tofu

That is wierd, it usually makes some noises if it doesn't extend or retract all the way. If it don't make any noise and radio working fine than I wouldn't touch it at all.

But if you decide to get it replaced you can buy them online. I just replaced mine a month ago and it's not that easy...

Good luck..

My car starts fine if weather is warm, never had a problem. Only early mornings when it is COLDER THAN 40 DEGREE the car will not start on the first try, after that the car started with no problems.

It could be my battery but you would think it will not start at all no matter how many times you crank the engine??

Believe me I checked my battery all the terminals and cabkes is clean.

Hi all,

Maybe someone had this problem that Im having.

Early morning when the weather is colder than 40 degree my car would not start on the first try and makes a noise like the nattery doesn't have enough juice, but it starts fine on the 2nd try everytime.

I don't think my starter is bad ??? Any suggestion ??

Thanx

From my experience if it is the motor mounts the car shakes or vibrates when the car is stopped with trainy in gear. It could be you wheels balancing Did you try that?

Hello,

Can anyone tell me where the 2000 RX300 Tailgate Door Unlock Detection Switch is?

Is it inside the tailgate lock assembly?

Thanks.

Joe913,

Yes I did see that on page 130, but it's hard to tell exactly where the receiver is from the illustration. Thanx for helping.

If you have no success with the above instructions, you might look at the document at this link:

http://www.box.net/shared/o55c5697lt#/shared/o55c5697lt/1/9328827/92954407/1

Refer to page BE130. I hope this is helpful.

Do you know where the Wireless Door Lock Control Receiver is?

Is it under the passenger seat?

Thanks.

your profile indicates you have something other than an RX series

vehicle. You might try searching this site in your

model's section. Good luck.

Oh No!

I didn't change my profile I used to have 2001 IS300 but I sold it and just bought a 2000 RX300. I also own a 2002 SC430 too.

If you have no success with the above instructions, you might look at the document at this link:

http://www.box.net/shared/o55c5697lt#/shared/o55c5697lt/1/9328827/92954407/1

Refer to page BE130. I hope this is helpful.

Do you know where the Wireless Door Lock Control Receiver is?

Is it under the passenger seat?

Thanks.

I have attached the instructions I used to successfully program my remote key. If not done exactly, it will not work. Note: This operation does not call for flashing the ECU. Good luck!

I tried this already so many time but no luck.

The new key will start the car with no problem but can not get the remote to programmed.

Thanks.

My 2000 RX300 doesn't have the master key when I bought it only has the valet key. So I bought a master key and had it cut and flashed the ECU by the qualified locksmith to get the car start with the new key, but he could not programmed the remote to lock and unlock the doors.

Anyone know what wrong with my car or remote?

I even tried with the following method found in the forums but when I get to step #7 NOTHING happen:

Remote Programming

1. Close and lock all doors. Unlock and open drivers door.

2. Put key into ignition and remove. Do not turn it on.

3. Using the electric lock switch. Lock and unlock 5 times. (Lock, Unlock, Lock, Unlock, Lock,

Unlock, Lock, Unlock, Lock, Unlock)

4. Close and open drivers door.

5. Using the electric lock switch. Lock and unlock 5 times. (Lock, Unlock, Lock, Unlock, Lock, Unlock,

Lock, Unlock, Lock, Unlock)

6. Put key into ignition. Turn to "ON" , turn off and remove.

7. You will see the door locks cycle by themselves.

If the door locks do not cycle (lock and unlock) by themselves then the car isn’t in

programming mode and you must start over.

8. On the remote, press and hold the LOCK and the UNLOCK button at the same time for no

more than 2 seconds.

9. On the remote, press the LOCK button for no more than 1 second.

AT THIS POINT, the locks should cycle by themselves ONE time. This means the procedure was

accepted.

IF the locks cycle twice it has failed.

I agreed with you, my wife S2000 has the same problem too.

I was told that 2002 SC430 will not read burned copy of Navigation DVD's. 2002 SC430 only reads OEM disk.

How many miles your car has??

