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Happens to mine. A solenoid clicks 8 times, then the "OFF" light starts blinking. this only happens in cold weather. In the summer, the suspension is as smooth as silk. When it starts acting up this winter, I'm just going to disable the entire system. On a 2003 RX SE-L, based on its market value, it just doesn't seem worth it to get it fixed. 1000+ for the tiny exhaust solenoid valve is a bit too rich for me.

Hi Phil, After getting under the car and disconnecting/reconnecting the sensors and the solenoid, it looks like that exhaust solenoid must be the culprit. Do you happen to have the part number handy for that solenoid? Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hi, I've had problems with the air suspension on my 2003 RX300 SE-L for a while now. In the summer, it seems to work, but as soon as the temperature drops, there is a clicking noise when I start the engine and the Air suspension light blinks "OFF" on the dashboard. I took the car to a local mechanic and they extracted the following diagnostic codes: C1713 - RR Height control sensor circuit C1735 - Exhaust solenoid malfunction C1739 - Height control Solenoid RR circuit Does not erase "no fault description or autodata" I'm still waiting for the mechanic to provide a quote to get this fixed. But I've paid for the diagnostic, it's been two weeks, and still no quote. Does anyone know how much this job should cost and recommend someone to do this job in the East London/Essex area? Thanks!

Hi, I've had a couple of these doing this, fault usually with a solenoid on the air pump, expensive little b though! Found a way to modify it in my workshop!! :) My 2003 RX300-SEL has started to do the same thing. Though, on a warm day the clicking ceases and the air suspension functions fine. On the colder days, the clicking is there any really annoying me!! When we purchased the car, I explained to my wife that the air suspension is the one thing I am really afraid will go wrong.....Since the air suspension seems to act up in cold weather, could it be a sticking solenoid? Any recommendations for getting it fixed without mortgaging my house and first born? I'm in the East London/Essex area. Thanks!

Thanks for the kind words of support. :) I feel for the other unfortunate souls that have been tormented by the jealousy and envy that seems to pervade our society today. Destroying the subject of one's jealousy/envy (or even admiration) simply does not make any rational sense. Even if that little s**t felt a bit of sadistic satisfaction damaging my car, he (maybe she) would still be jealous: I could afford the nice car in the first place and the car is still mine. The jealous person has actually done a disservice to the community I live in, since it has degraded the surroundings: the shiny, new cars will disappear, the house facades will go into disrepair, and the honest hard working people will eventually leave. It seems that there are communities where the behavior of a small minority of its residents doesn't "allow" other residents to have a nice car or a presentable house. No one has an incentive to keep their home and cars in good shape, simply because it will get trashed. My wife and I had entertained moving to a "nicer" community but were going to take our time; this was the straw that broke the camel's back. We'll take our considerate behavior, nice car, small flower garden, and the desire to keep our home well maintained to a different neighborhood. ...is there a Land O' Lexus anywhere? :D

Hi, I am the proud owner of a pre-owned RX-300 Mk2 and just picked it up last friday from Lexus. I love the car! I was on cloud nine until today; my wife saw that someone had keyed the front passenger fender! What possess people to do this? When I was a younger, I never had the urge to damage someone else's property. Question: anyone know where to get a weatherproof cover for their RX300? Something that has provisions to be able to display a CPZ parking permit. I'm hoping that it would keep casual vandals from :tsktsk: -ing with my baby.... I am wondering if anyone has an experience in preventing this type of senseless destruction?