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Yes, California does, and they are getting even stronger this month. I do think my new car is a lemon, but I also feel that the entire 2005 RX series could make lots of lemonade, based on the comments read on Edmunds in other Lexus forums.
I do think that quality has slipped, and, that Lexus is taking money OUT of the cars, in order to increase profits. A couple of small examples: The new RX 330 has only one hood shock support, not two. The sound insulation in the car is nowhere as good as the prior RX 300, IMO. The question is, is Lexus doing the same thing in the LS line?
"My next door neighbor loves her RX 300 and swears by it."
My folks own two and love them. I have driven them and liked them immensely. Unfortunately, as I have since been told by the Lexus dealership mechanics, that the RX330 is a completely different car. Completely different. "All new" as the Lexus commercials used to say. Drive by wire, and electronically controlled engine and transmissions are just two examples. In hindsight I would have been better off buying a used RX300 than a new RX330. No question about it in my mind.
Visit this web site:
http://lexus.letstalk.com/bluetooth/bt_userguides.htm
... and download the PDF document specifically for your Motorola V551. The directions are fairly simple, but you do need to follow them exactly and in the proper order listed.
Once set up, every time you crank the engine with the phone in your possession, the navigation system will report a successful Bluetooth connection after a pause of a few seconds (if you do not have the phone in your possession when driving the vehicle, it will report an unsuccessful connection - it will always look for it and try to connect unless you disable Bluetooth in the nav system). Also, be aware that some dialing functions via the nav screen are grayed out (unavailable) when moving. Just like entering an address in the nav system, the vehicle must be stopped before data entry is possible (for"safety reasons). However, you can override some functions, for example, by dialing directly from the handset. The audio quality is pretty good, but you do have to get used to talking "simplex" vs. "duplex," that is, no simultaneous conversation from both ends - only one person can talk at a time, like with a walkie-talkie (common to all speakphones). Good luck with your installation!
The transmission and fuel pumps were swap outs for new items. Lexus decided not to mess around with repairing the tranny or fuel pump, they swaped them out with new ones and I'm told the old ones went into the trash/hazardous disposal. This was the first year for the six speed transmission and I guess the supplier goofed, first year blues. When I traded it in, I reminded the sales person that it had a new transmission and fuel pump. He indicated that he would not be quick to inform the prospective customer to that effect, that would only open up questions on why did they swap out the parts??? Enjoyed reading you post. Sorry to hear of your experience with the RX330. Wonder what will come up with the 400h?
im a student in automotive technology and we were brought a 1993 lexus LS 400,4L,v8
by reading other posts on this site we think we might have solved one problem, but another still is not answered. we need any information regarding the difficulty or changing or repairing the power assisted steering rack(and pinion). So if anyone could give us a hand it would be appreciated.
thanks
ps: are Lexus' really bullet proof?
xo
nhan.
Obviously, they are not. But - they are very very good machines. You will find, however, they are machines, and they age. You will need to repair them.
we are still having difficult finding information as to the difficulty changing or reparing the power assisted steering rack and i was wondering if anyone could at least tell me where i can find this information..
Is there any difference between lexus's? ex is the power assisted steering rack difference in different years/makes?
Thanks very much
I can appreciate your sense of frustration. I might suggest you talk with a Lexus dealer's service technician, or a local mechanic who works on Toyota/Lexus cars. Good luck with your project.
thanks
dolf
My next question...if I need struts, what brand do you recommend...I priced kyb struts @ 145.00 per side and monroe @ 143.00 per side.
Also, what does "electric pneumatic suspension" and "automatic leveling system" mean?
Thanks for your help,
Gwen
With air suspension you have a switch to disable it in the trunk.
But if you have never noticed the car "hissing" at you just after you park it you have struts.
Why wouldn't you just get them through the Parts Dept. of your local Lexus dealer? What am I missing?
You could also try www.Lexus-parts.com
A/C & odor
or on google:
Denso demist odor
And read:
http://www.airsept.com/eed.html
The two sites you recommended are very imformative, and I shall take that advice and then let you and others know the results.
It's great to have someone like you on these boards, it gives one a chance to try a fix without paying the Dealer an arm and leg..lol
danj
I can count on one hand the number of times I've had the key in the ignition in the 13 months of ownership.
In the summertime to improve the A/C efficiency (and increase MPG) I remove the cable and tie the valve closed.
Over on the Avalon forums here at Edmunds, it is quite normal for the power steering pump to go bad on the '98 Avalons.. You might want to check those forums out, or do a search in this forum for 'power steering'. I would think both cars share a lot of the same parts and engineering.
I am trying to find out before I buy it if the power steering pump and the alternator have been replaced. This car was serviced at the same dealer the last 11 years and was brought in 4 or 5 times a year but I don't have the service records....yet. Anything else I should be looking for in particular?
They're telling me that its the clutch making the noise and want to charge me an outrageuos amount. What did you ever find out?
.....
http://www.strutmasters.com/
I have LS400,1992 and i am having problem with my AC. I am not able to figure out the problem because the compressor turns on and off just fine. but there is no cold air.
Is it a common problem with LS and what should i do to fix it cheaply .
Thanks
Umair
I have LS400,1992 and i am having problem with my AC. I am not able to figure out the problem because the compressor turns on and off just fine. but there is no cold air.
Is it a common problem with LS and what should i do to fix it cheaply .
Thanks
Umair
Could it be out of Freon? (do car A/Cs back in '92 even use freon?)
Another thing might be a hose. I had an AC problem with a Volvo back in '90 that was simila --- only blew hot air --- and after the 2nd or 3rd trip back to the dealer they finally (duh) figured out it was a hose.