Harold

Hi,Any idea's where I can source a new automatic gearbox for a Mk 1 RX other than Lexus themselves who want £4000 including labour.Heard that there are some specialists around who can supply and fit for less than £2000 ?.Any help appreciated. H

Hi,need the part number for a speed sensor within the transmission for a Toyota Harrier 1998 VIN MCU 150003473 engine 1MZ - FE 3.0 4WD I have obtained the part numbers for the sensor speed that are external but it appears the internal sensor is the one with the fault. Thanks Harold

I did not bother trying as I soon realised it could cause all sort of problems with electrics which would cost more to fix.Went to a local specialist tow bar fitting company who did the whole dual electrics thing for about £100.

I have a Toyota Harrier (98) but unfortunately my local Lexus dealer cannot read the fault codes on his OBD II reader as only set up for UK vehicles,also tried an independent garage with same outcome.I am intending to buy a universal reader on ebay and just wondering if anyone has bought one or know where to get one that will work.I have the fault codes list just need to find a reader to tell me what the they are on my vehicle as have an intermittent transmission fault.Any help much appreciated. Harold

Graham: Thanks,great site but I bet the prices in USD is what we will have to pay in £'s. Hours of fun ahead. Harold

I would check the ATF to see its colour before buying and if black/brown avoid buying.I bought mine with the ATF like that and had it changed and discovered that the transmission now engages 4th gear very reluctantly and the OD light flashes.It has only done 61,000 miles. I know from the US sites that the the initial models were prone to transmission problems on the first vehicles.Lexus has quoted me £3500 for a replacement transmission plus labour ?.Otherwise I think the vehicle is great so make sure you get a good one. Good luck Harold

On the dashboard display my outside temperature reading is showing incorrectly,today + 33 C ( I wish !).Does anyone know where the outside temperature sensor is located or had a similar problem and able to fix it ?. Thanks Harold

Sorry to say but the only way to get at the small side/parking light is to remove the inner wheel arch liner.

Lexus deserve a lemon on this one. Too much saki I think.

Hi Sal Have replied in detail under seperate cover.Just to say I replaced both headlights so you should only be looking at Max. £115 all in after discount for original Lexus unit. regards Harold

Just an update managed to fit some RX300 MK 1 lights @ £120 each but due to the dipped beam connector not being compatible with new headlamp bulb required (HB4) after some effort found some BMW connectors which allowed the conversion to be done in a neat way.(approx £10) No help from Lexus or Toyota on this other than saying they could sell me a loom???.BMW dealer most helpful and as had dismantled the lights arranged propmpt delivery within 48 hours. Most impressed. Checked with Toyota and OE lights for this vehicle are £550 + vat each. Removed road wheel,front grill and front portion of the wheel liner to gain access which more time consuming than anything else.

Any help much appreciated

My Harrier lights were misting up and filling with heavy condensation and tried everythting to seal them but no luck.Bit the bullet and ordered two RX300 MK1 headlights- only one option on their computer.So seemed straight forward.Cost £225 all in When I went to install them found my Harrier has HID lights and the Mk 1 only came with standard type of lighting. Lexus tell me they cannot get hold of any others. The new units fit OK and I was wondering if anyone has any experience of there being a problem of not having HID lights as quite happy to have "standard " lights.Better than water logged ones.Does anyone know if I can just wire the new ones up. Thanks. As I delayed fitting them after getting them on the 6.11.2007 due to poor weather etc. Lexus said they might not be able to take them back also no other way of getting identical OE units for the Harrier so might be only option. Harold :

Hi Chips, It is not the connectors as all cleaned up etc. I have noticed that if I take the engine up to approx 5 - 5500 rpm in 2nd when ATF is hot that it will suddenly engage the 4th gear and appears to be ok after that.I presume it has something to do with a sensor which measures engine speed.Any idea which one it could be ?. According to the manual the sensors can be installed by removing battery and air filter only so does not seem a major job. Have contacted Lexus and asked them to get prices on sensors as it has two and might replace both to be sure if not too costly.What do you think? regards Harold

Terry, Pleased to report that fitted towbar myself no problems as all the holes were in the right places etc.Took about an hour. Only snag being that I did not want to cut through the bottom of the bumper stay to enable the two electric sockets to fold up so they are visible but does not look too awful. Detachable hook is great as my dogs do not catch their "bits" when jumping in and out. Had local company who know what they are talking about do the twin electrics for £120 so off to look for something to tow now trailer possibly caravan. Tahnsk to you and everyone for their input. regards Harold

Hi , Probably does not help but I recently pssed on a 20 year old Mercedes G-wagen to my son in law and the system there was that you just turned a light switch to whichever side you wanted the lights on i.e left or right. My wife had a C class and you just switched the indicator lever to left or right and the side you wanted lit up . Simple but effective. perhaps Lexus could take the hint.

