View Poll Results: What problems you have run into in your ES?
Burnt out instrument needles or lights
356
45.52%
Valve cover gaskets or rear main seal (causing oil leaks)
234
29.92%
Failed heated seats
90
11.51%
Peeling of B-pillar (between front & rear windows)
149
19.05%
A/C defective
91
11.64%
Yellow or hazed headlights or foglights
276
35.29%
Transmission hesitation, or lag of acceleration
272
34.78%
Antenna
214
27.37%
Window regulator
146
18.67%
Motor mounts
125
15.98%
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Problems with your ES?
02-14-07, 07:18 PM
#121
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I don't know if this was posted before... ok.. All 92-93 ES300s. Some say that they are known for the overheating problem. The antifreeze/coolant keeps on going low, the powersteering then leaks or dries up, well the MAIN problem is that the HIGH PRESSURE POWERSTEERING HOSE needs to be replaced. Then that will solve all the overheating and powersteering problems. Thehigh pressure powersteering hose usually costs around $300 at the dealer. Look around, it may be cheaper elsewhere.
02-14-07, 07:27 PM
#122
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Shortly after I merged into the highway, LOTS of white smoke started comming out my tail pipe. I stopped and looked under the hood. There was antifreeze/coolant in the radiator but not in the engine... (see pic)
I opened that cap that was on the corner to the engine there and there was no coolant in there. So I decided to add a gallon of coolant. I start my car and there's a lot of coolant flying out of my exhaust. The engine started shaking real bad so I turned the car off. I checked the oil and it seemed fine. I think a gasket is blown. I had it towed to my house and a day later I find that the oil is turning brown. I think water is leaking to the oil now too. Do I need a new motor or is it cheaper to rebuild the motor?
I opened that cap that was on the corner to the engine there and there was no coolant in there. So I decided to add a gallon of coolant. I start my car and there's a lot of coolant flying out of my exhaust. The engine started shaking real bad so I turned the car off. I checked the oil and it seemed fine. I think a gasket is blown. I had it towed to my house and a day later I find that the oil is turning brown. I think water is leaking to the oil now too. Do I need a new motor or is it cheaper to rebuild the motor?
02-14-07, 07:43 PM
#123
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What the hell is up with this? I thought it only did this in cold weather but I guess I was wrong (93 the other day when this happened to me) Anyone have a fix for this?
The other day a friend of mine who was taking a ride with me noticed that the volume goes up and down slightly when listening to the radio. This also happens when listening to a c.d. anyone else ever have this problem? If so what is the solution?
The other day a friend of mine who was taking a ride with me noticed that the volume goes up and down slightly when listening to the radio. This also happens when listening to a c.d. anyone else ever have this problem? If so what is the solution?
02-15-07, 10:45 PM
#124
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Problems I am facing with my 1995 es300 170,000 is
-the motor jumps when I accelerate even in parked and when i get in second gear with my auto transmission, my car tends to jump, so I am assuming it is my motor mounts.
-when I start up the car in the winter when it is 10 degrees the car is quite loud so I am also assuming it is a belt. But when it warms up is disappears from some reason and is very quiet! (what is that?!@?!?!)
-Due to the motor mount fault, the y pipe had cracked so I need to replace
that as well. Mecanic cost = $400.00 has anyone experiecned the same thing?
-the motor jumps when I accelerate even in parked and when i get in second gear with my auto transmission, my car tends to jump, so I am assuming it is my motor mounts.
-when I start up the car in the winter when it is 10 degrees the car is quite loud so I am also assuming it is a belt. But when it warms up is disappears from some reason and is very quiet! (what is that?!@?!?!)
-Due to the motor mount fault, the y pipe had cracked so I need to replace
that as well. Mecanic cost = $400.00 has anyone experiecned the same thing?
02-20-07, 11:37 AM
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Problems That Occur With My 2002 ES300:
1. Transmission Lag / Hesitation!
2. Left Rear Window jumps and studders SOMETIMES when i put it up from being completely down. (This COULD BE from moisture?)
3. When i turn the key to ignite the engine, it does not spark right away, rather it cranks for longer then i think it should...
4. When i start the engine on a cold morning (car is garaged and it's -15.c outside), the car idles in park at about 1200-1500rpm, once i place it in drive it goes down to 900rpm. Doesn't seem right... but it maybe from the cold.
I believe that's it, anyone can give me some advice on this?
1. Transmission Lag / Hesitation!
2. Left Rear Window jumps and studders SOMETIMES when i put it up from being completely down. (This COULD BE from moisture?)
