BUTCH003

The car has 54,000 mile on it and runs like a champ. Shifts through all the gears fine just no over drive.????? I went through exactly the same problem for 2 months took it to Lexus in Hawaii and they told me it would cost about $1,300 to replace the computer. Found a mechanic who rebuilt mine for $450 the name of the his shop is ML Autotronics in hawaii. Car has been running perfectly since then. Butch003 did your's ever through a code.? Did your's shift fine through all the gears and overdrive for several days then not shift into overdirive say in the morning then after sitting work fine again??? This is driving me crazy I love this car but I have to have overdrive you know what I mean. Can a person order a new computer and replace it themselves.? When Lexus Diagnosed my car it gave 8 different codes, Vehicle speed sensor, Overdrive sensor, along with 6 other meaningless codes. My car did the exact same thing as you mentioned.When I took it to Mike at ML Autotronics he said if the Brain of the car is not working properly it can't be diagnosed properly. You can call around places like Redline Automotive or Checkers, They give a one year warranty where Mike at ML Autotronics gives a 2 year warranty but in any case you do have to send yours in and it takes about 1 week to 10 days. The ECU is located under your glovebox beneath the panel. If you are mechanically inclined, you can do it. My car has been running perfectly ever since then. No more Squeezing my --- anymore when I drive. You can call Mike at ML Autotronics Specialist at (808)596-9888. Hope this helps

With the engine running you lift up the hood and have someone hold the brake pedal down and you shift into drive, have them step on the gas. If the engine lifts up significantly chances are your lower motor mounts are bad.

The car has 54,000 mile on it and runs like a champ. Shifts through all the gears fine just no over drive.????? I went through exactly the same problem for 2 months took it to Lexus in Hawaii and they told me it would cost about $1,300 to replace the computer. Found a mechanic who rebuilt mine for $450 the name of the his shop is ML Autotronics in hawaii. Car has been running perfectly since then.