RX400h

There are many parts backlogs for one or more reasons and for many auto suppliers. My 1-month old Supra with 700 miles on it was held up at a dealership for 5 weeks, waiting for a part and special tools. I finally retrieved it, last Saturday. I know someone who had to wait three months for an auto body shop to get and install a body part.

Bruce, since you are east of Missouri and Iowa, I would think that the Eastern DVD would be the correct one for you. St. Louis is considered to be the gateway to the West. However, I am not certain how Toyota/Lexus defined the East-West line.

Hello, Feltx. Have you tried comparing part numbers for both years? I posted a question about changes from 93 to 96 LS400s and here's what my Bing search turned up:

Hello, Joey. Welcome to the forum. Wow! I'm sorry to see all the issues you've experienced. Here in CA, we have a lemon law that can be a lifesaver. Does your state have something like this? By the way, according to Consumer Reports, the 2018 LS500 was rated much worse than average in its used car verdict table.

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Anytime! With that many miles, it doesn't surprise me that the CC is due for replacement. Delayed repair of fuel injectors, spark plugs or oxygen sensors can accelerate a CC's death.

That code you mentioned is typically due to a failing catalytic converter. Cleaning carbon from the engine is not likely to save it. How many miles are on your odometer? The catalyst in half-filled? Can you provide details about this?

Good idea

Did you call Sirius/XM? I've called them at times to verify my subscription. They are very helpful.

Replace a Fuse: 2009 Lexus IS250 2.5L V6 (carcarekiosk.com)

If it were my vehicle, I'd tell the installer that you would like it replaced, perhaps by an auto body shop. It is both cosmetically irritating and potentially a leak path.

Did you check voltage to the bulb connection?

Typically worn valves are the most common cause of blue smoke.

My guess is that it has fine threads. If you have a micrometer or calipers you can measure the diameter which will be very close to a whole number metric thread size. Then look up a metric thread size table that has fine and course threads. You may also be able to use the correct tap and clean out the threads of the nut using tapping fluid.

I was recently in a Toyota dealership and decided to ask the parts department person if he could print out the exploded view if the center console rear-side panels so I could determine what type(s) of fastening hardware were securing the panels. Within 3 minutes he printed me a copy. I think if you stopped by in person, they'd be more likely to oblige.

If you buy replacement speakers from crutchfield.com, you will receive detailed instructions. Another option is to stop by a Lexus dealership and ask the parts dept person to print you the exploded assembly drawing.

What if you called a Lexus parts person and asked what the amp rating is of that particular fuse. It least you'd narrow down the choices.

I follow my owner's manual when it comes to transmission fluid level checking. For engine oil level checking, I check it when the engine is cold or 5 minutes after shutting it off. Who changed your oil, last? "Way over" could be a problem. I'm assuming you have a way to raise your vehicle so that it remains level? It will need to be if you are going to go back and forth between draining some oil and rechecking the dipstick. Many vehicles have "crush washers" that need to be replaced whenever you loosen or remove the plug. You can pick one up at the dealership if you don't know the size and material. You may want to pick up a plug as well so you can have it and the washer ready when you remove the existing pair. It still may be messy, but do not initially tighten the plug between level checks. Tighten it only after the level is correct.

How often do you change oil? Is its viscosity that which is specified in your owner's manual? How many miles are on the odometer?

The "Car Care Nut" on youtube created a video about how consistently running your gas tanl low can cause premature fuel pump failure because there needs to be enough gas in the tank to keep the pump cool. An added detriment is allowing the pump to pull in dirtier fuel from the bottom part of the gas tank.

Have you called all the auto scrapyards in your state?