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Just a random question for future knowledge when someday I buy a LS430....is this electronic tire reader standard equipment, or only a part of the UL package? When I do upgrade someday, I don't want a lot of the electronic toys that are available simply due to situations like this thread. Beyond the LS standards, maybe the navigation system is all I want.

as far as i konw the TPWS system are standard on 04 and up LS....

Anyone else having problems with 2004 or newer LS430's and the tire pressure warning. I have had the light come on and checked all tires...seemed good. Dealer reset light. Now a few months later it's on again...The car sits alot...has onl 2,800 miles on it in two years...could that be it. It has the 18' w/ Sport suspention.

whats the pressure after the car sat for an extended amount of time?

on the early 04 ls , lexus had a TSIB regarding the TPWS and it involves the ABS/VSC ECU to be changed due to an updated software in the ecu for the tire light. you can probably bring the car back to the dealer and have them check your VIN and see if it falls in the replacement vin range. keep in mind the system takes up to 100 miles for it to initialize properly so tire pressures must be even and correct during the reinitialization time.

Does this code have anything to do with the Throttle position sensor or the ECU?

more so the ecu than the TPS, also it was bank specific so if its ecu related it will throw other codes

and if its tps related it will be both banks.....

I would check the OCV on bank 2 and go from there.

I have a 2000 Lexus GS300 Platinum Editon that makes a loud vibration and the front brakes seem to lock up any one know of this problem.

check for a seized caliper slide pin on the front calipers, most of the time the dust boot are left not covering the pin after a brake repair and over time this cause moisture and dirt to get into them and seize them in place, and it will cause you exact concern.

Thanks for the reply I have since taken my car to the Lexus dealer and was told the calipers needed to be replace which I don't understand the car only has a little over 51,000 miles. This is my 3rd Lexus, I previously owned a 1995 and 1998 ES300 never had a problem sold the 1995 to a friend with 110,000 miles never had a problem but normal wear and tear my friend still owns the car and he is very happy. Desided to trade up for the GS300 but seems this was a bad choice.

Personally they all great cars and i definally like the GS over the ES both in style and performance, thats just me.... :)

Its a very common thing on the GS with the pins seized in place due to a misplaced boot. if you dont mind me asking, which dealer did you bring your car to?

I took my car to Lexus of Rockville Centre in New York

How do you like the service department ?

Hello I have a 99 rx300 and the code P1354 came out. It reads VVT System Malfunctioning (Bank 2). Does anyone have an idea on what exactly I need to replace. Some say its the oxygen sensors (which one?) Thankyou.

The vvt-i oil control valve needs to be checked for a possible malfunction along with the cam sensors, bank two is the one where the oil cap is located. if you are mechanically inclined you can remove the engine cover and see the oil control valve, it has a black connector and the valve body is gold in color it gets attached to the cylinder head with one 10 mm bolt, remove and pull it out, fairly easy to do. you can bench test it or just get it replaced......

I am having problems with my 92 SC400. This thing has baffled me. Sometimes it will start and sometimes it want. I have changed the battery, alternator, starter and still have the same problem. When it doesn't start it will turn over and over but there is no fire at the coils (either of them 2). All wiring appears to be good. I am chasing my tail here any help greatly appreciated.

You might want to check both of the cam sensors located on each sides of the cam sprocket and especially the crank sensor on the engine with an oscilloscope but a voltmeter can do also. its better to check the signal at the engine ecu to elimate all the possible wiring fault. also there are two igniters located around the master cylinder area which controls the primary ignition circuit and also confirms the ignition signal to the engien ecu. some rare cases they go bad, but i would not replace them with out checking the basics first

Good luck ....

My 98 GS3 wont shift into park smooth... all the gears will move fine except for into P(Park). this doesnt happen all the time but frequently...

Anybody have any suggestions? Should I get the transmission fluid changed.??

check under car where you shift linkage is attached to the neutral safety switch, make sure its aligned properly and not bend in anyway. if all ok than i would check the shifter console itself and make sure thats working properly and go from there....

