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98 ES300 new strut/springs installed -PROBLEMS!!!

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Old 02-14-08, 08:17 AM
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I had a bad experience with Midas a few years back when I had my '01 ES. IIRC, I brought it in to get new tires mounted, and the car was brought back with a broken wheel lock. I knew I had no broken wheel locks so I was 100% sure it was Midas' fault, but of course they claimed it wasn't their fault. Talked to the manager and the corporate HQ but they were no help. Drove away with a broken wheel lock and bought myself a new set of wheel locks the next day at the dealer. Never have gone to a Midas since then.
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Ok, I'm about to replace the struts on my `98 ES300...

Where are these sensors and how do I avoid messing them up?

I didnt think my car had ABS? I thought, in Toyota world, if you had ABS, you had DRL's? I could be wrong, this is my first Toy/Lex vehicle...

Thanks!
Old 02-15-08, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Imola.zhp
Ok, I'm about to replace the struts on my `98 ES300...

Where are these sensors and how do I avoid messing them up?

I didnt think my car had ABS? I thought, in Toyota world, if you had ABS, you had DRL's? I could be wrong, this is my first Toy/Lex vehicle...

Thanks!
Make sure to support the spindle/disc assembly when you remove the strut and you should be fine.
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Oh, to bring people up to speed, Midas replaced both rear speed sensors and the problem was fixed (the one they broke was the right rear by the way)
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how much did you pay for the sensors, or did they cover the cost
Old 02-16-08, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by dallison
how much did you pay for the sensors, or did they cover the cost
They covered everything. I think they said each sensor was about $200
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