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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Lexus Engine Problem (Oil Pump)? | 12/2/2005 | None |
| Q: Two weeks ago we brought our 1999 RX 300 to our local service center (i.e. mechanic) to fix a noise ... A: Well you are out of warranty for sure and going over a few hundred miles did not cause the problem. ... | ||
| 1993 LS400 Power Steering Rack Noise | 11/5/2005 | None |
| Q: I have a 1993 LS400 with 140,000mi. I have had problems with "grinding" noise from P/S when turning ... A: It sounds like the noise was from it being low. I would keep checking the fluid level to see what ... | ||
| LS400 right front door check | 11/4/2005 | None |
| Q: 1990 LS400 right front door will not stay open, clunk sound when opening/closing. Appears to ... A: As stated in our bio we are not giving step by step instruction, but yes what you need to do is ... | ||
| Lexus 1997 ES 300 engine repair | 11/1/2005 | None |
| Q: Lexus 1997 ES 300 Lexus dealer told me that when I charged my battery I had blown the main fuse. ... A: The question would be how did it get from a dead battery to the valves are bent? They need to tell ... | ||
| POSSIBLE ALTERNATOR | 10/25/2005 | None |
| Q: ------------------------- I took my car to a repair shop for an alternator, they put a new ... A: If they are not experienced with the Lexus line they are going to have problems fixing it. My ... | ||
| 1999 LX470 Nakamichi CD changer stuck | 10/24/2005 | None |
| Q: 10/24/05 Hi Zak! I have 3 CDs stuck in my Nakamichi CD player - how do I get them out? Or, how do ... A: The best thing to do is bring it to a quality car audio store and have it replaced with like a ... | ||
| Mechanic can't find "electrical pull" which kills the battery | 10/22/2005 | None |
| Q: My 1996 ES 300 had to be "jump started" last month due to the antenna motor running and running, ... A: I am not sure you have a problem. The antenna may have been draining the battery before but now it ... | ||
| 1997 SC400- rotating/spinning noise in center console when coasting | 10/12/2005 | None |
| Q: I'll check those issues at the local Lexus dealer here in Spokane, WA. Follow upI have put about ... A: The trans uses about 8qts and they probably only replaced about 3qts, but over an extended period ... | ||
| 1997 SC400- rotating/spinning noise in center console when coasting | 10/12/2005 | None |
| Q: I have a 1997 SC400 with 73,000 miles that I just bought from a dealer in Oregon. There is a ... A: Toyota/Lexus Type IV fluid is a must so lets hope they did. Also there is no need to change the ... | ||
| Lexus -- charcoal canister? | 10/8/2005 | None |
| Q: I'm hoping you can help me out. I have a 2001 Lexus RX300 that was purchased in December of 2000 ... A: One of the things that can cause the charcoal cannister to go bad is topping off the tank once it ... | ||
| Lexus ls 400 1991 ABS System Bad | 10/8/2005 | None |
| Q: When I start the car, the anti-lock light is not on. After I hit the brakes the first time, the car ... A: A good place to start is your owners manual which should have a section on fuses. I am not sure that ... | ||
| 94 Lexus ES 300- Engine light | 10/7/2005 | None |
| Q: I have a 94 Lex ES300 w/ 134,000 miles and my check engine light came on about a month ago. I have ... A: In order to find out what the reason is for the check engine light being on, you have no choice but ... | ||
| LEFT TURN SIGNAL BULB REPLACEMENT | 10/7/2005 | None |
| Q: HOW DO YOU GET TO THE LEFT FRONT TURN SIGNAL BLUB.WHAT HAS TO BE REMOVED TO GET TO UNIT? A: As stated in our bio we are not giving step by step self repair answers. Also without knowing what ... | ||
| Having fuel fill problem | 10/3/2005 | None |
| Q: I have a 2002 RX300, and everytime we attempt to put fuel in the tank, the fuel nozzle shuts off ... A: I did not see a question here but I will give you my opinion. Firts for the cap to have blocked evap ... | ||
| RPM meter and speedometer | 10/2/2005 | None |
| Q: I've bought 94 Lexus LS400 a few moths ago. The card's runing good condition. Last week, I found RPM ... A: It is a little hard understanding your english but what you want to do is buy a repair manual from ... | ||
| 01 Rx300 AWD | 10/1/2005 | None |
| Q: i recently went to my lexus dealership to get a diagnosis on a check engine light. i got 3 error ... A: Well the first thing that needs to be done is to check the code numbers again to see what has ... | ||
| 1993 Lexus LS400 Overdrive Solenoid | 9/16/2005 | None |
| Q: I recently bought a 93 LS400 and I after flushing the transmission and replacing the filter I get a ... A: The one thing you never do is flush a automatic trans. What happens is it loosens up particles that ... | ||
| SC400 60,000 mile service & future service | 9/12/2005 | None |
| Q: I recently had a "60,000 mile service" performed at an independent shop. This service included an ... A: Yes, If that was all they did then it was expensive. A service also does include the other things ... | ||
| Brakes & Timing Belt Replacement | 9/7/2005 | None |
| Q: Shoudl the timing belt on my 1998 Lexus be replaced at 90,000? If so, what parts do you recommend ... A: Yes, the timing belt needs to be done every 90k miles. As far as additions I would inspect all seals ... | ||
| 1993 lexus sc400 having no power | 9/6/2005 | None |
