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It looks like the method used on RX models in general includes these steps: Turn off your vehicle and disconnect the battery. Doing this will help prevent electrical mishaps or electrocution. This should not be necessary if replacing the bulb, only. Open the trunk. This will allow you to access the trim paneling on your vehicle. Remove trim lining. Using the small flat head screwdriver, pop out the plastic rivets holding your vehicle’s trim liners in place. Remove tail light from the assembly. You can do this by pinching the connector and pulling out the bulbs of each tail light.

Your signature lists a 2016 ES350. I thought that you posted in the wrong section - sorry.

Rear Turn Signal Replacement on a 2014 Lexus ES350 3.5L V6 (carcarekiosk.com) Perhaps check out these videos.

Have you perused some of these links? Lexus codes P101 MAF circuit range/performance P0172, P0175, system too rich P2241 O2 sensor pumping current lowest - Search (bing.com)

This is a starting issue, so it may have nothing to do your hybrid battery. The big questions are: Is there a current drain on the 12V battery? That is easy to check. Where is the drain originating from? That might not be so easy. Are any of these shops near? Auto-Electric shops in Virginia - Search (bing.com)

What are the issues? Who is doing the alignment?

Do you have an Auto Electric shop in town? They are typically experts at finding pesky electrical drains. When you take the car out, how many miles do you drive? We drive ours for a minimum of 12 to 20 miles. Our small battery, a Costco one, lasts about 5 years.

Perhaps you can try this?

Does your mechanic have a Toyota/Lexus code scanner? If not, you may want to take your car to a Lexus mechanic, especially one that has experience with older LS models.

I've been through quite a few "meetings" with dealership finance department personnel, so I know what you've experienced. It's like a much longer version of getting offered insurance for a new TV. If extended warranties were typically not profitable for the sellers, they wouldn't be offering it. Is your purchase for the 2013 RX350? If so, hopefully you reviewed maintenance records.

Hi, Denise. Congrats on your purchase! You may want to read this Consumer Reports article about this topic. Should You Get an Extended Warranty for Your Car? - Consumer Reports

I would check with a dealer's parts department person to verify whether the part numbers are the same.

I'd see where it would be, based upon what is shown in the videos, then take a look to verify.

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I see very few hydrogen cars (Toyotas), so I think it's safe to say that they are not very popular. I do see every fifth vehicle is a Tesla. The main reason many still live here is prop 13, which severely limits property tax rate increases. For example: My Dad's house in Conn. was purchased for $130,000 in mid to late 80s. It sold in 2019 for $230,000. Many houses in southern California of equal size and age sold for close to the same (maybe $20,000 more) yet were worth $600,000+ in 2019. Original owner houses worth $1.5 million have property taxes of about the same as that $230,000 house. (approximately $4000/year). So if you are an original owner or a second owner who purchased a house many years ago, you are wise to remain in the state, since the cost of living can actually less than in some other states. Some folks in Florida are seeing rapidly escalating property and auto insurance costs. Both are very reasonable here in many southern California cities.

So you already have the parts, it looks. How much would the dealership charge for labor, only? Could this be done at a Toyota dealership (typically less expensive)?

Have you already checked with the dealership, just to have a baseline?

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Yes, indeed, John! Jeff, to fully answer your questions: The Continental Pure Contact tires are great, in my opinion. When I drive the RX, I am mostly very conservative, especially now that gas is almost $6/gallon. As with most all-season tires on a heavy vehicle, aggressive cornering will solicit slight squeals from the tires. The advantages of these tires are longer life and quiet/smooth ride.

John, I have the Continental Pure Contact, shown below. But keep in mind that I live in Southern California. I've also attached rankings of Winter tires from last year.

I've seen cars that have the battery in the back, so a connection point is located in the engine bay. Check under the hood and your owner's manual for further instructions.

We have had the Continental Pure Contact tires for years now and they have proven to be excellent. Of course, you can't go wrong with Michelin tires but there is often a large difference in cost between them and the Continentals. If Discount Tire doesn't have certain tires in stock, they almost always can get them within a week.

That's good to know. Thanks, Scott!👍

Consumer Reports Magazine has stated in no uncertain terms that the best vehicles to buy today are hybrids. Some, like the Camry Hybrid, have a range of 600 miles, are far less expensive to purchase than EVs, and can be fully fueled in 5 minutes.