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| Lexus RX300 2000 - Auto Transmition Issue | 7/12/2005 | None |
Q: My RX has 86k on it. I am the 2nd owner. I bought it in 2003 at 42k. In the last few weeks on ...
A: It sounds about right. If you have maintained the vehicle per Lexus suggestions (changing the trans ...
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| Oil Change | 7/9/2005 | None |
Q: I use Mobil One Synthetic lubricant in my 1993 Lexus 400. I have never changed the filter and ...
A: Yes you will need to drop the splash sheild down to get to the filter . It is on the drivers side ...
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| brake | 7/6/2005 | None |
Q: my brake light warning went on for no reason..
A: There is a reason we just need to figure out what it is. First thing that needs to be looked at is ...
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| KNOCK SENSOR | 7/2/2005 | None |
Q: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. ZAK, AUTO ZONE STORE PLUG IN DIAGNOSIS: TROUBLE CODE PO33O INDICATED ...
A: I would say that I don't think a knock sensor would cause this. They may be bad, but you may have ...
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| Buying a Lexus | 6/27/2005 | None |
Q: I am looking into buying a used car after too many headaches with an older Volvo. I was looking ...
A: Used cars will for sure always need some repairs. I would look for a 4 cylinder Camry with about 60k ...
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| 1993 Lexus ES300 Overheating | 6/14/2005 | None |
Q: We have had a 1993 Lexus ES300. It has 140,000 miles. We have owned it for 7 months and not sure ...
A: Replacing the thermostat is a good thing to start with, radiator caps need to be checked also. I do ...
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| lexus sc400 '92 model | 6/11/2005 | None |
Q: i just got this lexus recently i don't have any lexus service centre close to me. i am wondering ...
A: If there is a Toyota dealer around I would try them. Depending on your miles it could need a lot of ...
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| starter replacement | 6/7/2005 | None |
Q: I OWN A 1997 SC400 AND AM HAVING STARTER TROUBLE.SOMETIMES WHEN I TRY TO START THE CAR IT JUST ...
A: Well it sounds like a starter problem but I would start by checking the battery and connections. The ...
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| OBDII code 0170 - Fuel trim malfunction | 6/6/2005 | None |
Q: My check engine light is on and OBDII reports code 0170 - fuel trim malfunction. What should I ...
A: Well these are tough ones. It could be a air flow meter but again hard to check this problem. At the ...
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| 1. Do you know a good shop... | 5/29/2005 | None |
Q: 1. Do you know a good shop for my 1997 LS400 in the Metro Detroit or Michigan area (I need tune up ...
A: I am not aware of any in your area. Some things to ask if you call a few places that say they do ...
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| Steering | 5/22/2005 | None |
Q: Bought used 1996 ES300; power steering pump was replaced just prior; all worked fine. Now, when ...
A: Sorry Michael didn't read your question right. There is a vacuum switch that effects the p/s pump ...
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| power steering | 5/19/2005 | None |
Q: I took my lexus to repair at sears they told me it was the power steer pressure hose whichwas 44.99 ...
A: The first thing I suggest is never bringing your Lexus back to Sears or any other place that is not ...
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| 1999 Lexus ES300 | 5/14/2005 | None |
Q: I purchased a 99 ES300 that had a repaired salvage title. It had been in a front end accident. The ...
A: The white smoke is caused by the valve guide seals which is common on the ES300 Lexus. The parts ...
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| Tranmission neutralizing | 4/16/2005 | None |
Q: I have a '99 lexus rx300 with 110k miles.The tranmission will neutralize after driving about .5 ...
A: Lexus transmissions do not have a filter that needs to be changed. It sounds like it may be either ...
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| LS400 vibration | 4/12/2005 | None |
Q: This ls400 has 120k. I purchased the car last July and at the time the radius arm bushings were shot ...
A: Well if the plugs and wires are original they are about 60k miles over due. Have you had the timing ...
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| poor ride quality | 4/10/2005 | None |
Q: I have a 94 LS400 w/ 130,000 mi. Not long ago I changed the carrier bushings but I didn't do the ...
A: It could be the strut rod bushings in the front or rear. You want to get your vehicle on a lift and ...
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| Steering noise | 4/7/2005 | None |
Q: 1992 SC 400 - 145,000 mi. - makes loud whining noise when start up, eventually diminishes as engine ...
A: The whining noise on start ups sounds like a bearing of some sort. It could be anything from the ...
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| Transmission | 4/3/2005 | None |
Q: My 1990 Lexus LS 400 seems to shift into 3rd gear prematurely. From a dead stop when I take off it ...
A: The LS transmissions have very few problems, the most comon problems I see are due to lack of ...
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| rough idle when the A/C is on | 4/3/2005 | None |
Q: I HAVE LEXUS LS400 1991 WHEN THE A/C IS ON FOR 3HOURS THE CAR WILL IDLE VERY BAD LOSS POWER UNTIL ...
A: It is important to remember this is a machine. The human can not live on water alone and cars can ...
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| SPARK PLUGS | 3/30/2005 | None |
Q: i need to know when i need to change and what type of spark plug is needed on my 97 es300 sedan. the ...
A: There are two types of plugs Lexus uses and you may want to refer to your owners manual which will ...
