RX400h

An update should do it. Our DVD hasn't been updated for many years and once in a while our map shows that we are on an unpaved area.

I would look at the owner's manual to see if you can reset the seats to factory settings. The driver's seat action appears to be an "easy access" function but the reclining part is very strange. I cannot find any mention of that happening to anyone else.

Good news! Congrats.

Did you check to see if anything is missing or not working?

I wonder if the parts department person can tell by looking at the drawings of the two parts. It is a mystery; that's for certain!

Congrats!

Welcome to the forum, Bill. I consider valve cover gasket replacement as a maintenance item in the sense that no gasket lasts forever. We had ours replaced 2-3 years ago. Here's what I do when I first contact the seller of a vehicle in which I am interested: 1. Conduct a phone interview. You may be able to save yourself a trip if you don't like what you hear. 2. Ask to see both the maintenance schedule and the either the work receipts or a list/spreadsheet of what work was done, along with the dates and odometer readings. Whenever I sell a car, the buyer appreciates having peace of mind that the vehicle was well-maintained. 3. Check for codes and of course look for any illuminated symbols when you test-drive the vehicle. 3. Test everything that you would normally use. If you can get ahold of an online owner's manual, read through it. Ask the owner if there's anything you don't see but feel you need to have. 4. Bring ramps (if necessary) to check underneath the vehicle. Some people have the vehicle inspected by a mechanic but I often don't need to do this. Looking at the 04 RX330 in Consumer Reports Trouble Spot listing (2009 Buyers guide), I see only three areas that were not much better or better than average: Minor transmission Body integrity Audio system I have attached a listing of some of the troublespot area descriptions. Good luck! Dave

I would think that there is something amiss with the driver's switch(es). Have you tried doing a relearn procedure such as what you'd do after changing the battery?

I'd tend to ask myself, if the part does fit, what other reason would Lexus have for not using the same part/part number in both applications?

Are you looking for a part number?

If no one answers here, you may consider asking your dealership's parts department person who can verify whether part numbers are the same. ....or is that where the confusion started?😏

That's great that you can do it, yourself. Your experience comes in handy and saves quite a bit of money.👍

You're welcome. You will probably have to reset some things when you return but it looks like you already know what to expect. 👍

Then you should be fine.👍

If you have a timing belt (not chain), then water pumps are replaced when the belt is replaced. At least that's the way it is with many vehicles including our RX. Does your maintenance schedule list the timing belt as a replacement item?

It looks like you have until 90,000 miles. See: 2004 Lexus ES330 90,000 Mile Scheduled Maintenance Service (yourmechanic.com) How long is your trip?

I believe your owner's manual should include advice about long periods without using your vehicle. If it were me, I'd do two things: 1. Purchase and pour a bottle of Stabil in your gas tank. This will prevent the gas from turning "sour" enough so that it will not be able to start your engine when you get back. 2. By a "Battery Tender" and connect it to your 12V battery before you leave. This device will keep your battery fully charged without overcharging it.

Their phone number is on the web page, also. They should know what you are talking about. Another option is to call your local dealership parts department to get the part number. I try not to do this unless I am planning to buy from them but inevitably their prices are higher than online dealerships such as Lexuspartsnow.

I've posted this link, quite a few times within the last few years. Should You Get an Extended Warranty for Your Car? - Consumer Reports Essentially, if you insist on buying a known unreliable brand (like Tesla, Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Chevrolet, Ford, etc), then an extended warranty may be a good idea. Better yet, skip buying a vehicle from one of the aforementioned companies, altogether. I went through the same type of sales pitches you did when my daughter was buying her first new car, a Subaru. Your intuition is right in that if the salesperson is pushing hard to get you to sign, then the dealership profit margin is almost definitely very high, due to infrequent use of the policy by the consumer. I advised her to keep saying no. One of my sisters recently bought a used Lexus and the sales/finance person did the same thing. She called me and of course, I told her that she should pass. You did the right thing.

Exploding Sunroofs: Danger Overhead - Consumer Reports

Just curious but was the AC blasting cold air upward while the outside temp was fairly high? There is a large difference between the coefficient of thermal expansion of the steel roof and the glass. Rubber gasketing should allow for movement of hot steel and glass but if the glass were stressed enough, even a tiny crack or glass imperfection in it could propagate and cause an explosion. See: Exploding Sunroofs: Danger Overhead - Consumer Reports

If this is an OEM part, have you tried a dedicated Lexus parts site such as this one? 2010 Lexus IS350 C Parts - LexusPartsNow.com You can call them if you're not successful in finding the part.

If there is a slight voltage draw, touching the negative cable clamp or terminal can create a spark. Sometimes the voltage draw could be a light under the hood or an open door or trunk. There may be a loose ground somewhere. You may want to take your car to an Auto Electric shop. They are typically experts at resolving electrical issues.

Perhaps the bigger sway bar is for vehicles with a towing package? A Lexus parts counter person may know.

I think we are a bit biased, considering we live in the US, so 66 it is! I did drive from Connecticut to San Diego in my 68 Corvette. That was definitely a trip I'll never forget. Today, you'd have to have to spend over $1000 on gas in the same car. Its fuel efficiency was not very good.