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Thanks for lengthy message I have 2 keys both worked before troubles and both now start the car. I will get them checked out 2 morrow to see if they are giving off a signal The locksmith who sorted the barrel out also in the past has fitted new battery in remote before and checked for signal strength Will get back to you with further info Thanks for help Stuart

Hi Chris I think as I said before it is not that uncommon for Lexus ignition barrel problems, there is plenty of evidence on this Lexus web site (past problems) I tend to look at it this way the key and barrel are mechanical there are some bolt electrics around it If you disconnect the battery as I did and then unplug the electric multi plugs your playing fairly safe or it that being simplistic Did see that guide for adding a extra remote but it does not say if that is for all Lexus cars Under (Recently Added guides )http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/tutorials/article/204-advice-how-to-program-extra-remote-to-ls400/ thanks for help

Hi Thanks for your reply Yes to both questons, when the barrel was jammed I had to disconnect the battery as it was in the acc position, and I had disconnect some electrics multi plug, sure I have put them all back Stuart

Hi After doing some work on the car ignition barrel (replaced) see Lexus RX300 year2001 http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/83336-ignition-key-jam/ My remote does not work is there a way resetting it ,is there an order or procedure to get the car to respond to it My thanks to staff moderator who helped me along Stuart

Hi follow up report mostly good ,thanks for help, did enquire price of new barrel and key £380 region, but was able to take my old barrel in to a local locksmith who rebuilt it ,(£30)now works fine with original keys , Installed it back in car hey presto all good working rebuilt all covers and was able to drive back home with an hour of starting rebuild I do have one problem my keys are not working the door locks (I have to put key in and turn to lock car), No remote. And I don’t think my immobilizer is working no flashing red lights Question is there reset a procedures or is it a wiring problem Stuart

Thanks will let you know outcome Stuart

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Ok Thanks, last little thought I do know of a locksmith who has successfully cut 2 keys for me in the past, also a key with no electrics as I some time go out in a boat and don’t want to risk electrics getting wet. My question is when I present him with a new barrel, from Lexus, and he has blank keys to cut where does he get the pattern for the shape of the barrel to cut the keys Many Thank s Stuart

Ok Thanks for answer, should be a relatively simple job then I was worried about the electrics in the key matching the ECu but I guess those bits are swopped over from old key is that correct

Lexus forum Hi Looking for parts and advice please Rx300 Key stuck in acc position will not move ,I had this a few years ago problem not that uncommon to Lexus after reading up ,I eventually managed that time to get going, but not this time I stripped it down to aluminum housing and had to remove the Key Barrel (there is a poppet release pin that while holding in the acc key position you can pull barrel out) My questions are where can I get new key and barrel ,does it have to be programmed or is just a mechanical part, and so can I use second hand bits. Any help you be most great full, have done some damage to old barrel as it was suck not exactly in the acc position (which is needed to get old barrel out) Many thanks Stuart

Hi i just put a bad dink in my (back )rear bumper,might need to replace anyone help me with part Numbers for RX300 2001 year sage green coulor Many Thanks Stuart Law

Thanks probaly good advice,have tried one Lexus garage in this area 3 trys to get problem right ,but will try another Dealership Hi Update Took in Local garage,they checked it out came to conclusion it was front discs,so had a look at Utube and did the job myself,top range Discs and Pads cost me £115 garage charged me £24 for checking it out wanted £260 for complete job morning work pleased

Thanks probaly good advice,have tried one Lexus garage in this area 3 trys to get problem right ,but will try another Dealership

Hi Had my Lexus rx300 changed to LPG about 3 plus years ago It runs well and pleased i spent £1800 on having multi system fitted goes very well and use,s about same as petrol HOPE i AM NOT TEMPING FAIT HERE Now done 12000 miles

Hi Lexus RX 300 2001 year took for M O T expecting a problem with getting a pass but ,No Probs. That was about a month a go told them at garage "Knocking Noise from front of car"they had a look at disc,s and it went through Mot ok,without finding the problem I think it is getting worse or just aware of it. I thouht it was near side (UK) my passenger feels it when brake he thought drivers side. Drives fine smooth only felt when braking Any idears input much appricated,might have to take to another garage not sure what trye ,Not maine dealers too dear not that good in Stoke Tyres are getting towards end of life but Legal so my take to Tyres and brake garage specialist Could be drive coupling ? Thanks for reading Stuart