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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 09:04 AM
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Question RX300 window problem

I have 2001 RX300 and passenger's window just stoppped working. Before that if I opened it just a little bit, I had to open it all the way before I could close it. Now it is fully open an I can hear clicks when I try to close it.
Any suggestions what the problem it can be?
Will the parts from Toyota Highlander fit if it Right front window switch or lifting mechanism?
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 04:06 AM
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lkho,

Sounds like the lifting mechanisum or the motor itself. Less likely it is the switch or electronics.

If you are inclined to work on it yourself, I would first pull off the inner door panels and inspect the mechanisum to see if there is any obvious damage/jaming/wearing, etc.

Noit sure about the Highlander parts, but I would think they are the same. you can always take the motor assembly into a Toyota dealer parts depoartment and see what they say or can physically patch up. Personnely I would go with the Lexus part or specific aftermarket part just to be sure it works correctly.
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 06:09 AM
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Thumbs up Window problem - switch!

Wao! You are good! You gave me more info than I could expect, even schema.
Now the door is apart and problem has been detected, it is a window switch.
I checked the price at the dealership - $316.00 just for the part! I went to my favorite website for parts
www.car-parts.com and bought it for $125 .00, new . It should arive soon.

Thanks a lot for your reply,
Lev.

P.S. I just found this part on Ebay - $15 !!! Kind late....
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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 10:37 PM
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IKHO:

If your RX is a 2001, why don't you simply take it to the dealership to repair? The factory warranty probably covers this repair, unless you exceeded the mileage clause.

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Old Jan 28, 2004 | 02:39 PM
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Default Re: RX300 window problem

Originally posted by lkhodab
I have 2001 RX300 and passenger's window just stoppped working. Before that if I opened it just a little bit, I had to open it all the way before I could close it. Now it is fully open an I can hear clicks when I try to close it.
Any suggestions what the problem it can be?
Will the parts from Toyota Highlander fit if it Right front window switch or lifting mechanism?
Thank you!
I recently had the exact problem with my '01 RX passenger window. The dealer told me it was a known issue. They first replaced the master switch but that didn't solve the problem. Then they changed the pass. door switch and all is well. I have to say the process took several visits to the dealer but it finally worked out.
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