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Bulb Replacement Question by avery1
Sep 08, 2009 (4:55 pm)
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The bulb that lights up the shifter area, Drive, Reverse, etc. is burnt out. This is the one down near the shifter not the one near the speedometer. The dealer says it is quite complex to replace and therefore is expensive. Anyone done this? How was it?
 
Thanks,
Bob
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Re: Bulb Replacement Question [avery1] by la4mead
Sep 11, 2009 (3:49 pm)
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Replying to: avery1 (Sep 08, 2009 4:55 pm)

1: I would start going to another dealer's service department. The service rep who told you that the bulb in the shifter is complex and expensive is not on your side, and I would have a hard time trusting them to do the job. A stereo and alarm installer would likely be a better bet if you want to pay someone to do it that has experience with the dash wood panel.
 
2. I would do it myself, if it was me. I just had the U shaped wood panel with the plastic shifter surround removed to install a red blinking (fake alarm) light, and saw what I thought I remembered. The shifter bulb is right there.
 
The "D" bulb in the instrument cluster seems much more involved, so I haven't done anything about that one.
 
To remove the U shaped wood and shifter surround, I used a couple pieces of soft plastic (like parking pass placards) to protect the panels and a thin screwdriver to pry the panel up. Be careful not to scratch the panel, and it will pop right off. It took me about two minutes being very careful. The bulb for the shifter was right in view, but I'm sure skinny fingers would help.
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Re: Bulb Replacement Question [la4mead] by pschiffe
Sep 11, 2009 (6:20 pm)
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Replying to: la4mead (Sep 11, 2009 3:49 pm)

There are instructions for replacing the instrument cluster "D" bulbs somewhere here in Edmunds, try a search. I did it a couple times on my RX300, it is a little involved but not really that difficult.
 
Pete
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RPM problem?? by dsalce
Sep 15, 2009 (9:49 am)
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In Jan 2009 had to have the transmission rebuilt in my 2000 RX300. it had 130K miles on it. Now at 138K I am now noticing an RPM problem. Last week while driving at about 70mph for over 100 miles the rpm's were barely at the 2000 level. This week the rpms are at the 4K+ range while driving at 70 mph.
 
Over the life of the car the rpm level was always about 3K while driving at 70mph.
 
Is this a transmission problem or something else? I checked the transmission fluid and it looks clean and does not smell burnt.
 
Please advise
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Footwell Mode by jstrib
Oct 26, 2009 (12:08 pm)
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The footwell mode is not working in my RX300.... It is only blowing air through the top vents. Does anyone know how to fix this problem? The air/hear are working fine, but it is getting cold and want to have warm air on my feet.
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Re: RPM problem?? [dsalce] by rugmankc
Oct 31, 2009 (6:14 pm)
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Replying to: dsalce (Sep 15, 2009 9:49 am)

That is a huge difference. My 2002 is always around 3k at 70mph. Never been at or near 2k at that speed. 4k seems unreal. A dumb suggestion, but i have had it happen: check and make sure the Overdrive Button is pushed in on the side of the gear shift. If it isn't, the orange O/D light will be on on the dash.
 
Ken
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Re: RPM problem?? [rugmankc] by dsalce
Nov 01, 2009 (5:37 am)
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Replying to: rugmankc (Oct 31, 2009 6:14 pm)

The problem was solved by the replacement of 2 of the 4 oxygen air flow fuel sensors. (I think that's what they are called). Anyway, the car is running normally now.
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Re: RPM problem?? [dsalce] by rugmankc
Nov 01, 2009 (1:14 pm)
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Replying to: dsalce (Nov 01, 2009 5:37 am)

Great!!!!!!!!
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2002 Lexus RX300 Questions by player4
Nov 15, 2009 (12:28 pm)
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Hey guys, my parents are currently looking to buy a 2002 RX300 AWD with 115,000 miles on it for $12995, it is a great price considering the condition and features that the car has, ive already done KBB and TMV and pricing seems right.
However, i have some questions about the car maybe some of you can help me.
 
1. How do i know if the car has AWD, also how does the AWD work? Is it full-time running all 4 wheels, or is it front-wheel drive based then switched to AWD like Acura/Honda?
 
2. How can i tell if it has HID's by just looking at pics? Since this generation does not have projectors like the second gen, its kind of hard to tell, but i know that some first gens do have HIDs, i just wanna know if this one does.
 
3. I know the car has VSC (becase of badging) however it puzzles me that some have the TRACtion button on the center console and others dont, in this case the one my parents are looking at does not have the TRAC button but it does have VSC. Do ones that have VSC have TRAC as well? Im kind of confused on this one.
 
Thanks in advance
 
Player4
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changing a tail light by txgal1
Nov 15, 2009 (1:20 pm)
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One of my tail lights is out on my RX300 and want to know how difficult it is to get to the bulb or should I have it done at dealer?

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