# \#es300 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/es300/703.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [General Advice for Haggling Down Used Car (Lexus ES 300h)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/general-advice-for-haggling-down-used-car-lexus-es-300h/100859)
**Author:** [@Zarathuztra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zarathuztra)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2017, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/general-advice-for-haggling-down-used-car-lexus-es-300h/100859 "2017-03-08T15:42:19Z")
My fiance and I are in the market for a new car for her and she is pretty dead set on the 2013-2014 Lexus 300h,. We have found a pretty good looking car available nearby at a good price, but I of course want to get the b… --- ## [2002 Lexus ES300 Door won't open w/o unlocking first (Drivers side)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-es300-door-wont-open-w-o-unlocking-first-drivers-side/93802)
**Author:** [@Joisey\_Jeff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joisey_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2016, 6:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-es300-door-wont-open-w-o-unlocking-first-drivers-side/93802 "2016-07-22T06:15:29Z")
most times I try and open the drivers door I have to use the unlock switch to open it. There are times when it opens w/o having to do so. Anyone encounter this its and have a remedy? --- ## [2002 Lexus ES300 VSC and TRAC Off lights on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-es300-vsc-and-trac-off-lights-on/93800)
**Author:** [@Joisey\_Jeff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joisey_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2016, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-es300-vsc-and-trac-off-lights-on/93800 "2016-07-14T00:25:55Z")
This is a new phenomenon for me and from what I have read it could be the emissions system, gas cap or Catalytic. Clearing the codes only brings the lights back on when I put the car in drive or reverse. I know I can rep… --- ## [Check engine code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-code/90014)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2015, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-code/90014 "2015-05-19T17:43:11Z")
1999 Lexus ES 300. 120k miles. Check engine light. Gives code 0420. Mechanic says it's ethanol gas combined with narrow tolerances of these models. Thing is, I think I recall this on my 03 Avalon happening and eventuall… --- ## [Aging Plug Wires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aging-plug-wires/89981)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2015, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aging-plug-wires/89981 "2015-05-17T07:51:51Z")
99 Lexus ES, 120k. Would you replace plug wires just based on age? Son leaving town, he is car clueless. --- ## [Reversing Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reversing-noise/85006)
**Author:** [@rmullen89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rmullen89)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2014, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reversing-noise/85006 "2014-05-13T17:18:08Z")
I had so much luck with my last question that I posted here, I'm going to ask another. I have a 1995 Lexus ES300 with 130,000 miles on it. When I reverse, I get a low-pitch growling and as as soon as I apply the brakes… --- ## [Car wont start, headlights/door locks wont come on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-headlights-door-locks-wont-come-on/84654)
**Author:** [@Damien](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Damien)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2014, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-headlights-door-locks-wont-come-on/84654 "2014-04-19T17:23:14Z")
Ok been having some electrical issues. Im a disabled war vet and cannot afford overpriced mechanics so me and dad try to fix everything. Started weeks ago while driving if I flashed my high beams on I would lose power wh… --- ## [1995 Lexus ES300 Intermittent Starting Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-lexus-es300-intermittent-starting-issue/84594)
**Author:** [@rmullen89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rmullen89)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2014, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-lexus-es300-intermittent-starting-issue/84594 "2014-04-14T06:13:18Z")
Hi All, I'm a long time forum reader but never a contributor. I have a 1995 Lexus ES300 with 130,000 miles. This car is basically a rebadged Camry of the same vintage. Occasionally, when the car sits for extended period… --- ## [Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration/80349)
**Author:** [@obi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/obi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2013, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration/80349 "2013-07-15T20:37:48Z")
I own a 1996 es300. The car was driving fine. All of a sudden it could not go more than 20mph. --- ## [Rip Off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rip-off/79277)
**Author:** [@naive](https://community.cartalk.com/u/naive)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 5:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rip-off/79277 "2013-05-14T05:51:30Z")
I just had a 1999 Lexus 3000 ES with 14,000 miles inspected and was told that I needed an oil change, timing belt and water pump replacement, and the spark plugs replaced. The cost: $3200. I was told the reason it was t… --- ## [Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid/78548)
