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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Lexus LX450 | 7/3/2009 | Dusty |
| Q: I was driving my LX450 & the air conditioner, the entire dash panel stopped working ... A: You probably need to take this to a dealer to have it diagnosed. You could check all of your fuses ... | ||
| Radio reception '06 Lexus GS 300 | 7/2/2009 | Dusty |
| Q: Are others having problems with the FM radio in this car? Static on many stations makes it ... A: I cant say that's a problem I've run into. You say you have had the antenna replaced, but it should ... | ||
| AC fan not changing speeds | 7/1/2009 | Dusty |
| Q: I have a 97 Lexus ES 300. I am having an issue with my AC. When I turn it on, the AC comes on, but ... A: I would before you spend any more money trying parts out. You might look for an independent Lexus ... | ||
| 1992 lexus sc 400 | 7/1/2009 | Dusty |
| Q: It started with my car only starting about every 8 hours then went to not starting at all i replaced ... A: Sorry, I should have asked before, what kind of mileage? I'm going to suggest a few things on the ... | ||
| timing belt and water pump | 6/30/2009 | Dusty |
| Q: I have a 2003 gx470 Lexus suv what is the amount of miles I should have on the vehicle before ... A: Lexus recommends replacing the timing belt at 90,000 miles. The water pump is sometimes replaced at ... | ||
| external door handle Lexus ES300 1996 | 6/30/2009 | Dusty |
| Q: I have a 1996 Lexus ES300. I can open the door from the inside only. With the help of this website ... A: It may be easier for you to unbolt the door handle so you can see inside the door. It's not ... | ||
| 2002 RX300 High Brake light Bulb | 6/30/2009 | Dusty |
| Q: I replaced the bulb but the Indicator Light on the dash is still on. How do I get that to turn off? A: The bulb indicator should not be on if all of the taillight bulbs work. There is no reset procedure ... | ||
| AC fan not changing speeds | 6/27/2009 | Dusty |
| Q: I have a 97 Lexus ES 300. I am having an issue with my AC. When I turn it on, the AC comes on, but ... A: It sounds like the blower control module is bad. If you look to the right of the gas pedal above ... | ||
| 1999 Lexus ES 300 | 6/27/2009 | Dusty |
| Q: The check engine light and Trac off lights came on at the same time.replaced coils and spark plugs ... A: I need to know what codes you have stored in the ECU. Autozone can do this for free or you can get ... | ||
| 2001 Lexus RX 300 idle speed control valve | 6/26/2009 | Dusty |
| Q: Engine Performance problem 2001 Lexus RX 300 6 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic 160000 miles my car ... A: Check your vacuum hoses, if you removed the throttle body to perform this repair you would have ... | ||
| 93 ES300 | 2/1/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: When my car is running, you can see smell and see gas spraying out the exhaust. What could be ... A: IT MAY NOT BE FUEL, BUT WATER VAPOR, AND THE SMELL IS THAT OF THE ENGINE RUNNING RICH. THERE IS NOT ... | ||
| lexus power window ghost | 1/31/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: The drivers window on my 1995 Lexus LS400 will go down (when the ignition is off) and I open the ... A: BY STUDYING THE WIRING DIAGRAM, AND SHORT OF BEING THERE AND PERFORMING SOME PIN CHECKS AND ... | ||
| lexus power window ghost | 1/30/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: The drivers window on my 1995 Lexus LS400 will go down (when the ignition is off) and I open the ... A: IM KIND OF CONFUSED. WHEN YOU OPEN THE REAR DOORS OR THE DRIVERS DOOR, WITH THE KEY OFF.THE DRIVERS ... | ||
| installing speakers | 1/29/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: I have a 1996 lexus es 300 and im trying to figure out how to remove the rear speaker covers to ... A: the speaker covers are attached to the rear package tray. I order to remove the speakers, the rear ... | ||
| Removing center console on 1999 RX300 | 1/28/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: I am hoping to find a printed guide on removing the center console (between the front seats) from my ... A: UNFORTUNATELY I'M UNABLE TO ATTACH A COPY OF THE PROCEDURE, BUT THE TASK IS QUITE SIMPLE. FIRST ... | ||
