Rx330fnboi

Been having some issues with the hood latch release cable. I inspected the latch mechanism and the plastic trac for the cable and the plastic ferrule that holds the cable to the latch is busted.

which model years are compatible? Will one for an rx300 work? What about Highlander Camry or es300/330 ? Not looking to spend $50 on some aircraft cable with a fancy ferrule.

MattRX

Not sure but I know the cable is specific to the 2004-2009 RX. The Highlander and Camry have their own. Might be worth it to try some from a junkyard? My Highlander has the same plastic ferrule I’m pretty sure.

Rx330fnboi

I found one for an rx300 for $18 the latch should be the same if not identical so the cables should be the same length since the body is very close in dimensions as far as the engine bay is concerned. I have a hard time believing they manufactured a special hood latch cable for the rx330

01LEXPL

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Get one from an online dealer (ebay, whatever).

I paid 32$ from Lexus... in CANADA... where we pay 25-30% more for all goods than you guys.

Rx330fnboi

mom just not sure what the length is, I know the rx300 is 80” but it seems the 330/350/400h has its own distinct part number

cfh13427

The Lexus Part Number is 53630-48030, I've seen them online from $25-Up!
There's an OE one on Ebay for $44.95 which includes shipping.👍

Rx330fnboi

the ones I’ve seen are specific for the rx330/400h/350 and the part number is 53630-0e010 are you certain the part number you gave is identical/close enough that it will work?

cfh13427

That is the Lexus Part# for a 2004-2009 RX Hood Latch Cable. I thought that's what You were looking for.
You can Copy/Paste the number and look it up on LexusPartsNow or any Lexus Website and You should get the same Results!
Good Luck!

MattRX

53630-48030 = Japan-made models, 53630-0e010 = NA-made models. If you see any letters on the 2nd part, it's made in Canada or the USA. I've never had problems interchanging parts, but generally I try to go with the Japan parts on any car even NA made ones, better workmanship. If one has a huge price difference, just go for that one though.

Rx330fnboi

Does anyone know how long the cable is? There are a bunch of options sold by dorman that would work in theory I just need to make sure the length is right. Doorman lists the lengths of their cables but I can’t find any info on how long the Rx cable is. The Highlander’s is about 80”/ 2095mm