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did you get the alternator from Kragens, if so I have had terrrible luck with their rebuilds. I once changed three alterntors out before I got a good one...I never buy electrical from Kragens/Reilleys...They have junk.

Nah, I have three kids and 9 grandbabies....I am truely blessed....But to support those babies I fix my cars when I can. Even oldest grandson is learning...may not do it but understand what is going on when he takes his first car into shop.... Papa is the term my grandbabies know me by...I am proud to be papa to such great children...

Nah, I have three kids and 9 grandbabies....I am truely blessed....But to support those babies I fix my cars when I can. Even oldest grandson is learning...may not do it but understand what is going on when he takes his first car into shop....

Well the solution happened, not without a big problem, but at last quiet. The sound started to increase more, now it sounded like the left front bearing. ordered bearing and replaced, but during the pressing of the old bearing out something went wrong and the steering knuckle was bent where the brake caliper is mounted. put it all together and the wheel would not turn because the caliper itself was hitting the disk. Had to order a new steering knuckle ($268) and a new bearing, because in order to remove the hub you always destroy the bearing in the process. so my original $37 job turned into close to $400...Oh well, I have saved thousands over the years by wrenching on cars, so I chalk it up to part of the learning time. Be very careful when you support the steering knuckle in a 12 ton press to remove the bearing....The good news is now it is quiet like a hybrid should be. Also I want to note Toyota of Roseville stepped up and became very competitive price wise for the replacemnt steering knuckle...(no I dont work there). But they deserve mention as my vender of choice when not using the internet....

I would suggest getting a kit, preferibly original equipment. However the belt isnt really do till 90k miles. A little wear on edge of belt is normal. Look For Aisin, Mitshoboshi, and koyo as replacement parts...I am sure some of the venders or flea bay have a perfect kit for you. Here is sample: http://www.ebay.com/itm/AISIN-Water-Pump-Timing-Belt-Kit-Lexus-IS300-3-0L-I6-01-05-/300572438695?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2003%7CMake%3ALexus&vxp=mtr&hash=item45fb8370a7 However you can join Club Lexus and than log onto Sewel Lexus online and get a discount on all parts...I have gone both ways with the parts.

time to start checking all fuses....

Usually the Car wont goe into overdrive with that code....

Yea, but he is leaning to the right side of picture.....Yea

I would switch to Toyota filter...however I hope your oil pump is working ok....

Unfortunately his policies are only his that he introduces, He does not use the committee recommendations after forming the committees...It is either his way or the highway. The trillion in bailouts and trillion in debt is going to destroy this country...He killed the pipeline from Cananda, gave all of our oil rights to Brazil. Nothing that creates jobs except government jobs which do not grow our economy. He is worse than Jimmy Carter....He talks the talk of working with congress, but when the committee are formed with bipartisan folks, he ignores their recommendations. I understand his hands are tied by congress, but he is not willing to sit at the table with an open mind. It is all for show....

Sad, money is the winner on both sides of the spectrum...We need a true moderate that motivates and works with congress to fix this nations problems...Obama has obviously destroyed any possible solutions, I dont like Romney, however he may get the independents. Anybody would be better than the destructive policies that OBAMA has generated. This may well be one of those vote with your nose held tight. To bad there isnt that candidate that is really willing to work with both sides of the isle. Obama has proven, and failed in his feet to the pavement when it comes to fixing this nations problems. The pendulem needs to swing to the middle and throw out these left and right idiots. I say start over and get rid of 535 representatives and get a new president....

Do yourself a favor, just replace the battery...Coscto, Sams club, or Walmart...and be done with it. The Original equipment batteries had a terrible reputation for reliability....

Yeah it is really obvious with the markings around the bolt....As for the diagram go to Sewell LExus and call up your vehicle and go under chassis and look for diagram....

Welcome aboard, and enjoy your ride.

You could use DC controls controller and a electric fan from your nearest junk yard and be way below $200

You have to remove the center cover on the tire which is located under the rear of the car.

Why bother, the toyota/lexus thermostats are really robust. My RX300 1999 still had same themostat 12 years later....unless you have problem, leave it alone.

I would think a few days of PB blaster penetrant will make it happen....Dont use WD40....

see this diagram and look at 48409 part. 4804482058-PowertrainAndChassis-RX400h-2008

Have you tried a junk yard...?

+1 to above, find somewhere else to go.

I replaced the Control Arms with ball joints on my RX300....You dont have to remove the engine cradle...The bolts are a pain in the b..t to remove, just want to warn you. By the way the 1998 Control arms from the Toyota Camry are a direct fit. and at less than half price. I and others on the CL site can confirm this. The control does have a mounting plate on it that is not used by the RX300 but otherwise construction and diminsions are identical. You can order from Rock.....com and get the arms and ball joints all in one part. The Lexus part is around $300 apiece but the Toyota Camry control arm with balljoints was around $100 to !20 cant quite remember....It is a huge jobe as you have to disconnect the Shock tower from the steering hub etc. Good luck... see this thread from CL site: http://www.clublexus...-arm-plate.html just looked at price an aftermarket can be had with ball joint for less than $80 and listed for the RX300......

Check closely, maybe the wiring to the sensor is bad. one member had damage from a rodent.......

I would only put chains on front as that is where 90% of your drive is on the RX300 AWD.....

your lock mechanisms in the front doors probably died. common problem on the RX300...involves changing the lock actuators....here is a long posting on how to fix them for yourself... http://www.clublexus...x-write-up.html here is a better one for the RX330 series of RX http://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-second-generation/612350-rx330-door-lock-actuator-diy.html