| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| Replacing Lexus 300 Rear deck brake light bulb | 7/15/2004 | None |
Q: I have noticed this question asked in many forums without subsequent responses and would appreciate ...
A: I am sorry but we do not give instructions on making repairs. We can however answer questions about ...
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| 4runner Question | 7/11/2004 | None |
Q: How are you today? I hope you are doing ok. I have a problem with my 4runner. On a cold start, the ...
A: It is not uncommon for vehicles to do this before complete warm up, I would just give it a few ...
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| drivers side head light | 7/10/2004 | None |
Q: My tail light indicator is on but the blubs are not blown. However my drivers side head light is ...
A: You may have a bulb that is on the way out, at times it may take a few months before it goes. As far ...
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| RX300 | 7/7/2004 | None |
Q: have 2000 RX 300 model - daughter driving home from school hears a whurring sound and the a loud ...
A: Dependability is only going to be as good as the person who is servicing your vehicle. If the ...
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| AC Humming on Hot Day | 6/20/2004 | None |
Q: My 95 SC400 ,has 150K+ miles, makes humming noise when AC is running. The noise is more odvious when ...
A: Well if the compressor is the original one I would say it has lived a long life. Here in Arizona ...
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| Engine | 6/19/2004 | None |
Q: I have a question. This refers to a Toyota not a Lexus, but you may be able to help. I have a 1996 ...
A: It sounds like it is leaking coolant in to that #5 cylinder. Could be a head gasket or head problem. ...
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| Brakes | 6/19/2004 | None |
Q: I can't get the passenger rear and driver front brakes to bleed. I can get them to drip but no ...
A: We do not normaly instruct on making repairs but what we use is a power bleeder (Vacula brand), they ...
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| A/C compressor | 5/28/2004 | None |
Q: I want to know will I need to replace the drier when I replace the air compressor. Also, I noticed ...
A: I will need to know what kind of Lexus you have first. The drier is always replaced when the a/c ...
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| 2000 RX300 | 5/10/2004 | None |
Q: I am not a car technical person by any means, but I really want to own a RX300, and the one I can ...
A: The Rx300 is a very dependable vehicle. You should not see any problems with this vehicle for about ...
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| 92 LS400 Down shifs and smells | 4/26/2004 | None |
Q: My Lexus when driving and I hit the brakes down shifts. The R lights up on the console where (D,R,N ...
A: Hey Tony, Sounds like you may have a couple of things going on. It may all be related but hard to ...
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| Lexus ES250 Front Axle Replacement | 4/18/2004 | None |
Q: it actually tells us nothing; we need to know exactly how to remove the hex head bolts that attach ...
A: I know it is not what you want to hear but this is how you do it. The proper tools are the first ...
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| Lexus Body and Paint | 4/18/2004 | None |
Q: We have a 1990 Lexus LS400. We bought it used with 82,000 miles on it, it was meticously ...
A: The LS400 will have no problem going over the 200,000 mile mark. Servicing the vehicle is very ...
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| traction control light stays on | 4/8/2004 | None |
Q: I have a 1999 ES300 V-6 the check engine light stays on and the traction control light stays on all ...
A: When the Trac computer detects a problem in the Trac system it will no longer allow the Trac to go ...
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| Lexus Drink Holder | 3/16/2004 | None |
Q: How do you remove and repair the drink holder that extends from the rear center arm rest in a 2001 ...
A: Good question? I have not replaced one yet but after looking at a customers car in the shop It ...
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| '96 ES300 Wiper Motor Problem | 3/15/2004 | None |
Q: I really need your help! I just installed a rebuilt wiper motor. Now the wipers don't cover the ...
A: Well to be honest I have yet to replace one. Out here in sunny AZ we do not get a chance to use our ...
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| 1996 Lexus ES300 | 3/8/2004 | None |
Q: Just purchased a used ES300 w/ 83k. Runs great and is in good shape appearance wise anyway. I ...
A: The ES-300 is known for the valve seal problem that you have. I have seen many even well taken care ...
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| Lexus ES300 oil-pressure sensor. | 3/3/2004 | None |
Q: My "low oil pressure" light has been on for the past 6 months even when everything is normal. Come ...
A: The best thing to do is go to your local library and look in a Chilton repair manual so you have the ...
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| Lexus RX300 1999 maintenance issues | 2/18/2004 | None |
Q: I purchased a 1999 RX300 has 94k miles a few months ago and I want to find on-line what scheduled ...
A: The best place for this info is in the owners manual which should be in your glove box. The creaking ...
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| trans | 2/16/2004 | None |
Q: I have 3 short questions about AUtomatic transmissions. (1). Can a transmission flush harm a ...
A: Yes transmission flushes can do harm to transmissions. While it is being flushed it can loosen up ...
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| WHERE IS THE STARTER LOCATED ON SC400 IF ANY 1992 | 2/9/2004 | Leonard St. Amand |
Q: WHERE IS THE STARTER LOCATED ON 1992SC400 IF ANY THE PROBLEM IS CAR WAS RUNNING FINE. THIS MORNING ...
A: Omar, Thanks for the question. The starter on your car is located and hidden under the top part of ...
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| Burning smell | 2/8/2004 | Leonard St. Amand |
Q: I know you are an expert in Lexus repair but I have a problem with my toyota tercel 1995 and thought ...
