Questions tagged [lexus]
The luxury vehicle division of Toyota.
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front left brake clicking noise after changing gear
I have noticed that when I switch between straight and reverse, there is a clicking noise near the left front brake, when I let the car go for a few seconds then push the brakes. It's only one ...
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Why does this CAN message mean? It is the only one I get
I am trying to reverse engineer my Lexus ES250 using an Arduino-based CAN sniffer. The connection seems to be OK as I am reading messages, but all I get are the two CAN messages bellow, looping ...
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Car wont go past 20mph before stalling out- 2003 lexus es300
timeline of issue:
-battery light comes on
-AutoZone employee says to replace the alternator
-car won't start at night, so I get a friend to jump start it
-while driving home the car starts to die....
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What are these reflector looking things?
I've recently got a new vehicle, and I noticed these plastic parts in the headlight cluster but not sure what they do, they look reflective but when I turned the headlights and indicators on but can't ...
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What transmission can I join to a 2JZ GTE to support 600 bhp in a Lexus IS300?
I've been researching various transmissions that are popular to connect to a built 2JZ GTE engine. It looks like a popular choice is a Magna PT V160 6-speed manual. However, I'd like to know if there ...
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1UZ-FE 89-94 Lexus Sc400 low rpm and shaking with AC turned on
Friends.
Seeking for help with my 1993 SC400 / Soarer 4.0L, Automatic gearbox, equipped with first revision of 1uz-fe
Car was standing for last 7 years, later we begun restoration process.
-- the ...
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Sudden Random Misfire and Stalling RX300
Preface: This is my sister's car, so I was not there at the moments leading up to it misfiring and stalling, but I'm the one who gets to fix it.
It's a '99 Lexus RX300, and about a month ago I ...
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Lexus ES330 - cooling fans not coming on, there is a disconnected cable but I can't determine where it goes
The car is overheating and I've found that the fans do not turn on. After checking fuses/relays I found the plug in the attached picture was not connected. However, I can't figure out where the male ...
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Lexus ES 350 2009 recommended Motor oil viscosity
I just bought a Lexus ES350 2009 and I am so confused about the oil I should be using, in the owner manual they recommend SL or SM 20W50 oil for temperatures between -7 and 38 and online search shows ...
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Lexus RX 300. Can't set the automatic door lock when driving
I recently purchased a used Lexus RX300 2003 or 2004 and was wondering how to enable the doors automatically locking when the transmission lever is moved out of "P" and unlock when it is moved to "P". ...
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Wire loom clip behind Lexus alternator has little play
I was following along this lexus alternator replacement tutorial, and at 12:32, the guy uses a 10mm wrench to release the clip on the alternator L bracket very easily.
I used his trick with much ...
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ALL car keys have stopped working
I have a 10 year old Lexus RX400 which was working perfectly yesterday however today I can't unlock it. I've tried all 3 keys and none of them will work. The red light on the key flashes when I ...
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Diagnosing the leak location in a power steering system
My 1997 Lexus ES300 has recently sprung a leak in the power steering system, and the mechanic who diagnosed it only said it could be in either the pump or the hose, and replacing both would be around $...
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What is causing my LEXUS RX 300 Automatic gearbox failure?
My Lexus RX 300 automatic gearbox died and I tried to replace it with several new gearboxes that I bought but it is not working. The car may move for 5 minutes then stop. May you help me?
Is it my ...
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Strange noise after replacing brake pads and rotors
After replacing front brake pads and rotors in car repair store, I started hearing some weird noise when hitting break pedal. It’s very difficult to record that noise so I just tried to reproduce it ...
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I lost the key to my 97 ES300 Lexus
I have a Lexus ES 300 97 and I lost the key is there a Toyota compatible with the electronic control module key key fob so I can go to the junkyard and hopefully get a new one instead of paying $500 ...
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Can an aftermarket Android radio cause an airbag to malfunction?
I would like to upgrade my 2007 Lexus RX350 factory radio to the following unit.
But I am learning the passenger airbag indicator won't function the same as the factory unit. From an engineering ...
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Dashboard lights don’t go dim when headlights are on
I noticed sometimes my dashboard lights don’t go dim when I turn on headlights. Do you know why that can happen?
Lexus RX 3500,
2007
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Car starts only sometimes
My car starts sometimes then others it doesn’t. I have a 2006 Lexus is350. All electronics work when I push to start, Battery connections are fine, just replaced the alternator, tried my best to check ...
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Our Lexus 08 I bought a new battery cause it died out on us but everything lights up just car won’t start or click over it is button start type
Lexus 2008 car; I just bought a new battery thinking it needed it, died out while driving it. It is button start. Everything else works fine: horn, windows, unlocks. It doesn’t even click over, no ...
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Inconsistent hum from front driver
Inconsistent hum from front driver side and little shaky especially after 80mph. On a 2014 Lexus GS350 sounds like tire and did not see anything wrong with the tire
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RX 300 (2001) doors lock/unlock problem
I have Lexus RX 300 (2001).
3 doors starts not responding to lock/unlock in most cases.
But sometimes works.
Only one rear and trunk doors works correctly.
Also works correctly manually with keys....
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Disabling or removing alarm from '98 Lexus ES300?
I have a '98 Lexus ES300, and if I try to open any door when the car is locked, the alarm will be activated. What I do is when the alarm starts blaring is that I get in the car and turn the ignition, ...
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