**Author:** [@Bubby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bubby)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2013, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid/78548 "2013-04-09T03:59:59Z")
Anyone have an opinion on the new Lexus 2013 ES300h? What do you think about the new Lexus Hybrid engine? Lexus has had hybrids for quite a few years. Thoughts ??? --- ## [Recognize this yellow fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recognize-this-yellow-fluid/77915)
**Author:** [@DontWantUpgrade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DontWantUpgrade)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recognize-this-yellow-fluid/77915 "2013-03-12T21:15:58Z")
hi - a few days ago, I found this on the bottom of my 96 Lexus ES 300. See image here... \[image\] any ideas what this yellowish fluid could be? It's around the middle to right from the drivers seat perspective. Thank yo… --- ## [Lexus ES300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es300/74948)
**Author:** [@panos80](https://community.cartalk.com/u/panos80)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es300/74948 "2012-10-15T01:11:43Z")
Hello guys, I've started looking for buying my first car! One of the cars I saw and liked a lot is a 2002 Lexus ES300. It has some 90,000 miles on it, but was owned by a single person. I took her for a test drive and… --- ## [Do I need to use premium unleaded](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-use-premium-unleaded/73944)
**Author:** [@ichiro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ichiro)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2012, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-use-premium-unleaded/73944 "2012-08-07T00:46:21Z")
I am looking to buy a used 2001 lexus es300 for my son, will he still need to use premium unleaded gas it says is required? With gas at the prices they are not sure if he should have this car. Are there any other concern… --- ## [Car drives crazy. need some help diagnosing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-drives-crazy-need-some-help-diagnosing/71816)
**Author:** [@larrylexus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larrylexus)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2012, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-drives-crazy-need-some-help-diagnosing/71816 "2012-04-11T03:05:13Z")
Hi all, I have a Lexus es300 1995 and lately its been acting crazy. It all started when I had to push the pedal all the way down just to get to 60 mph and when i took my foot off the pedal the car almost stopped comple… --- ## [Lexus ES 300 Timing Belt - Interference or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es-300-timing-belt-interference-or-not/71770)
**Author:** [@BDENN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BDENN)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2012, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es-300-timing-belt-interference-or-not/71770 "2012-04-05T23:34:41Z")
Ever since the dealer recommended replacing the timing belt... "before something catastrophic happens" I have been trying to get one simple answer. Does this car have an interference engine or non-interference engine. Th… --- ## [1998 Lexus ES300 Repair Manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lexus-es300-repair-manual/71214)
**Author:** [@Piddyx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Piddyx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2012, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lexus-es300-repair-manual/71214 "2012-02-29T22:22:35Z")
Does anyone know where I can go to learn about my car's exhaust system? I have a 1998 lexus es300. --- ## [Jiffy Lube burn my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jiffy-lube-burn-my-car/70772)
**Author:** [@Yon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yon)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2012, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jiffy-lube-burn-my-car/70772 "2012-02-08T23:28:38Z")
On January 23rd around 3:30PM, I took my car to one of jiffy lube location in city of Plymouth MN (Store #2977) for oil change. During the oil change, one of the mechanics told me that he had to change the gas filter too… --- ## [Leaking Rims](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-rims/68962)
**Author:** [@debby55r](https://community.cartalk.com/u/debby55r)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2011, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-rims/68962 "2011-10-26T16:42:27Z")
I have a Lexus ES300 year 2002. Dealer took original rims & had them chromed. After 10 yrs. the chrome has deteriated inside where the tire seals to the bead of the rim & has caused a slow leak. Can this be repaired & … --- ## [1999 ES 300 Transmission Problem found: NOW WHAT?!?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-es-300-transmission-problem-found-now-what/59788)
**Author:** [@kainislupis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kainislupis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2011, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-es-300-transmission-problem-found-now-what/59788 "2011-01-10T02:18:05Z")
I've owned my 1999 ES300 for a few years and driven it 40K, up to 108K. It always had a hesitation under part throttle shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. After all this time I finally found the tech service bulletin that spe… --- ## [Need advice about whether or not to buy a salvaged vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-about-whether-or-not-to-buy-a-salvaged-vehicle/54467)
