jrryjms07

So i just bought a 94 es and its my 1st lexus and 1st v6 car ever. But i have 2 major problems:

*when i start my car (cold start in wisconson) i gotta give it gas to get it running. Otherwise ot struggles to start.
*Second when i drive it stays in 1st gear until it reaches 4-4.5 rpms before it shifts, and it does it up until its at a steady 4th gear. And when it shifts, it shifts HARD.

I looked everywhere (unless i didnt look hard enough) for any amswers, bit hopefully some knoes something to help me out.

Thanks!!..

DRACO A5OG

Do you get a Check Engine Light?

I would change out all fluids so you get a fresh start. Even if P/O said he did it.

Check the tranny level when she is warm make sure it does not smell burnt.

jrryjms07

Yea check engine lights on and smells burt too. Im not sure the p/o did any kind of service to it (ex. Belts, plugs, etc.) I knoe this is a dummy question but do i need to change any wires when i change out the spark plugs?..

dewinks

How many miles on the car? If you have the plug wires with the coils built in, you should not change them unless you have a problem and diagnose a specific wire. Unless, of course, you are independently wealthy and have a bottomless wallet.

There are a few things that can be done with the transmission shifting issues. If you take it to a tech that actually knows transmissions, he will be able to plug in to the computer and drive the car, which will show him what parts of the tranny are working when they should be working. I remember these cars having a problem with the throttle cable that goes into the tranny for shift timing.

One last note: you probably know this, but the car should be at operating temperature, running, and in Nuetral (Parking Brake on!!!!) when checking tranny fluid level. This is very important.

jrryjms07

Yea i found out i dnt need to change the cables but im gonna go with some ngk plugs. And ill def have them check out the tranny cable yu stated. Other than that im gonna flush out the tranny fluid. Toyota said theyll do it for $140.

DRACO A5OG

What are the error codes, Autozone may read it for free if you get a nice guy.

KLF

No, they can't. A '94 is pre-OBD-II. You can do it yourself with a paperclip.

jrryjms07

I heard Bout that. Is ther a diy thred on how to do it?

jrryjms07

I got another question..
As far as spark plugs go; bosch or ngk?..

JSM1284

NGK. Flushing the transmission wont help, it'll cause more problems

jrryjms07

kk..and what should i do if it smells burnt? Ill post pics tonight of the color of the tranny fluid. idk how to tell if its bad or not..

DRACO A5OG

Well flushing won't hurt either. It always a good idea to start the clock at zero when buying a used car.

Hopefully tranny is not shot.

Our Cars like the NGK Iridiums