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2000 Lexus SC300 automatic No start no crank scenario. Original notes: keyless does not work, but the alarm sure does. No lights on the cluster except for bottom row warning symbols. When turning the key, no clicks no noise. I can jump the starter and it runs. Playing with the rotation of the neutral safety switch on the side of the transmission and I can get lights to come on the cluster, though (when in neutral) I cannot get the cluster lights AND green box around the “N” to illuminate at the same time. Starter Relay: relay tested and is good. Pin 3-Always hot. Pin 5- never gets activated. Pin 1- 3.5v with key on; 12v in start position. Pin 2- 0v key on, 12v in start position. I found that if I supply a ground to Pin 1 then I can start with the key. What is going on? What am I missing? Is neutral safety switch keeping me from starting? And what is the deal with the starter relay pins?

Yeah they told me just gonna tires this time and check the floormat. And gonna charge $220 for this service. I think it’s kinda overpriced and planning to save that for 50k miles oil change

Looking to replace my original front driver and passenger seats on my 2010 RX350. I have found some decent options on ebay, but want to make sure that whatever I might buy will fit in my vehicle. Is it accurate to say that the front seats are compatible on all models years from 2010 to 2015. They all pretty much look the same, that's for sure. Thanks for any advice you may have.

hi so far i have not come up with anything , i have balanced the system to the rear 3 clicks down, i think some of the better speakers may sound better but not louder , Crutchfield seams the best to talk with , it is just a poor system , the amp needs more output put to the rear , sad lexus will not do anything . and also the speakers are to small 3.5 " our mazda has much larger rear door speakers , its Bose , and sounds great , i was in a Audi Q5 and has the same front bias sound , if you come up with anything let me know , thanks Rick

Hi, I have a 08 RX 400H. I have a problem with my AC circulation. It doesnt blow any air (hot or cold) through my footwell vent. Rest of the vents work fine. Has anyone ever faced this problem? Any help with manual or video troubleshooting similar problem would be great.

I am a new member to the club, having just purchased a 2022 ES350 Fsport handling with very low mileage. Enjoying the car very much and am still learning the quirks, which leads me to a few questions: How can I set the radio so that it keeps my display settings the same every time I turn my car on? For example, while on satellite radio, I like to keep the presets displayed as well as the map on the far right side. When I turn the car off and re-start, the presets are gone and/or the map closes up. What is that button on the console behind the track pad that looks like this: ((o))? On my backup camera, how can I get the yellow lines that move in conjunction with the steering wheel back on my rear camera display? Thanks in advance!

I was able to figure out what the part is called. It’s the rocker molding end cover. Basically just a cover for a small screw. Ordered the part from Lexus for $1.96. Thanks guys!

Ha! My hands often look like that after replacing/installing auto-related things. I'm glad you were successful. I may be doing the same thing, some day.

Wow, overinflated ego. I didn't mean to step on your toes. I think you live in a different world. I've not been rude, I have said please and thank you. I sat here dor over 12 hours hoping for some sort of direction, and naturally I wandered to other issues. Nobody told me how to proceed. Car cranks but no start. No power to fuel pump or ignition coils. The scanner said crank sensor,and 6 bad coils, so I replaced it.Now I get camshaft sensor code. Still no power to coils or fuel pump. People who live on fixed incomes cant afford the Dealershhip on a 17 year old car. And for the record smartypants, you talk about the one posters, sure I can imagine your frustration. What you fail to take into consideration is the view from this side. Those same idiots that grieve your sense of self will gladly dump a crapload of irrelevant information out here and I have to wade through, sift and weigh this just to get to a kernel of fact. If you haven't the desire to help, leave me be. Thanks for the diatribe, your highness.

Hi, I have a 08 RX 400H. I am a complete beginner in this topic. I have a problem with my AC circulation. It doesnt blow any air (hot or cold) on my feet. Rest of the vents work fine. Can someone please explain how the ac system works or suggest me what could have gone bad?

Bought Lexus 450h in December with 90,000 miles. Today it has 113,000 miles. I was driving today doing 70 mph, low oil pressure light came on, I pulled over after 2 miles, no oil in the car. I had car towed-oil line cracked. Don’t know verdict yet, but engine wasn’t knocking. Oil all under the the car though. Too bad. Car drives like a dream until now.

Thanks; I appreciate the information. Using headphones, I have compared the sound bites of Magnaflow, Flowmaster, and Thrush mufflers. I have all but ruled out Flowmaster.

Hi, lexus 2023ES 250 is good but started hissing noise and can be heard inside the cabin loudly. Anyone familiar with what this noise can be? Thursday at 2-30 PM.m4a

Need a brake light lense for a1997 Lexus SC400 that fits in the spoiler.

first time posting. I have a 06 LX470 with 230k miles. My teenage son is now driving it and wants to put more aggressive looking wheels and tires on it and maybe a lift kit. The rear shocks are leaking and in need of replacement and I believe the same goes for front. The mechanic where I service it (lexus/toyota specialty) has recommended replacing rear upper control arm bushings, repacking wheel bearings and replacing front axles with drive plate flanges. I have read a lot of people getting ride of the hydraulic shock system. I have seen some local vehicles where the wheels look pretty tight and wonder if they actually are rubbing when turning the wheel. I would appreciate any advice about wheels and sizing that will keep us out of trouble and creating future problems. Also thoughts on overhauling the suspension without having to take out a 2nd mortgage and accomplishing the goal for my son to get a more young mans aggressive look but still function like a old mans more practical side of things :)

Nah, If yours does it too I’m sure it’s just the way the car was designed.

Good Luck !!!

Did you ever get this figured out? Mine was doing something similar and I put a new air filter in and put some carbon burning fuel additive in the tank and it has never done it again..

Thanks. I'll try the fuse disconnect before trying to locate the actuator, which is probably tough to get to.

Hi folks, have a 2020 RX450h and no air (cold or warm) comes out of the the rear ac vents are not. the vents are open and I was checking the furms on post and they talk about some button on the console to change the airflow but I dont have that on my dashboard. Any ideas what the fix is other than take it into the dealer? Thanks, Z

I drove my 2008 ES350 to our local dealership to program a new key fobs. I had lost my one good key and was using the spare which worked only by placing fob over the push-start button. During the programming process, the car shutdown. Lexus claimed they did nothing to cause this problem but they recommend replacing wiring harness for $6000. Any advise will do Ebb

Helping my ex sell her 2006 IS250 asking $5,500 OBO, cash preferred she was the 3rd owner. Car was a salvage title but has a straight frame. I’m an A&P mechanic, I’ve turned a wrench for over 16 years. I maintained and performed all scheduled pm’s and services. here’s the link to her fb marketplace add: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1161596235121376/?mibextid=6ojiHh Contact me if you’re interested

I believe that Carfax shows only service done at a dealership. I owned since new a 2014 Mazda 3. All oil/oil filter, and air filter changes were done in my garage with synthetic oil. I'm fairly certain that the Carfax reports showed none of those completed maintenance tasks. You may want to have a mechanic pull the pan to check for metal particles in the fluid.

I'm very surprised that Toyota/Lexus would risk its reputation by doing that. There are some high-quality dashcams out there.

Hello, Danh. Have you called the dealership parts department? They may have a touchup kit.