Questions tagged [lexus]
The luxury vehicle division of Toyota.
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Is it a cause for concern if one headlight beam points lower than the other
I've always felt that my 2014 Lexus IS350 F-Sport does a poor job of illuminating the road ahead but ignored it assuming that it was more due to the car's low ride height than anything else.
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2006 Lexus GX470: Convert navigation model to non-navigation?
Is it possible to replace the touch-screen nav/climate/audio system with the non-touch, non-GPS version? My research tells me the wiring harnesses are (very) different. Has anyone successfully made ...
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Should I get an owner's manual or repair manual?
I'm new to working on cars as I have only done a few minor repairs/maintenance myself in the last year. I intend to start doing most if not all the maintenance on my car in the future. I've been ...
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My Lexus RX 350 back window shattered. Is this possible by weather or only a person?
Find more images here.
I live in a Toronto suburb on the East side, and recently the weather has been inconsistent. A few days ago it was sunny above 0, and then on the 24th of this month, there was ...
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Using regular unleaded gasoline in a Lexus RX330
Is it OK to use Regular Unleaded Gasoline in a 2005 Lexus RX330?
In the past I have used Super but am now using Regular. So far no problems.
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2001 Lexus ES 300 bank 1 misfire
2001 Lexus ES 300 (3.0L, automatic)
The check engine light is on and I scanned it: cylinders 1, 3, and 5 (bank 1) are misfiring. I’m basically getting these 3 symptoms when driving:
1) Cylinders ...
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2000 Lexus ES300 Knock Sensor code P0325 P0330
I have a Lexus ES300 that has was throwing the P0330 code. Being that I had limited time to chase the problem, I took a Saturday and removed both sensors, and the wiring harness that connects to the ...
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Lexus RX200t octane
I have a new Lexus RX200t which is now at 10k miles. I have been purchasing 98 octane gas but considering moving to 95. Is this recommended?
The manual says 95 is ok but I'd like to hear what experts ...
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'01 Lexus IS200, do I need a new fuel filter?
My 2001 Lexus IS200 is about to hit 100 thousand km and I am about to change the oil, oil filter, air and cabin filters. My question is, do I need a new fuel filter this early in the life of the car? ...
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Lexus IS F Curb Damage On Tire. Do I Need To Replace? HELP
I just recently curbed my rims on my Lexus IS F 250 every drivers pet peeve! The rim damage is fixable I know but my main concern is do I need to replace the tire? I see no threads , and there is no ...
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What sort of maintenance do GDI injectors need?
The 2014 Lexus IS350 reminds the driver that "injector maintenance" is required every 10,000 km.
Besides this advisory annoyance, as far I can tell there is no difference in drivability.
I don't ...
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04 Lexus ES330 Multiple Ignition Coil Failures / Poor Coil Feedback Signal
I was asked to look at a Lexus ES330. The complaint was the car wouldn't go over 20MPH and would fall on it's face. The ECM was replaced and problem persisted. One coil was replaced around a year ...
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Troubleshooting and diagnosing a car ac system
I have a 2014 Lexus RX350 that doesn't blow cold air. The clutch never tries to engage on the compressor and the condenser fan never runs. Static pressure was about 100 psi (the garage was 85' f) on ...
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Rumbling sound from brakes in Lexus
My family has a 2013 Lexus RX 350. Today was the first time we noticed a low rumbling sound coming from the brakes when they are pushed. We've had a maintenance check with no issues a month ago. Any ...
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Why does the 2004 Lexus RX330 have two different tire sizes compatible with it?
I have a 2004 Lexus RX330. The tire label sticker on the driver side indicates that the size of tire that should be used is a 225/65 R17. However, when purchasing tire options on various retailers, ...
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Locking car with key fob
I have a Lexus is250. I lock my car once and after few seconds after it unlocks. Any reason why it’s doing this?
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Oil leak from oil pan in new car, will gasket repair have shorter life than factory seal?
I recently purchased a 2013 Lexus RX450H and when it came time to do the 5,000 mile service, a leak was detected of the oil from the oil pan. Further investigation revealed that at the factory there ...
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Help opening stuck drivers side door on a 1999 Lexus GS 400
I have a 1999 Lexus GS 400 that has the drivers side door stuck shut and I can't figure out how to open it.
When I got the car, the lock actuators were bad on all of the doors. While replacing the ...
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How to find source of power steering fluid leak?
How do I pinpoint a power steering fluid leak without replacing everything? fluid leaks out completely if filled up. I am not sure if i am skilled enough to do job myself or if its too dangerous. if ...
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Steering rack bushing needs to be replaced. Do I need to replace the whole rack?
My wife's car recently started slipping whenever she turns to the right. By slipping, I mean that she will be taking a hard right, then her steering will slip to the left and she has to crank the ...
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Low idle while on Drive - Lexus LS430
Today I noticed something annoying on my 01 UL LS430, The RPM rate drops to around 500 when I set the transmission to "D" along with a slight vibration and strangely. If i change that to P, N. or even ...
