obsidianr

Thanks! Very helpful.

Is the headlamp leveling ECU the same as the sensor?

I found several ECUs on eBay. Here's one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/05-Lexus-ES330-headlamp-leveling-ecu-computer-89960-33090-/130726113255?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e6fe22fe7&vxp=mtr

Did yours look like that or different?

Thanks!

I have the exact same problem and suspect the sensor, too. I know it's been a while, but would you or anyone have the part number for the sensor? Thanks!

The center vents on my ES cannot be closed at all...

I never understood why Lexus didn't make them closable like the side ones. Normally, I drive alone and just point them to the passenger seat.

My '04 ES also has a bunch stone chips that are unsightly. I'm dropping it off tomorrow to get the hood repainted. The collision shop is one I've used on several occasions, they do great work. They quoted me $411.13.

Isn't the hood on the RX smaller? Does that quote also include your front bumper?

I'm also getting my front bumper replaced because some idiot backed into it with their trailer hitch. It's covered by my insurance though. The quote for a new front bumper, the styrofoam absorber behind it, paint and labor is $654.67.

If that quote was only for your bumper and hood, I would go elsewhere.

I saw one in person at my local dealership about a month ago and I think I prefer the interior of my current one ('04), though I like the new exterior as well as the dual sunroof.

You need to make sure that you're writing "CD Text." What application are you using to create the CDs?

I have it.

To clarify,

By "at least on the level," I mean I'd rather not drive a car two years older than the one I already have. I'd be fine with a new Lexus anything (and granted, I'll only have it a few days), I'd just rather not drive an '89 ES 250 with 130k miles on it ;)

I mean, I imagine that they give you the newest models they practicably can in an effort to get you to upgrade... but I don't know. I've only owned my Lexus for 4 months.

Every time I go to the dealership for service I get an RX that's no more than 2 years old. But like RX330driver said, it varies by dealer.

I ordered mine last week as well and according to UPS, it should be at my house today. I look forward to not having to push "I Agree."

It won't work on the All-In-One-Fold-Down-Screen model GPSs. I tried. Anyone want to buy mine off of me?

Just purchased IS250 and was wondering if anyone had come across pictures of the Lexus Ground Effects kit that is an optional purchase. Also if you knew what price lexus was asking .

Try here: http://www.lexus-parts.com/partlist.asp?Su...107&ModelID=150

Too bad the new LS won't have this: http://www.autospies.com/article/index.asp...519&categoryId=

I ordered mine last week as well and according to UPS, it should be at my house today. I look forward to not having to push "I Agree."

I wonder what transmission the hybrid version will have.

Why not do what every other Toyota/Lexus owner does and bypass the wiring behind it permentaly.This also allows you to input destination and use your phone while driving.

5 wires and about 40 minutes to simple driving away.

This solution doesn't automatically press the "I Agree" at the beginning. But if that's not important to someone, it would be a much cheaper and simpler solution.

They finally got around to designing a rear bumper that properly houses the exhaust pipes. Looks GREAT. Living in the snow belt, I can see a definite struggle keeping the lower door chrome lustrous. Hopefully they'll offer that clear guard application for the chrome.

I am a bit hesitant to go after the first years production run though. They seem to change the package offerings in the second year(at least they did on the recent 430 vehicles). I think I may wait for fall 2007 for mine.

John

I'm waiting for the hybrid version. I wonder if it will have more than 380 HP?

Yes, I know about the HomeLink compatible modules that can turn on a lamp or applicance that plugs into a wall outlet. What I am looking for is HomeLink receiver module that replaces or is compatible with a wall switch so I can turn exterior and interior garage lights on.

I had similar receiver modules (from Sears) in my last house that replaced wall switches and which were compatible with my garage door remote.

It almost looks like the Homelink website is not being maintained. I think the same dead hyperlinks are on it that were there about two years ago.

If X10 modules will work, you can find switch replacements and more here: http://www.smarthome.com/prodindex.asp?catid=2

When I was on the Lexus Plant Tour of the Cambridge, Ontario plant, where some of the RX330s are manufactured. We were told that all of the wood trim was real wood and that all of the pieces in each particular vehicle were cut from the same tree so that they would match, etc. Whether this is true or not, I'm not sure. Although I'm inclined to believe that they wouldn't lie.

SK's got it.

I'm still a firm believer that this trim in the RX330 is all fake though. If you compare that peice to the same peice off another Lexus model its pretty obvious the RX330's console wood is fake.

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hey if you still want to buy rims, im selling the 18's that came with my 06 gs 430.  i drove on em for a month then bought new rims.  let me know if ur interested and i'll get you pics and stuff

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I may be interested. Could you post some pics please.

Only two shops in my town of 400,000 people have a machine like this.  I wanted to give it a try after having no luck with other shops.

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How do you find out what shops have this particular machine without calling them all?

Is this the same disc that has always worked in that vehicle or are you attempting to put in a new/different disc?

I saw this on the RX forum a little while back and it works for me as well. I don't mind that it has to be done every time. Now I don't have to pull over to have a passenger enter a new destination.

Have you tried a different pump?

You need the bezel that is installed when you have the Navigation option. This bezel will give you a standard Toyota double DIN opening. You can get this from your dealer or probably a local junk yard.

I'm pretty outraged right now.

I was changing a wheel today and using the stock lug wrench from the trunk on the stock locking nut (front left tire) with my hands and THE *%*^^& LUG NUT BROKE!!! Two shards broke off and now I can get the nut off.

I'm going to Lexus tomorrow to make them remove and replace it. I have 24k miles on the car. This is ridiculous.

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I've had this happen to me on 3 of their lug nuts. Although, it never prevented me from putting on / removing a nut. Each time, the dealership replaced them for free. This only happens when we use the lug wrench. I'm considering just replacing all of the locking nuts with the regular ones so I don't run into a problem like yours.