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Seems like a clever person could wire in a mini-switch that would open the sensor wiring, then mount the switch on the housing in a position where the switch body would clear the sensor. Position 1 auto wipers; position 2 interval wipers. I'm happy with auto wipers, though they do get fits every now and then. Seems to help to have water beading stuff on your windshield

There is this: http://www.courthousenews.com/2012/05/25/Toyota.pdf Apparently Toyota is being dragged kicking and screaming into this fix. I was not able to find anything detailing this enhanced warranty except for the letter I received. There are registration forms in the rear of the supplemental service/warranty booklet for a new owner to register their car with Lexus.

I got a letter from Lexus yesterday that describes an extended warranty for subject issue. A new primary warranty on my car's headlights will extend to 10/31/2015 regardless of mileage. Cosmetic damage will be covered as well as failure from moisture. Reimbursement for prior moisture related headlight repairs will be covered. My car is a 2005 purchased about 6 months ago. I sent the form in the back of the supplement manual to Lexus to register my vehicle. Looks like good news for a lot of forum members!

No CEL. Don't know if this fault will hold a code, but if it happens again, I'll give it a try. Thanks.

My airbag fault light has stayed on after starting twice in the last few months. I'm inclined to do a "wait and see" with something so intermittent, but am wondering if anyone has advice or suggestions.

My all-time dumb response was at a Ford dealership. Many years ago I had a Ford Granada company car that was a horrible POS. Upon shut off it would do a lean burn St. Vitus dance run-on with loud knocking and hissing for 10 seconds or so. I complained to the dealer and was told "That's the sound of economy".

You could get one of those carpet looking dash covers from an accessory dealer. If you try for a repair, you might check if someone in your area has professional experience in this sort of thing. Or shop for a new dash on line and install it yourself. 303 is the best protectant I've used. Check "dash repair"," Cracked dash", or any iteration of your problem on an internet search and you'll get an information overload. Likely you will be disuaded from doing a repair yourself.

If not exact, they are very close. The front mats are just about perfect. The anchor clips line up. Rear mats are OK, but no holes for the anchor clips. Ordered tan color, but mats have a slight taupe overtone which is still a good match for the tan interior. These are good heavy duty mats.

This is for you old timers - we've come a long way! http://www3.telus.net/bc_triumph_registry/smoke.htm

I'm a newcomer to these cars and this forum, but over $500 for a transmission & differential oil change sounds a bit high to say the least. You could call and ask what it costs for a Toyota Highlander (essentially what you're driving) as a "test". I just did this service on my Miata using the best synthetic fluids (cost $60) and labor ($40). Also, seems like the description "flush" is frequently hype and a cover for exhorbitant prices. My $0.02

Right as rain! A well aimed spritz of silicone oil and a good tug and all the latches now work. Probably hadn't been moved since the car was new. Thanks!

The tabs that lift up to move the cross bars on my roof rack lift to about a 45 degree angle and no more and consequently they do not disengage. I believe they should lift further to disengage, but I am afraid of breaking the tabs off. All four tabs behave in the same manner. What am I not doing right?

Thanks all for your help! Problem started out with rain sensor becoming detached from the windshield. I did not realize that the metal bracket that is glued to the windshield detaches from the detector module by means of a locking piece on the module's bottom. Separating the metal bracket and cleaning all glue residue off, I used rearview mirror glue to reattach the metal bracket to the windshield, let it cure for a day, and then attached the detector after cleaning the window tape with alcohol. I sprayed the windshield with some glass cleaner and guess what? The wipers dutifully responded! Paul, you're right - should have gone to the dealer right off - but I'd have missed out on all this trial and error fun.

Rain test came and wipers revert to standard intermittent operation. In other words, the sensing device doesn't work. This car has so many arcane reset codes for other automated functions, I'm wondering if there isn't some bizarre setup for the wipers? Id really like to see this system work.

While I like the built in nav concept, the Nippondenso unit in my '05 RX330 is the least intuitive and klutziest system I've ever used even allowing for its age. The latest software is installed. By contrast, I can pick up my iPhone and say:"take me to (address) from here" and within a few seconds I'm on my way. My $.02

A follow-up: Got the $20 plastic window and it does not self stick. It is jelly like in order to make optical contact between the sensor and the windshield glass, but is not adhesive enough to hold things togather. I put a bead of RTV around the window and clamped it in place using a rag stuffed between the box and the rear view mirror. Seems to have done the trick. A rain test is likely to come soon as I live in Oregon.

Another comment: Spending a a few pennies more for a top tier gas with extra proprietary additives is a good investment IMO. A scam: Had my Subaru in for service and a service writer showed me a piece of blotter paper with oil on it and said it was my power steering fluid and I needed a flush. I asked to see what fresh fluid looked like on the blotter, and can you believe it looked exactly the same? I told him nice try, and he apologized. I felt that this stuff was coming from the top, and would love to be a fly on the wall at one of their meetings where they are instructed to push bogus services.

My "new" 05 RX has a new windshield that was replaced by the PO. I noticed the rain detector was at half mast and it won't stay attached to the windshield. I have ordered a new window (a gummy piece of soft clear plastic) to the tune of $20 (yikes) I imagine it will have enough fresh double sided sticky stuff to stay stuck on the windshield. Am I on the right track? There's no evidence of anything else holding it to the windshield. TIA Bruce

Put a bottle of Techron in your next full tank if you are worried.

I've used Mobil 1 in all my cars since 1978 and in several BMW bikes I've owned. There are no good reasons not to use a synthetic in my opinion, except cost. To mitigate that, I buy a 5 qt jug from walmart for about $22, and have the dealer change the oil and filter with my oil for about $20. Have never found a dealer who won't do that. I've switched to Mobil 1 in several higher mileage cars and never had an issue. I use 5K changes - mainly because its easier to keep track.

It worked! Key was to erase old programming. Suggestion: If you have a mechanical disconnect between your door and the opener drive, use it. Saves a lot of commotion with the door going up and down. Thanks!!