04RX330

Because someone claims that the nav. system was messed up completely after putting in a backup copy. Need a second opinion before doing it.

Does anyone know that if i bought a new version of the dvd and then burned a backup copy to a dvd recordable if the nav unit would read it or not?

does anyone know that if i bought a new version of the dvd and then burned a backup copy to a dvd recordable if the nav unit would read it or not?

Just wondering did anyone has the new dvd for Gen.3 2004 model, if yes, where to order and how much?? And I am interested with the group buy thing and get a copy.

Driver side mirror does not work intermittent and passenger side mirror does not tilt the same angle as driver side when shift to reverse. Later, I found out that there is nothing wrong with the passenger side after they replace the new one cause it tilt the same as before. But the dealership just replace a new one whenever you ask for.

Its factory pre-set and you cannot change the tilt angle. I have both of the passenger and driver side mirrors changed due to malfunction.

Your dealership must have forgotton to connect back the drl cause I have mine data dots installed and the drl is still working fine.

My RX330's MAINT REQD light is on, anyone has any experience on this??

As far as I know, the newest GS and LX (but not the RX) are both come with 6 disk DVD in dash which can play DVD while parking brake is being engaged which make it easier to do the DVD by pass.

Just have the protection kit installed by the Lexus of Glendale and was told that my car was the first one to install the kit. May be it is not so common that HID headlights is being stolen here in the West coast as compared to the East. Anyway, there is only a data dot sticker on the corner of the headlights and cant find the lenses are painted with an epoxy paint that has very small data dots in it. Anyone know where and which area of the headlights that the small dots is paste to??

enter destination while driving http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...showtopic=22623

not true, some of the setting that you can't do by yourself and has to be done by the dealer.

Actually it does work on the 04 330. All you need to do is to hold down the "Override" button for about three seconds until it turns green. Hope it's helpful! I sure appreciate knowing it! ← Yes you need to hold the override button until it turns green and it sure works on my 04 RX. Thanks for the info and finally we can override this without any mods or splicing.

this is selling for US$270 on the following website http://www.myautofashion.com/chromegrille.html

Catking, Did it improve the overall sound quality after you replaced the amp??? I spoke to a audio shop that they told me you just cant replace the factory amp cause there is data info. link to the head unit.

Just go buy the replacement shell from the following site http://frankslocksmith.com/store/page1.html

Yes, it is. somewhere below the right rear seat ← Thats for the marklevinson where it located at but not for the non ml. http://www.marklevinsonlexus.com/overview.asp?model=rx

what is TTL???

There is no external amp for the non ml stereo.

donsuek, Can you provide more details that how did you make Lexus to repurchase back your RX.