A good friend of mine is a mechanic and he once told me that you don't need to replace your timing belt until your water pump goes out. He was talking about Toyota and Lexus in general.

It will be a big task to remove the headlamp assy. from the car. Good luck.

Does anyone has a picture to show the location of the ECU for 2000 RX300?

I need to remove the ECU so locksmith can program my new key, I only got valet key and it would save me $60 if I remove the ECU myself.

Thanx.

I have a document that will point out the location of the ECU. You will need to PM your email address so I can send it--too large for this forum. However, it is not necessary to disconnect the ECU to reprogram the key. There was a post recently that detailed the procedure at this link: http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=66254

I needed an extra key last year. I ordered a cut key by serial number from a Lexus dealer (they need proof of ownership). I used the attached instructions with no problem what-so-ever to program the remote key. Good luck!

I just PM you my email. I was told that if I only have valet key then they will need to re-flash the ECU. My car is 2000 RX300. Thank you very much.

Does anyone has a picture to show the location of the ECU for 2000 RX300?

I need to remove the ECU so locksmith can program my new key, I only got valet key and it would save me $60 if I remove the ECU myself.

Thanx.

The problem is the key I have is not a master key, I took my car to a locksmith and they use some kind of machine look like a computer and they hooked up to my car to program my new key. The cost was $70 inc. tax vs. dealer $213 + tax.

Thanks for all the help.

Anyon has a picture show me where the starter located?

Thanks.

Hi,

Which DVD Gen. work with 2002 SC430?

I tried with Gen. 3-4 but no working.

Thanx.

My arm rest between the seats is faded and worn. Just wondering if anyone knows someone is selling a cover for it.

Thanks.

My 2002 SC430 (30k) check engine light lit two weeks ago, I bought an Autel Geniscan GS100 OBD II Code Reader ($35) from Ebay, today i plugged it and got code P0155, the manual shows the description "O2 Senser Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 1)".

Does this means one bad O2 senser?

I like replace it by myself and I know I can buy senser from two web sites posted on this forum, www.sparkplugs.com and www.oxygensensors.com. who can help me to figure out which sensor is bad, front or rear, lfet side or right side (driver side or passenger side).

Thanks mibo

Did you every figure out what sensor is bad. I have the same code on my 2002 SC430. front or rear, lfet side or right side

Guys,

The O2 sensor for Bank 2 Sensor 1 is the one between the Cat. converter and the engine on the passenger side. Good luck.

Is there any way to open and close the top manually.

I just wondering if you open your top and then when you want to close it doesn't want to close ???

Try this- apparently one process programs the key- the second the remote functions:

Key Programming

1. Insert an already programmed master key into the ignition. Do not turn.

2. Press and release the gas pedal 5 times.

3. Press and release the brake pedal 6 times.

4. Remove the key from the ignition.

5. Insert the new key you want to program into the ignition.

6. Press and release the gas pedal one time.

7. Wait 1 minute. The security light will be blinking for this one minute. When it stops blinking your key is programmed. To end programming step on the brake one time.

Note: Look for your security light. This light will guide you during the programming procedure. The security light will go off at Step 1. It will remain off until Step 6. The security light will be come on and start blink after Step 6 until the key is programmed. If the security light comes on after Step 4 STOP the procedure and start over again.

If you perform this procedure too slowly your car will not go into programming mode. If you can not get your car to go into programming mode make sure you are using a master key and not a valet key. If you have a master key then you will probably need to perform this procedure more quickly.

Remote Programming

1. Close and lock all doors. Unlock and open drivers door.

2. Put key into ignition and remove. Do not turn it on.

3. Using the electric lock switch. Lock and unlock 5 times. (Lock, Unlock, Lock, Unlock, Lock, Unlock, Lock, Unlock, Lock, Unlock)

4. Close and open drivers door.

5. Using the electric lock switch. Lock and unlock 5 times.(Lock, Unlock, Lock, Unlock, Lock, Unlock, Lock, Unlock, Lock, Unlock)

6. Put key into ignition. Turn to "ON", turn off and remove.

7. You will see the door locks cycle by themselves.

If the door lock do not cycle (lock, unlock) by themselves then the car isn't in programming mode and you must start over.

