RX400h

The net keeps groceries and other types of packages from moving around in the hatch area. I believe it was part of a trim package. There is a loop at each side of the net (left and right) that is placed onto a hook on each side of the hatch area.

Don, I added a 6-8 inch long wire to the garage door opener's antenna and the increase in range is impressive. We used to have to be within a few feet from the door but now, it opens from even before we turn into the driveway. Both cars have this improved range. Thanks a bunch for your suggestion. 👍

It looks like the door is sensing some kind or resistance. Sometimes during warmer months, our door will emit a couple of beeps while it attempts to open, then closes. It seems like two possible conditions cause this reluctance to open: 1. The door gaskets are soft and sticky. I applied seal lubricant or ArmorAll to the seals and this seems to help. 2. Something is interfering with the door. The net that came with our RX will sometimes slide under the door and jam it. You might want to check for similar causes.

I have to polish ours every 3-4 years or so. The headlight lenses will never look brand new but they are much clearer than they were. If you have the condensation issue (We have not) then you'd see droplets of water and maybe fog that is on the inside. Of course, wiping your fingers over the outside surface would not change anything. You might want to get a polishing kit and try it out. I'm reasonably sure that your headlight covers will look much better.

My wife and I have always made sure our commutes to work were not too long or too short. Most were combinations of highway and city. Driving early in the morning (6:00 to 6:30) meant there was very little traffic. Afternoon traffic was not bad, and the distance of 10-15 miles was enough to keep hybrid and ICE vehicle batteries well charged. The grocery store is within 5 miles but I always drive an extra 10 miles on the highway before heading to the store.

This is for a slightly newer version but your cousin's may be similar: 18RC 300.350_CST (lexus.com)

With any ICE or ICE/hybrid vehicle it is never a good idea to drive less than say, 10 miles, anyway (depending on ambient temperature) unless within a few days you're planning to go on a longer trip. As Les Lex mentioned, mostly very short trips would be best with an all-electric vehicle. Toyota is working with solid state batteries, and it'll be interesting to see how that turns out. Car & Driver magazine just announced the winner of their first annual Best Electric Car comparison. They mentioned that although Tesla has been in this business for 10 years, their quality/reliability has been so dismal that C&D could not select any one of their models as the winner. The new Ford Mustang electric vehicle won the comparison but given Ford's history of poor reliability, I'd be very wary of buying it.

I did something similar to replace broken slides for a rear door window. I reverse-engineered the part while guessing the length of the broken-off section. Once I had the 3D-printed parts in my hands I shortened that section to fit. Another option to manually measuring the part is to have it 3D scanned. Sometimes that is the best way to ensure an exact fit.

We were among the first buyers of the RX400h in April of 2005 after waiting for 1 year or so. It is now 16+ years later and we still love this vehicle. The only issue it has had in all these years was resolved by squirting some powdered graphite in the ignition switch. (The key wouldn't quite go all the way in.) We have averages 25-26 MPG compared to the existing RX330s average rating of 18 or 19 MPG. Its power was certainly a step above the non-hybrid RX. In fact, the RX400h was faster than a Porsche Cayenne at the time. 0-60 MPH for our RX is 6.6 seconds. Yes, when you accelerate hard there is some motor noise but this is not a common occurrence (having to accelerate briskly). The new RX450h is without a doubt an improvement over ours, and with gas prices skyrocketing, you will recoup any extra cost for an RX450 faster than you may think.

1. Did you check for an electrical drain? 2. Did you check the electrical connector to the alternator?

Thanks, Don. I will give that a try, this weekend and report back. Dave

You might want to read these posts (in another Lexus forum but.....) AFS Light Blinking- How to reset? Anyone?? - ClubLexus - Lexus Forum Discussion

I agree that checking with the dealership would be prudent. Please let us know what you find out.

I'll have to give that a try. Did you use bare copper wire? 180 feet may be a bit dangerous. Years ago when our openers were working from 100 ft away, I had my car under the open door while doing something in the garage. My wife was returning in our Lexus when she pressed the door opener without seeing the door. Luckily I was close enough to run over and "catch" the door before it slammed into my car. The door would've reversed but not after putting a ding in my car's trunk lid. Currently neither of our cars can be further than a foot or two from the big door. The small door is powered by a Craftsman door opener and that remote activates the door from 70 feet away. The only potential "noise" near the garage is a WiFi booster in the nearby room.

Now that's a detailed writeup, Cb. The puzzling thing (if this is indeed inherent to your model and year vehicle) is why it hasn't adversely affected many others, unless those living in cooler climates or regularly drive mostly on the highway or most have had a software update.

Have you verified that the cooling fan is turning on after the coolant temperature needle gets past the center of the gauge? Some other possible causes are: Paper, plastic, or cardboard is blocking air through the radiator. Thermostat is stuck in the closed position Coolant was replaced but not all air was bled from the coolant system. Head gasket is allowing hot combustion gasses to be injected into the coolant.

Have you tried working the switch many times. Sometimes switches that are not used often can corrode (if not gold plated) enough to no longer work. Another option is to try an auto-electric shop.

The original factory warranty was 4 years or 50,000 miles but we had our dash replaced after at least 10 years after our purchase date. (4/2005) I am not sure if non-original owners are notified of free replacements such as the dash. A dash cover should be very easy to install. I have an aunt who is 96 and I have no doubt that she can do this. However, in the event that you cannot, couldn't you ask a neighbor to help you out?

Based upon what I've seen on news stations, New York is a very dangerous place right now. You might want to suggest that your friend be armed when walking around the city. But hey, it's got to be better than Chicago! Have a great July 4th. The weather is perfect here.

I presume this is a Lexus Certified vehicle. When a water pump seeps coolant, it typically is indicative of a failing pump. However, if it a water pump gasket that is leaking, it may not be covered under the warranty.

I would think that your dealership should be able to find out if they or another dealership did the work.

I have never seen that posted here but if you do not want to do this, yourself you may want to have an auto repair shop take a look inside the door to see what is causing the substance to get onto the window.

Take a look at this: P0AA4 Hybrid Battery Negative Contactor Circuit Stuck Closed (autocodes.com) A Lexus dealership should be able to fix it if you cannot.

This is a slightly generic answer so you may want to verify that your car has the same components listed.

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