Actually, there are ppl out there get confused with the ECT snow mode. Maybe, the salesperson also forgot to go over the feature with them when they took delivery. QUOTE from the Edmunds discussion board for RX 330: ANYONE ELSE HAVING PROBLEMS DRVING IN SNOW? by lovingmylexus Dec 26, 2004 (8:31 pm) I have the RX 330 and its less than a year old. We live in a very snowy climate and my Lexus is AWFUL in the snow. I have the all season tires, 17 inch and LITERALLY if I go to stop and there is a tad bit of ice the car does not stop. I have tried driving in 1,2,3 gear and still the same problem happens. Anyone else experience slipping problems?? I am scared to death to go out in the snow and ice now! HELP! Thanks Re: ANYONE ELSE HAVING PROBLEMS DRVING IN SNOW? [lovemylexus1] by nw1997 Dec 28, 2004 (10:46 am) Actually, the ECT button should be used in snow/icy conditions. When selected it reduces the throttle response, e.g. if you floored it with the ECT button pressed the vehicle should not take-off as usually. It helps to prevent wheel spin. Plowing through deep snow, I am not to sure about that, I tried that with about 8-12 inches of wet snow and got about 12 feet into my driveway before the vehicle would not go further, and yes it was the AWD with the Limited Slip Differential rear end. Re: ANYONE ELSE HAVING PROBLEMS DRVING IN SNOW? [nw1997] by lovemylexus1 Dec 28, 2004 (7:41 pm) As I said, I don't understand the science of this. But, my experience with the ECT is the exact opposite of what you describe. For me, having the ECT mode engaged when driving on ice and snow is much, much more dangerous than leaving it off. It helps when plowing through snow piles but makes ice even slicker than glass when engaged. Re: lovemylexus..... [wwest] by lovemylexus1 Dec 28, 2004 (10:15 pm) Reply You are correct. I tested the snow mode in a local parking lot after noticing that the RX wasn't stopping well on ice. The parking lot was basically a sheet of ice. When the snow mode was engaged... the RX acted like a skater on a skating rink. In my youth I would have loved it but I didn't like the idea of skating around a parking lot in my Lexus. I immediately performed the same test without the snow mode engaged and the RX was much easier to control and stopped with very little problem. The symptoms described in the previous post are similar to the ones I experienced when I tested my own RX. I have used the snow mode when trying to get up our unplowed street after 8 inches of snow. It does help when I first accelerate but I turn off the mode once I get going. I must say I was surprised because I thought the snow mode would make winter driving easier. Personally, I have concluded the snow mode isn't necessary on my AWD but it is when I drive my husband's rear-wheel drive sport sedan. I'm confused..... by wwest Dec 29, 2004 (12:23 am) I wouldn't have thought that ECT snow mode would have had any adverse effect during stopping or coastdown on a slippery surface.... I would have thought that the RX, in snow mode, would start off in a higher gear (it does) and maybe a little detuning of the engine. I would also have thought that in snow mode to prevent too much engine braking on a slippery surface the transmission would not downshift as quickly, remain in the higher gears for a longer duration during coastdown or stopping. It sounds as if the opposite is true, too much engine braking during coastdown/stopping especially in snow mode. Makes no sense at all. And now this, coupled with the hesitation issue, makes me wonder if the Toyota engineer in charge of software/firmware specifications has gone off his nut. Kinda makes me glad my next purchase is a BMW X3. I'll likely be back after Toyota straighteneds out these kinks. Re: ANYONE ELSE HAVING PROBLEMS DRVING IN SNOW? [04rx330] by lovemylexus1 Dec 30, 2004 (10:43 pm) Exactly my point from earlier. I re-read the manual after my experiment and concluded that keeping ECT snow mode engaged while braking was the reason why the RX skated on ice so easily. I do think this is confusing. Our Mercedes has a "winter" mode...and it is supposed to be engaged at all times during snow and ice driving. So, that's why I engaged the ECT button and kept it on until I realized that I had almost no braking control with it on. I think Lexus should either redesign the button or have more than one sentence about it in the owner's manual. So? by bennb Dec 31, 2004 (3:38 am) What should a guy do in snow? Have it engaged or not? Re: So? [bennb] by lovemylexus1 Dec 31, 2004 (10:28 am) I say no. This is based on my own experiences. It may not be the "correct" way in the eyes of Lexus but their engineers are not in my car when I am driving on snow and ice. Re: ANYONE ELSE HAVING PROBLEMS DRVING IN SNOW? [lovingmylexus] by jr59 Dec 31, 2004 (1:59 pm) I am so pleased to read this as I had exactly the same problem with the same vehicle. I thought I was over reacting. I am a former diver ed instructor who trained drivers in advanced driving maneuvers (skid control, etc.) and I could not control my Lexus in the snow. This truly shocked me. Thank you so much for making me feel better. By the way, last night I traded it for a 2005 Nissan Murano. My husband has the Murano and had no trouble in the snow. Re: ANYONE ELSE HAVING PROBLEMS DRVING IN SNOW? [jr59] by lovemylexus1 Dec 31, 2004 (8:30 pm) Sorry to hear you traded your Lexus. But, thanks for checking back in. Now I don't feel crazy for having the what I think are the same experiences you did. Re: ANYONE ELSE HAVING PROBLEMS DRVING IN SNOW? [lovemylexus1] by lovingmylexus Jan 11, 2005 (12:25 pm) Yes I have the AWD and I hate it at this point I am ready to turn my car in for a Subaru!! I just read the posts about turing the ECT button off and I will do that and see if it works any better. I didnt see any problems with driving but when you need to stop at a light or a stop sign watch out because its not gonna stop! To be continued..... Re: ANYONE ELSE HAVING PROBLEMS DRVING IN SNOW? [jr59] by lovingmylexus Jan 11, 2005 (12:28 pm) Reply I am glad I am not the only one, I swear my family thinks I am bonkers for talking about it but in truth its a really terrible car in the winter and seeing as I live in the snow belt I need a car that will get me through the snow. I will try the suggestions of turning the ECT button off and see if that helps any, otherwise I am trading it in, its unsafe in my book and I have a 4 yr old in my car at all times and I am not willing to risk her life or mine Re: ANYONE ELSE HAVING PROBLEMS DRVING IN SNOW? [rcr24] by lovingmylexus Jan 11, 2005 (12:32 pm) Let me tell you how lucky you are to not have problems. I am not scared to drive in any weather but after the last two experiences I have had I will tell you that if the roads are not completely clear I will not drive this car, its that bad...... ANYONE ELSE HAVING PROBLEMS DRVING IN SNOW? [lovingmylexus] by lovemylexus1 Jan 12, 2005 (12:02 am) We have had two big ice storms in the past week. I have had no problems driving my RX on the ice. My ABS brakes have only engaged one time in the past week and that was when someone pulled out in front of me. And I have had ZERO problems with slipping, sliding or stopping. But, as I mentioned in previous posts I do keep the ECT button off. My RX is the best vehicle I have ever driven in winter weather and I now know I will only buy AWD vehicles in the future.

