Where is the trunk release switch in the glove box locatated on a 2008 lexus 350 ES

Have you tried the "valet switch" in the glove box? This switch is used when you don't want a service person in your glove box OR your trunk - only the physical key will open the trunk or glove box. The trunk opener switch under the dash won't work either if the "valet switch" is activated.
The switch is located at the top of the glove box on my GS350 - yours may be different.

Probably a blown fuse, this is how to replace it.
Interior Fuse Box Location 2007 2012 Lexus ES350 2008 Lexus ES350 3 5L V6

here is the fuse location
2007 Lexus ES 350 Owners Manual Page 325

1) go to a gas station with an air pump. Unless u have an inflator/compressor at home with the tireattachment

2) lower all 5 air pressures including the spare in the trunk to maybe about 28 PSI

3) now reset the TPMS (on the 07 there is a button to "calibrate" the TPMS and it is located under the dash. I presume it is the same on the 08.)

4) now bring the pressue back up to 30/32 or whatever it says on the door area


If this doesn't work, it is possible u have a defective TPMS
but my bet right now would be that someone "calibrated" the TPMS to the current tire pressure so the light is constantly on. It happened to me before when my daughter was messing around and hit that button.

It seems to me you may need to replace the low pressure sensor located inside the rim.

There is no asstton* on the 2008 ES350 to switch off the traction control (( pain in the *** when it snows+slippery )).

From forums online, and I\'ve personally tested/used this...

Keep the hand brake on (( its near the left leg )) when u switch on the car... And in the next few seconds, hit and release the brake twice, then
keeping your leg on the brake pedal, release the hand brake, and put it on again (( twice, your right leg on the brake all this while )), and then when the hand brake is on, hit and release the brake twice...

You will need to do this only immediately after the car starts, and it needs to be done in under 30 seconds (( from forums, never needed more than 10 seconds to do the whole thing ))..

They do not recommend it cause apparently, the torque generated can cause the wheels to spin so much that it causes tires to burn out soon... Good luck!

After I asked shop to check my 2002 LEXUS ES300, trunk release switch is not working. The shop owner said, he did not touch there, only check passenger side air bag. I checked in glove box, but switch is push in (turn on). Now, it only works with the key and remote. How can I fix this?

look in your glove box to see if you accidently hit the trunk valet switch. if so, then turn it back on and your trunk should open.

CHeck glove box, there is an over-ride switch for the trunk release button.

there is a cancel button in the glove box, check this first to make sure its not activated.

A dealer or qualified locksmith can make a key from the VIN, provided the lock cylinders are original. Usually they will require proof of ownership before doing so.