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On 7/28/2017 at 7:35 AM, sorcerer said:

Basically, you don't take chances because if the belt goes it could wreck the engine. If you have no service records or paperwork to specifically say that the belt has been done, then assume that it hasn't and get it done ASAP because the intervals are 100k miles OR 10 years, whichever comes first.

Also get the timing belt idler/tensioner and the water pump done at the same time because the water pump (certainly on my 2005 RX300) is in the same place as the timing belt. The most expensive part of the job is the labour charges so it makes sense to do the pump at the same time which may add about £50 to the job, rather than have to pay about £300 if you did it later.

Not an expert here but I believe that the RX300 does NOT have an interference engine meaning the engine will not swallow valves, ruin heads, etc if the timing belt fails but you will need to be towed because the engine will stop running immediately. It won't run with a broken timing belt but it shouldn't cause major damage like it would with an interference engine.

Please correct me if needed!

On 9/27/2008 at 1:47 AM, denslexusgx470 said:

Many have questions on how to program the Homelink buttons. It is in the owner's manual but sometimes it may be confusing to understand the terminology. I've summarized what the manual states, and hopefully this will help anyone in the future (as I have in the past already hehe)

"Ok. Delete the codes in the homelink then try this. (To delete, hold down the first and third buttons at the same time, hold for about 30-60 seconds till the light blinks really fast. Release and check if deleted if the light blinks at a slow but steady pace. That means there's nothing stored on that button)

Hold down the garage door button and the homelink button u want programmed. Once the light changes from a slow blinking light to a rapid blinking light, release both buttons. Then go to the garage door openner and (this is different for all garage door openners) push the "learn" button ONCE. Within 30 secs, press the same button u programmed 3 times, and it should work."

9+ years later & this thread is still helping peeps, at least it helped me. Bought a beater 300RX and HomeLink sequence not spelled out properly in OM.. Thanks a ton to OP and all forum members for the help. :)

Thanks for the feedback everyone I have a local Lexus specialist car repair shop and I will check with and perhaps I can get my full 90,000 mile service done at a reasonable price

My Lexus dealer and Toyota dealer are owned by the same family and are located side by side so it probably wouldn't pay me to go to the Toyota dealer :(

My ES just turned 90K miles and I'm a bit confused as to what is necessary service? I change oil & filter regularly and have had normal wear items repaired/replaced ie Brakes, Wipers, tires, etc. Replaced the alternator last year. Thats it, nothing else..

My concerns are Tranny fluid!

Should it be replaced? I'm well past the DIY stage of my life so have to go to a repair shop. What is recommended buy the masses?

Thanks guys and gals

Ralph