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Sticky for Future? Common Problems with SC, Buying an SC? Look here first!
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Sticky for Future? Common Problems with SC, Buying an SC? Look here first!
For a long time before I joined this forum in 2006 I often checked here to read up on what goes wrong on these cars and what to look for in buying one and I would have to say that these two topics as well as RFT's/Wheels have to be some of the most common discussions on this forum over the years. Oh yeah, "my trunk won't open" is pretty common too!
I also think the "what you have learned about the SC you didn't already know" thread should be a sticky too. What a great thread!
We should have two more sticky posts that read...
Common Problems with the SC and Fixes
Potential Topics
Harsh Ride and all about Run Flat Tires
Control Arm Bushings
Navigation Door
Mark Levinson Speakers
Motor Mounts
Seat squeaks
Belt Squeaking
Transmission Mounts
Cd Error 5
Squeaking Top
Headlights fogged up or scratched
Headlights not aimed right
Trunk Wont Open
Common DIY Updates/Upgrades
Non Run Flats
Navigation Disc
Cabin Air Filter
Serpentine Belt
Debadging
Red Brake calipers
Lowering-coils vs coilovers
Wheel fitment-refer to other sticky but general overview would be nice
Replacing shifter ****
Resurfacing leather
Engine Air Filter
2006+ Tail Lights
Headlights (we probably need a lighting sticky in general!)
iPod integration
Clearing fogged headlights
Tips for Buying a SC
Model year differences
Pre 2002 early deliveries and NM
2002-2004
2005
2006-2007
2008-2009
2010
Resources
toyota reference paint codes
www.lexus.com CPO
autotrader
cars.com
craigslist
ebay
yahooautos
edmunds
What to look for in a SC
Maint history, schedule
online owners manuals
Who's ready to start? I teed it up!
I also think the "what you have learned about the SC you didn't already know" thread should be a sticky too. What a great thread!
We should have two more sticky posts that read...
Common Problems with the SC and Fixes
Potential Topics
Harsh Ride and all about Run Flat Tires
Control Arm Bushings
Navigation Door
Mark Levinson Speakers
Motor Mounts
Seat squeaks
Belt Squeaking
Transmission Mounts
Cd Error 5
Squeaking Top
Headlights fogged up or scratched
Headlights not aimed right
Trunk Wont Open
Common DIY Updates/Upgrades
Non Run Flats
Navigation Disc
Cabin Air Filter
Serpentine Belt
Debadging
Red Brake calipers
Lowering-coils vs coilovers
Wheel fitment-refer to other sticky but general overview would be nice
Replacing shifter ****
Resurfacing leather
Engine Air Filter
2006+ Tail Lights
Headlights (we probably need a lighting sticky in general!)
iPod integration
Clearing fogged headlights
Tips for Buying a SC
Model year differences
Pre 2002 early deliveries and NM
2002-2004
2005
2006-2007
2008-2009
2010
Resources
toyota reference paint codes
www.lexus.com CPO
autotrader
cars.com
craigslist
ebay
yahooautos
edmunds
What to look for in a SC
Maint history, schedule
online owners manuals
Who's ready to start? I teed it up!
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Lead Lap
A few more items to add to the common problems list:
Trunk/hood lid lifts (sorry, the proper name escapes me right now)
CD stuck (I'm not sure if that is CD error #5 or not)
Extra wind noise from split weatherstripping around rearview mirror mounts
Front end shaking between 45 & 60 mph
Trunk/hood lid lifts (sorry, the proper name escapes me right now)
CD stuck (I'm not sure if that is CD error #5 or not)
Extra wind noise from split weatherstripping around rearview mirror mounts
Front end shaking between 45 & 60 mph
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Great thread idea, but suggest we add it into one big FAQ list with links out to the other threads. We'd combine the content from this sticky with others suggested in this thread
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...the-sc430.html
Would looks something like the FAQ/DIY thread we have created for the 2nd gen IS forum
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...the-sc430.html
Would looks something like the FAQ/DIY thread we have created for the 2nd gen IS forum
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