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  1. Jim_Chow

    Why cross-drilled rotors are stupid on an 80

    FWIW, I replaced the OEM rotors/pads in my LS430 with Stoptech cross-drilled/slotted in front and slotted in rear along with Porterfield R4s street perf carbon/kevlar pads, properly bedded and cooled them. The OEM braking was already very good, but now they are phenomenal, far better than OEM. A...
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    LC GX-R

    Spotted a convoy of three LC GX-R's exiting the Fairfax County Pkwy in No. Virginia back in 2021...Definitely not US market!
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    Poll on total brake failure in 100 series

    No. I replaced my brake lines at 3 yrs/50K miles. It was a Phoenix car, so the OEM rubber hoses were already cracking. Replaced w/ Stoptech SS lines plus had a custom SS line made at a race shop for the body to rear axle drop. Tha was back in 2006. 17 years later, still no issues. I flush the...
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    DIY Bluetooth Integration Install 2002 LX 470 w/ Factory Nav

    Hi, this is in reference to your old post. Was your install on the 02 LX a mark levinson unit? I had a installer try to install the BT45-TOY with CAS-LEX yesterday, sis he tried all the DIP settings and none worked. He said the unit would freeze up (can’t switch between AM/FM/tape/DVD). Since it...
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    Bluetooth/Auxiliary/iPod Audio Options for 2002 LC

    Had a shop try to install the BT45-TOY w/ CAS-LEX harness into a 2003 LX470 with Mark Levinson/nav...wouldn't work. They said the audio mode buttons (AM/FM/tape/DVD) would freeze up. This shop had previously installed a BT45-TOY into my '05 LS430 with no issues, but the levinson in that car has...
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    LC GX-Rs with snorkels spotted in No. VA

    Spotted a convoy of LC GX-R's (isnt' that the grade used Down Under?) with snorkels but left-hand drive in Northern VA the other day. My guess is they are temporary imports for special overseas mods...sigh
  7. Jim_Chow

    Front Bearing Replacement

    Not exactly sure what part that is since it's zoomed in. If it's the steering knuckle, here is what the FSM shows in the pics. Hope this helps. You have to replace those oil seals (parts with a black diamond in the diagram are parts to replace--I've yet to replace the bearings on my 2003).
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    Rear tailgate brake/tail light replacement writeup

    As my 100 is now 17 yrs old (2003), I finally had to replace the original tailgate tail/brake light bulb. The P/N is 90981-13043 (about $5 ea online). I recommend OEM bulbs, as they last longer. Here are the steps: 1. As shown in the photo of page BO-32, do step #2. There are 16 plastic plugs...
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    90915-20004 oil filters

    Does anyone know where I can buy these? I am down to my last one.:( American Toyota in Albuquerque says they can no longer obtain them.
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    Winter driving tips? (ON-road)

    I use Bridgestone Blizzak's...amazing in the snow. You can do a 180 deg switchback going downhill at nearly 35mph (speed limit dry is 25), can pass other slow pokes going up the mountain in 6 inches of grey slush going 50+mph (dry speed limit is 35).
  11. Jim_Chow

    How often? PCV valve and thermostat replacement

    Changed mine at the 90K t-belt service.
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    98 Lexus Lx 470 can't engage transfer case in 4L

    The way I've always shifted to 4L is I put the tranny in neutral, parking brake off, foot off the brake (flat ground), then put the tcase lever in N and to L. When was the last time you changed your tcase fluid? I use synthetic, and even so, notice it needs to be changed at 30K mi whereas the...
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    A/C front/rear evaporator cleaning

    I paid about the same. The P/N is 00289-ACRKT
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    A/C front/rear evaporator cleaning

    I recently cleaned the front and rear evaporator on my 10 yr old LX w/ 119K mi. The A/C was still blowing cool, but didn't have that "ice cold" feel like with a new vehicle. The R134 was 1/2 lb short, but even after charging, I didn't notice a significant difference. The next step was a front...
  15. Jim_Chow

    Kaymar Bumper

    Kaymar's are pretty rare. Here's a pic of mine (painted w/ matching urethane), checkerplate is hard-anodized, still holding after 7 years.
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    Need your help. LX470 at dealer with odd issue....

    My guess, too, is that the center diff button accidentally got pushed, usually by one's knee. One time when I got the car back from the dealer, the guy who drives the cars out had bumped the button...diff lock was on.
  17. Jim_Chow

    navigation light sensor?

    Super90 got it right. The dealer tech said it's linked to the speedometer dimmer switch. If you have it set too bright, the nav won't dim. Ironically, I couldn't find the dimmer in any of the schematics in the electrical FSM, either.
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    navigation light sensor?

    I recently drove my wife's LX at night and discovered the navi background would remain bright rather than turning black. I thought maybe the light sensor wasn't connected or had failed, but the auto headlights seem to work when I pull in the garage on a bright day. Looking at the FSM only showed...
  19. Jim_Chow

    Bringing in a 100 from Japan

    One thing to keep in mind is that in Japan, when one buys a new car, it's built to order (there is a list of options for each grade). I believe the rear locker was an option on all year 100's, but will only be present if the original buyer paid for that option (i.e., you will have to look for...
  20. Jim_Chow

    Oil change - Removing oil filter before oil drain

    I remove the filter while the oil is draining from the oil pan (after most of it has drained). I find that when I crack the filter, more oil suddenly exits the oil pan (this is with the fill cap removed, using two oil pans). I'd recommend two oil pans, as you can also drain both front/rear diff...
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