**Author:** [@wholeinone04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wholeinone04)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2010, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-about-whether-or-not-to-buy-a-salvaged-vehicle/54467 "2010-10-23T22:49:21Z")
Ok, here is the situation: My grandmother got in an accident the other day and the front of her car got a little smashed and the passenger airbag deployed. The damage was estimated ~10,000, a couple thousand over the v… --- ## [Questions about engine maintenance for a 1995 Lexus ES300?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/questions-about-engine-maintenance-for-a-1995-lexus-es300/52464)
**Author:** [@wholeinone04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wholeinone04)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2010, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/questions-about-engine-maintenance-for-a-1995-lexus-es300/52464 "2010-07-27T00:25:01Z")
Hi, I have a 1995 Lexus ES300. My grandparents gave me this car about 5 years ago, and I know they did all the scheduled maintenance and took very good care of it. The car is in pretty good shape right now, but t… --- ## [Engine keeps running after ignition is switched off (Lexus ES300)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-keeps-running-after-ignition-is-switched-off-lexus-es300/38247)
**Author:** [@sparrowhawk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sparrowhawk)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2009, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-keeps-running-after-ignition-is-switched-off-lexus-es300/38247 "2009-10-26T20:49:27Z")
Last week I parked my 1998 Lexus ES300 in front of my house, and turned the key to the off position. The engine kept on running, albeit at a much lower speed than the normal idle speed, and started to make a horrible no… --- ## [2002 lexus ES 300 and weird sounds from center console](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-es-300-and-weird-sounds-from-center-console/32989)
**Author:** [@john\_bradley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john_bradley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-es-300-and-weird-sounds-from-center-console/32989 "2009-07-07T01:45:32Z")
I have a 2002 Lexus ES 300, 6 months ago while idling at a red light an electronic blip sound came from the center console. It has happened intermittently but increasingly since then. Recently, there has been two inciden… --- ## [Check engine light that never goes away! '99 Lexus ES300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-that-never-goes-away-99-lexus-es300/24631)
**Author:** [@blujeanguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blujeanguy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2009, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-that-never-goes-away-99-lexus-es300/24631 "2009-01-09T15:11:51Z")
I took my car to inspection and failed the emissions section with 4 codes. I narrowed it down to 1 being: P0107. I've taken it to the mechanic and had the sensors, fuses, and gas fuel regulator replaced. After each vi… --- ## [LEXUS ES300 Engine problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es300-engine-problem/24153)
**Author:** [@stevenaia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevenaia)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2009, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es300-engine-problem/24153 "2009-01-02T18:45:19Z")
My wife's 2001 Lexus ES 300 with 113,000 miles started making a very loud engine noise on the highway. She drove it to a nearby gas station. We put oil in it, but that wasn't the problem. We towed to our favorite tr… --- ## [Need Advice About Replacing A Single Tire On '99 Lexus ES300?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-about-replacing-a-single-tire-on-99-lexus-es300/2352)
**Author:** [@gabbarsingh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gabbarsingh)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2007, 10:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-about-replacing-a-single-tire-on-99-lexus-es300/2352 "2007-07-30T10:55:05Z")
I bought a '99 Lexus ES 300 earlier today. I got a mechanic to do a buyer's check on the car before I bought it. One of the suggestions was about a single tire being more worn than the other three and needing replace… --- ## [1993 lexus es300 brake repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-lexus-es300-brake-repair/1149)
**Author:** [@lamont](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lamont)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2007, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-lexus-es300-brake-repair/1149 "2007-07-02T03:16:28Z")
please help me impress my wife! How do I replace rear pads and discs on my 1993 lexus es300. Any free guides online with detail photos? --- ## [1993 lexus es300 brake repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-lexus-es300-brake-repair/1150)
**Author:** [@lamont](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lamont)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2007, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-lexus-es300-brake-repair/1150 "2007-07-01T15:45:53Z")
please help me impress my wife! How do I replace rear pads and discs on my 1993 lexus es300. Any free guides online with detailed photos? --- ## ['94 Lexus ES300 - A/C fades](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-lexus-es300-a-c-fades/934)
**Author:** [@BobInAZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobInAZ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2007, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-lexus-es300-a-c-fades/934 "2007-06-25T00:51:14Z")
I have a 1994 Lexus ES300 with 150k miles. Over the past couple of years, I have had an intermittent problem with the air conditioning that is becoming less intermittent. Usually, upon starting the engine, the A/C … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/es300/703.md?match_all_tags=true&tags%5B%5D=es300) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/es300/703.md?match_all_tags=true&page=2&tags%5B%5D=es300)