lomomike:


We gonna do a zero point calibration test. Get ready, Emperoh, et al, come lemme show the honourable house how to perform a zero point calibration test.




Go find a flat ground, it should NOT be inclined at all. When you do, lemme know.

Carshopper:



Will dis my parkin grounds b gud enuf?

lomomike:
there are two variants of RX350. Which year model are you interested in?

kenx1:


2006/2007 model

lomomike:



From a building construction expert, it should be because most times interlocks are plumbed during installation to ensure very slight slope.


Back to our topic, keep your tyres+ steering wheel aligned straight, then turn on your ignition to 'ON', but don't start up the engine. Get a metallic office clip, straighten it, then bend it to form a 'U' shape. Locate your OBD ii port, look at it carefully, one side is shorter than the opposite side in length. On the short side, count from left, till you find the 3rd hole, and on the longer side, count from left till you find the 5th hole, insert the 'U' shaped metallic office clip in the hole 3 and 5. You will notice your ABS, VSC, VDIM etc lights will go haywire. Let it be for say 20 seconds. Then turn off the ignition, remove the key and remove the 'U' shaped metal from the OBD ii port. Start up your car and let the engine run. Move around then re scan for DTM codes.

That how to perform a zero point calibration.

See picture for guide.




NOTE: lomomike is not liable for any misbehavior or damage arising from this procedure.

lomomike:


There's no Rx350 for 2006. In 2007, RX330 3Mz-FE 230 bhp 3.3L v6 engine was dropped, and lexus adopted the 2GR-FE 267 bhp 3.5L V6 plus some tweaks here and there. The only real major change was the engine. Nothing else. The same body and interior design from 2004-2006 RX330 was carried over to 2007 RX350.
If I were to advice you, I'll say either buy an RX330 or save some more and buy a 2009 RX350 with new body shell.

The reason why Lexus didn't change much things in the RX330 when updating it was because of the awards it bagged, besides it was the selling CUV of that time.

kenx1:


Thank you very much, can you tell me more about the fuel economy and availability of parts for the RX330

lomomike:


There's no Rx350 for 2006. In 2007, RX330 3Mz-FE 230 bhp 3.3L v6 engine was dropped, and lexus adopted the 2GR-FE 267 bhp 3.5L V6 plus some tweaks here and there. The only real major change was the engine. Nothing else. The same body and interior design from 2004-2006 RX330 was carried over to 2007 RX350.
If I were to advice you, I'll say either buy an RX330 or save some more and buy a 2009 RX350 with new body shell.

The reason why Lexus didn't change much things in the RX330 when updating it was because of the awards it bagged, besides it was the selling CUV of that time.

Emperoh:
Great time learning. Carshopper we dey wait foor results oo

1Emmy:

No offense Sir. I don't agree with you on the new body shell as regard to 2009 model.
Rx 2005_2009 has the same body shell. The version that has little difference is the pebble beach version has chrome weel as a visible difference. Mind you you I stand to be corrected. Also 2007_2009 RX has a super v6 engine 3.5l with 270 horse power which means power to do more. Irrespective of this the same fuel economy is retained. I owe 2007 and I love it.

Carshopper:
Undergoing test... Got the AFS flashing n others on

lomomike:


**crosses fingers, hands, toes and legs**

Emperoh:


Crossed tongues and teeth too..........

lomomike:


C'mon bro, don't get scared and don't scare carshopper, that procedure if gotten correctly won't cause any harm, if it didn't work, it won't cause any negativity. Its just an advanced way to reset the steering sensor to factory default values. Lexus recommends using a techstream and all the likes which is expensive, however, lexus workshop guys and fans found a way to reste it without techstream suite.

Carshopper:


Lol... Neva scared to run test on my vehicles as long as I see guidelines.

Done d test over n over...the error still dey- maybe I dey get sumtin wrong

lomomike:


Like I asked previously, what did you do to that car?

Check the fuses, for continuity or breakages.

Carshopper:


I neva touch anytin on d ride...jus planning on doing d servicing ..neva got any errors except for low tire pressure

lomomike:



Check the pressure of each tyre and ensure they match the manufacturers cold tyre pressure indicated on the sticker by the drivers door B pillar. If they match, park your car, Press and hold the button for some seconds till the tyre pressure indicator blinks 3 times, and then drive above 30Km/hr for some kilometers. If the tyre pressure indicator still shows, check the sonar in the tyre.

DelTel:


Sir, sorry to drag you back. Pls, am thinking this procedure should work for Toyota cars too?
Btw, does 'park your car' means switch off the ignition and remove the key; or what Sir?

Thank you for your response.

bravolad:
@lomomike is the road tyre noise normal for the RX330? Each time I drive it, I hear this noise as though the bearings are coming off.

lomomike:


Mine is more more than the 'squish' noise which is made when I'm driving on rough tarred roads. Other than that, no "faulty bearing like' related noise.

What's your tyre pressure on each tyre+ spare?
Lexus recommends 30psi cold air pressure all round also type of tyre you're using matters, i use Michelin Energy MXV4 S8 all season tyres.

Ussyberry:
Please do u guys know how much a used transmission (gear box) for a 2005 Lexus es 330 would be?

Car is in abuja.

Carshopper:
Back again.. Sorted out d last issue on my is250.. All OK..


Now I dey find 5w30 to buy in ph or who fit send dwn to me