SEADUCK79, How would you interpret by only reading this in the owners manual, ""USE THIS MODE WHEN STARTING YOUR VEHICLE IN ICE AND SNOW", since English is your mother tongue??? Image2.bmp Image2.bmp

SW03ES, I am not saying that you are wrong, its no need to get upset here. I am just simply brought up the exact wording which the RX owner's manual quote "USE THIS MODE WHEN STARTING YOUR VEHICLE IN ICE AND SNOW". This is exactly what it states in the owners manual, so how confuse that Lexus made its manual. My RX does eliminate the 1st gear when ECT switch was pressed. I do remember that I have tested drive one RX without the ECT snow switch during the time when I bought my car. So basically it reduce the possibility of wheelspin when accelerating in snow by starting at shift 2nd. Traction is more relies on the VSC system. Should blame the Lexus by providing such a confuse manual.

SW03ES, Yes, all of the RX comes standard with a five-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission (ECT) which is a built in feature and no need to turn it on and off by switches. In fact, the ECT snow mode switch is not come with all the RX, this is an addition options that some RX has and some without. Even the RX without the ECT snow mode switch, it still comes with the Elctronically Controlled Transmission (ECT). Is it mean that if I did not turn on the ECT snow mode, I am driving without ECT??? This is not the case here. ""USE THIS MODE WHEN STARTING YOUR VEHICLE IN ICE AND SNOW", this is all they defined in the owner's manual. So, lets use your own imagination, I guess. I was used to own a 4Runner with ECT Power switch which increases acceleration with higer RPM each shifts and which did not delete the 1st gear and is definitely not the same as ECT snow mode when I drove my RX. For your due respect, your ES also equipped with ECT (intelligence) but do you find that there is a ECT switch for you to turn it on and off?? My one last question, did you ever experienced with a drive of RX with ECT snow mode switch on??? But from my numerous friends who owns a RX and happen to claim that they all feel the cars are out of control when the switch is on during snow.