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Sounds like you've been busy. I found this thread for "How to" manuals on your player. Another trick people try to reset the player/changer is to remove the negative cable from the car battery for about 15 minutes. this will obviously allow all systems to go "limp" and may get the changer to un-jam when power is restored. Of course you'll have to reset your seat settings and clock and other memory functions. Good luck Posted 26 December 2008 - 03:30 PM petez, on Dec 18 2008, 04:53 PM, said: Does anyone have repair manual instructions to remove the stereo unit so I can get into my cd changer and get out a stuck CD? Try this website. they have all kinds of good info for removing radios and stereos. Have used them on all three of my vehicles http://www.carstereohelp.com/

Thank you Paul. I've spent some time searching the site. I ordered twp new OEM ML front speakers, and I've reviewed the door panel removal techniques mentioned on this site. Perfect project when I'm off next week. I'm ready. I've also ordered two rear trunk lift OEM support struts, floor mats and everything necessary for routine maintenance service. I'm not sure when the last oil change was for example. The CD player door won't open and it makes some internal mechanical clicking sound when trying to use the CD player. So I'm not sure if there are CDs stuck in there or if it's a mechanism issue. The radio itself is fine. I'm tempted to try to get it ready for my wife's iphone while I have it out. I also wouldn't mind adding Sirius/XM interface while I'm in there. Anyone know of a iphone interface for that particular stereo unit? There are only two pieces of leather which look weathered beyond the excellent condition of the rest of the car, the middle armrest and the driver's door armrest. Has anyone replaced these? I think the interior color is ecru. While I'm replacing the front speaker seems like the right time to replace the driver's armrest if it's not too difficult.

First of all Jay, Welcome to you and your wife to the LOC! We're glad your in the club and look forward to your contributions and questions. As Jim asked re; the CD changer, are their cd's in it?... will they eject? Can you put a disk in it. The reason we ask is that some of the earlier changers after about ten years or more start to act up for some reason and the changing mechanism jams a lot. But usually they will play. For the them not to play means that either the disk is not spinning, the laser reader has gone south, or the preamp/circuits are bad. If the radio works, which it must since you talk about the speaker sounding bad, then it's not the amplifier which is the amp for all units, radio,CD, & tape. If you will do a search of this board/site you should find information on taking out the dash and unit. Since you are a new member you can not yet PM (personal message) anyone yet. I will leave a note for "dcfish" the sites approved Lexus audio equipment vendor, just in case you need his expertise. I think it's after 5-10 posting, you get privileges to begin PMing other members. The Levinson speaker is a unique design in that it's impedance is other than what is normal for Car audio use. Most car audio is 4 ohms, while this particular year/model is probably 8 ohms. (don't hold me to that). If it is the speaker and not something else like a crossover, try ebay and make sure it is for the Mark Levinson. You want to enjoy the full richness of the system. Look for the struts as well while your on line or go to Sewellparts.com . This is a Lexus dealer in Dallas, TX that we have an arrangement with for LOC members. When you register, tell them your a Lexus Owner Club member and get a hefty discount on parts and accessories. For the roof and how to replace the speaker, again do a search first and see what you find. Let us know how you come out. Merry Christmas, Paul

I see lots of discussions about getting rid of RFT tires - listen to my story ---- Like most everyone I had had it with the ride, handling, and low mileage wear of my Bridgestone RFTs. Time for new tires and I was convinced to get "regular" tires and carry the old Green Slime tire repair -- already carried a compressor so no big deal. Well, when the time came for new tires I broke down and got another set of Bridgestones - couldn't pass up the Lexus 4 for the price of 3 sale - thought maybe next time I'll get the "real tires". Jump ahead 3 months - wife and I go to a remote Indian Casino in NorCal, I do mean remote. We leave for home about midnight Sunday - a 1.5 hour drive, we love taking the backroads as no traffic. Flying down some country road at about 50 I hit a large pothole - I mean I REALLY COLLIDED WITH/HIT A LARGE POTHOLE - more like a crater. It stopped my vehicle in its tracks - every alarm on the dash was sounding/blinking. We are in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by flat fields of alfalfa and sun flowers with no lights or buildings anywhere. A quick walk around the car and I see that a 3 inch piece of the right front tire has been blown out right at the rim - it's just hanging there flapping in the breeze. My wife is panicky - we didn't bring a cell phone and no one is likely to pass by for the next 8 hours or so. So what to do? Well, I got back in the car, calmed my wife as best I could, and drove home at 35 mph - it took more than 2.5 hours and I had to stay off the interstate - but we did it. Could hardly tell the tire was flat and torn. Next day I drove to the dealer where he installed a new tire free under their "road hazard" warranty. Of course I now have to deal with a slightly bent rim from hitting the pothole so hard. Bottom line: I've rethought my plans for tires - don't get non-RFTs unless you get the kit to carry a spare - flat tire repair kits aint enough in my book. I've decide to keep RFTs but to switch over to Michelin Pilot Sport AS Plus ZP - getting alot of good press from what I read. The scenario that played out for me never crossed my imagination. I pass this on as Food for thought!!!! P.S. No, I'm not a Lexus dealer or employee.

That's what run flats are all about, I guess. I have a 2002 SC430 and got rid of my RFT's at 40,000 miles. I am now at 125,000 miles and have never had a tire incident. I run without a spare, but with a can of fix-a-flat and a lightweight portable air compressor. So far, so good.