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| Brakes | 3/30/2005 | None |
Q: I have a 1993 Lexus Ls400. Both front brakes are binding, both calipers become very hot after 15 ...
A: There does not appear to be a question here so I will just comment. It is a possibility that you may ...
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| Is there a problems with 2002 RX300 rotors | 3/28/2005 | None |
Q: I'm now about to again replace rotors on my vehicle with 50,000 miles. Lexus replaced the 1st time ...
A: Why are they replacing them? If they are still within factory specs they should be resurfaced as ...
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| Lexus GX 470 third brake light | 3/8/2005 | None |
Q: A friend of mine has a Lexus GX 430 and the third brake light doesn't work. They have already tried ...
A: It does have a fuse that is tied in with many other things. I would say that if you do not notice ...
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| Relays | 3/8/2005 | None |
Q: I have a 1993 Lexus LS 400. I was told I could probably replace 2 of the 3 relays on my car - the ...
A: I have never had to deal with autoparts.com so I am not aware of how they work. As far as your many ...
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| Lexus ES300 Tranmission | 3/6/2005 | None |
Q: MyLexus 1995 ES300 Transmission failed with 145K miles. The Rest of the car seems to be ok. What ...
A: I would have it rebuilt. Used is used and if you plan on keeping the car you do not want to replace ...
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| Lexus 2000 RX 300 | 3/6/2005 | None |
Q: While accelerating up a hill my car lost power and started to idle very rough and loud and shortly ...
A: I would not drive it unless you have no other choice. What needs to happen is the engine code needs ...
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| 1997 ES300 spark pluge change | 2/27/2005 | None |
Q: My 1997 (11/96) ES 300 has 63K miles and time for a spark plug change soon. Does the intake ...
A: It sounds like your dealer is giving you a price on a complete service not just the plugs. It does ...
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| windshield wiper motor | 2/20/2005 | None |
Q: i have a 1996 gs300 that had a problem from the time i bought it. the wipers don't park themselves ...
A: I have not seen any of these problems here in Arizona as a common problem. At times some problems ...
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| 1992 Lexus | 2/18/2005 | None |
Q: I just bought a 92 lexus from an auto aution, but there are some problems. One of the windows won't ...
A: Your possible problems are these. The first problem, the window, is most likely the regulator. You ...
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| acceleration problem/weak | 2/15/2005 | None |
Q: i have a problem with my 99 toyota solara v6 sle 102k. When i accelerate from start, the car seems ...
A: Hard to say what is going on. It is not a problem I have seen. I would first start by checking to ...
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| Electrical Failing in '92 Lexus ES300 | 2/13/2005 | None |
Q: I own a preowned 1992 Lexus ES300, which I bought about a year ago with 80,000 miles on it. I ...
A: Well it could be that you are having some type of short problem but I dont think so. All of these ...
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| Timing Belt and scheduled maintenance | 2/11/2005 | None |
Q: I have a 1999 Lexus ES-300 with 112,000 miles. The timing belt has NOT been changed yet and I'm ...
A: The dealer is hitting you hard on the price of the timing belt. We charge $400 for the timing belt, ...
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| o2 | 2/5/2005 | None |
Q: plz help i have a 1997 sc300 2jz-ge i replaced the cats with a high flow header and exaust. CEL ...
A: When the ECU is scanned it should tell you if it is the #1 or #2 O2 sensor. #1 is the first one and ...
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| 96 ES 300 | 1/27/2005 | None |
Q: the antenna of my 96 ES 300 had been bent since i bought it a month ago. As you probably know, it is ...
A: I always suggest taking it to a competent mechanic. But if the cable inside the mast is still in one ...
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| Rotten eggs odor | 1/25/2005 | None |
Q: Zak, What do you mean by "running rich"? I do not pick up the smell from other cars running in ...
A: There is only two things that will make your car smell like that, bad catalytic convertor, or to ...
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| 1995 SC400 power steering pump | 1/25/2005 | None |
Q: If a power steering pump is making a considerable howling noise which varies when the steering wheel ...
A: The noise can be caused by low fluid level from a leak. This could be coming from your pump, high ...
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| 96 Lexus ES 300 - Steam from exhaust | 1/22/2005 | None |
Q: I just bought a used 96 ES300 with 25,000 miles on it - yes 25,000. I am concerned that at certain ...
A: It coud be just condensation building up inside the exhaust then burning off as it warms up. The ...
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| I have a 1994 lexus es 300... | 1/18/2005 | None |
Q: I have a 1994 lexus es 300 car and the front right wheel does not rotate properly because the brakes ...
A: I am not sure I see a question here but I will give you a answer and hope that it is what you are ...
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| 1990 lexus rebuild | 1/8/2005 | Jason phan |
Q: I am looking for info on 1990 lexus 2.5 liter v6 double overhead cam engine timeing. HOW TO. if ...
A: The TDC(Top Death Center) mark is at Zero degree and make sure the two cam sprocket like up with the ...
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| RX 300 Transmission failure | 1/7/2005 | None |
Q: I resently helped a friend find a "deal" on a 99 RX 300. The vehicle has 77,000 miles and of course ...
A: There is nothing external that can be done, the problem is inside which means the entire ...
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