Questions tagged [lexus]
The luxury vehicle division of Toyota.
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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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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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1UZ-FE 89-94 Lexus Sc400 low rpm and shaking with AC turned on
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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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Lexus won't start
2005 Lexus LS430 will not turn over. There is no clicking sound, which I think is the starter. All lights work; dash and headlights. When I Turn the key to the on position there is nothing.
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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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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 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's this box under the hood of a 2007 Lexus ES350?
Does it contain anything that requires regular maintenance, like a filter?
What's a good online source of diagrams to identify car parts by location?
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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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Does Lexus RX 400h/450h have electric power steering?
I wonder whether both Lexus RX 400h and 450h have electric power steering (EPS) or classical old hydraulic power steering. Can anyone point confirm and point to a part number?
In case 400h has EPS is ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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Hard steering on 2001 Lexus ES300
Went to mechanic a month ago and need sway bars and new brakes. The last two days it's been very difficult to steer when turning but my tires are fine and I just replace power steering fluid but I'm ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
However, ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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:
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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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'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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Do I need a new ECU after replacing the transmission?
I replaced the transmission in my 2002 Lexus RX 300 about one month ago. The mechanics reprogrammed my ECU immediately, and they advised me to replace my ECU with a new one, because with the old ECU I ...
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Adjust brakes in 2005 Lexus rx 330 as a DIY?
Can I adjust the brakes? what tools are needed? Is it a big job?
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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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What hose is this? (2000 lexus es300 w/ 1mzfe VVT-i)
Damn thing snapped while I was taking it off, no idea what it is and can't quite seem to find out on google for some reason.
It goes from the front valve cover to the intake.
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New rotors and brake pads screeching sound
I own a 2011 lexus ES350. I just changed the front rotors and brake pads. But i get a very bad screeching sound when i push the brake. Is this normal with new rotors and pads?
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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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2000 Lexus ES 300 Showing P1135 and P1155 codes
This auto has 22k miles and both sensors were changed a year ago about 2k miles with OEM parts. Can anyone tell me how to test these? they have 2 black leads a blue and a white lead. I have voltage to ...
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