'96 ES. I replaced the EGR valve but am still getting the same code. What should I try next ?

any ideas ?

Bob

theres a EGR position sensor on top of the EGR valve, make sure thats working properly with a volt meter and find the EGR VSV located on the VSV rail on top of the engine by the intake manifold and check the VSV operation, make sure theres vacuum going to the EGR modulator and out to the valve... i've seen a couple of the EGR position sensor malfunction that caused the same problem.

Good luck

I took it to the dealer and they said it's the rubber bushings in the differental.

The bushings shrink over time and that is causing the thump sound.

They said this is considered normal wear and tear and they won't cover it under warranty.

I'm not sure what to do at this point, and they said it's a very BIG repair job to change out the bushings with no guarantee the thump will go away.

It wasn't the spare tire, u-joints, or tranny mount.

What do you guys think?

It's very annoying, and i guess i have to live with the play in the differental.

They said i can go back to the dealer to have the mechanic test drive with me to make sure we're hearing the same sound after you hit the gas from coasting, but what's the use if they won't honor my warranty?

2001 GS300 with pre-owned certified warranty.

hey sorry to hear that.... but from what i know, the lexus/toyota vehicles uses something called a "floating type differential" on their rear wheel drive vehicles, which means the differential is mounted to the rear subframe via RUBBER bushings, i hate to say it but they all thump under the right conditions, very much like the driveshaft clunk you find on the GX and the LX. changing the bushings will probably mean the rear subframe gets changed and after that it will most definally return within a short period of time. i would still have the dealer double check your driveshaft play and make sure its within spec. and go from there....good luck

I just got a 2002 ES 300 Preowned.

I was dissapointed to find out that my sunroof does not open with a touch of the button. Also the remote opens all the windows but the roof will not open. The dealer claims that the roof cant be added to that option. the remote window opening feature can be either enabled or disabled. :(

When I got the car home, I was reading the manual and the "2002 ES 300" Manuel claims the roof can be opened with one touch. Also the remote can open it along with the windows.

Does anyone have any input why this feature might not work. All my other windows auto feature works.

Theres a setting in your CBES( customized body electrical system.) feature that can enable the sunroof to open via the wireless remote.

your car is mostl likely disabled. check with the dealer and have them access the CBES program and go into the settings and check.

Immediately i took the car back to the mechanic and he changed one of the knock sensors for about $500.00. Car ran great for two days and then engine light came back on. Got it checked and shows the knock sensor again.

there are two knock sensors, one for each bank. it might be the other one thats causing the light to come on.

also you shoould have him check the harness that comes off the sensors, it gets connected to the main engine hearness around the thermostat housing area, just to be sure. Again this is based on the fact the engine is not knocking of course.. good luck

Thanx so much for your feedback! i appreciate it! :D

Anytime, good luck with the car. :)

I have a 2000 Lexus GS300 Platinum Editon that makes a loud vibration and the front brakes seem to lock up any one know of this problem.

check for a seized caliper slide pin on the front calipers, most of the time the dust boot are left not covering the pin after a brake repair and over time this cause moisture and dirt to get into them and seize them in place, and it will cause you exact concern.

Thanks for the reply I have since taken my car to the Lexus dealer and was told the calipers needed to be replace which I don't understand the car only has a little over 51,000 miles. This is my 3rd Lexus, I previously owned a 1995 and 1998 ES300 never had a problem sold the 1995 to a friend with 110,000 miles never had a problem but normal wear and tear my friend still owns the car and he is very happy. Desided to trade up for the GS300 but seems this was a bad choice.

Personally they all great cars and i definally like the GS over the ES both in style and performance, thats just me.... :)

Its a very common thing on the GS with the pins seized in place due to a misplaced boot. if you dont mind me asking, which dealer did you bring your car to?

