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Old Sep 27, 2013 | 06:32 AM
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Just for the sake of information, I once had a break in and a new passenger door glass' cost was about $700. So think twice before breaking that window.
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Old Sep 27, 2013 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by uras300
Just for the sake of information, I once had a break in and a new passenger door glass' cost was about $700. So think twice before breaking that window.
yet again, this is what i would have done in his situation, and I also mentioned it might be possible to access the door rods through the interior door panel. I only mentioned glass because i'd rather replace the glass than an original door/ door panel. I'd still do it glass or no glass. bring that car to my shop and i'll do it for free just to prove it. I'll even reconnect your rods to your handles.

I don't know where you get $700. the windshields are 229.95... I've replaced glass in an AMG Mercedes and it wasn't even half that. I just called a place locally and it's 159.99 installed either side but a few days wait cuz they don't have them in stock they even offered me a 5% discount because of the wait. even ebay has the drivers side for 59.95 and the passenger for 75.89. I have plenty of window adhesive and window tint but still would have to wait for shipping but I still don't see the problem here..
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Old Sep 27, 2013 | 03:20 PM
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Here you go, since you're so skeptic.

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Old Sep 27, 2013 | 06:25 PM
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I would call a lock smith, they have a tool to unlock through the outside window rubber striping, they hook the metal rod that unlocks, 60 bucks...
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 08:54 PM
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Thanks for all the suggestions cl, What I end up doing was rolling the window down and remove the rubber trim between the glass and the door. After removing the trim, I could see the bar that attaches to the door handle. I used a coat hanger and pressed down on the bar while opening the interior handle.
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 11:35 AM
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Anybody that is in South Fla that needs there sc300/400 door opened without locksmith, cutting or breaking door panels. P'm me.
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 11:43 AM
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hello I am new to the forum, i have a 95 lexus sc 300, i was able to purchase both tail lights and harness to change my tail lights the lights came off of a 94 lexus sc 400 but i cannot get the parking lighs to come on, and i cannot pass the brake and light inspection to drive my car do i need to have that years lights in order for them to work, turn signal, ER lights, everything but the parking lights come on.
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 03:37 PM
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Hi,

I have a ES 330 - 2005 - Lots of Miles!!!!: )

Still runs strong, but I have a locked passenger door.

The actuator or locking mech has a rapid "clicking" noise when I try to Unlock the door with the key fob and the unlock on the door itself.

Tries:

#1 - Door is closed and cannot remove paneling??? Don't know how to get to the door's interior parts.

#2 - Can barely see when window is down and trying to pry open the door between window and see what I can see. ( I have not tried to use any coat hanger or jimmy stick)

#3 - I have called 5 locksmiths in my area and nobody can find a way or won't even come out to see if they can open it.

Any suggestions? Any help or additions to what I have tried. Please let me know.

Thanks.
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by SC400slide
Sounds to me like you might have broken the handle "arm" that goes from the exterior handle, down to the latch assembly, inside the door. If that was the case, then you might need an exterior handle latch clip that holds the arm in place. A $5.88 part at most Lexus dealerships.

Anyone know the part number for that actuator arm clip????? I need that....
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by SC400slide
Sounds to me like you might have broken the handle "arm" that goes from the exterior handle, down to the latch assembly, inside the door. If that was the case, then you might need an exterior handle latch clip that holds the arm in place. A $5.88 part at most Lexus dealerships.
This is the clip
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 07:37 PM
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See if this helps..... Hard to tell which part matches yours...

http://www.lexussouthatlantaparts.co...roduct=5797922
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Old Dec 7, 2016 | 12:34 PM
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Wow, I just saw this post and my shop has found a way to open the door without damaging any parts! Hope you were able to get it opened...
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