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new GX owner here, coming from a 4runner, have a few questions

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Old 01-16-15, 06:53 AM
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Great to hear you've got it back!

I went with the Phillips 4300k bulbs for my HID kit, I was looking for max light output and they are much whiter than my fog bulbs. Maybe switch to a yellower bulb for the fogs instead?
Old 01-16-15, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by GreatHim
$2300 later and i have my GX back. new ECU, wire harness repaired/cleaned up, and a new windshield. tonight i installed my HID kit, im gonna upgrade to 5500k bulbs. my 4500k ones are a little yellow still if you ask me, no visual difference between them and my halogen fogs.
Having had 5000k bulbs in a previous vehicle I owned, I would recommend sticking with 4300k bulbs (4500k in your case) for better performance and visibility. Ultimately, it is up to you as far as cosmetic preferences, but that was the one regret I had in my previous vehicle. In snow the whiter color would be a little too overpowering (like driving with your brights in fog) and the color would occasionally irritate my eyes (strain and headache, but very rare). Just thought I would throw in my 2 cents and hopefully save you from discovering similar issues and buying a new set of bulbs.
Old 01-16-15, 10:51 PM
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The home link won't work with the newer garage door openers (at least chamberlain) with yellow learn buttons. Will only work with older openers with red learn buttons.
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I think mine has a purple learn button.
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Just checked my garage opener... It's a LiftMaster but I think it's the same company that makes Chamberlain. I was able to code my 2009 Audi A6, 2014 G37 but the GX refused to take the code from my garage door opener. I had the purchased the repeater below to make it work. It makes sense since the GX was introduced in 2003 and they probably never upgraded the Homelink module.

Liftmaster 855LM HomeLink® Repeater Kit - Garage Door Hardware - Amazon.com Liftmaster 855LM HomeLink® Repeater Kit - Garage Door Hardware - Amazon.com
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Mann-I know you are probably burnt out on answering gx suspension questions, but I have an issue with mine and being in South MS there are no Lexus dealerships within hrs.
A few months ago my wife took her car to a local Toyota dealership to get an oil change. They busted a airbag. Didn't tell us. We went back. They put a land cruiser airbag in. Several months have gone by and bouncy again. And the height control light was not there. The next morning I was taking it to get looked at and the height control was on and worked fine. Drove it all day. That evening ran it through local car wash and filled up with fuel. Started bouncing again. So my questions are:
1. Obviously the car wash is not good for the solenoid and do I need to replace it and can I do it myself?
2. Is this an extension of the Toyota dealerships mishap?

Thanks Jesse
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