| Q: I have a 1993 lexus sc400 that takes forever to get up to speed. I have changed the "precats" at the ... A: Here are a few more things you can check. Make sure that there is not anything blocking the air ... | ||
| starting problem 2000 Lexus ES200 | 9/3/2005 | None |
| Q: when I start the car, engine turns over but once the engine starts, it then stalls. It repeatedly ... A: The engine sludge problem has been a problem that occurs on some of the motors when the engine oil ... | ||
| Door | 8/31/2005 | None |
| Q: My 93 lexus ls400 driver side door is stuck in the lock position. What can I do to fix this A: If both the inside and outside door handles will not open the door you have two choices. Break the ... | ||
| Eratic Performance | 8/25/2005 | None |
| Q: I have an engine performance problem. The check engine and trac off lights come on periodically and ... A: I guess my first question would be who has been checking for the engine codes? The dealer? If the ... | ||
| Lexus ECU | 8/24/2005 | None |
| Q: I have a 98 LS400 and all windows not closing or opening. The master door switch is new and working. ... A: It probably is the problem and as far as I am aware you should be able to just install it. I have ... | ||
| ES 300 2003 | 8/22/2005 | None |
| Q: I purchased a 2003 ES 300 which I think may have been a wreck but thats neither here nor there at ... A: Well it sounds like you may have some problems that may have been caused during the wreck. The ... | ||
| 98 Lexus GS400 - fan speed constant on high | 8/21/2005 | None |
| Q: My fan speed doesn't change when I move the selector from High to Low. It constantly blows high, ... A: In answer to your question about fixing it yourself. Without knowing your knowledge of Lexus ... | ||
| 1993 400LS | 8/21/2005 | None |
| Q: I recently took my lexus for an oil & filter change. A couple of hours after oil change, the check ... A: The first thing you will need to do is take your computer scanner and hook it up to the OBD2 ... | ||
| LEXUS REPAIR | 8/11/2005 | None |
| Q: I have 1993 ES-300 with 180,000 miles. It's burning a lot of gas, so my husband cleaned the throttle ... A: The white smoke can be caused by valve guide seals. This is common on the ES Lexus and it is mostly ... | ||
| LEXUS REPAIR | 8/11/2005 | None |
| Q: I have a 1993 ES-300 with 180,000 miles. I had the timing belt changed at 111,000 miles. When do you ... A: The timing belt needs to be replaced every 60k miles. As far as the oil, if it is not leaking out of ... | ||
| Lexus GS300 Radio Repair | 8/9/2005 | None |
| Q: I have never had a problem before. I can listen to the station it is currently on and the volume ... A: Well there is only one thing that I can think of that would cause that. There must be something ... | ||
| right front door panel | 8/8/2005 | None |
| Q: 1992 sc400. The right door will not open. Thjere is a rod inside that has broken. How do I remove ... A: If the door will not open from the outside or inside then you can't get the door panel off without ... | ||
| 1999 Lexus RX 300, AWD | 7/31/2005 | None |
| Q: Check engine light on, ran code, O2 sensor, bank one. I replaced it, light came back on, Mass Air ... A: The problem I see the most is that people replace the wrong O2 sensor. You want to make sure that ... | ||
| 1999 RX 300 Air Flow Sensor | 7/31/2005 | None |
| Q: I passed by this website and saw that people recieved lots of advice from professionals. I just had ... A: A mass air flow sensor senses the amount of air that is being drawn in to the engine so that the ... | ||
| Radio Removal | 7/29/2005 | None |
| Q: My 1998 Lexus ES 300 raido LED is not working properly. Some numbers are scrambled. How do I ... A: As stated in our bio we are not giving step by step instructions on repairs but the radio problem ... | ||
| Lexus ES 300 Transmission won;t shift | 7/29/2005 | None |
| Q: Lexus looked at my car and told me that the speed sensor for the transmission was identified (the ... A: I would say let it go and see what happens on the trans sensor. The timing belt is good for 90k ... | ||
| change spark plugs | 7/27/2005 | None |
| Q: I have 99 Lexus RX300. How I can change rear spark plugs? Where I can find installation guide? Thank ... A: As stated in our bio we do not give step by step directions on self repair but here are some tips. ... | ||
| EGR system | 7/20/2005 | None |
| Q: I have a 99 Toyota Solara V6, but thought I'd ask you, since the car is a camry, which is ... A: This happens at times if you like to top off your fuel tank when filling up. Fuel gets in to the ... | ||
| Replacing the front brakes on Ls400 94 | 7/19/2005 | None |
| Q: I have replaced brakes before however this time I can not get the Calapers? off the wheels. The ... A: There are two bolts that hold the caliper on to the brake pad bracket and then two bolts that hold ... | ||
| Check engine light | 7/18/2005 | None |
| Q: 1999 Lexus RX300 - check engine light on. How do I determine the code that is causing it. Repair ... A: Most shops charge 1hr of labor for this but we do it for free if you repair it with us or $40 .5hrs ... | ||
| 1999 Lexus RX300 "drive cycle" | 7/12/2005 | None |
| Q: I recently completed rebuilding a salvage title 1999 Lexus RX300. The car is complete and ready for ... A: Does not sound right to me. I have not seen or heard of this happening. I have had many motors out ... | ||
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