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Remove the ashtray, pry up the wooden shiftgate trim towards the back. Disconnect all connectors and remove the trim. The switches come out from the back. Using a small flat screwdriver between the switch body and the cavity in the back of the trim, the switches will drop out of the back. The bulbs can then be accessed.

The bulbs are available from Lexus. Be sure to specify which switch and function. The heated seat switches have separate bulbs for the orange dot indicator and the green backlight.

The '99 came either with a Pioneer or Nakamichi. The Pioneer is not labeled Pioneer. The picture you refered to as "Type A" would be the pioneer. There is no aux in adapter for that radio nor any known feasible was to add HD Radio. Don't get my wrong, anything can be done. There just isn't an "easy" way to do it. There are several aux in adapters available for '01 and newer. For more info on the subject, see Vias Technology.

Rear of the transmission, passenger side. $219.78 list.

Code 11 - Room Temperature Sensor Circuit Check the plug on the room temperature sensor located in the panel below the ignition key. There is a small vent there, behind which is the room temperature sensor. Also check that the rubber hose from this sensor to the connector on the driver's side of the air distribution box is connected. Code 21 - Solar Sensor Circuit - Passenger Side Check that it is connected. Code 24 - Solar Sensor Circuit - Driver Side Check that it is connected. The connections for the solar sensors do not need to be disconnected to remove the dash panel. You may have inadvertently done so anyway.

The green light is lit whenever any outside lamps are on.

All models have electronic control of the throttle. In my opinion, snow driving is a challenge, even with dedicated snow tires.

I'm a bit confused by this thread. If your temperature gauge is reading half, and you have no other issues, that is completely normal. Why are you saying your car "overheats?" Half way on the temperature gauge is normal operating temperature.

843103A490 List $208.32

It's +/- $250.00 per side plus labor unless you do it yourself. It isn't particularly difficult if you're fairly handy. The door latch mechanisms which contain the switch are not easily disassembled. I tend to be the kind of person that fixes everything that can be fixed. I've replaced all four of mine over the last few years. Just a side note. The interior light is not always the only thing affected. When the switches stick, it often affects the ability to lock the car and auto headlamp shutoff among other things. The switches are responsible for letting the car know when a door is open or closed. The car depends on this information do make a multitude of operations possible. Lucky for you, they are sticking in the "door closed" position. In this case, they cause minimal problems.

If your odometer is not incrementing as well as the speedometer not not working, you can bet on the vehicle speed sensor. It is mounted on the rear of the transmission. It's about $64.00.

Here are some pictures of what is involved in repairing a leaking evaporator box. Somehow, the price from the Lexus garage seems more reasonable as I look at these. The black seal in the last picture is where the leak occurred. Nothing a $3.00 tube of silicone and fifteen or so hours couldn't fix. :D

Remove the ashtray. Lift the rear edge of the wood trim around the shiftgate and unplug all the switches. Remove the wood trim. Under the shiftgate you will find the burned out bulb.

The rack failed on my '98 a few years ago. It was so tight that the car would drive around in a circle by itself if you cranked the wheel to either side and left go.

In the Lexus service notes I found this place. Sybesma's Electronics is listed as the service center for Mark Levinson in one of my tech. notes. Let us know if they can help you.

Check the following fuses: Engine Room - No. 1 Junction Block MPX-B 10A Driver's Side - Junction Block - Kickpanel under dash SRS-B 5A Panel 7.5A Gauge 10A

I'll put the bill in the mail. :D

I would venture to say that your valve seals are probably starting to wear. The valve seals keep the oil from running down the valve stems into each cylinder. It's fairly common to some extent as engines wear, regardless of the manufacturer. Have you noticed if you are using any oil between changes? That is to say if you check your oil level right before you change the oil, after several thousand miles, it should not be much lower than when you filled it. My car uses about 1.5 quarts of oil per 4000 miles. Since there are no oil leaks, I have to assume that my seals are leaking as well. Also as an engine wears, the piston rings can wear as well. They are metal as opposed to the rubber valve seals so they tend to wear less and are usually not a problem. Funny you mention the intermittent starting problem. I also have a similar problem from time to time. Though I didn't notice any oil on the plugs when I changed them. But that was two years ago. Overall, if you do need to replace the seals, it takes about 10.5 hours at the Lexus dealer. Parts are about a few hundred dollars for all the gaskets and things that wear and should be replaced at the same time.

The wood trim in these cars is manufactured using processes developed in part with the Yamaha musical instrument company. Usually, the trim lasts beautifully for years and years, as do fine musical instruments also made of wood. I would suspect a previous owner(s) did something to exacerbate the situation of delamination. What makes you think the switch for the heated seat has gone bad? If it is just the fact that the orange light in the switch does not light, you may need just a bulb. The heated seat switch assembly includes both switches, one illumination bulb (twist in base) and two proprietary rubber-based, "T"-shaped bulbs. Then these little bulbs burn out, the switch still works but you have no orange light. They are Lexus-only bulbs. If you need the info., there are several previous posts concerning how to remove the center console trim and get at the back of the switch.

The silver parts are called the steering knuckles. The large black parts are the front lower control arms. The small black parts are the hubs.

The motor system in your car has a jamb-protection feature built into it. That is, if it detects abnormally high resistance while attempting to close it will reverse and stop mid-travel. If your roof rails are not clean and properly lubricated (a dry-silicone spray is recommended, so as not to remain wet and attract dirt) this can cause enough drag to activate the jamb-protection function. If that problem is resolved, check the rear-most screws that attach the sliding blocks to the glass. These screws are hidden by the plastic trim around the edges of the glass. If they are loose, the glass may have fallen down out of alignment. The holes are elongated to allow a bit of vertical adjustment of the glass in the fully closed position. After making adjustments, be sure to cycle the roof from fully open to fully closed while holding the switch in the desired direction until the panel stops moving. This operation will reset the jamb-protection status. Lastly, the limit switches in the motor may be worn which can cause all of your problems. Lexus refers to these switches as the pulse-plate circuit. The only fix for that is a new motor. Be prepared to look in the salvage yards. The list cost of a motor is over $500.00.

There are two timing chains in the 3GR-FSE engine.

Just a note, the direction of my comment was general. It wasn't intended to be directed towards anyone in particular. It is good to hear your [sakataj] HID's are the real thing. Nothing says class like an aftermarket headlight shining into your eye from a car in the oncoming lane.

More importantly, you should not attempt to patch any area of the tire involving damage to the sidewall. Patching is only recommended in the tread area, where such damage as a nail hole might occur.

I'd say dead weight unless your driving like you're on a racetrack. The kids seem to love them. They pair well with the 99% black tint and the fake HID headlights.