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The hardest part of tuning any Toyota is that what makes them so reliable is what also makes them hard to tune. Toyota Ecu's are variable meaning they will take almost any reading from a sensor and make it true. So if it thinks it is getting dirty it will adjust the readings accordingly. So when you get a clean filter it gets more air and slowly changes readings until they are par again. Disconnecting the battery only removes it changes made and makes it hunt for new baseline readings. Similar to those resistor chips that are for sale all over eBay . They work on some cars because it makes the ecu run rich by adjusting the air fuel mixture. On a Toyota it will revert back to normal after a few minutes of adjusting rendering it useless. I am going to move this to the general maintenance section as it is not a car specific question as such and others may learn something beside GS owners.

You have a 98 LS and it has no CD changer? What is in the upper glove box then? What head unit is in the car?

Next meet is next Saturday.

I saw your post over on CL. They will fit if they fit a 430 as the poster said.

A search would have revealed that there are pins as well as adhesive tape.

It looks like this. http://www.pbblaster.com It is available in almost every hardware auto type store. It is about $5 and is easy to find if you need more info from Google. I prefer to use it over other things as it has no pressure and is passive in application. It also has a catalyst action to bubble up and clear a clog.

Why does Atlanta kick !Removed!? If you still have the original mufflers then they should already have chrome tips. If they are in bad condition you can just buy new sleeves which just slide right off with not tools although it may be a bit seized on.

The tow truck driver would not have a clue as to the billing procedure as they are part of a north American contract with multiple operators. It is a problem with Lexus roadside. They should have informed you that you were out of warranty and it would be billed to you for a year of service. At the price you paid it was for 2 years not one. Give them a call about that as it is not the Lexus way.

I agree with the o2 bad repairs. I understood what you meant but did not phrase it better for you to understand. I mentioned mechanic and tech which are not one in the same. You had repairs at your mechanic who has a basic understanding of the car. The tech has a better one as he knows to use a scanner which will give a code for a definitive answer. They gave you a free code scan at the dealer which most do . Only when labour is involved will they take off the wheel on a hoist to inspect the problem. The abs sensor works by the cv joint having multiple teeth which pass by the sensor which is magnetic. It in turns lets the ecu know what rate of rpm that wheel is at. If for any reason it gives a false reading from a worn hub it throws a code. When a hub is worn the teeth get further away from the sensor and it does not pick up any more causing an error. Another possibility is that the mechanic did not insert the sensor all the way into the housing causing it to have excessive distance and not read it properly. It is no magic machine as a scan tool does wonders when it is in the hands of a qualified technician. Personally anyone in the automotive repair business without one cuts too many corners to me. The $5000 price tag is nothing compared to the time it saves as well as money for the customer in not replacing properly working parts.

Glad it worked out.

Start with either a 18 or 20 as 19's are just way too overpriced for rubber. While 18 and 20 are much more common and easier to find fitments for. Did you try tire rack also http://www.d2autosport.com

Please read my signature for the new and old members. It will help you greatly in this thread.

Just to make sure you are testing it with the headlights on as well right? There is no power to the foglights/relay without them on.

I try and meet as many members as i can which is why i hold 2 Lexus meets a month for local Toronto owners. As well when ever i am out of town i try and get together with the local owners from all 3 clubs and hang out for a bit.

None, it has to be removed. Why do you need to take it out? You might be able to access some of the screws once you pull off the plastic shield.

Very ,very few people ever modify an ES300 is at all on this site. You have to remember all the threads you see are from mainly new members who have a problem. It is less likely that a persons wonders onto the Internet finding a club to have a chat but rather fix an issue. Also the ES is a Camry and they have quite a few of them running around these days. The 2000 model only has a IACV to be cleaned every so often and possibility of oil sludge which Toyota will pay to fix.

I am going to move this to the audio forum where pioneersuby should be able to tell you.

There is a large thread with every question asked already answered. I know it is a long read but another thread is even longer to add to the list. Please look in the general Maintenance section for it. thanks

Thanks guys.

The needles or the backlighting?

It was a great time ,glad you like the pics. The roof spoiler is something you need to have 6-8 hours with to mold out of fibreglass to make. You need to worry about putting your kit on not the spoiler , SHA.

Since the sensor is new it should not be brittle and should be able to be pressed out still with ease compared to an old sensor. You should be able to buy just a new one and get away with it. Your mechanic does not have a proper scanner or it would have read the abs sensor issue. It is then up to the tech to find out if it is a wiring ,sensor or hub issue that causes the fault. I think they did it for free because they only hooked up the scanner to it to find a fault not investigate the issue by checking it thoroughly.

I read 5 days of reports before buying it. My biggest reason for not buying the others which are comparable for a similar price tag is the reliability issues. The hoover and Kenmore have parts that like to break like belts and hoses and poor finish. I prefer the Lexus of vacuum cleaners . It may not look as nice or be the fastest but last and always works. One thing i really love about its design is that the brush heads is that they are not electric. They are run off the vacuum suction power turning a fan to rotate the bristles. I thought that was an amazing design , being so simple and it works as there is less parts to break. BTW i replaced a 20 year old electrolux with it.

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