i have a 99 lexus rx300, the transmission isnt going into reverse properly, drive is great, the trannie was replkaced 2yrs ago from what i am told by pervious owner, that shop is now out of business. can this be a service time? like change filter and tighten bands? id like to know be4 i drop it in a shop thanks

 

Have you ever serviced the transmission?

If it stopped going into reverse, it's a little late, damage has already been done. You can still drain and fill, but the transmission will eventually fail. No bands to adjust.

 

thanks, i just got the truck few weeks back, the orignialk owner said new trannie installed 2yrs ago, looks like i have to goto auto zone, anyone got 3 grand i can barrow? lol

 

You're Welcome.

Try doing a drain and fill, you might be able to squeeze a few thousand more miles out of it. Did he give you a receipt showing that the transmission was actually changed two years ago?

 

ok, i replaced the speed sencer on this 99 lexus rx300, changed out the trannie filter and fluid, put it all back together, no engine light, yes i think im doing great, trannie slips from 2nd to third, i was told to put in lucas trannie non slip treatment, now engine light comes back on and trannie slips, im thinking ok time for a new treannie, can this be done at home in the driveway? if yes i need some serious cash to buy it uggggggggg

 

It's your money, do with it as you wish but I'm no fan of Lucas Snake oil. Keep all the Lucas snake oil products as far from your car as you can and you'll be a lot better off.

 

That is not something you can do at home in your driveway unless you are extremely experienced at rebuilding a transmission. I do not recommend it. Find a good local shop or shop around prices in your area at different transmission shops.

 

Have you gone on to Lexus.com and looked at the service history for your RX300. If so, has it been regularly serviced at Lexus? Also, I believe you stated that you a receipt for the transmission the last owner put in. If so, then I think it's best you give Lexus Corporate a call, and see what they can do for you. They will want you to bring it in to a Lexus dealership to diagnose and make sure the transmission really is the problem. But, they may be able to offer you goodwill, although it really depends on whether or not the car was regularly serviced at Lexus.

For used transmissions, look at www.car-part.com. But, remember if you go the junkyard route, then be sure to drop the pan beforehand and check for debris. Also, try and get a transmission from a totaled out RX, because that likely means that the car was in running condition before it went to the salvage yard.

 

If the labor is insignificant (or DIY) then by all means do a swap. But if the labor is a substantial portion then I would suggest getting an overhauled transmission.

What is insignificant and substantial varies person to person.

Salim

 

I am searching for a good trannie that will LAST for a 99-2003 lexus RX300 all wheel drive

 

i know this is a world that rotates its self on money, something i dont have but i am trying to get this lexus running for my wife, she has been with me threw thick and thin, i am now disabled and she is still with me, i am talking 25 years now, i cant supply her with our own home but with someones help i can supply her with a great truck. it is all wheel drie.
it seams after i replaced the sencer in it, all hell broke lose. it appers that the shop (witch is no longer in business) did NOT replace the torgue converter. it tore up the trannie they rebuilt. i did not have the truck at this time.
i lie here in las vegas so im looking for some help in getting this running for my wife.
thank you all so much

 

There is 'risk' factor in there. You can take on more 'risk' and get the cost down. Among the most costly solution (and most assuring) solution would be to go the dealership for repair.

The next option would be to go to a reputable shop which will not go under and stand behind the warranty.

Since our resident expert on transmission (Thomas) feels the problem is due to the planetary gear, the lasting solution will come form an overhauled (with replaced planetary gear).

Salim