I noticed a yello clip which seems to be what snaps it in place. Does anyone have directions for reinstalling this?

Thanks in advance.

My 1999 ES300 recently had the engine rebuilt due to the sludge problem. Before the rebuild no check engine codes were present. After the rebuild, the check engine light came on within 30 miles of service. I brought it back to the dealer and the dealer pulled these 2 codes P1133 and P1153 (Air/Fuel Bank 1 and 2 Sensor 1 malfuntions). They said the 2 Air/Fuel sensors needed to be replace. I find that hard to believe that these sensors coincidently went bad just after the rebuild. The dealer will not replace them for free or do any further diagnosis. I think they did not put something back together properly or damaged something in the rebuild. Does anyone know how I determine what the real cause of the problem is? Do you have any recommendations of reputable shops in the Alpharetta, GA area that I could take it to that would be able to determine the real cause of the problem?

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?

Hi,

My ashtray is stuck. When I push in on it it does not open. Anyone know how to remove (and repair) this?

Thanks