Win Lowe

Sorry but I don’t know what a clutch noise is, as the clutch doesn’t make a noise as in your description it’s the engine that makes the odd noise when the gear selected is too high for the speed of the car. Maybe the UJ’s are on their way out. Hopefully some one else on here will have a better answer for you

No this is for older models 93-97 we could swap cars though. :)

How did you get your blade out? Mine is a 96 es 300 with button on the side but blade seems to be molded in the plastic? Sorry for the delay I haven't been on the forum for a while, I cut around the key with a utility knife and use a drop of epoxy on assembly, mine is still going strong good luck

Rob you're welcome, I have a 96 GS300 156000 miles got it in May of this year and it too needs TLC on the leather. Win

Hi Rob Congrats on your GS300 and welcome to the forum I think you came on board when all the regulars are away for the weekend. :( You are a fast learner fixed your remote already I had to buy a new key and reprogram the remote myself. I can't help you with the radio but you could try doing a search on here, I am sure you will find some answers, I am kind of new to Lexus too so no help from me but wanted to say welcome Win

Thanks for that info he has them listed for $59.00 too I may jump on those at $48 Win

I love my 96 GS300 I will be replacing the steering pump this week end, the pump is working fine but the bearing is making a funny noise :( Win

This is the info I think I got it on this forum I it saved in my email. It work for me on the second try. Good luck Win Programing Instructions for Lexus Keyless Remote: 1. Start with key out of switch, drivers door open, all other doors and trunk closed, doors unlocked. 2. Insert key in ignition, DO NOT TURN ON, and remove key. 3. Using drivers side power door lock button, lock and unlock doors 5 times within 40 seconds, ending with doors unlocked. 4. Close drivers door and open it. Again lock and unlock doors 5 times within 40 seconds, ending with doors unlocked. 5. Insert key into ignition and turn from LOCK to ON to LOCK one time. Remove key from ignition. 6. Door locks will cycle one time. 7. Press lock button on transmitter for at least one second. Door locks will cycle. 10. Within 20 seconds, close drivers door and open it and press button on transmtter again for at least one second. 11. Door locks will cycle. Wait 20 seconds and registration will be completed. **if it does not work, start over from beginning, it may take several attempts. If it does not work, contact your local dealer.

O K this is for 1993-1997 GS300’s and others that uses the keyless with one button on the side, they have these listed on ebay (used) when I got my 96 GS300 both master key remotes were broken the key blades were still good though. I bought one of these used keys off ebay with the FCC ID HYQWDT-B which matched mine, I then remove the key blade from it and swapped it with my broken master’s blade. I then programmed the remote to my car so now I have a keyless master remote that works. Win

Try Kelly blue book Kelly Blue Book for trade-in or retail I always try to get my cars at trade in prices :) Win

Do any of you guys use one? Book form that is, not on a CD. I have been looking for one on the GS300 however all I am getting are manual on CD’s. I like to use a paper manual when working on the car, I know I could print the pages off the CD but it’s just a personal thing for me. :) Win

To save wear on the starter :) sorry I couldn't resist that one. Win

“Toyota brake master cylinders last at least 20 years so the chances of one being bad are extremely remote.” As with most things there is always an exception, I had a master cylinder go out on a 87 Toyota Cressida after 5 years. Win

I would have it checked again could be the brakes needs bleeding, is the fluid level low? could be a master cylinder prolem too. Good luck. Win

OK Swap my 96 for your 06 I think I can live with that key problem :) Win

Lock it in the gas cap compartment Win

Doesn't this comes with a Valet key? Win

Read "Lexus 2jz-ge Engines, Interference or not?" below the 98 GS 300 has interference engine so if the T belt slips a tooth it could cause a knock. I had a Toyota that uses this same engine (older 12 valve) which started to knock and that turned out to be one of the bolts that hold the torque converter to the flex plate came loose and started to knock. That came loose after 8-9 years of driving with 160000 miles on the clock, good luck with yours. Win

RRR: You did well in finding that leak; I would try some JB weld or epoxy to fix that leaky seam, they are really excellent products for this type of use. This could be one of those problems that the fix is a piece of cake compare to locating the cause. I can understand your feelings regarding the quality of Lexus but little things like this happens to the best of them, remember nothing in is prefect. Stay cool and mark this one up as a win for yourself. Win

Congratulations!! the E350 sounds like a great car, keep us informed with your likes and dislikes. Win

OK Lotus use to use them on the Elan’s “rubber donuts” I have a 96 GS 300 and if your GS 400 rear suspension is like mine they are all kinds of linkages on there with rubber bushings that would cause that toink-toink if they brake or becomes loose, make sure that they are all in good order and bolts are tight. Normally the dif doesn’t make that kind of noise they hum and wined. Win

I have gone back and read the start of this thread and it is clear to me now that Dantheman car is rear wheel drive. I would check the universal joints for play normally 2 on drive shaft and if the car has independent suspension on the rear then each drive axle would have a UJ as well. Win

“differential= rear wheel drive” Not really differential is on all cars front wheel drive and back wheel drive the differences are on most front wheel drive the differential is built in the gear box/transmission and on back wheel drive they are a stand alone unit. :) Win

Are these car front or rear wheel drive? Win

Lexus with 2JZ-GE engines (Sg 300, Is 300 Sc 300 are they Interference or not??? Yes and No. See below for information, this information came from a Gates web page I just rearrange them in this order. GS 300 1993-1997-2JZ GE Timing belt T215 change at 60,000 none Interference engine 1998-2004-2JZ GE Timing belt T215 change at 90,000 Interference engine IS 300 2001-2004-2JZ GE Timing belt T215 change at 90,000 Interference engine SC 300 1993-1997-2JZ GE Timing belt T215 change at 60,000 Interference engine 1998-2000-2JZ GE Timing belt T215 change at 90,000 none Interference engine Win