Meshblorg

This is not always the case, but lately it has been occurring more often:

When I press the brake, the orange [R] for reverse turns on in the dashboard.

FYI: My parking brake is not on and I am not throwing the transmission into reverse when I'm braking.

Your help will be greatly appreciated!

vredniykot

wow that's wierd, does it do that while driving or when it's parked? just the dash light or the one on the shifter too?
has there been any repairs or modifications done lately?
just trying to get some background on it

sonyman

One or more wires going to the taillights is broken. It's a common occurance. Search and ye shall find.

vredniykot

wouldnt that throw a taillight failure light on the dash?

sonyman

Not necessarily. See here for what is most likely your problem:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ken+wire+hinge

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

95% chance its a frayed trunk hinge wiring harness problem.

19psi

x2. it should be easy to find. crawl on your back in the trunk, loosen the plastic shroud from the harnes right at the trunk hinges and look for a broken wire.