GoldenStateSilverSport

So my car is having issue starting when it's already warmed up. Basically seems to be the infamous "clean your IACV/throttle body" situation. So I emailed Fremont Lexus and the service rep there tells me "We don't clean the idle control valve. Replacement of the IAC valve is $520 plus tax on the parts.". :chairshot: ..hmm are you out of your mind?! It's not like my IACV is broken - as the rest of you mention, it's likely that there is carbon build up. I am trying to contact Steven's Creek Lex to see if they will perform the service..hopefully they will clean the throttle body at a decent price. But anyways, I've spent hours searching this forum and there seems to be nice pictures of older ES models with pictures of the throttle body, but nothing step by step for the RX300. It actually looks kind of scary trying to clean the IACV+ throttle body since I have never done so myself. Should I attempt to DIY or find a place to service? I can do the other stuff..i.e. change oil, filters, cabin filter etc...but this would definitely be a first for me and I wouldn't want to screw something up. Additionally, my car is relatively new..about 55K ('01 RX300 Silversport). Any insight or advise is GREATLY appreciated..any recommended service dealers or what not. This forum has been very helpful. Cheers ;)

don't beat to beat a dead horse..i did search for IACV and found some great pictures..however, i couldn't find any step by step instructions on how to clean the IACV...i wouldn't consider myself a newbie, but not an expert either - i change my own oil, and engine/cabin filters, drain/fills..but cleanin the IACV will be a first for me..any help with the 2001 Rx300 model would be greatly appreciated....if you can't provide any step by step directions..any insight into how much it would cost to clean the IACV would be appreciated also! thanks a bunch!

can someone provide some insight on how to "Clean the throttle body and idle control valve"?...i had the exact same problem..about 10% of the time i start my car, it does not idle w/o going dead - i have to give it some gas else it will die..

Unfortunately, I hvae the same issue in my 01 RX300 Silversport...the annoying sound keeps clicking from under/around the CD/glove compartment area. Don't know if I should take it in or not ..my car has about 56K miles...and i got my car in June 01 so i think the warranty is up.. :(

awesome! thanks for your help..

Hi Everyone, I need to change the battery in my car and needed some help from you guys. I have a 2001 Lexus RX300 Silversport and need to find out the details of the kind of battery I need. What is the minimum Cold Cranking Amps required? (Does it matter if I exceed this amount? Will it damage my car? Additionally, what size/group is my battery? I have looked in the owners manual but there are no specs as to the battery requirements. I appreciate any help you can provide. Thanks,