| Lexus RX 300 | 1/28/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: My wife and i own a 2000 RX 300 and she was driving it recently and it just cut off. When you try to ... A: tony, this model of rx300 has a non-interference motor. which means that if the belt breaks, it will ... | ||
| 93 gs300 cold start problem | 1/26/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: I have a 93 gs300,200k,runs great,but we live in wisconsin and it has been below 20 to -15 degrees ... A: it seems to me that you've made sure of having a good battery source. with temps below 0 degrees, ... | ||
| RX 300 1999 Transmission | 1/25/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: I have a 99 RX300 with 117k miles. I'm wondering if my tranny is working ok. In the morning, I have ... A: it sounds like its time for a trans overhaul or replacement. does the trans have a high pitched when ... | ||
| auto repair | 1/25/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: i would like to get instructions on replacing timing belt and rebiulding power steering pump on a 95 ... A: the two procedures are to lengthy to include here. to many times I've seen people attempt these same ... | ||
| Third brake light | 1/24/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: Need to replace the third brake light on my ES300 2003. Bought the bulb, now what? Thanks. A: First get into the back seat. Grab the center stop assy with both hands. 1st step.slightly slide the ... | ||
| Lexus RX300 Timing Belt 2002 | 1/24/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: Local mechanic recently changed our timing belt only to have the engine light come on with a code of ... A: a p1346 pertains to the deviation in the crankshaft position sensor signal and the vvti sensor on ... | ||
| Lexus Navi | 1/23/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: I just purchased a 2002 Lexus ES300 which has a Navi system. The screen shows "unable to read DVD". ... A: UNFORTUNATELY THE PROBLEM DOES SEEM TO BE THE NAV ECU(PLAYER). I WOULD ADVISE YOU TO TAKE IT TO A ... | ||
| 1999 Lexus ES300 - Cold start problems | 1/22/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: My 1999 Lexus ES300 with about 150,000 miles has intermittent cold starting problems. Car does not ... A: ASSUMING THAT THE BATTERY IS INDEED IN GOOD CONDITION DURING COLD CONDITIONS, THERE IS A FEW MORE ... | ||
| transmission repair | 1/22/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: i have re-building transmissions for over 15 years and i am stumped. i took the trans down on my 93 ... A: THERE IS ACTUALLY 2 ONE-WAY CLUTCHES IN THAT TRANS. I ASSUME YOU HAVE ALREADY INSTALLED O/D ... | ||
| List of problems 2 | 1/21/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: It's A 1998 Lexus ES 300 and she has 147335 miles on her....One more questions....She has all her ... A: TO MANY VARIABLES NOW IT WAS OVER HEATING. STEAM WAS COMING OUT OF TOP OF ENGINE, SPEEDO DIDNT WORK. ... | ||
| List of problems | 1/21/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: Car overheated....Fix it Car started making funny noise like bubbling water when pressing the gas ... A: IT SOUNDS TO ME THAT YOU'RE HEARING THE COOLANT FLOW THROUGH THE HEATER CORE. KIND OF LIKE WATER ... | ||
| timing belt tesioner | 1/20/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: I have a 1990 ls400 that required the serpentine belt tensioner to be replaced. After finding your ... A: BY GOING OVER YOU'RE QUESTION, IT SEEMS THAT THE CENTER PIN ( IN THE TOP OF THE TENSIONER) IS ... | ||
| List of problems 2 | 1/19/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: It's A 1998 Lexus ES 300 and she has 147335 miles on her....One more questions....She has all her ... A: THE FIRST PLACE I WOULD GO TO IS THE VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR ON THE TRANSAXLE. CHECK FOR GOOD ... | ||
| List of problems | 1/19/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: Car overheated....Fix it Car started making funny noise like bubbling water when pressing the gas ... A: WITH THE SMALL AMOUT OF INFO INCLUDED IN YOUR'RE QUESTION, THE SMOKE IS POSSIBLY STEAM AND BUBBLING ... | ||
