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GuyTelefunken

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  1. I would suggest you have the charging system thoroughly checked. I agree the battery should last longer than that. It is possible you have a problem with your alternator that is causing the battery to die prematurely.
  2. Glad to help. I remember how I felt the first time I did the same job. I just kept thinking, "why does every rotor not have these?" The answer to that question being, "because it saves $.02."
  3. Remove the caliper mounting bolts, hang the caliper out of the way. The rotor comes right off. If it is stuck, there are usually two threaded (metric) holes in the rotor hat to help remove it from the hub. Simply insert two hex-head bolts into the holes and alternately turn them in. At some point, the rotor will pop right off. No hammering required. The wheel bearing is not part of the rotor. Note, the removal holes are usually only found in OEM Lexus rotors and/or better aftermarket grades.
  4. After some research, I see that you already have HIDs factory equipped. Changing the bulbs should not be a problem. You do in fact have the adaptive/self leveling system. I cannot guarantee you will have no problems. I can only say that you should not.
  5. Have the battery charged and then have the shop check the charging system. There is a machine for doing this.
  6. If the 3GR-FSE engine had a timing belt, it would be wise to change it. This engine has a timing chain. There is no need to replace the chain.
  7. According to the TSB, the engine has to be completely removed. The TSB states 18 hours labor and the use of special tools. I would most definitely recommend you have this done under warranty. The bill would be several thousand dollars if a dealer performs this service after your warranty expires. If you choose to do it yourself, you'd have to get the special tools and parts. Not to mention the bottle of Tylenol for the headaches. As for the water pump, that will have to be your decision. If you do it now, expect to pay +/- $200.00 for a Lexus water pump. As you said, there should be no additional labor. Ordinarily, it takes about two hours to change the pump alone on this engine.
  8. Which fuse was blown? What was the cause? What happened to the fuse after you changed it? Did it blow again?
  9. As far as I can tell, being a professional in the automotive field, I have never heard of or experienced any unusual electrical problems with any Toyota or Lexus product. Like any automobile, certain parts do and will wear out. The door lock actuators, unfortunately, do wear out with some regularity on this series. The radio screen, which is fairly easy to fix (search these forums) is the other thing that happens to be common. When the screen is replaced with the upgraded part, the problem should end permanently. All of the other items sound repairable by any reputable mechanic. Keep in mind that a car is a machine and will need service and care to remain reliable.
  10. The green light that comes on with the headlights is just a reminder that your lights are on. The lamp failure indicator is on the left side of the instrument cluster and is yellow. The lamp failure system only monitors rear lamps.
  11. I would suggest pulling back the carpet from the side of the transmission tunnel and looking directly under the white evaporator box. This box contains the A/C evaporator which collects condensate. The condensate is supposed to drain out the transparent hose on the passenger side of the box. If the drain is not clogged, a reasonable flow of condensate (water) should been seen dripping under the car with the A/C running, particularly on a hot day. Sometimes, the joint at the bottom of the heater box will start to leak. The condensate (water) can been seen dripping from the bottom of the box onto the transmission tunnel. If this is the case, the repair is extensive. It requires the entire dashboard to be removed to remove the heater box. The box is split in half and resealed using silicone sealant. Pictures of how extensive this is can be seen here. Another indicator which may be helpful is this. If your heater box is not leaking, a small amount of water tends to collect in the bottom. When the car is parked overnight, immediately after starting in the morning with the A/C on Auto mode, you should see a temporary fog on the inside of the windshield which quickly clears. This is most easy to see when the car has been parked after being driven on a hot day with the A/C on. If your box is leaking, it tends to drain completely. Unfortunately, it drains under the carpet. When you restart the car with a completely dry heater box, little or no fog on the windshield is produced when the car is restarted after being parked overnight. I noticed this because my windows never fogged and cleared until after I discovered and repaired my leaking heater box. It now occurs every day, like clockwork. If you don't see and evidence of water dripping from the heater box onto the transmission tunnel, then the source of the water under the carpet is likely from elsewhere.
  12. They're commonly called running or parking lights. Check the front and side markers. If they are working, I'd use a test lamp at the rear socket to check for power at the individual lamp. I know this may sound simple, but did you try different bulbs? There is an indicator for bulb failure on the dash that should light up if you have a bulb(s) out. The TAIL (tail lamp) fuse is in the driver's side footwell fuse panel, under the dash.
  13. No. 98 thru 05 are compatable as are 93 thru 94, and 95 thru 97.
  14. My local Walmart carries them in the jewelry department.
  15. You can get just the housings for the HID lights from Lexus. Part #81130-3A152 RH and #81170-3A472 LH. They are about $214.43 per side online. They are about $310.00 list at the dealer.
  16. Idle speed is PCM controlled and not adjustable by any factory means. How exactly did you "lock-in" the idle at 1100 RPM? Furthermore, I have never heard of a "high voltage" battery. That term sounds like salesman jargon to me. Any 12V battery intended for automotive use will supply 12.65V at 100% charge. The recommended charging voltage for automotive batteries is between 13.2–14.4V. Any more than that will risk damaging the batteries. Even expensive Optima batteries caution keeping the charging voltage below 15V to prevent damaging them. In your case, as long as the batteries are charged, they should provide ample power reserve for the additional loads you have installed. For the most part, the alternator should be sized large enough to provide all the current (Amps) not voltage you require.
  17. I was not aware that they often go bad. That is news to me. Although the ballasts primary job is to light the HID lamp, it seems to me that is an important job to do. I don't feel that replacing bulbs at any certain interval would be of any positive value. Like any other electronic component, a ballast can fail at any time.
  18. The part is called a ballast. Its a high voltage power supply for the lamp. It is expensive. People often do not realize that HID lamps are wonderful when they work, and expensive when the don't.
  19. The expansion valve is under the dash, on the side of the evaporator core. It is difficult to get to without removing the entire dashboard. The only reason you would need to replace it when replacing the compressor is if the compressor had failed in a catastrophic way and contaminated the system with metal particles.
  20. The GS has no accumulator. The system uses a receiver-drier, which performs a similar function. The desiccant material inside the receiver-dryer can be replaced. It is located in a long tube on the side of the condenser at the front of the car.
  21. Since there are a few things that could be behind this, I'd like to suggest a trip to the dealer. With the Lexus scantool, every component of the sunroof can be checked. It should only take a competent technician a matter of minutes to diagnose if it is a switch, module, motor, etc. Unfortunately, these tests are not available to those using generic scantools. If it is diagnosed that the pulse plate is bad, a position sensor/switch within the motor, you'll be needing a new motor. It's not too hard to replace yourself, if you get a used one, but it does require certain knowledge and procedures to get it synchronized right. A new motor is around $500.00. DCFish - Doesn't TSB EL005-99 only apply to MY1998 LS and GS models? Is there a TSB other than that one concerning the sunroof?
  22. I would say your only real solution is visit a mechanic or air conditioning specialty shop. They have the necessary experience to find the problem. Most likely you have a leak. You won't be able to fix it without the proper equipment.
  23. If you don't use a bulb of the exact brand and type, it will likely be a different color than your other headlight.
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