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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

hi had a oil leak as well but it was just the hydrolic motor,and pipes got sorted in two attemps by Lexus did not trust all they said some kind of cover up on second vist said they had found another fitting leak on pipes, cost with free oil ( i picked it up repaired one night back in garage next day)all apolgies and kept bill down on second attempt total £850 LEXUS Stokeon Trent stuart (ps been fine since) fingers crossed

Sure i read in the haynes manual plugs dont need changing till 120 thou did mine at 104 thou,well bouhgt 6 off Ebay and changed the front 3 in 20 mins (easy 3)was having some other work done at local garage,whers i had a LPG conversion done a year ealier,so they where doing a check on it asked, them to do 3 hard plugs i supplied ,total cost of work £ 38 ,just a fiddley job ,he did acciedently leave off the twin vacume pipes by the air infeed ,but soon noticed and sorted. hope this helps,if you have small ish hands not too bad a job Stuart

When I was at my local garage,having code read they noticed small pin leak top right of rad they used a rad seal about 6 months ago been fine Stuart

Nothing to worry about,but might not make MOT,get it checked OBD scaned,most garages will do this for you for about for around 30 pounds some will not charge,you can buy which i did on ebay an OBD 11 scanner for that price,It will prob be a fault code for air fuel sensor (A/F) sensor code P1135 0r P1155 bit of a guess this but it does happen with rx 300 80 thou onward it did on mine. Read up on this web site and buy one cheap and not too bad a job to do yourself utube has got some info as well search P1135 an P1155 let us know what you find stuart.law60@yahoo.com good luck

Hi on a mark one rx 300 2001year the extra fuse box is on the drivers side bin there a few times,its about knee high Stuart

Hi yes brother broke one of my keys,took the bits with the blade to local shoe repair key cutting shop did the job for under £20 had to cut about 3 blanks to get it right,so would stay local with this one rather than e bay ,and i use ebay a lot hope this helps Stuart

Dave Not sure who the queston is too,but will have ago at answer (mine is the tread above)Yes bank 2 sensor1 is by the Rad fairly easy to get at,if you warm car up a bit the sensor will undo easy enough,(a little easy oil will help) also if the plug is hard to release use a small termal srewe driver to lift catch,while pressing down lever to release .Did mine one morning when it had been a cold frosty night and plastic plug was stiff and brittle Use only the anti-sieve paste that comes with the new sensor,they dont like copper slip or silicon base products Hope this helps Stuart Stuart, Many thanks. Will give it a go. Dave Dave just for interest what year is your rx300 and how many miles has it done Stuart Stuart, I got the car new in Jan 2002 and it's done 61,000 miles. Apart from the A/F sensors failing last year and this, it has been utterly reliable. The only other expense apart from routine servicing is new tyres at about 32,000 miles and wipers at 45,000. I'm still on the original battery, exhaust, etc. The aircon has never needed topping up and I've never even had to replace a bulb! I wonder if more recent Lexus cars are as reliable. I doubt if I'll ever have such a reliable car again which is why I'm loathe to part with it. Dave my thoughts too,I try to do jobs service ect myself ,I know how well they are done then,had a sensor fitted by Lexus and hydrolic pipes changed (when i had knee opps and was not up to it) very expensive and had to take back twice leaking oil.But great car 1004 thou 2001 year with Lexus forums and google can learn how to do most things Timing belt next,Let us know how you go on Stuart Stuart, Try as I might, I couldn't get the old sensor off so in the end I took it to a small independent garage in the village where I live. He charged £42 for fitting the sensor and re-setting the warning lights. So with the sensor costing me £80, the total repair bill was £122 compared to the £300 that the Lexus dealer quoted. Quite a saving! My timing belt is due next Jan and the Lexus dealer says it'll be about £350 on top of £400 for the 10 year service. I'll also need new disc all round then too so I'm starting to think that I might change the car before then. Much as I'd like a new RX, the price of them now is just too much for a pensioner like me. Thanks for your help. Dave. Dave Glad the car is back for you,garages not cheap.Never rains but poors they say,my car out of action again,Can not start it can not lock it,Key wont turn ,stuck first turn,happens faily often with Lexus from what i have read on Lexus forum and google other sites,must sort out today tumblers stuck i think delicate screwe driver or big hammer fix not sure yet.Drop me an email stuart.law60@yahoo.com

Dave Not sure who the queston is too,but will have ago at answer (mine is the tread above)Yes bank 2 sensor1 is by the Rad fairly easy to get at,if you warm car up a bit the sensor will undo easy enough,(a little easy oil will help) also if the plug is hard to release use a small termal srewe driver to lift catch,while pressing down lever to release .Did mine one morning when it had been a cold frosty night and plastic plug was stiff and brittle Use only the anti-sieve paste that comes with the new sensor,they dont like copper slip or silicon base products Hope this helps Stuart Stuart, Many thanks. Will give it a go. Dave Dave just for interest what year is your rx300 and how many miles has it done Stuart Stuart, I got the car new in Jan 2002 and it's done 61,000 miles. Apart from the A/F sensors failing last year and this, it has been utterly reliable. The only other expense apart from routine servicing is new tyres at about 32,000 miles and wipers at 45,000. I'm still on the original battery, exhaust, etc. The aircon has never needed topping up and I've never even had to replace a bulb! I wonder if more recent Lexus cars are as reliable. I doubt if I'll ever have such a reliable car again which is why I'm loathe to part with it. Dave my thoughts too,I try to do jobs service ect myself ,I know how well they are done then,had a sensor fitted by Lexus and hydrolic pipes changed (when i had knee opps and was not up to it) very expensive and had to take back twice leaking oil.But great car 1004 thou 2001 year with Lexus forums and google can learn how to do most things Timing belt next,Let us know how you go on Stuart

Dave Not sure who the queston is too,but will have ago at answer (mine is the tread above)Yes bank 2 sensor1 is by the Rad fairly easy to get at,if you warm car up a bit the sensor will undo easy enough,(a little easy oil will help) also if the plug is hard to release use a small termal srewe driver to lift catch,while pressing down lever to release .Did mine one morning when it had been a cold frosty night and plastic plug was stiff and brittle Use only the anti-sieve paste that comes with the new sensor,they dont like copper slip or silicon base products Hope this helps Stuart Stuart, Many thanks. Will give it a go. Dave Dave just for interest what year is your rx300 and how many miles has it done Stuart