JohnH

The usual culprit is an inexpensive tiny plastic piece that clips onto the handle. I've changed both of mine. Here's the link on another forum. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/performance-and-maintenance/200819-so-your-door-handle-doesnt-work-diy-w-pics.html

Tom, anything made of rubber will deteriorate with time. If the car is garaged full time this slows down the process, but the belt can still get hard and crack. If the belt has never been changed and you plan on keeping the car I would get it replaced. If it breaks, replacing heads, valves and pistons is definitely more costly. My .02

Perhaps this post will assist you... http://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-400-300/200819-so-your-door-handle-doesnt-work-diy-w-pics.html

I've had recent offers over $6500 for my '95 manual shift w/ 130k on it. After 16 years, I still love it... Don't want to sell.

I compromised.. I've had 17" on mine for a few years now. A little harder to find tires for, but worth the duel purpose end result. Better handling without being too hard.

It would probably help to know where you are located!

It would probably help to know where you are located!

I've had my '95 SC300 5 speed for 15 years now. (It'll be 16 years this July) Just can't find a reason to replace it. Still Love it. Other than the normal maintenance, a starter motor, Oxy sensor, Clutch, Trunk Opener Shocks and a Radio Antenna, I haven't had to put any money into this work of art. My 16yr old wants it now, but I'm afraid something might happen to it. Out of the 15+ cars I've had in the last 42 years of driving, this is by far the best car I've ever owned. 20 MPG "Average" to boot. BTW, the 5 speed models only account for 5% of all SC300's. A nice rarity if you can find one. The SC400 is a real power house, but having a stick is a lot more fun in my opinion. Both cars are expertly built. Good Luck...

I would re-do the steps from the manual. Be sure to do the 1st step using the buttons on the radio. This extends the antenna to its farthest extension.

Lexus_Antenna.pdf Attached is the actual procedure from the shop manual... There are a few steps to do it properly... JH

Don't under do the job... You need to replace the pressure plate, throwout bearing and the tranny rear seal also. Otherwise you could be doing the whole thing over again before long. Been there... Done that... Good Luck!

sounds like perhaps the Fuel Filter is clogged, or the Fuel Pump is not providing sufficient pressure. Just a thought...

If you use "Add Reply" you can do an attachment. I didn't see that at first, so I created an "Album" in my profile and uploaded the image. Don't know any other way.

Here's an image from the Service Manual... http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/uploa...6_793_68711.jpg JH

If there is no record of it being done already.... I would probably at least have the tyranny fluid changed and the clutch line bled. Pretty much all manual trannys are stiff when really cold, but actually grinding may be something of a little more concern. Had my clutch done at 110k, but I'm pretty easy on it. The only reason it was replaced is that the pressure plate was making an annoying chirping noise when the clutch pedal was up, (pretty much all the time while driving or in neutral). When you do the clutch, make sure they replace the Throwout Bearing and the Rear Seal.. Some mechanics skip those, and you'll be sorry later. Good luck.. Love my '95 5 speed for 15 years now! Out of some 18 cars I've owned, this is by far the best car I've ever owned in my 40 years of driving. :D

Check out this thread.... http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...showtopic=54449

Make sure the bulb contacts are clean also. I've changed the bulb, and still have the light stay on until I went back and cleaned the contacts.

I'll second that... What a Grouch! If you don't have something constructive to say,, shut the heck up. <_< You are rude !!! Too rude to own a Lexus.

Just replaced mine. Got about 3 1/2 years out of them.

It's probably not the motor.. The antenna goes up and down via a toothed plastic ribbon. Replaced mine a couple years ago. You have to do some button sequence with the radio first to put the motor in "full extend" mode, then follow the directions to replace the plastic thingy. Took about a 1/2 hour. $56.. http://www.buyautoparts.com/model_category...rts+Search.y=23

It certainly looks too good to be true.. I paid $200 for decent Used ones. I searched the heck out of the web, and found lots of these listed, (for a lot more $$ than the eBay link), but NO reviews. Perhaps they're just too new. But the fact that a dozen places are selling them, maybe they're Good! I'm gonna keep an eye on them to see if someone has good luck. One of mine is getting condensation again, so I'll have incentive to replace them before next winter. Good Luck...

Or... You can buy the manuals here.. http://www.books4cars.com/result1.asp?imag...&offset=150

Mileage is not the only consideration. Age is just as much a factor. Rubber and Plastics get old, tired and crispy from years of exposure to the elements. For $4500 more, not only are you getting a vehicle with less mileage, but that is 5 years newer. I'd spend the extra bucks. My .02