Recent content by snorky18

Appreciate the input flintknapper. Do you have a preferred source or manufacturer of the solenoids? Do you avoid the dealer ones because of cost, or some other reason?

I should have mentioned earlier, the $2900 for the transmission rebuild w/ 3 year unlimited mile warranty covers parts + labor, 2900 out the door.

I manually shifted through all the gears. Every time I downshifted manually it executed the shift immediately with no shuddering under every condition I could think to throw at it. It held gears as long as I wanted while I accelerated before I shifted up to allow a higher gear. Upshifts were...

98 Lexus LX470 Transmission Symptoms Intermittent Symptoms – Can’t always be repeated, but happens most of the time under perfect conditions. While driving up a steep hill in 2nd gear (shifter in D) and gradually decreasing throttle input (like when there’s a stop sign at the top of the hill)...

I started with a master key, but IIRC, you can program from the valet key too. The chip inside does the same thing, the valet key just has a physically different shape from master (I think it's too large to fit in glove box but does fit driver door and ignition).

I have a 98LX470. Dealer wanted a stupid amount of money for the key. And especially the programming. Seems like I bought a couple of OEM keys off ebay, then I went and found a local locksmith (NOT ace hardware, a real locksmith), and they charged a lot less than the dealer would have, and...

Years later these pictures are still super helpful. Thanks again for putting this thread together.

It's late for me, so I don't have time to read through all 16 pages to see if this info is already included, but in case it helps anyone else: I just programmed a new keyless remote for a 1998 Lexus LX470. I used RobRed's instructions for Program Remote Key: FSM sequence E from...

I'm in Chattanooga, and this is terribly tempting to me, but I'm working too many hours right now to think about having time to part it out. But if anyone else does, let me know, and I'll relieve you of the roof rack, tow hitch (assuming there is one), and weathertech mats before you even get...

is that the OEM trailer hitch, and if so how much for it shipped to zip code 37412?

^^ And if you want your compressor to last even longer, look into a hard-start kit, which I believe used to (may still?) be standard on some units.

For workboots, I've tried Timberland Pro Wellington - Definitely cheaper than the "high end" brands ($118), but extremely lightweight to have a safety toe in them. Relatively comfortable for reasonable periods of time on your feet. After the 10th hour or so they start to feel...