2004 Rx300 Air Susp-Anyone Know A Non-Dealer Lexus Specialist Mechanic

[MSand]

Can anyone recommend a non - dealer, specialist mechanic near Egham (TW20) for replacing the exhaust solenoid? I don't want to replace the whole air suspension compressor but it is stuck in the up position.

Any other tips would be most appreciated as to how to get it lowered otherwise.

Cheers, MSand

[nelmo]

The only one I know is http://www.tech-one.co.uk who are in Sidcup, SE London.

[MSand]

Thanks nelmo - will keep that in mind but will look for someone closer to home. Will post back if I can recommend someone.

Cheers!

[MSand]

Can anyone recommend a non - dealer, specialist mechanic near Egham (TW20) for replacing the exhaust solenoid? I don't want to replace the whole air suspension compressor but it is stuck in the up position.

Any other tips would be most appreciated as to how to get it lowered otherwise.

Cheers, MSand

Now just trying to find the part number for the Lexus RX300 exhaust solenoid. Apparently Lexus no longer sell it as an individual part but will only sell the whole air suspension compressor for £1300.

I believe Denso makes these and they are compatible with Toyota but need the part number. Anyone have this part number or any ideas of suppliers?

Thanks in advance.

MSand

[ColinBarber]

have you read the following:

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/69375-rx300sel-air-suspension-diag-codes-c1713-c1735-c1739-how-much-to-fix/

seems to imply another solenoid fits.

Looking on toyodiy.com I cannot find any suspension parts with a solenoid description - maybe they are labelled as something else, for example:

VALVE SUB-ASSY, HEIGHT CONTROL, NO.1 48095-48010

VALVE SUB-ASSY, HEIGHT CONTROL, NO.2 48096-48010

[MSand]

Hi ColinBarber,

Yes - I've read that and spoke with the gentleman who posted it but we are unable to find the part. Below are 2 photos of what is needed but there is no part number on the units.

I've included photos of the part below.

The toyodiy.com site is promising but can not find the supplier (or matching photo of the correct part).

48095-48010 AIR SUSPENSION 1 € 266.66

Cheers,

MSand

[ColinBarber]

toyodiy.com is essentially the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalog. The part codes are Toyota (Lexus) codes. From the images I've seen it doesn't look like the codes I found are the same part as what you are looking for.

It would appear that those components aren't available as separate items from Toyota. It is very likely that the OEM is either Denso or Aisin but they wouldn't typically sell to the public.

[MSand]

Thanks very much ColinBarber!

I'll have the mechanic check with Denso (I've come across that Supplier name before) or Aisin.

Cheers,

MSand