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Lexus RX 330 Key Won't Work (driver door)
So the battery in my Lexus died sometime while I was out of town. Come to find out the key wouldn't go in the lock either. I used some WD-40 and managed to get it in all the way but it won't turn.
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What kind of air compressor do I need for a proper auto body point job?
I want to repaint my 2001 Lexus ES300. If I were to buy or rent an air compressor, what kind of specifications do I need for it? I.e. the minimum CFM, HP, etc.
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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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Is my catalytic converter bad?
I have a 2006 Lexus LX 470 and I’m getting the check engine light on. I have a reader and I am seeing P0430 “ catalyst efficiency below normal (bank 2). I took some data from the sensors and plotted ...
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oil leak after oil change
My 2005 Lexus GX470 had no leak before I took it to Jiffy Lube. They changed the oil, but now, I see a puddle of fresh oil every morning. I took it back to them 2 times, but every time they said they ...
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What the heck is this part, and is it part of the rear brake rotors?
What actually is this?
TBC the two arrows are pointing to the same thing; the left arrow is pointing to the circular part of the Thing and the right arrow is pointing to the side part of the Thing.
Is ...
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possible to record rearview camera footage while parked in a parking lot
I have a friend who has a recent Lexus with a rearview camera. She was curious if it was possible to run the camera while parked on the street or in a commercial parking lot and save the footage to a ...
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1991 lexus ls400 v8 AC condenser removal
I recently crashed my Lexus ls400 and damaged the ac condenser, I don't really want to waste cash on it what can I do to cancel AC system?
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Can "hybrid" be removed/disabled from Lexus RX400h? [closed]
Where I live I've seen a few hybrid '07/'08 Lexus RX400h in very good condition. The reason I haven't looked at them is because I'm wary of the hybrid technology; I simply don't want to mess with that....
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What compressor type does 2010 Lexus RX450h use
I'm a student studying motive power program at a college. Our instructor gave us an assignment to find out the specific vehicle's compressor type and which component is used TXV (throttle expansion ...
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Early rotor warping on newer 11 Lexus GS350
I can't at all explain why this happened, but my 11 Lexus GS350 warped front rotors and all I ever do is keep the car in gear and use the engine to slow down. There is even a Standard Simulation mode ...
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2000 Lexus ES300, 3rd brake light is out
I have a 2000 Lexus ES300. Recently, while someone else was in possession of my car, they caused some issues when they ran my new battery dead and then jump started it backwards, shorting out my ...
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LEXUS ES300 '99
Ok so im having a problem that been happening for about 3 weeks. At one time we were at the movie drive in and my car died after 10min. Lights were all coming on and it would make several clicking ...
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Lexus HS 250h car; a/c noise from inside the car
I am getting these kind of noise https://youtu.be/QhmK7oDX1tE
Any idea what's wrong?
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Year : 2010
Model : Lexus hs250h
Its happening when I switch AC/Fan on and it last for 30 sec and ...
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Lexus IS 2007, wont start, electrical issues noticed.
As of about a week ago the head lights started acting funny, some would turn on some wont, all of a sudden they would turn on. then it became an issue with them on top of that turning off by ...
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Starting a Lexus that has been sitting and has a good battery
I have tested the battery and it is okay. The issue is that when I turn the key I get no electrical response. We used the car last Thanksgiving. Does the car shut down something else when it is idle ...
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2004 LEXUS GX470
I have a 2004 Lexus GX470. I am having this problem where as I accelerate, my RPM goes up to like 5/6 and my speed is not going up. If I back off the pedal and try again it sometimes will accelerate....
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Lexus IS200 malfunctions after wrong polarity battery installed
Yesterday I was sold a wrong battery for my Lexus IS200 (switched polarity) and I inadvertently connected it to the car.
When I hooked up the wrong battery I noticed immediately that something was ...
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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.
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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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Rust UNDER windshield
I have some rust under my windshield at the top edge where the trim is usually black. The rust is showing through the windshield when looking from outside the vehicle. Should I be worried about this,...
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What's the best alternative to carnauba wax for coating a winshield under extreme heat conditions?
I was watching a ChrisFix video talking about making the winshield very clean. He notes that he likes using carnauba wax after fully cleaning the winshield glass with cleaner and clay.
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Ignition lights turn on, engine won't crank. How to perform trouble shooting?
I have a 2001 Lexus RX300. Ignition seems to work, but the engine just doesn't crank. I'd like to fix this problem myself.
Here's some details:
When the key is turned to "on", the lights ...
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Proper course of action when car engine suddenly dies occasionally when car is stopped
When I was driving home from work today I stopped at a traffic light. The car was stopped and in drive, and my foot was on the brake. I was on relatively level ground, and the ground was relatively ...
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OBDII Codes P0304 and P0430
On a 2005 Lexus RX330:
P0304 Cylinder #4 misfire.
What is the cause and is it a big job to fix?
P0430 Catalyst system efficiency below threshold - Bank 2.
Is this a big job?
Is it OK to run the ...
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