LennyF

Very good, I'm happy that you had a favorable solution. I was not so lucky

5 hours ago, Lexigrl said:

First the signal from the sensors goes to the "Receiver Assembly, Door Control & Tire Pressure Monitoring System" ($310) which is buried behind the rear pillar somewhere, and then from there the info goes into even more expensive parts/pieces. And even if the problem is only with the $310 box; you have to tear apart the whole back of the car just to get to it. Nah...I'll check my pressures with my trusty gauge the way we used to do it before the gov't go involved & legislated the stupid systems.

I'm not 100% sure on this, but I believe that once you replace the $310 control box, you need to have it programmed to be compatible with the car's ECU.

Anyone have more info about this?

2 hours ago, Lexigrl said:

I would like for the psi to display, but decided this is a rabbit hole I don't want to go into. 

I don't blame you at all for feeling that way. The "fix" is to replace the main tire pressure control module, which is pricey and undoubtedly expensive labor.

4 hours ago, Bykfixer said:

https://rxmechanic.com/how-to-program-tpms-sensors/

This may help

Tire pressure sensors are fine, they have all been checked individually

16 hours ago, RX400h said:

I believe those sensors need to be replaced every so many years but make sure you first closely follow the owner's manual's instructions to reset. 

 no doubt the tire pressure sensors go bad and have to replace eventually, but I doubt they all go bad at the very same time as in my case.

No I did not replace any tires recently, and if one sensor went bad, why would that cause the tired the pressure display on the instrument panel to be blank for all four tires?

Suddenly the tire pressure indicator on my instrument panel stop showing numbers, only dotted lines. (All four positions)

I tried pressing the reset button under the dashboard, was no help

I contacted Lexus on call Tech-Support but they were of no help.

Anyone have any ideas?

2013 ES-350

Suddenly the tire pressure indicator on my instrument panel stop showing numbers, only dotted lines. (All four positions)

I tried pressing the reset button under the dashboard, was no help

I contacted Lexus on call Tech-Support but they were of no help.

Anyone have any ideas?

This might help.  

About two months ago I installed a navigation override module on my 2013 ES. It works fantastic and I absolutely love it.  Search eBay,  I bought mine there just over $100

Headlight lens follow-up:

It is also recommended that you put a coat of clear gloss lacquer spray paint on the headlights after you removed the cloudiness.  This will prevent the cloudiness from coming back very quickly.

A/C follow-up:

My previous two cars were both Lexus, '97 ES300 & '08 ES350. They both had AC problems. My present car is a 2013 ES350,  & it's also starting to exhibit some "quirks" with the A/C.  Anyone see a pattern here...LOL

What liability of the engine not shutting off are you referring to?  If I were to start the engine conventionally, exit the car, then open the door to re-enter, the engine does not shut off. 

I installed an aftermarket remote start module about 6 weeks ago.  Very unhappy with it, if you start it remotely, the engine shuts off (as designed) as soon as you open the door.

Has anyone installed one of these units, And do you have the same experience?

have no clue

I've had my fair share of issues with Lexus, but I think it's very unreasonable to expect Lexus to fix your mother's 10 year old car.  When does it end after 20,  30....yrs?  Also, the age of the owner should have absolutely no bearing on this issue... Only the age of the vehicle.

How exactly would you want your car to “communicate more efficiently“ with you're phone? 

I traded in a 2008 ES 350 about a year and a half ago. Don't recall having any problems with the car not communicating with the phone.

 It most definitely is a rip off

2 hours ago, Al9 said:

Must cost a fortune.

probably less then you think

It's not paint, it's a wrap.

The Lexus app suite definitely works on 2013s, but in my click case it has lots of issues.

On my first visit to my Lexus dealer he told me the same thing, It only works on '14s and up.  

Lexus phone support and my dealer both try to blame my iPhone for the problem, but the same issues are there when I  try it on another iPhone and an Android phone.  They play the typical "blame the other guy" game.

In the last month or so I've been having an issue using the Enform App Suite, (primarily Pandora).  

I get a message on the screen "Insufficient Conductivity“.  This message can appear regardless of the strength of my cell signal.  I understand it happening when my cell signal is very low but that should not happen when I have five bars.

Anyone else experiencing a similar issue?

I just bought a portable Nav unit for under $100.  It has a 7" screen and comes with a backup camera.

I think trying to install a build in unit, like you're taking about doing, is way too expensive and too complicated.

Good luck.

4 hours ago, pj8708 said:

My local dealer was quite clear,  my cost is $169 and they provide the thumb drive.  I do have the option to buy the drive alone or w/installation,  $99.

On May 5, 2016 at 4:40 PM, pj8708 said:

I was out and about today and while out I stopped into my Lexus dealer. They offered some information that may flush out some helpful details. In terms of using a USP portal to upload the new maps, the update comes as a thumb drive. It takes 1 hour to 1 and a quarter hours to do the upload. The process is not fool proof. Sometimes the new software burps and it has to be done all over again.

Updates come out in November. So it would make sense to wait to do your update in November of this year. 

Also, the price for the thumb drive is $80.00 and the labor is $169.00. This used to be the promotional price now and then, now Lexus has made this price the permanent price.

Paul

Paul,  I called a local Lexus dealer a day or 2 ago and got  very different info on prices.  The price for the thumb drive is $169, and the labor to install is $99.  

If you can get the thumb drive for $80, please tell me where.

Lenny

Is there any other way to update the Nav maps on a 2013 ES350 without paying the exorbitant dealer charges?