Immediately i took the car back to the mechanic and he changed one of the knock sensors for about $500.00. Car ran great for two days and then engine light came back on. Got it checked and shows the knock sensor again.

there are two knock sensors, one for each bank. it might be the other one thats causing the light to come on.

also you shoould have him check the harness that comes off the sensors, it gets connected to the main engine hearness around the thermostat housing area, just to be sure. Again this is based on the fact the engine is not knocking of course.. good luck

its an issue with the 02 and up model ES.. the shifter console needs to be repalced. its an internal open in the console, when selsecting gears it does not output the proper voltage to signal the combination meter ecu to have the "D" indicator to be turned on.

I bought new LX in 2004. It was brand new absolutely. Till today it went only 15,000 km = 8-9,000 miles ( I use it rarely).

Suddenly after 1.5 years Map disappeared from the screen, and "Insert correct disk" appeared on the dispaly.

Nobody never opened DVD-player under passenger seat, I even never knew where it was located.

Those of members who are experienced in such things, can u advise " May it be disk's fault, or it's player's head's fault?"

I'm going to buy new disk from abroad but it is very expensive, and I have no Lexus service in my city.

if no one ever tried to gain access, then most likely the hard drive shorted, you can gain access to the disk its under the passenger seat and eject it from the hard drive and take a look to see if any scratches are present. if not the disk is ok to reuse but if there are visible scratches then the hard drive and the disk are going to need replacement. since its a o4 the parts should be in warranty if you can locate a lexus dealer around you.

good luck...

I have a 2000 Lexus GS300 Platinum Editon that makes a loud vibration and the front brakes seem to lock up any one know of this problem.

check for a seized caliper slide pin on the front calipers, most of the time the dust boot are left not covering the pin after a brake repair and over time this cause moisture and dirt to get into them and seize them in place, and it will cause you exact concern.

i had that problem with my old explorer on cold startup, it was a timing chain problem. after sitting overnite on cold startup there would be a ten second rattle like marbles in the engine until it was lubed. i dont know if this is your issue, it was a known problem in 99 ford explorers with the v6

Thanks. That's very interesting!

it might be your injectors ticking, they have the same problem on the 330's

Is it possible to play 2004-2005 or 2005-2006 Navigation disk in cars with 2003-2004 Navigation disk factory installed ? I'm talking about normal versions, not about special Updates.

due the the difference in nav. software in the hard drive, it will not use the disk. it will indicate an incorrect disk is installed.

So I used To have problems with My radio doing this. Sometimes it would not play any sounds and some times it would play normaly. but Now it Doesnt play at all. No sound What so ever. you cant Even change the bass or any of those setting. I have a 99 lexus rx300 and Really NEed HELP!

What Can i do?

most of the time if the tune setting cant be changed the amp is most likey bad.

I recently have been having a problem filling the gas tank. This occurs no matter what level the gas quantity is at as I wish to fill the tank. The fuel rises in the filler pipe and triggers the shutoff of the pump handle after about 1 quart of fuel is pumped. The gas then drops from the filler pipe to the tank and I can pump another quart. The car has 101,000 K and I'm the original owner and sole driver and there has been no other problem with this car. A competent repair facility dropped the tank, confirmed all lines were clear and examined all the components and found nothing out of order. They consulted Lexus and were told they had no previous incedence of this problem with another Lexus. The technition who worked on my car is baffled and I was not charged due to their inability to repair the problem. I had consulted two Lexus dealers a week earlier and they also had no previous complaint of this type as well. Any information provided by someone who actually resolved a problem of this type would be appreciated.

the guys who dropped your tank, did they check the black plastic valve on top of the gas tank?

I have seen it stuck closed causing gas not to fill up, I think the valve is called an ORVR valve, what it does is it vents the fuel vapor created during refueling into you charcoal canister via a balck plastic line.

another quick check you can do is to disconnect that line at the charcoal canister and try to pump gas into the

tank, if the tank fill up with no problem then you have a clogged valve on the charcoal canister side.

hope this help....