| 93 Lexus ES300 Can't go in reverse | 1/18/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: My 93 Lexus ES300 suddenly will not go in reverse. It still drives fine in drive but not in ... A: IT MAY BE TIME. HOW MANY MILES ARE ON THE VEHICLE? WHAT CONDITION IS IT IN? HAVE YOU GOTTEN A ... | ||
| Brakes or ABS systems | 1/16/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: Hello, I'm having a problem with my left front wheel. Last spring while on a tollway going ... A: ABS SYSTEMS DETECT WHEEL SPEED DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ALL FOUR WHEELS. IF A WHEEL HITS ICE AND THE ... | ||
| Water Pump | 1/15/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: How do I replace the water pump on a 1993 Lexus SC400? A: REPLACING THE WATER PUMP INVOLVES REMOVING THE TIMING BELT. IN THIS PROCEDURE, A LOT OF COMPONENTS ... | ||
| CD Changer not selecting CDs | 1/14/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: I have a 96 Lexus GS300, and my radio works perfectly, but I have a 12 disc cd changer in the trunk, ... A: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE POWER TO THE UNIT. IF SO THE PLAYER MORE THAN LIKELY NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND ... | ||
| Lexus RX300 Fuse | 1/12/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: My cigarette lighter and side view mirrors stopped working. I checked the manual and surmised I ... A: A SHORT OR HIGH AMP DRAW, WHICH CAUSES A blown fuse can sometimes be tricky to find.there is 1 other ... | ||
| 2002 Lexus RX300 Tail Light/BreakLight Bulb | 1/12/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: How do I replace the RX300 Tail/Break light bulb that on top of the hatch? I opened the "trim" ... A: ONCE YOU GET THE TRIM PIECE OFF OF THE REAR HATCH, THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT ASSY IS VISIBLE. LOOK CLOSELY ... | ||
| trunk lifts | 1/9/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: I am trying to replace the trunk lifts on a 94 es300. what is the best to do this? A: YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT THE TORSION SPRINGS CORRECT? IF SO THEY ARE KIND OF TRICKY. YOU SHOULD HAVE ... | ||
| Crankshaft Pulley or Harmonic Balancer | 1/7/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: I have a 94 Ls400 and the crankshaft pulley has a little wobble in it. What do I need to replace. ... A: HOW MUCH IS A LITTLE? AND ARE YOU HAVING A PROBLEM? OR DID YOU JUST HAPPEN TO SEE IT WHEN THE ENGINE ... | ||
| High Pressure Power Steering Hose | 1/7/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: I currently own a 97 Lexus SC300. I have had the car since day one. I recently (2 weeks ago) spent ... A: P/S STEERING HIGH PRESSURE LINE FOR THIS VEHICLE IS PRICEY. 500.00 TO 600.00 FOR THE PART ONLY IS ... | ||
| 1994 Lexus LS400 | 1/6/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: The serpentine belt keeps riding off the bottom pulley and after a period of time it slices off ... A: WELL, SHORT OF LOOKING AT IT MYSELF, I HAVE SEEN WHERE THE P/S PULLEY GETS BENT CAUSING THE OUTER ... | ||
| 1994 Lexus LS400 | 1/6/2009 | CHARLES HALSTEAD |
| Q: The serpentine belt keeps riding off the bottom pulley and after a period of time it slices off ... A: IT LOOKS LIKE I MAY NEED A LITTLE MORE INFO. WHICH SIDE OF THE BELT STARTS TEARING UP? THE INNER OR ... | ||
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CHARLES HALSTEAD
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I CAN ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING SYSTEM OPERATION, REPAIR PROCEDURES AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH DIAGNOSIS. ALL RESPONSES I RELAY BACK ARE PURELY OPINIONS OF MY OWN, BASED ON EXPERIENCE,TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE LEXUS VEHICLE PLATFORM.I AM BY NO MEANS A LINK TO THE MANUFACTURE.
Experience
30 YEARS TOYOTA EXPERENCE, WITH THE LAST 8 YEARS BEING LEXUS
Education/Credentials
A1-A8 AND L1 ASE MASTER CERTIFIED.
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