8. On the remove. Press and hold Lock and Unlock button at the same time for no more than 2 seconds.

9. On the remote, press the Lock button for no more than 1 second.

AT THIS POINT. The locks should cycle by themselves ONE time. This means the procedure was accepted.

IF the locks cycle TWICE it have failed.

The most common reason for programming failure is because the car didn't receive a good signal from the remove. To fix this problem try these tips. 1) Stand outside of the car while you are performing step 8 and 9. 2) Don't hold the remove buttons down as long.

As long as the car is still in programming mode you can keep trying step 8 and 9 until you complete the programming. If you wait too long and the car exits the programming mode then you must start over.

After you get the remote to program then continue on with step 10.

10) Close and open door to end programming procedure.

ENJOY....PLEASE POST WHETHER IT WORKED OR NOT ..HOPEFULLY IT WORKED

It didn't work either.

Thank you.

[These instructions are from 'John' here on the forum- 2006

After lots of tries (and failures) using the directions on the Forum, I contacted East Coast Locksmiths. Tami provided me with directions that were similar to those posted on the Forum, but a bit different than the ones I used. She said that, for some reason, people had problems successfully programming keys for this car. Might be timing?? Mine is a 2002 that was built in August of 2002 -- one of the last ones for that year. So, at least for this car, the dealer didn't block out key programming.

The directions follow.

Key Programming

1. Close all doors.

2. Insert an already programmed master key into the ignition.

3. Turn the key from the OFF to On and back OFF FIVE (5) times.

4. Open and close the drivers door SIX (6) times.

5. Remove the key from the ignition.

6. Insert the new key you want to program into the ignition.

7. Wait 1 minute. The security light will be blinking for this one minute. When it stops blinking your key is programmed. To end programming step on brake one time.

Timing may be important. I did the key on and off to the count of 1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi said in regular speach -- or just about on the second. Then switched keys in 3-5 seconds. Then opened the door to the same beat.

The Security light flashed for about a minute and then went out. I then hit the brake once -- proably within 3-5 seconds of the light going out.

Then started the car with the newly programmed valet key. I assume the same thing would program a new master key. Question? Can you have more than one master key? If so I may buy one and try again. Hate to lose or break the master from what I hear.

Also, here were her directions for programming the remote on the master key. Let me know if they work.

Remote Programming

1. Close and lock all doors. Unlock and open drivers door.

2. Put key into ignition and remove TWO TIMES.

3. Close and open the drivers door TWO TIMES.

4. Put key into the ignition and remove.

5. Close and open the drivers door two times.

6. Put key into the ignition. Close the drivers door.

7. Turn ignition ON then OFF ONE TIME- this will put the car in ADD mode for your remote. (Turning the ignition ON then OFF TWO TIMES will ADD the remote but will erase all existing remotes.)

8. Remove the key from the ignition. The door locks will cycle one time (or two if you are erasing) . On the REMOTE press and hold the LOCK and the UNLOCK button for 2 seconds. On the REMOTE press the LOCK button for one second.

AT THIS POINT, the locks should cycle by themselves ONE time. This means the procedure was accepted. IF the locks cycle twice it has failed. IF this happens you must start over. Hold the remotes higher up for better reception

9. Open and close the drivers door. Put key in ignition and pull out. This will end

programming.

Thank youi Tami!!!! Saved me $80 and a big hassle. I got the key from Sewell for way less than the local Lexus dealer.

John

I've tried this about at least 10 times but no luck.

I also tried the method that "step on the gas pedal 5 times etc..." and that didn't work either.

Dealer in Austin wants $160 to program the key. I guess I'm SOL.

I just bought my car and the key does not have remote to unlock/lock doors and trunk. So I bought one on Ebay but I can't program the key with the instruction I found on internet. Can anyone help or I have to take to dealer to get it programmed??? Thanx.