pctsc430

amp is in the trunk.

- an excellent post ==> http://clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288367 . if you dont see pictures, use firefox.

- ML Lexus ==> http://www.marklevinsonlexus.com/overview.asp?model=sc

btw - ML speakers are 8 ohm. so far i haven't found any 8 ohm after market car speakers...

2002 sc430. transmission dip stick is very hard to re-insert. it goes down about 2/3 of the way, then gets sorta stuck. must hold stick very tight using thumb and index, then push down real hard.

i talked to dealer about it. they said that's normal, and just bad design! i noted that the stick is twisted about 30% near the end, and was told that's the way it is.

has anyone noticed the same, that the transmission dip stick is hard to re-insert all the way down? thanks.

i ordered key & cut at www.toy-lex.com. they're slow to reply, but seems legit. email ohiovalleylocksmith@comcast.net address Tami Calhoun. ask for help.

Just thought I treat myself to a early Christmas gift. So I went out to the local Lexus dealer and ordered a New 7.1 Generation 2/3 DVD GPS Update for my 2002 Lexus SC430. I got into my car and put the key in the ignition turned to key to ACC so I could power on the DVD & GPS System, went back into my trunk and took out the old original GPS DVD that came with the car. Then I put the new 7.1 upgrade back into DVD and watched it load and update.

Problem now is the DVD Updated my software to Ver. 7.1, but I'm not getting the full functions out of my NAV Screen or DVD. My address screen is grayed out and it doesn't allow me to select my region on the Map either, my Region is Region#9 (Pennsylvania-Philadelphia). The upgraded maps are there but it doen't allow me to enter an address or use any of the other funtions on my touch screen. The car is parked in my driveway and I even tried at work????

Does anyone know what I can try???? Tried to re-load the DVD Disc again, unplugged the battery cables for 5 minutes and tried again, but to no avail.

Has anyone had this isssue with their's?:cries:

have you tried reloading the old original dvd back ? if you regain full function then i guess the new 7.1 gen is not compatible.

Once you update the GPS from Ver 1.0 (Original) to the NEW 7.1 Version on the Gen 2/3 it will not allow you to go back to Version 1.0 but yes I did try to re-load the old original Version 1.0 no go.....

bummer...im sure you considered loading 6.3 version (if it allows you to). saw many postings on that. sorry cant help im a newbie. best of luck.

Just thought I treat myself to a early Christmas gift. So I went out to the local Lexus dealer and ordered a New 7.1 Generation 2/3 DVD GPS Update for my 2002 Lexus SC430. I got into my car and put the key in the ignition turned to key to ACC so I could power on the DVD & GPS System, went back into my trunk and took out the old original GPS DVD that came with the car. Then I put the new 7.1 upgrade back into DVD and watched it load and update.

Problem now is the DVD Updated my software to Ver. 7.1, but I'm not getting the full functions out of my NAV Screen or DVD. My address screen is grayed out and it doesn't allow me to select my region on the Map either, my Region is Region#9 (Pennsylvania-Philadelphia). The upgraded maps are there but it doen't allow me to enter an address or use any of the other funtions on my touch screen. The car is parked in my driveway and I even tried at work????

Does anyone know what I can try???? Tried to re-load the DVD Disc again, unplugged the battery cables for 5 minutes and tried again, but to no avail.

Has anyone had this isssue with their's?:cries:

have you tried reloading the old original dvd back ? if you regain full function then i guess the new 7.1 gen is not compatible.

You're safe with them.

thanks for the reassurance.

got a scare after placing order for key & cut using vin. toy-lex does not confirm order till 7 hours later. they don't return call nor reply to email. i still haven't heard from them but stick with it, trusting that they're legit ...

Well,

My 2002 Lexus just hit 27K miles so it is time to start thinking about the 30K service.

There is an excellent Toyota Dealership near my house that I believe I will have do the service. The owner of the dealership also owns the LEXUS dealership downtown but that one is 45 minutes away versus 10.

Can anyone tell me what the 30K service entails and an approximate cost?

in houston just jad 30k service done. total cost $647 inluding ~$132 optional transmission oil flush&replace, and $25 shop charge??? yikes, pricey but dealer did call to get ok (except $25 surprise shop charge). $647 breaks down to $449 labor, $158 parts, $25 shop charge and $15 sales tax.

service includes: lube oil & filter, chk all fluids, repl air filter, inspect drive belt, replace engine coolant, inspect exhaust system, inspect trans.& differential fluid, flush & replace brake fluid, inspect brakes, rotate tires, body inspection, road test, inspect air con filter, replace wiper insert.