Recent content by Amptech

Welcome! Sounds like you're figuring it out...! I almost forgot, when you get a chance, look up "ignition rod replacement" and find the correct one on amazon or ebay (or wherever), and just buy one. Change it or keep in your glove box. Mine broke while double parked in a busy NYC street. I...

Updates to my previous post(above): Well, it continues to rain in NYC and the second I unlocked the driver's door with my key I could tell the problem had once again "miraculously" resolved itself. I put the key into the ignition and the started the vehicle and lo and behold everything was...

Hello again! I'm battling this intermittent bug which manifests itself usually when it rains. I had a leak previously, which led to a windshield replacement. That was about 3k miles ago, and the leak *appears* to be gone. However, today at the first sign of rain, the problem resurfaced. In...

LIC, Queens

Hey all, Just wanted to follow up in case anyone in NYC is in need of windshield replacement. I ended up going to a place called Precision Auto Works. I talked to the manager beforehand, who has been in the biz forever. I mentioned the rust, rivets and trim for the 100 series and he knew...

Hey all, Looking for a 3rd brake light for a 2000 LX470. Mine has been cracked since I bought the vehicle, though I did a decent job sealing it up a few years back. Now I just want to swap it for a known good one. Thanks!

Can anyone recommend a good NYC shop/windshield installer for a 2000 LX470 windshield? Mine now has leaks at both pinch-welds at the top, and it's been creeping down the driver's side. I'll likely replace all the moldings, as well. Thanks!

Yeah, mine does not have that little butterfly section. I bet it did but it's loooong gone!

Yeah, after the 3rd or 4th coffee spill during one weekend trip, I set out to find a solution. I don't have a 3d printer, or I'd probably have made something more substantial, but I've had zero spills with this little unit. Also, I like that I can either remove it(which I rarely do to fit a 1...

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If your ignition rod hasn't been changed, that's a cheap preventative maintenance item that could leave you stranded(mine broke around 180k). It's not difficult to replace, especially if you aren't reaching down the tube for broken parts.... I think there's a write-up on the forum here.

Hello good people of ih8mud! I'm a new member today, though I've been reading for a few years already. I'm a current owner of a 2000 LX. This one has lived most of it's life in NYC, and it still does! I've racked about 20K miles since I've taken ownership and hope for many more! This forum...