Keyless Entry Preferences

[TTCDave]

Hi,

I just joined this forum as I only recently bought my very first Lexus. I absolutely love it even though it's several years pre-owned (Black 2002 ES300 loaded with everything incl nav, Levinson, etc.).

I have a couple, hopefully easy to answer, questions for the experts here. I appreciate any advice you have to offer.

1. When I lock/unlock the doors with the remote key, the lights flash, but the beeps do not occur. I want the beeps. The owners manual says this is reprogrammable and to see my dealer. Well, I'm a computer tech and live to learn these "tricks". Besides, my dealer is a 40 minute drive away and it's such a petty request. Anyone know the method to change this? Any other "Preferences" tricks?

2. I assume there are charcoal filters for cleaning the interior air. Is this user replaceable or do I, again, have to go to the dealer? Where are the filters located?

3. On the shift console, up by the "Park" position, there was a little square "hole" (when I bought the car). Looking in, it seemed as if there was a switch or something inside and the "button" had maybe vanished. The dealer put a "cap" on the hole and this is basically what I see on all the cars at the showroom. What is the purpose of this square "hole"?

That's about it for now. I'm sure I'll have more questions as I become more familiar with my baby.

Thanks,

Dave

[Lexusfreak]

Welcome to the club TTC! B) Do you have the owners manual for the car? If not contact Lexus head office & they will send you one for free. B) It explains the answers to your questions in a great deal of detail. B)

[chadmg7]

I was able to have a free owner's manual sent out via the Lexus website by signing up for their "Owners" section (in case you don't want to call them). :)

[chadmg7]

Sorry, my post was duplicated.

[TTCDave]

Hi,

I have an owner's manual, but all it said about the keyless entry issue was that it can be done, but that I should go to the dealership. Did you mean a "Service" manual?

Re: the little square, I didn't see any reference to that.

Thanks.

Dave

[justin97]

Hi,

I just joined this forum as I only recently bought my very first Lexus. I absolutely love it even though it's several years pre-owned (Black 2002 ES300 loaded with everything incl nav, Levinson, etc.).

I have a couple, hopefully easy to answer, questions for the experts here. I appreciate any advice you have to offer.

1. When I lock/unlock the doors with the remote key, the lights flash, but the beeps do not occur. I want the beeps. The owners manual says this is reprogrammable and to see my dealer. Well, I'm a computer tech and live to learn these "tricks". Besides, my dealer is a 40 minute drive away and it's such a petty request. Anyone know the method to change this? Any other "Preferences" tricks?

2. I assume there are charcoal filters for cleaning the interior air. Is this user replaceable or do I, again, have to go to the dealer? Where are the filters located?

3. On the shift console, up by the "Park" position, there was a little square "hole" (when I bought the car). Looking in, it seemed as if there was a switch or something inside and the "button" had maybe vanished. The dealer put a "cap" on the hole and this is basically what I see on all the cars at the showroom. What is the purpose of this square "hole"?

That's about it for now. I'm sure I'll have more questions as I become more familiar with my baby.

Thanks,

Dave

well i dont kow about the 02 but mine has a turn knob on the dash below the steering wheel like between my knees

2?

3u pop that cap off there is a lil button in casee your car gets locked in park.

[khhoang]

1. check the volume control knob for the alarm to see if it's turned way down

2. do a search for a/c cabin air filter. there's a DIY how-to to change out the filter. for your model year (02+?), i believe it's at the rear of the glovebox

3. do a search on shift-lock override button.. allows you shift the shifter without the keys in engine off. that tiny cap can walk off and disappear if you're doing cleaning work around that area. mine disappeared when it fell in the console area when i removed that wood trim to clean it.

welcome to LOC.

[TTCDave]

Thanks Everyone!

I think my initial questions have been answered. I'm sure I'll be returning for more help.

Everyone have a great day!

Dave

[oregones250]

Hey, I just bought ES250 - 1990

Since driver side door lock does is broken, I wanted to get keyless entry

Any recommendations, known issues