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The luxury vehicle division of Toyota.

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2006 Lexus GX470: Convert navigation model to non-navigation?

Is it possible to replace the touch-screen nav/climate/audio system with the non-touch, non-GPS version? My research tells me the wiring harnesses are (very) different. Has anyone successfully made this swap? I want to go from…
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Is it a cause for concern if one headlight beam points lower than the other

I've always felt that my 2014 Lexus IS350 F-Sport does a poor job of illuminating the road ahead but ignored it assuming that it was more due to the car's low ride height than anything else. However, in a parking lot today I had the opportunity to…
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Should I get an owner's manual or repair manual?

I'm new to working on cars as I have only done a few minor repairs/maintenance myself in the last year. I intend to start doing most if not all the maintenance on my car in the future. I've been learning online, but I am wondering if it is worth…
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2000 Lexus ES300 Knock Sensor code P0325 P0330

I have a Lexus ES300 that has was throwing the P0330 code. Being that I had limited time to chase the problem, I took a Saturday and removed both sensors, and the wiring harness that connects to the bundle going to the ECU. This was the advice most…
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My Lexus RX 350 back window shattered. Is this possible by weather or only a person?

Find more images here. I live in a Toronto suburb on the East side, and recently the weather has been inconsistent. A few days ago it was sunny above 0, and then on the 24th of this month, there was freezing rain and below 0 degrees Celsius.…
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Using regular unleaded gasoline in a Lexus RX330

Is it OK to use Regular Unleaded Gasoline in a 2005 Lexus RX330? In the past I have used Super but am now using Regular. So far no problems.
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2001 Lexus ES 300 bank 1 misfire

2001 Lexus ES 300 (3.0L, automatic) The check engine light is on and I scanned it: cylinders 1, 3, and 5 (bank 1) are misfiring. I’m basically getting these 3 symptoms when driving: 1) Cylinders appear to randomly misfire (whether under load or…
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Troubleshooting and diagnosing a car ac system

I have a 2014 Lexus RX350 that doesn't blow cold air. The clutch never tries to engage on the compressor and the condenser fan never runs. Static pressure was about 100 psi (the garage was 85' f) on both the low and high side. I removed the…
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Lexus IS F Curb Damage On Tire. Do I Need To Replace? HELP

I just recently curbed my rims on my Lexus IS F 250 every drivers pet peeve! The rim damage is fixable I know but my main concern is do I need to replace the tire? I see no threads , and there is no air leakage. It's honestly not deep I wouldn't…
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Lexus RX200t octane

I have a new Lexus RX200t which is now at 10k miles. I have been purchasing 98 octane gas but considering moving to 95. Is this recommended? The manual says 95 is ok but I'd like to hear what experts think.
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What sort of maintenance do GDI injectors need?

The 2014 Lexus IS350 reminds the driver that "injector maintenance" is required every 10,000 km. Besides this advisory annoyance, as far I can tell there is no difference in drivability. I don't think this is a case of Lexus being over-protective.…
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04 Lexus ES330 Multiple Ignition Coil Failures / Poor Coil Feedback Signal

I was asked to look at a Lexus ES330. The complaint was the car wouldn't go over 20MPH and would fall on it's face. The ECM was replaced and problem persisted. One coil was replaced around a year prior. Verified the complaint, car was hitting fuel…
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Rumbling sound from brakes in Lexus

My family has a 2013 Lexus RX 350. Today was the first time we noticed a low rumbling sound coming from the brakes when they are pushed. We've had a maintenance check with no issues a month ago. Any thoughts what might be causing this sound, and if…
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'01 Lexus IS200, do I need a new fuel filter?

My 2001 Lexus IS200 is about to hit 100 thousand km and I am about to change the oil, oil filter, air and cabin filters. My question is, do I need a new fuel filter this early in the life of the car? It's been using Spanish gas all its life which is…
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front left brake clicking noise after changing gear

I have noticed that when I switch between straight and reverse, there is a clicking noise near the left front brake, when I let the car go for a few seconds then push the brakes. It's only one clicking sound then everything seems to be fine. If I go…
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