ES330/300 DIY (do-it-yourself) & technical tips
10-11-07, 07:53 AM
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ES300 Seat Belt
Oh well, I started to replace the seat belt and there's a tiny snag...you need a special T-40 torx socket with a female center. Can't say that I've ever seen one. Went to Sears, Advance Auto Parts, and Lowe's. Must be a Snap-On or something. Any ideas where I could find one of these whizbang gadgets??
Carefully remove the interior trim pieces and the mechanism has three bolts holding it in place. The over the shoulder connection is also easy to remove. Do NOT over torque the 10mm bolts (like I did). I had to fix my mistake by purchasing a new one at the dealer (~$2). Backed out the broken piece and replaced it. Works like new again!
10-31-07, 10:56 AM
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How to Clear a Second Gen Tail Light with a Hair Dryer.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=315603
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11-15-07, 06:21 PM
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I spent somethin like 5 bucks on this via eBay but i figured I'd post it on here for free in hopes you guys might be able to return the favor with my GPS installation!
Remote Keyless Entry Programming Procedure
(Customer Program Method)
1. Sit in the driver's seat and lock all the doors.
2. Unlock and open the driver's door.
3. Insert the key into the ignition and remove it (don't turn it...just remove it).
4. Using the MANUAL lock switch on the driver's door, lock and unlock the door 5 times.
5. Close the door.
6. Open the door.
7. Lock and unlock the driver's door 5 times (with the power switch).
8. Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the "ON" position.
9. Remove the key.
10.The driver's door will now lock and unlock itself one time.
11.Press and hold the "LOCK" button on the key fob for at least 1 second.
12.Close the driver's door.
13.Open the driver's door.
14.Press and hold the "LOCK" button on the key fob for at least one second.
15.Close the driver's door.
16.Press and hold the "LOCK" button on the key fob. The door will lock.
17.Press and hold the "LOCK" button on the key fob again. The door will unlock.
Remote Keyless Entry Programming Procedure
(Customer Program Method)
1. Sit in the driver's seat and lock all the doors.
2. Unlock and open the driver's door.
3. Insert the key into the ignition and remove it (don't turn it...just remove it).
4. Using the MANUAL lock switch on the driver's door, lock and unlock the door 5 times.
5. Close the door.
6. Open the door.
7. Lock and unlock the driver's door 5 times (with the power switch).
8. Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the "ON" position.
9. Remove the key.
10.The driver's door will now lock and unlock itself one time.
11.Press and hold the "LOCK" button on the key fob for at least 1 second.
12.Close the driver's door.
13.Open the driver's door.
14.Press and hold the "LOCK" button on the key fob for at least one second.
15.Close the driver's door.
16.Press and hold the "LOCK" button on the key fob. The door will lock.
17.Press and hold the "LOCK" button on the key fob again. The door will unlock.
ok so i was trying to program my remote, and i sat in the car and locked the doors, and i manually unlocked the driver door and opened it... so what happens? the friggin alarm goes off! i couldnt turn it off because the remote wasnt programed... so i stuck my key in the ignition the alarm stopped... but now i cant turn on my car!!!!
can someone help me ASAP!!!!
02-24-08, 07:57 PM
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MASH835 recently did an install for a tire pressure monitor system in a 2001 ES300. This will most likely apply to all 3-gen ES (1997-2001).
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=338027
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=338027
03-25-08, 09:32 PM
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2nd gen es300 door lights
Does anyone know how to change the front door side lights on a 2nd generation ES300??? i got the the cover off but cant seem to take out the bulb.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
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03-30-08, 07:07 PM
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Actually, I replaced mine today with some LED replacement bulbs. It was a little bit hard but if you are careful you can pull them out with a pair of pliers.
I used a pair of needle nose channel locks but I think I could have done it with pliers. They pull right out. Needle nose with some surgical tubing would be a good idea. BUt I just closed my eyes, and pulled. Didn't want to get any glass in there in case they broke.
I would be easier if you can take the gray light holder out. The is one clip that holds it in to the door panel and it pops right out and back in without having to pull the door panel off.
Good luck. remember close eyes and pull.
I used a pair of needle nose channel locks but I think I could have done it with pliers. They pull right out. Needle nose with some surgical tubing would be a good idea. BUt I just closed my eyes, and pulled. Didn't want to get any glass in there in case they broke.