A: Alicia, Thanks for the question. Based on your description, This is obviously not a smell that one ...
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| smoke from ex. pipe | 2/8/2004 | Leonard St. Amand |
Q: I just purchased a 99' GS 400 with 94k miles from a dealer (not lexus). I just noticed a fair amount ...
A: Mark, Thanks for the question. The bad news is that something will have to be done to fix the oil ...
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| Dash Panel Lights 1994 LS400 | 2/7/2004 | Leonard St. Amand |
Q: For a while (about a month) the dash board panel lights would not come on until the car warmed up ...
A: Dick, Thanks for the question. As you may have suspected, it sounds like the circuit board that ...
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| Heater | 2/5/2004 | Leonard St. Amand |
Q: When I turn my heater on, the fan works(with temp. gauge on high), air "is" coming out of the vents, ...
A: Liz, Thanks for the question. If you had a problem with the thermostat, you would have noticed ...
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| Rear Tail Light | 2/3/2004 | Leonard St. Amand |
Q: 99 Lexus ES. I recently had my tires replaced which necessitated the shop going into my spare tire ...
A: Tyler, Thanks for the question. The factory wiring for your taillights and brake lights is ...
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| car won't start | 1/24/2004 | Leonard St. Amand |
Q: I have a 1998 lexus ls 400 and the car clicks almost like the battery not getting a good connection ...
A: Chris, Thanks for the question. Here is a great way to tell if you have a true electrical problem ...
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| Multiple | 1/22/2004 | Leonard St. Amand |
Q: I own a 1990 Lexus ls 400.I was curious as to what does the button marked ECT do.This button is next ...
A: Venice, Thanks for the questions. First, yes you'll need a 6-disc cartridge for the cd changer. ...
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| Dash bulb replacement | 1/21/2004 | Leonard St. Amand |
Q: I have a 1998 Lexus SC300. Two bulbs are burned out in my a/c-heater-fan control module. Can these ...
A: Charlie, Thanks for the questions. With regard to replacement of the bulbs, the answer is yes, and ...
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| Lexus ES300 turning signal bulb | 1/19/2004 | Leonard St. Amand |
Q: My right front turning signal bulb appears to have blown. I bought the correct bulb (I believe) but ...
A: Sally, Thanks for the question. On the surface, it would seem an easy fix; simply replace the ...
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| Fuse | 1/17/2004 | Leonard St. Amand |
Q: Lexus 1995, ES 300. I started my car, and had the a fuse blow causing the Auto-Temp system and ...
A: Trevor, Thanks for the question. There really isn't any easy way for me to tell you this, so I'll ...
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| ES300 Sun Visor | 1/17/2004 | Leonard St. Amand |
Q: How do I install a driver side sun visor on my 1994 Lexus ES300?
A: This is actually a pretty easy repair: Look at the sunvisor support rod at the place where it goes ...
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| electrical problems rx300 | 1/15/2004 | Leonard St. Amand |
Q: I have experienced some problems with my '99 rx300. Dome light works intermitently and radio lights ...
A: Julie, Thanks for the questions. With regard to the door lock actuator causing the dome light to ...
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| lexus ls400 | 1/7/2004 | Leonard St. Amand |
Q: I recently bought a used LS400 in good condition, except for a few things i noticed. The rearview ...
A: Joshua, I have never heard of or seen a rearview mirror being foggy. I'm assuming that you are ...
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| Lexus LS 400 won't start | 1/4/2004 | None |
Q: I removed and replaced the starter myself. Manifolds and injecttion system came off. Engine cranks ...
A: Hey Mark, Hard to say what happened. As far as injector timing probably not. I would start by just ...
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| '94 LS 400 Electrical Nightmare | 12/28/2003 | Leonard St. Amand |
Q: St. Amand! Regarding my '94 LS 400....I hit the brakes, roll down the window (or do anything ...
A: What an interesting question you've posed. It sounds like you have 3 different things acting up, ...
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| lexus hood latch | 12/22/2003 | Leonard St. Amand |
Q: I have a 2001 lexus rx 300. The hood will not latch completely when closed, it latches but still ...
A: Ann, There are actually two hood latches on our vehicle a primary hood latch and a secondary hood ...
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| Lexus electrical problem | 12/19/2003 | Leonard St. Amand |
Q: I have a year 2000 Lexus ES300. When I turn on my headlights, my warning dash light comes on ...
A: Dan, The answer to your mystery lies most probably within the following two realms: 1) Have any of ...
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| Changing a starter | 12/15/2003 | None |
Q: I baught a 1993 Lexus SC300 a few months ago. About 5 times a week, I turn the key and all I hear is ...
A: It sounds like the starter and just as long as you have some way of lifting the car enough so you ...
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| Compatibility | 12/10/2003 | Leonard St. Amand |
Q: I have a 1996 ES300. The trunk CD Changer died and would like to replace it. I'd prefer to replace ...
A: Your CD changer that has met it's demise wasn't an original factory changer, as that option wasn't ...
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| Car won't start on first try | 11/21/2003 | None |
Q: Is this how I can respond to you if you asked me a followup question? I know you must get alot of ...
A: Most of the things you have listed are very rare, does the vehicle run well once it gets beyond the ...
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