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Hope everyone is well...

New to this forum. I have a US version 2001 RX300 Silversport and recently had problems with my remote entry and auto power windows. The remote entry would unlock all but the driver side door and the auto power windows would freak out and move up and down once I activated them. The dealer replaced the Master Switch and told me the cause of the problem was the front windows that I tinted. Apparently, I was told there are window sensors sensitive enough to notice change in thickness of the windows (after the tint) and that may short circuit the Master Switch.

Anybody else had problems like this after tinting the front windows? Would appreciate any feedback...

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<_< hummm interesting....

my windows were tinted by the dealership when i got them (i own a '99).

however, only in the summer have i noticed that my windows dont close when i tell them to. when i roll them up, they hit the top and then immediately come right back down.

i always thought that it was because the rubber seals are expanded in the summer (more so than during the winter) and because of this, the windows dont align well with the groves at the top.

maybe the tint increased the thickness of the windows ever so slightly and it made the problem worse???

so did replacing the master switch resolve this issue?

hummm.... interesting....

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goncookoo,

Just noticed that you are in the Boston area as I am. Which dealer (Watertown, Norwood, Northborough) did your tint job? And were you able to match with the rear privacy glasses as well?

Thanks very much for your help.

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I jusr purchased a 1999 RX300, can my windows be controlled via the key/remote.....????

I have that on my VW...but did not know it could be done on a Lexus...

Is there a way to retro fit my model if it's not available?

Thanks,

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I have a 2001 Black Silversport with 2 layers of tint on the fronts (limo to match the back reflectiveness and 5% all around) and haven't come across any mechanical issues yet with any of the windows.

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Hope everyone is well...

New to this forum. I have a US version 2001 RX300 Silversport and recently had problems with my remote entry and auto power windows. The remote entry would unlock all but the driver side door and the auto power windows would freak out and move up and down once I activated them. The dealer replaced the Master Switch and told me the cause of the problem was the front windows that I tinted. Apparently, I was told there are window sensors sensitive enough to notice change in thickness of the windows (after the tint) and that may short circuit the Master Switch.

Anybody else had problems like this after tinting the front windows? Would appreciate any feedback...

Jason,

A friend of mine has recently bought a new 03 RX300 and had his front side windows tinted.(they dont quite match the rears)

However, he's had no problems at all with his windows even after the tinting.

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I jusr purchased a 1999 RX300, can my windows be controlled via the key/remote.....????

I have that on my VW...but did not know it could be done on a Lexus...

Is there a way to retro fit my model if it's not available?

Thanks,

2 ways I think.

Using the key put it in the drivers door lock and turn to lock and HOLD. It should shut windows and sunroof.

Second way - not so sure - there's something called C BEST which is a dealer set up option and I THINK one option is to shut windows when keyless entry system is set to lock. Try searching C Best in these forums.

Hope that helps

Nick, Yorkshire, UK

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