bgong07

well, i've discovered that the first few times i tried the ignition, i just sat in the car, so i didn't hear anything. but i popped the hood and had someone try it, and it just clicked a few times, and nothing really happened. sometimes, what i'm assuming was the abs motor, would make a spinning noise like it was trying to start, but maybe not getting power. so, how do i remove the damn fuses to even check them to see if they need replaced? i spent 10 mins trying to wiggle one out, but was afraid of breaking something. i noticed there are 4 plastic pins that lock into place, but without some special tool, it seems very difficult. that, or i'm just going about it in the wrong way. but, it sounds like either the abs relay, or motor relay cartridge is blown from what i can tell.

I have checked all the fluids; oil is at the correct level, and has been changed somewhat recently;coolant is fine as well. I thought it was the battery, but i just dropped a brand new one in, and the same thing happens. I put the key in, the dash and everything turns on, but nothing at all happens when i turn the key. No sound, no clicking, nothing at all. This is my daily driver so any help, quickly, would be great! edit: also, if this matters, my keyless entry does not work or register at all now. I don't know if that has anything to do with it either?

I'm looking to buy some updated/new rims for my 1997 ES300. I found a set of 10 spoke 17' rims off a GS300 that would look super nice on my car (two tone, Pearl White up top and Pewter Grey below). My question is, will I be able to pop these on my car off the bat, or will I need to do some suspension work as well? I've seen pictures of other ES300s with 17s and they look super sharp, but I'd rather not mess with the suspension if i can avoid that.