Hi Chips,Thanks for your reply.Have checked workshop manual CD and it has 2 speed sensor coonectors,input turbine speed sensor connector and counter speed sensors, etc as well as a ground cable. I guess this is what you mean and will certainly give it a try as it could be that simple.Must admit my wife thought it might just be a electrical fault but being a MCP, ignored her comments. If you are right and it fixes the problem it will cost me a lot of shopping. Cheers Harold

Hi,After start up my " O/D" off light starts to blink and my vehicle will sometimes not change up to 4 th gear nor can I use the tiptronic controls on the wheel. The "M" also just flashes on and off. Then after sometime the vehicle will suddenly engage into 4th gear and all seems fine until I leave the vehicle for a while say over night and then again might have the same problem. Have tried reving the engine to the limiter whilst driving obviously when the engine is on temperature and that can sometimes engage 4th gear and cure the "fault".Arranged for Lexus to change the transmission oil and filters etc and also to check "fault codes" but does not appear to show anything.Has anyone else expereienced similar problems or suggest what the fault can be.The Lexus garage has been honest and said of course they could start to strip everything down to "find" the problem but of course it could be serious money.As the fault is intermittent, jsut wondering if anyobe can show any light on the matter for me. Thanks

Will certainly do that as you suggested when I finally remove the headlight.Was going to do it pm but heavens opened.Did something similar on an old g-wagen(oops) that I had where both headlight glasses had parted from their reflectors. In the end found out I could buy VW golf mk 2 lights and they fitted @£25 each rather than the @£80 plus MB wanted to charge.Afraid not the option for us.Thanks again Harold PS Trying to resolve problem on auto at the moment where OD light flashes and it will not change up into 4th nor allow use of tiptronic controls.Had it checked at Lexus but they could not find anything major on their fault codes. Unfortunately the Lexus GB codes only allow them to go so far into the system.

I agree with you as have just been quoted by a breaker for a used headlight a price of £205 plus delivery.Hate to think what Lexus would charge.Unfortunately although much cheaper in US not much good to us. Was given a tip that putting a hair dryer to the bulb ports sometimes helps especially just before going for a MOT. Harold I would persevere with it until one comes up on Ebay That guy at a breakers yard is taking the Pi$$ at that price. I bet Lexus is cheaper. I know you need a drivers side but contact these guys on Ebay and see if they can get you one here...Ebay link headlamp Terry Terry:Cheers good tip and already done so waiting on their reply.I do not do too much night driving not so much an issue but will stick with it.Thanks Harold

I agree with you as have just been quoted by a breaker for a used headlight a price of £205 plus delivery.Hate to think what Lexus would charge.Unfortunately although much cheaper in US not much good to us. Was given a tip that putting a hair dryer to the bulb ports sometimes helps especially just before going for a MOT.

Yes,that is what I am afraid off and will contact some breakers yards.Have found a new unit on the web but as usual it is for the other side and only cost £40 all in.Have downloaded dismantling instructions and it is not so simple as you have to remove part of the front grill and the fender lining etc. When I have done this will check if any obvious reason for this fault as a last resort. Thanks. Cheers Harold

My (Harrier)headlight has suddenly fogged up/ filled up with droplets of condensation. Have checked, all the bulbs are corectly fitted and in place.Has anyone had this problem and does anyone think if I remove the headlight I could perhaps check the seal and make it air/watertight ?. Unfortunately all the "cheap" headlights around are for the pasenger side and mine is on the drivers side.Even leaving the vehicle in the sun does not cure this problem. Any thoughts or does it look like I will have to buy a new unit from Lexus ?. Cheers.

Hi Guys,Thanks for all the comments and support on this. I checked the bar over carefully and it is a Brink bar so will takt to the main agents locally to see if they can be more helpful.For reference the part number is PZ408-K2550-00. I could possibly do the mechanical fitting but I am absolutely useless on electrics. As usual have found out that Towequip sell a towbar produced by Watling Engineers(PTY83DT) @ £220 to include single wiring kit and they are very helpful people and throughly recommend."Wise after the event springs to mind" Thanks again to everyone.Will keep you posted how I get on. Cheers Harold P

I have bought a Lexus Towbar from local Lexus dealer for a RX300 Mk1, has anyone fitted a towbar to a Harrier as have spoken to a specialist towbar fitter who says it will not fit as not compatible. Mind you he also said that it was a fatal mistake to buy an import so perhaps he is a little negative. Any comments would be greatly appreciated if anyone has any knowledge. Thanks