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306 messages, Last post on Nov 28, 2009 at 8:40 AM
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Replying to: lrx3002002 (Sep 01, 2009 1:58 pm) The process over the phone takes about 15 minutes and you will receive a copy of the complaint for verification purposes in about 2-3 weeks. Everyone with these troubles should be documenting the issues with a NTSB complaint. You will feel better after making the complaint and receiving a case # |
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Replying to: bendorrx300 (Sep 02, 2009 1:51 pm) tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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Replying to: jbl85 (Aug 22, 2009 10:21 am) Check this link: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/aoakit.php |
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I purchased this 2001 rx300 2 years ago and it came with all the service papers and complete documentation for what had been done and all the transmission service. It now has 141,000 miles and the Trans locked up today. Wouldn't go into Reverse then drive then it would if you hit the gas after shifting into that gear. I am going to have it rebuilt for $3K. It seems this is not a rare problem, nice to know and I may look at going back to Honda.
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Replying to: bigal1967 (Oct 07, 2009 9:14 pm) I wouldn't go by mfr rec's that are any longer than two years either, but most owners don't ask for service that costs extra like changing trans fluid and filter. Or brake or power steering fluid (I bet the color is dark on yours, but easy to purge with new). It's hard to say burned fluid is the cause of trouble rather than a symptom, but it's still a good idea. I hope you like your car enough that after the rebuild you still have a nice car. It's still a nice package, as long as yours is in good condition. I hope you're happy with the result. |
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I see a lot of posts about RX300's and transmissions. I have a 2000 RX 300 that is paid off with 137,000 miles. The transmission just went this weekend and now I am debating if I should spend the 4200.00 to fix it or get a new car. I would like to hear what people think but most importantly if I fix it will it happen again as many people say it is a problem with the car? Thanks
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Replying to: michele0923 (Oct 12, 2009 5:40 pm) |
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Replying to: michele0923 (Oct 12, 2009 5:40 pm) |
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Does the RX300 transmission problem affect th 2003 model year? The postings I saw refer to older RX300s.
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Replying to: hisekid (Nov 22, 2009 5:46 pm) By the time the '01 went into production Toyota was well aware of the causative factor of the all-to-numerous '99 & '00 premature transaxle failures and made a few corrective actions. In my opinion one of those was to "beef-up" the ATF pump capacity which led to the ATF itself being overheated prematurely. By '01 there was also a pretty RADICAL change made in the RX300's F/awd system. The mechanical rear LSD was dropped entirely and a newly designed (more FLACCID IMMHO) VC, Viscous Clutch/Coupling was used. VSC/TC also became standard and TC was then used to provide rear and center diff'l LSD virtuality, making the VC virtually useless so it was dropped entirely for all future HL's and the RX330 (and perhaps also the RX350) product run. |
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