I've tried everything , but the car just wont rev pass 4000 even with the ect on power . and manually shifting it just wont pass 4000 rpms.

ls400 91

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checked your exhaust system for a possible clogged catalytic converter?

can anyone help me program the key with the built in remote to my 98 gs400? i contacted lexus(usa)but they said that i have to send the car back over(usa) & i'm in the bahamas & thats to expensive for me, & we don't have a lexus dealer in the bahamas

wireless.

1- all doors closed and locked except drivers door (open and unlocked)

2- place key in ignition turn it to on and off

3- cycle the manual door lock from unlock to lock 5 times

4- closed the driver side door and open the driver side door

5- perform step 3.

6- place key in ignition and turn it on to off (one time to add a key) on and off two times ( rewrite ) pull key out of ignition, the door lock should response by going to lock and unlock( one time to add key) lock and unlock two times for rewrite mode.

7- push lock and unlock bottom on key together for 1 sesond and push unlock one time.

if procedure is performed correctly the door lock will lock then unlockand alarm beper will sound.

immobilizer.

1- start car and stop car. remove key from ignition cylinder.

2- place registered master key in ignition do not turn on.

3- push gas pedal 5 times

4- push brake pedal 6 times

5- take out registered master key from ignition.

6- place new key in ignition. do not turn on

7- push gas pedal one time.

8- wait 60 seconds, the factory security indicator should go off then the key is programmed.

the immobilizer section will only work if you have a registered "Master key" if you only have a valet then it will not work unless the valet was registered to be a master key.

its sounds kinda crazy to send a car back to the states just to get the keys programmed.

my factory radio does not have any fm or am signal, if i leave it on for 10-15min's it will play all the stations for about 30seconds & cut back out, but my cd & tape plays with no problem, i have check all wires & the rear window antenna same to be well, can anyone help me?

if all wiring and all connections check out to be ok, then most likely the tuner inside the radio is bad. when it plays on the presets you have on the radio try move it to another. i.e if your station on 1 is cutting out on fm1 try station 1 on fm2 to see if problem goes away. it definally sound like the radio unit is bad.

can the 1998 gs navigation system play dvd's? or can i upgrade to play dvd's?

it can not play dvd's, the 2nd gen nav. system uses an hard drive like unit in the nav. ecu. best bet is probably install a aftermarket unit.

Hello everyone,

We've had our lexus for a little over 6 months (second owners) and I've been reading this forum since we got the car but I now have a problem that I can't find the answer for in the "search topics".

The car has 52,000 miles on it and it won't shift into overdrive. We can't shift it into D...only 4. We took it to our local Lexus dealer yesterday(our first visit) and explained what it was doing and the technician said he knew what it was...we need a new "shifter".

To the best of my knowledge the car wasn't put on a computer for tests or anything. They just came back and said we need a new "shifter" and it would be about $500. I asked if it would be covered by the powertrain warranty and they said it's not. I asked for a copy of the powertrain warranty and they let us look over a laminated form they had but said we couldn't have a copy of it. I asked for the part # and if there was a more technical term for our problem other than a "shifter"....our person said no. We asked if it would hurt the car to always drive it in 4 instead of D and they said that was fine....we'd just lose some fuel efficiency.

I don't know but this was not the experience I expected from Lexus. If a car won't shift into a gear WHY wouldn't that be part of the powertrain??? What part of a car does a "shifter" belong to?? I've read about the numerous transmission problems some of these cars have but ours doesn't hesitate or jerk...it just won't shift into Drive. Does anyone have any advice on what my next move should be?

Sorry for the lengthy first post...I just wanted to describe this as best as I could.

you will need to replace the shifter console mainly due to the fact you will not have overdrive and you will burn alot more gas than it suppose to. the piece they are refering to is the piece that you use to put the car in gear, its located in the center console and comes as an assembly minus the shift knob and the gear indicator cover. The shifter console assembly has an ecu that inputs to the combination meter which will indicate what gear mode you're in when you place the gear selector in D 4 3 2 or L on the combination meter and this is also used to signal the engine ecu what mode the transmission is in so the engine ecu will than shift the transmission according to the gear selector position.

I guess its not power train mainly its more body/body electrical related issue. :(