Got a 2002 RX300 w/ about 109,000 miles on it. Problem is that more times than not the trans will not shift out of park. I need to press the white button under a plastic cover next to the shifter to release it and move it out of park. This happens every time now for the past few days. Any ideas? Fixes?

Note: Doesn't seem to matter if car has been sitting on a hill and my parking brakes is always applied when parked.

 

Thanks for the fast reply. I have been driving my MKIV so I just got to my SC today. The A/C isnt running and it still stuck on. I changed the thermostat, but the fan is still on. This might be a dumb question, but how do I tell if my mech fan is shorted?

Thanks

 

Hello,

A quick question on a 2nd gen(2003) GS300...

Is it okay to run with the timing belt being off by 1 tooth?

Some background:
Replaced timing belt, water pump, idler roller, tensioner, serpentine belt and performed radiator flush. After two days, I got a P1346 diagnostics code. Upon checking the timing at TDC, I see the crancshaft timing is off by about 1 tooth. Is this something I should correct ASAP?

 

You need to replace your shift gate. The spring mechanism in the shifter may be damaged.

 

If you have mechanical fans then of course there will be no short. And they will remain on permanently as they are belt driven ( on my part lol )

 

1-tooth will not cause damage however the motor will not run in its optimum efficiency. This is a interference motor so please be-careful. I would re-do the timing for piece of mind.

 

I suspected you would recommend that I correct the timing, so I spent a few hours and re-timed everything. It is reassuring to know that the small misalignment wouldn't have caused any damage to the engine. Thank you for the kind input.

 

Thank you Tach, much appreciated. Is the spring mechanism that you refer to inside the gear **** (button you press when trying to change gears) or is it somewhere under the shifter cover? Is it simple to change or should I take it to a mechanic?

Tach, found this diagram here from a CL vendor. Can you point out which part(s) may be defective?
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...X300-2002.html

 

My son recently purchased a 1999 GS300 with 138,000 miles. Almost every time he drives it, the following happens:
~ First, there is a grinding noise which appears to come from the master cylinder unit.
~ As he continues driving the car for several miles, the following things happen all at once:
- The dashboard indicator light for the "VSC", "VSC OFF", "ABS", and "BRAKE" come on.
- A high pitched, whining noise (like a dog whistle) starts up and remains constant. The noise comes from the dashboard.
When the lights and noise happen, the brakes and ABS seem to function just fine. The only action which eliminates these indicators is to turn the car off. Upon restart, the symptoms are gone for a little while but they come back.
Thanks, in advance, for your assistance.

 

Hey Tach!

Have you opened up your shop yet? This thread is too massive to dig thru...

 

Glad to help and glad that you re-timed it.

 

Normally the entire unit needs to be replaced. Get a quote from the dealer or online lexus store for a shift gate for your car.

 

There was a recall or service bulletin on the brake master cylinder unit going bad and giving the same symptoms you are noticing. Go to your lexus dealer and get the service records to see if that was replaced. If not you can have them do it.

 

LOL. Its been open for a year now. I am unable to post my information as I am not a vendor and the mods are watching me like hawks

 

Mahalo Tach!!!