I would be easier if you can take the gray light holder out. The is one clip that holds it in to the door panel and it pops right out and back in without having to pull the door panel off.
Good luck. remember close eyes and pull.
04-24-08, 12:57 PM
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^ So far no one has successfully cleared those tailights but you could be the first and follow the same baking method as for the headlights. I recommend having a spare set of tailights in case you mess up.
04-30-08, 05:08 AM
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2005 es330 trans and paint issues
just purchased a 2005 es330 blue shale mica...love the car except for two things..the trans shift points are not the same all the time..rpms "raise"excessively between shifts..i read the post regarding the tsb#tc004-03..will this fix my problem?..now the paint, the bumpers look a different shade..is this common with the blue shale mica..the difference is quite obvious at certain angles... i didnt see it when i purchased the car...the bumpers were sprayed as part of the "certified" appearance maintenance..does anyone out there have the same problem,if so, is this normal?
05-05-08, 12:30 PM
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^ Regarding the transmission, inform yourself in this specific tranny thread (https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es-1st-to-4th-gen-1990-2006/87068-02-05-es-transmission-fix.html) for the '02-'05 ES. That's a whole another topic to be discussed. Regarding the paint mismatch on the bumpers, it sounds to me that your car was involved in a previous accident and that the body shop did not employ a correct match of the body paint on the bumper. This happens all too often when buying used cars from dealers or private owners since the Carfax report does not always show signs of accident history.
Remember guys/gals, please keep this thread on topic (i.e. post up DIY-related threads or posts for the ES300/330).
Remember guys/gals, please keep this thread on topic (i.e. post up DIY-related threads or posts for the ES300/330).
05-29-08, 01:29 PM
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How to by pass 97-01 ES300 stock amplifier
ok so according to the wiring diagram for the 3rd gen ES300. Here's the speaker wires.
Cut just the wires in the diagram (i.e. don't cut the non-speaker wires as some of them are ground and power cables that connects to relays, etc) and plug the harness back into the amp (very important that you plug the harness back into the amp). If you accidentally cut the wrong wire reconnect them either with a soldering gun or butt connector. If you use a soldering gun I'm sure you know to tape them up with electrical tape or use plastic shrink tubes.
Connect the wires that are detached from the harness accordingly to your speaker wires from your head unit i.e. Right rear cables to right rear speaker cables from head unit, etc.
Cut just the wires in the diagram (i.e. don't cut the non-speaker wires as some of them are ground and power cables that connects to relays, etc) and plug the harness back into the amp (very important that you plug the harness back into the amp). If you accidentally cut the wrong wire reconnect them either with a soldering gun or butt connector. If you use a soldering gun I'm sure you know to tape them up with electrical tape or use plastic shrink tubes.
Connect the wires that are detached from the harness accordingly to your speaker wires from your head unit i.e. Right rear cables to right rear speaker cables from head unit, etc.
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06-04-08, 04:04 PM
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Bookmarked these and thought it was finally time to post them. Thanks to the original creators of these threads 
EIY replace tail light bulb 92-96 ES300
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=356783
DIY gold emblems to Chrome in about 3 hours (not ES specific but still serves a good purpose
)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...me+emblem+gold
Tutorial: DIY "Black Pearl" style Emblems (same as above haha)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=302602
More JDM. Chrome Trim
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=307550
How to: Seafoam
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...t=185227&pp=15
FogLight & ParkingLight Mod. 2nd Gen ES300
http://sr1.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265129
XenonDepot 4300K HID Kit In 1993 ES300
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ight=HID+ES300
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I'll be making the MobileHID.com kit thread for those who bought it soon so that'll be added as well
Hope you like what I found
EIY replace tail light bulb 92-96 ES300
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=356783
DIY gold emblems to Chrome in about 3 hours (not ES specific but still serves a good purpose
)https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...me+emblem+gold
Tutorial: DIY "Black Pearl" style Emblems (same as above haha)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=302602
More JDM. Chrome Trim
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=307550
How to: Seafoam
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...t=185227&pp=15
FogLight & ParkingLight Mod. 2nd Gen ES300
http://sr1.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265129
XenonDepot 4300K HID Kit In 1993 ES300
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ight=HID+ES300
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I'll be making the MobileHID.com kit thread for those who bought it soon so that'll be added as well
Hope you like what I found