3. When i turn the key to ignite the engine, it does not spark right away, rather it cranks for longer then i think it should...
4. When i start the engine on a cold morning (car is garaged and it's -15.c outside), the car idles in park at about 1200-1500rpm, once i place it in drive it goes down to 900rpm. Doesn't seem right... but it maybe from the cold.
I believe that's it, anyone can give me some advice on this?
02-21-07, 01:52 PM
#126
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I have a 2000 ES 300. My trac off/ ABS light has been on since Nov 06. My brakes felt funny when I applied them, so I had the brakes checked by my regular mechanic and he couldnt find an issue as far as pads, etc were concerned. I called Toyota and they said I had to take it to the Lexus dealership, they didn't have the what was needed to check the ABS system. Took it last Saturday to Johnson/Lexus in Durham, they gave me a loaner car (2005 ES 300, nice features, lol). Anyway Issac my service person said that my actuator is gone and the replacement cost with labor is right at $1600 (Whew!). I asked if it was something that could wait, he said no that my brakes could lock up at anytime. Its supposed to be ready today 2/21 but havent heard anything yet. Has been nice riding around in the 2005, but I miss my baby!
02-23-07, 03:19 PM
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Well I got my car back today. Total cost $1791. They replaced the acutator assy, brake. The diagnostic codes that the tech found were CO236 , C0226, CO246. CO256 and CO1223. Tech says no short circuits were found with the codes. Failure with the ABS Actuator.
02-26-07, 12:01 AM
#129
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My famliy just purchased a 1995 Lexus Es300.
The problems that the car has are as follows:
Antenna Motor
Both front heated seat switches
Radio Display light(s)
Climate Control Display light(s)
Bottom of the front bumper sags...the part where the fog lights are
( I've noticed that alot of the first gen. es300s do this)
The problems that the car has are as follows:
Antenna Motor
Both front heated seat switches
Radio Display light(s)
Climate Control Display light(s)
Bottom of the front bumper sags...the part where the fog lights are
( I've noticed that alot of the first gen. es300s do this)
02-26-07, 12:13 AM
#130
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I just bought another ES300 (92) like a month ago (after I crashed and sold my 93). The car has an oil leak. But the oil only leaks if the car is turned on (or running). It's not a head gasket, but it's located somewhere behind the engine. The oil drips onto the exhaust pipe (right under the engine) and then smoke comes out. (basically the heat from the exhaust pipe burns the oil) Also another leak (when the car is running) is right next to the right of the oil filter. I can't seem to fix both of these problems on my own. I don't want to take it to a mechanic yet, I want to know if these problems are fixable without a mechanic/dealer.
Oil fiter housing is leaking... I See it a lot on 2.2 4-banger Camrys
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02-26-07, 12:22 AM
#131
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02-27-07, 04:06 PM
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It hasn't even been a week and this morning when I started down the road the tra/off, ABS light pops back on. I called Issac and left a message. I haven't heard anything back from him yet!
02-27-07, 04:10 PM
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[QUOTE=mbud;2444819]Jesus, sorry to hear that man! $1791 is brutal, def. not a bill id like to have to pay...[/QUOTE
Hi, Thanks for the sympathy. I have been sick about having to pay that much money out. By the way my name is Sophia. I had to be to work at 5 this morning and on down the road the trac off/ABS light pops back on. So I called my service man at the Johnson/Lexus dealership, Issac and left a message. I haven't heard anything back from him yet!
Hi, Thanks for the sympathy. I have been sick about having to pay that much money out. By the way my name is Sophia. I had to be to work at 5 this morning and on down the road the trac off/ABS light pops back on. So I called my service man at the Johnson/Lexus dealership, Issac and left a message. I haven't heard anything back from him yet!
02-28-07, 12:45 AM
#134
both cigarette lighter's now not working
clunking noise in the front shocks when going over bumpy roads or mostly when the cars cold
windows are slow coming up
other then that the cars good.....knock on wood
clunking noise in the front shocks when going over bumpy roads or mostly when the cars cold
windows are slow coming up
other then that the cars good.....knock on wood
03-18-07, 01:38 AM
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My list is long on mine.
1rst-only the temp needle works
2nd-rear drivers window doesn't roll up or down
3rd-oil leak and transmission fluid leak out of a hose that drips off the frame in front,drivers side.
4th-antenna
5th-moonroof too slowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.
1rst-only the temp needle works
2nd-rear drivers window doesn't roll up or down
3rd-oil leak and transmission fluid leak out of a hose that drips off the frame in front,drivers side.
4th-antenna
5th-moonroof too slowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.