Q: Lexus96 es 300 idles high but drops okay going into drive it idles back up then drops then go into drive while holdn brake pedal

Your car’s supplemental restraint system (SRS) works with your seat belts, sensors and other equipment to help keep you and your passengers safe on the road. It’s important for you to know if the system is operation. Here’s how to...

Hi. If your FOB is not unlocking the doors, then the battery in the FOB may be bad. I would either replace the battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/key-fob-battery-replacement) or try a spare FOB if you have one. If the battery does not help,...

Hello. There are a couple of reasons why your car would be losing speed and leaking oil. There may be a hole in the oil pan and/or an engine block. I would recommend having a certified technician, such as one...

If the pump is losing its pressure, then output could be the cause of the steering and noise issue. You would need to have the power steering pump tested to make sure the pump is supplying the proper pressure in...

Generally, the "symptom" you are describing reflects an ignition and/or fuel system issue including all of the many sensors that control these systems. An expert would use any DTC's (diagnostic trouble codes) to hone in on the issue and identify...

Hello. You can just replace the water pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/water-pump-replacement) in this case. Although, the cost of just the timing belt is fairly negligible in comparison to the total labor of the job. My estimator says the water pump is a...

Hi there. It is possible that the camshaft gear has sheered off the camshaft and will not turn the distributor shaft. Remove the timing cover and turn the crankshaft and watch the timing chain turn the camshaft. If the distributor...

Hello. From what you describe it would appear that your vehicle is experiencing some sort of electrical issues. If only the third brake light stays illuminated, not the left and right side brake lights, then that is a sign that...

Hello - the initial problem is that Dex-Cool (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/coolant-by-owen_2), your original coolant type, does not hold up well over extended periods, and must be changed every 2 years minimum to avoid the "jello syndrome" you are experiencing. Dex-Cool was first...