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AmandaLexus

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  1. Thank you for your input Les. I really appreciate it That sort of sounds similar to, at least in part, to what the service rep told me from Lexus. That maybe it was the SOS system communication. She said I could just press the button and tell the people on the 'other side' to disable it. ...but when I press the button it has a recorded voice that comes on with prompts saying it is disabled and to enable follow these so and so steps. That has me wondering about he Navigation system, I am thinking at least. The service rep also noted to me that 2017 and older models (I have 2015) have the internal WiFi disabled or not communicating she said because of the switch to 5G for newer models hence none of the apps work.. but something is transmitting for Navigation. Unfortunately definitely more than fears. I can not drive the car for more than an hour or two, sometimes less, without getting symptoms,. You may have hit on something when you said it is like a cell phone. I still have an iphone 6 4LTE and have been ok with that, but the newer cell phones make me sick (5G etc, don't know what I am going to when the iphone 6 finally does quit, but so far so good) If the SOS system of the DCM is already disabled then cutting of the Nav system shouldn't translate to alarm over to Lexus, would it? This is very hard for me to interpret as I am not a electronics/car person by any stretch. I just love Lexus RX for a lot of different reasons. I really don't know anything and am doing my best to understand and seek help where I can like these forums for any and all insight. I am taking it to a shop at some point too, to have it investigated but seems this is nothing anyone has dealt with. Thank you so much. Maybe others will know too and can weigh in 🙏
  2. Hello, I need to figure out if there is way to disable/unplug the antenna/wire that controls the communication of the Satellite Navigation and WiFi system on a Lexus 2015 RX 350. I have a health condition now where I am sensitive to certain, I am not sure what to call it , but EMF/Radio Frequency. Being around bluetooth and regular radio waves is fine. The problem is the stronger Satellite Navigation communication waves I guess you call it. Question is - is there a way to disable the Satellite Navigation connection or unplug this wire or even remove it? All I need is bluetooth and AM/FM radio, Aux. There is the shark fin on top of the roof that I am guessing has the bundle of wires in it. Is it in there? Could I potentially replace the shark fin antenna with another just AM/FM Bluetooh (not sure if bluetooth needs antenna) antenna? I called Lexus and they said that it could not be done because the Sat/Nav system is all one unit with the radio, but I am guessing that just means that the wires are all bundled together? Is it possible to unbundle for the Sat/Nav one to be removed? As far as the Wifi Lexus said that since switching to 5G the older models 2017 and below are no longer transmitting because they are incapable of 5G network. But if possible is that something that could 'officially' be unplugged/removed too? Does anybody out there have any deeper knowledge on these wirings/electronics? Greatly appreciate it. Would love to be able to drive my Lexus again
  3. Looking into purchasing a Lexus RX 350 2015 however the leather on the seats has become worn in spots and cracked. Is it pretty easy to have a dealership or reliable repair shop (Lexus, CarMax etc) order new leather upholstery for front and back seats and replace?
  4. Looking into purchasing my first Lexus. I am I Interested in a 2015 RX 350 from Carmax $26,000 and 69,000 miles. Cash purchase. Only 1 owner (but was a leased vehicle) no accidents reported nothing on vehicle history report. Just maintenance stuff. Was obtained from CarMax through auction. My question is - is this a car worth purchasing? Like in general? Are the 2015 RX 350’s reliable? I would purchase newer but I really don’t like the new aggressive design of 2016 Lexus RX 350 and up. What is generally spent on maintenance a year? Is Lexus expensive to repair? Any recurring problems that are common? Gas Hog? I more than likely may be the terminal owner since the car is 8 years old but say I want to sell in a couple years or so, do they hold decent value at 10 plus years? (I am coming from a 2015 Honda Civic which has had virtually nothing wrong other than maintenance for the last 6/7 years) Think it will reliably last another 10 plus years?
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