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#9484 of 9497 Door Ajar...Then.... by wwest

Aug 04, 2012 (7:14 pm)

Left the door ajar while the RX sat in the garage for weeks. Recharged the battery, started, battery being charged, no problem, or so I thought.
 
Battery would be discharged after a day or so of just setting.
 
About 500 milliamp load on the battery with everything off. 200 milliamps through the ECU-B fuse and 300 milliamps through the dome light fuse.
 
Dome lamp driver circuit inside ECU-B, body ECU, over-heated...?
 
Anyone else experience this and have a fix other than body ECU replacemment...?
 
I expect I'll open the ECU just for a looksee....

#9485 of 9497 Re: Door Ajar...Then.... [wwest] by billh18

Aug 30, 2012 (8:29 pm)

Replying to: wwest (Aug 04, 2012 7:14 pm)
I have the same problem in my 2005 RX330 just today. Did you ever figure it out. Same two fuses.

#9486 of 9497 Re: Door Ajar...Then.... [billh18] by wwest

Aug 31, 2012 (8:46 am)

Replying to: billh18 (Aug 30, 2012 8:29 pm)
Not yet. To may honeydoes ahead of it.....

#9488 of 9497 2003 rx300 vibration by kdsmm2001

Sep 04, 2012 (9:23 am)

at the top of first gear there is a loud vibration/ thumping sound. i have been replacing parts for weeks now and it is still there i have replaced front struts. sway bar links center support bearings (rear drive shaft)yet it remains. strange thing is if i jack up either tire on the front and leave in the air for a little bit the vibration goes away for a few miles then just when i get excited thinking i figured it out it come back. just throwing new parts at this is getting expensive. does anyone have any ideas?

#9489 of 9497 Re: 2003 rx300 vibration [kdsmm2001] by nahash

Sep 06, 2012 (7:45 am)

Replying to: kdsmm2001 (Sep 04, 2012 9:23 am)
Hi,
 I have a very strong banging noise when I accelerate from First to Second gear then after that the car runs fine, the car (RX300 2002) it sounds as it is coming from the muffler that bangs on the car's body however the dealer says the muffler is fine. I wonder if this is same what you have.
Some suggested that the cause is from the Transmission fixture that holds the transmission to the car body and it must be replaced, any ideas?
 
Thanks
Joe

#9490 of 9497 Re: My 2000 RX300 2WD [jiamin] by casino2

Dec 12, 2012 (7:44 pm)

Replying to: jiamin (Mar 07, 2012 9:57 am)
If the transmission is running fine, you shouldn't worried about it. If you really want to protect your transmission from failure, I recommend servicing it every 30,000 miles. It is best to use Toyota Type 4 transmission fluid. This fluid is O.E. Also replace the pan gasket and filter. Of course, the pan must be free of grease, grim, dirt etc, in order to keep it running in peak condition.
 
You have the same theory as I do about keeping this Lexus RX 300 forever. If you want the best protection use full synthetic motor oil. I am doing it to my 2001 right now. Don't forget the oil filter. Maybe you can get beyond 300,000 miles with the care that you give this trunk.
 
Don't go cheap on the transmission fluid because it can cause a failure if you use anything other than Toyota Type 4 .

#9491 of 9497 Re: Heater Failure [avery1] by casino2

Dec 12, 2012 (8:19 pm)

Replying to: avery1 (Dec 20, 2008 7:48 pm)
My 2001 RX 300 is doing the same thing. It is a servo switch the control the heating and air conditioning. It is a box about the size of tape measure. There is no aftermarket part so it must be purchase fron the dealer. Mine lasts about 12 years. I don't know about the life span of others? They say that it is very common problem. The part cost beyond $200.00 plus labor.

#9492 of 9497 Re: Cabin air filter [lennyr] by casino2

Dec 12, 2012 (8:27 pm)

Replying to: lennyr (Mar 02, 2008 6:49 am)
It is located in the behind glove compartment. All you need to do is remove the plastic piece that is attach to glove compartment. It is not hard to replace cabin filter.

#9493 of 9497 Re: Locksmith in Los Angeles [mngtcon] by casino2

Dec 12, 2012 (8:39 pm)

Replying to: mngtcon (Sep 04, 2007 8:43 am)
I have a guy that can cut Lexus keys and programs them too. He is a mobile locksmith. If you want to leave an email at: qtl72ratyahoo.com, I will get a phone to you. He also cut key for other makes and models.

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