Minor problems on new rig
11-21-12, 11:19 AM
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Minor problems on new rig
Got my comprehensive inspection on my 5 day old, 400 miles....2K RX. AWD, 114K miles. New forward struts needed, power antenna, right front passenger window motor malfunction (it works part time, worked fine when I bought it), 2 small rock chips in windshield and finally, "d" tranny light in instrument cluster is out (I understand this is not uncommon, or maybe there is no light).
All in all, not bad and relatively easy fixes. Not sure about that d light...can live without, of course.
Anyone else solved this problem inexpensively?
So far so good. Comfy, solid, and plenty of power for my mountainous environment. Came with a new set of BFG Long Trail T/A....not my choice of tire, but will do for a while and will handle the snow without my having to invest in snow tires......I've run them before a few years back.
Went thru and changed all fluids, going with M1 in the engine. All the drained stuff looked good. Will gladly accept any ideas, advice to keep this guy in the air. Thanks, all.
All in all, not bad and relatively easy fixes. Not sure about that d light...can live without, of course.
Anyone else solved this problem inexpensively?
So far so good. Comfy, solid, and plenty of power for my mountainous environment. Came with a new set of BFG Long Trail T/A....not my choice of tire, but will do for a while and will handle the snow without my having to invest in snow tires......I've run them before a few years back.
Went thru and changed all fluids, going with M1 in the engine. All the drained stuff looked good. Will gladly accept any ideas, advice to keep this guy in the air. Thanks, all.
11-21-12, 12:02 PM
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The "D" light is probably the easiest of all to fix. I'm not mechanically inclined, and even I was able to do it.
This thread that gives detailed instructions.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-1st-gen-1999-2003/77510-instrument-cluster-drive-gear-indicator-light-out.html
Your right window could either be a bad switch on the window itself, or a bad master switch. I've had the rear back window go down at random, and then not be able to put it back up for a few minutes (my master switch is bad). I bought one from a salvage vehicle, but haven't tried to install yet.
I just keep my window lock switch pushed down most of the time - problem solved. :-)
This thread that gives detailed instructions.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-1st-gen-1999-2003/77510-instrument-cluster-drive-gear-indicator-light-out.html
Your right window could either be a bad switch on the window itself, or a bad master switch. I've had the rear back window go down at random, and then not be able to put it back up for a few minutes (my master switch is bad). I bought one from a salvage vehicle, but haven't tried to install yet.
I just keep my window lock switch pushed down most of the time - problem solved. :-)
Last edited by Dadikins; 11-21-12 at 12:23 PM. Reason: added D-light link
11-21-12, 12:35 PM
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Will gladly accept any ideas, advice to keep this guy [COLOR="DarkOrange"
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11-22-12, 09:19 AM
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Thanks for the info DanDevoe...yes, I keep the lock down too. Window does not work with either switch and when it finally does go up, it is very slowly. I can hear the switch engage, just no motion. Just have to tear it apart and have a look..
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