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For my LS 430 2005 with a brake wear alert on dash board but brakes work fine and there is no squeal or other noises when I use brakes. I have my local mechanic who will install front and back brake pads and rotors for a labor cost of $450. When I asked him how long it takes to do brake work, he said "1 day"!! Need help: 1. Does this model need pads and rotors both or just brake pads? 2. What is a fair labor cost for front and rear brake replacement by a non-dealer mechanic? 3. Assuming I need front and rear pads and rotor and sensors, which is the best after-market brand for rotors, pads, and for sensors separately? (I am told Lexus parts are very expensive). 4. Should I get ceramic pads or just regular pads (non-ceramic)? 5. Is it a good idea to buy my own parts (I am trying to use better parts than the local mechanic who will use cheapest parts). What if there is an issue or noise after installation? 6. Any other advise from the forum? Thanks in advance.

You did not have brake actuator issues on your 08 RX 400H? Mine only has 150k miles and I have not gotten to drive it in 2 years because Lexus wants 3k to fix the actuator I can't find it in any junk yards, it is also around $900-1000 anywhere else that I have looked I don't have that type of money laying around to pay on a car I just bought in 2019 and it had 143k miles so that tells you how much I have gotten to drive it. I am just so sick over this. If I could find the person that sold me this vehicle knowing this was an issue, Im unsure what I would do. I can only hope Karma bites her in the butt. She wouldn't budge on the price of it i should have not gotten it. We took the seats out and cleaned and she had kids obviously she just let her kids eat and gum it up, i got it so clean and looking brand new and then the first big rain it was leaking and the actuator was messing up and its been a mess. I know that she knew there was an issue. She lied and blocked me when I asked her about it, refused to give me the extra keys. So much crap. But hell who can afford an attorney even. IDK ill never own another lexus. I though about parting it out just to be able to have a down payment for another car. But with the low miles and i know how long they can last, I am just not ready I ooaid cash for it, and it is just hard to eat that cost idk what to do.

Hi Yall, I have a 2008 Lexus Rx 400H and I also have an actuator issue. I bought my car in 2019. I took my car to a Lexus dealer for another recall and sure enough they told me that the brake actuator needed to be replaced over 3k. The car will start making a beeping noise and you can not mash the brake. All the lights on the dash that have to do with the braking system are on. I have not gotten to drive my car in 2 years because I can not afford to fix it. They do not have these vehicles in junkyards because this part is highly sought-after. I am at my wit's end. It should be a class action lawsuit for this issue. Lexus sold Lemons to thousands of people across the nation or who knows how many were sold probably in the hundreds of thousands. Lexus should be held responsible. I almost got killed in an accident over this. It is ridiculous. I will never own another Lexus and if all of you people were smart you would boycott them too. or in every single state, we should all pile in and start taking out lawsuits on this car company, There are so many. I have not met a Lexus owner of these models who has NOT dealt with this issue. Some are wealthy enough to fix it. I am not. We should be able to do something about it. Fraud!

Looks awfully neglected....Can't help as to where the wires belong...

My 2021 RX350 wouldn't fully start and displayed warning message stating "low braking power", so I thought that the programming was preventing the car from starting due to a braking issue. But, the car wouldn't turn off, either. It stayed in "ignition ON" mode. I was parked inside a parking garage of an airport on the 3rd floor and it was almost 8pm. I called Lexus roadside assistance and spoke to 4 different persons who could not identify what was wrong nor why the ignition wouldn't turn off AND they couldn't get a tow truck into a 7 ft max clearance airport parking garage. At this point, all of the various alarms are flashing on the dashboard in a continuous cycle. I'm on the East Coast, so I started calling Lexus service dealers on the West Coast since it would only be about 5:30pm. I spoke to 2-3 in CA (no one new how to get the car to turn off) and 1 in OR who said to disconnect the battery, but I had no tools to do it. I considered getting the car pushed out of the parking garage but with two down ramps and messaging stating that the car essentially had no braking power, it would be unsafe. Two hours later, sitting in my car at the airport, a warning message stated that the vehicle was going to shut itself down due to low battery. The next morning, I called one of our two local Lexus dealer service departments. The first one took a message and never called back (still haven’t heard from them). The second service dealer, Lexus of Jacksonville FL, took my call, found an advisor who knew from experience that a Lexus with battery issues will freak out with all sorts of error messages. But he has never heard of a vehicle that couldn't be turned off. I was stuck in the airport for 3 hours, and I live one hour away, so this was quite an ordeal getting transport back & forth twice. I called AAA (not Lexus roadside) to come to the parking garage the next day and they were able to jump the car, and I drove it to the dealer. They identified a bad battery (3 year old car with 26k miles) and replaced it under warranty. But this was a horrible ordeal. Why doesn't the Lexus programming with all of its bells and whistles, display a message that the battery power is low or the battery needs replacement, rather than telling me the car has faulty brakes or other system errors!! This is POOR programming and messaging. And, why wouldn't the vehicle turn off??? Lexus - - this is a big issue, based on the numerous battery issues reported and the faulty programming that needs to be addressed.

I have the same question. Had anyone replied to this? Or does anyone have the answer?

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I have been driving around for a whole year with this same problem....and with mine, the door open light on my Lexus RX350 continually says the hatchback is open, even though it is closed and latched. I will try this fix and let you know if it works. If it does....I greatly appreciate this post and I thank YOU in advance.

None of that worked. Is it possible to program the window regulators with a couple?

Guys I just programmed my Lexus spare key and it was so easy. Wanted to share with you guys. The key is on sale for only 83 bucks directly from manufacturer DORMAN from Amazon so buy it before it gets sold out. I paid 120 for it just few days ago but hope you guys get a deal. Link below. https://amzn.to/3K3PpAG I made a video which I’ll post a link below for how to program. Took me 5mins. https://youtu.be/abJX5JzXp9g

Thank you guys good options i will check into them Thanks again , John A

? , 2018 Lexus rx 350 awd drivers side front axle. ? Is there supposed to be end play at the hub ? With wheels off the floor and supported just inboard of the ball joints I am able to move the axle left and right about 1/8 of an inch. When I drive over pot holes I hear a loud clunking sound, have checked all bushings and no issues. Thanks in advance

Service notice AWD system malfunction; 2WD mode engaged

Paid close attention yesterday to the idle on the LS460, 500 to 550 in gear, climate turned off. With climate on it idles at exactly 800, in gear. In neutral or park, climate on or off, it seems to idle at the same 750 rpm. Hope this helps.

Is the AMP the issue fuses are fine navigation works antenna and radio will not power up? bought a used amp still not working is the used amp junk do i order another amp. Other issues that would cause this error message? Thank

I am looking at a 18 450h tomorrow (accepting offers too if you are selling.. near atlanta) I love the car, I love the tech, from what I've seen, I am looking forward to the test drive tomorrow. The one downside I am seeing is it does not have Android auto, seems impossible to upgrade OEM, and aftermarkets are spotty / running old android. Before I get a bunch of responses, "just buy a newer one" or "wait a few years" as someone who is tech willing and the rest of the car is perfect, is there ANY updates or new upgrade kits that actually work. Thanks!!! 🙏

I would like to install a backup camera in my 2003 Lexus ES300. Can I do it and how much would it cost? I also would like to know if my Navigation system can be updated.

Interior Fuse Box Location: 2008 Lexus RX350 3.5L V6 (carcarekiosk.com) This one is in the same generation RX. It doesn't look that hard to access.

Have you checked the water level in your battery? (if it's accessible) If that's okay, how old is the battery? A week battery can cause the ECU to throw weird codes.