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For the '99 changer I got the Pioneer JD-T612. I think it was around $24 but that was a couple of years ago.
An extra key (not valet), runs about $40, I heard. They have to order the key because of the chip inside.
Pete
So here I am. I looked but there is not a "What did you pay?" topic for this vehicle so I was wondering if anybody can direct me on where I can begin my research for this car, err I mean SUV?
Thanks for any help
fo
Thanks.
I washed it but I could only get the big particles out. The whole filter is still diry and gray colored. I ordered filter from greatauto parts.com (maybe not exactly the link). Under $20.
Check out the postings from the Jan. 31/Feb. 1st timeframe and you'll see what I'm talking about.
When you buy a used vehicle you must first shop around in order to locate the vehicle YOU WANT to buy.
Personally I would find the vehicle I want to buy, color, AWD, etc, and then go to KBB to check if pricing is reasonable.
I'm wondering if I should have used my Lexus out of warranty credit to get my newest problem fixed -- the "D"rive lightbulb on the dash has burned out. Is that more than $200 to fix?
Pete
Chilton doesn't make a manual for the RX, probably figuring that a typical RX owner wouldn't do their own maintenance. Lexus sells the manual, but at like $200+.
1. Remove combination meter cover
(a) Remove the 9 screws.
(b) Remove the combination meter cover.
2. Remove A/C and combination meter integrated ECU
(a) Remove the 4 screws.
(b) Remove the A/C and combination meter integrated ECU and 2 combination meter wire.
3. Remove combination meter circuit plate
(a) Remove the 5 screws and 6 connectors.
(b) Remove the combination meter circuit plate from the meter case.
4. Remove meter hood
5. Remove combination meter glass
6. Remove combination meter plate
Remove the screw and meter plate.
7. Remove speedometer assembly
(a) Remove the 2 screws and speedometer assembly.
(b) Remove the No. 4 combination meter plate.
Pete
thanks,
Steve, Host
Pete
"Follow these instructions and it should take you no longer than 15 minutes.
1. Remove 2 screws at the top of the black bezel around the cluster.
2. Pull trim piece straight out on the left of the steering wheel, the trim that houses the seat memory switch.
3. Pull trim piece straight out that is around the key.
4. Tilt steering wheel all the way down.
5. Remove black bezel around cluster, start from the bottom and pull out.
6. Remove 2 screws holding cluster in. They are on the side of the cluster.
7. Pull cluster out enough to get your hand behind and unplug the 3 connectors.
8. Remove cluster from car, you will kinda have to move it around a little bit to get it out, be careful not to scratch the lens.
9. Lay cluster face down on a soft towel.
10. You will see a white plastic cover on the back, remove the 8 gold colored screws holding this cover on.
11. Pull cover off, turn the cluster over and look where the gear selector letters are, on the oppisite side you will see 3 black and 2 green little cap looking things. These are the bulbs. Simply unscrew to remove. you may swap the park light bulb for the drive bulb. Or you can order one in advance.
12. Put all together in reverse order.
13. It sounds like alot of steps, but it is all very easy and understandable once you start."
I hope this provides the info you need without violating any rules.
Mike
Thanks
Steve, Host
Now that I know what to do, it definitely would only take 15 min. or less. It took me 30 min. yesterday because I was fishing for the metal retainers.
Good luck.
Pete
Mike
Pete
As for antennas, I think most people when they wash their cars forget to clean their power antennas. The grit and dirt that builds up on the antenna while you're driving ends up getting lodged within the sections during constant use and probably ends up breaking the whole mechanism. I've always extend and cleaned off the antenna during a wash and with three cars going close to a combined 500K miles, I've never had an antenna problem.
Pete
Maybe reading these posts gives my RX bad karma?
Yesterday, out of curiosity, tried and it did not sound anything. But the lock/unlock buttons working just fine.
When I have one door opened and press PANIC button,
it sound an alarming sound. So is this normal or not? I thought it should work even I am far away to my car, cuz that is exactly when I need the sound to sacre off people stalking me to my car.
Am I right?
I've never had to use mine in five years, so don't really know when you would use it exactly.
I don't understand why Toyota still uses yestertech for belts. Why don't they use belt tensioner? My 92 325i had two belt tensioners; one for of two belts, any more: one belt-one tensioner.
Thanks,
Joe
JCWhitney.com
Pete
Sometimes resulting in a severe power loss but almost always resulting in a cherry red glowing converter after a long climb needing a little extra throttle.
Pete
• Air intake (hose loose)
• Fuel line pressure
• Injector blockage
• Heated oxygen sensor malfunction
• Mass air flow meter
• Engine coolant temp. sensor
• Gas leakage on exhaust system
The Repair Manual goes on to detail an inspection procedure (beginning on page DI-54) to isolate the problem. Sounds like a job for a Lexus or Toyota dealer who has access to the hand held tester or OBD II scan tool.
Pete
PS do not reset the CEL before going to the Toyota or Lexus dealer. I had to wait for it to come back on before they could tell what the problem was. The toyota dealer printout said the front oxygen sensor needed replacing. They reset the light & said to go to the Lexus dealer to see if they would fix it under warrenty.. Lexus said I would have to wait until the light cane back on so they could check it themselves. When the light came back on they got the same report as the Toyota dealer. Toyota dealer will charge you less if you trust them - they have done all work on my car except warrenty work.