What have you done to your ES today?
#421
Changed bank 2 coils... [2,4,6]
Last night in the drivethru my interior starts chaking/steering wheel vibrating [in gear, stopped]. Great, seconds later trac off, minutes later flashing CEL. Drove it to work & back [~3 min drive].
Goddamnit. Misfire.
Got to the shop the front cat was glowing red [10 min drive]. Looked around for possible causes, other 1MZ's reported issues like this as well.
I assumed OCV, then read to check the VVT actuator; tested working perfectly fine - therefore OCV can't be the cause... as it is mechanical and relates to that functioning VVT actuator. And throws different codes [iirc p1349/59] when it's a straight misfire its P300,302, etc.
Anyways, all three coils sh&t the bed for whatever reason, 300$ later she runs again
Last night in the drivethru my interior starts chaking/steering wheel vibrating [in gear, stopped]. Great, seconds later trac off, minutes later flashing CEL. Drove it to work & back [~3 min drive].
Goddamnit. Misfire.
Got to the shop the front cat was glowing red [10 min drive]. Looked around for possible causes, other 1MZ's reported issues like this as well.
I assumed OCV, then read to check the VVT actuator; tested working perfectly fine - therefore OCV can't be the cause... as it is mechanical and relates to that functioning VVT actuator. And throws different codes [iirc p1349/59] when it's a straight misfire its P300,302, etc.
Anyways, all three coils sh&t the bed for whatever reason, 300$ later she runs again
Sh&t's ****ed again. Made three trips today totaling <10mi.
Great! Probably going to ruin my cat in the process as well!
Pissing me off... hopefully I can find a reasonable fix... I have the bug for something new... and the auction is coming up this weekend....
#422
Only 132K and you had to change knock sensors and head gaskets? Was this car not taken care of properly?
#423
Also, I must give you credit, Speedkar9!! I previously had a V6 Camry that DID have a major leak in the rear valve cover and your video guided me through it! Before then, I wasn't very familiar with the 1MZ-FE. You're a gem. Also liked your comment about "brother's toothbrush" amidst all my frustration, haha. Glad to see you on ClubLexus and your response to my post : )
#425
New poster here...2003 ES - Original Owner
Not all done "today", but here are the things I've done recently. With 226K+ miles, I decided to freshen her up..
Replaced the original altenator
Replaced rear passenger door actuator
Replaced original 10+ year old tint with an 18 percent carbon tint all around
Restored the headlights
Added LED fog lights
Added XM tuner and service to my existing Pioneer system
Added a rear camera
Added a new set of hyper silver aftermarket wheels (stock size)
Touched up paint nicks all around
Clay-barred the whole car
Waxed whole car with turtle wax
Not all done "today", but here are the things I've done recently. With 226K+ miles, I decided to freshen her up..
Replaced the original altenator
Replaced rear passenger door actuator
Replaced original 10+ year old tint with an 18 percent carbon tint all around
Restored the headlights
Added LED fog lights
Added XM tuner and service to my existing Pioneer system
Added a rear camera
Added a new set of hyper silver aftermarket wheels (stock size)
Touched up paint nicks all around
Clay-barred the whole car
Waxed whole car with turtle wax
#431
Thanks! It's my first lexus. It has been babied pretty good. I probably paid more than I should have, but it's not every day you come across an '02 with 67k on the ticker and owned by a little old lady...literally.
#432
Not today, but yesterday, washed all 3 of my es cars, gold 04 43000 miles , blue 04 110000 miles and gold 02 137000 miles just bought the 02 great cars, 50 degrees and today 20 degrees in Mich. crazy weather.
#433
Ordered a mountain of parts for my new-to-me 2000 ES300 with 159K miles:
AISIN Timing Belt kit with new idlers, tensioner, & Water Pump
Cam & Crank seals
Wiper Blades
Accessory Belts
PCV & Grommet
Valve Cover gaskets
Spark Plugs
Engine Air Filter
A/C Filter
Gas Cap
RockAuto.com - $288 shipped for everything. After that is done, I'll swap out fluids and this car should be good to go!
One of my other cars is a BMW M3 and I'm shocked at how cheap Toyota/Lexus parts are. Or, maybe I've just been conditioned to BMW's outrageous pricing!
AISIN Timing Belt kit with new idlers, tensioner, & Water Pump
Cam & Crank seals
Wiper Blades
Accessory Belts
PCV & Grommet
Valve Cover gaskets
Spark Plugs
Engine Air Filter
A/C Filter
Gas Cap
RockAuto.com - $288 shipped for everything. After that is done, I'll swap out fluids and this car should be good to go!
One of my other cars is a BMW M3 and I'm shocked at how cheap Toyota/Lexus parts are. Or, maybe I've just been conditioned to BMW's outrageous pricing!