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Re: Club-Lexus by arbitrage: 8:09pm On Nov 15, 2015
Who knows how to get or program a Nigerian GPS navigation system map into a vehicle that came originally with US Navigation system?
Re: Club-Lexus by maballack(m): 9:17am On Nov 16, 2015
@arbitrage thanx i would give u a feedback , i think i know exactly where u describe.. keke load at the begining
Re: Club-Lexus by arbitrage: 11:39am On Nov 16, 2015
maballack:
@arbitrage thanx i would give u a feedback , i think i know exactly where u describe.. keke load at the begining
That's correct.
Re: Club-Lexus by kingreign(m): 12:50pm On Nov 16, 2015
arbitrage:
Who knows how to get or program a Nigerian GPS navigation system map into a vehicle that came originally with US Navigation system?

e no fit work.
Re: Club-Lexus by arbitrage: 12:30am On Nov 17, 2015
kingreign:


e no fit work.
Thanks. I'm wondering why not for the in built navigation whereas I am just researching and discovering now that portable ones can be updated with African maps but at a cost on the GPS Manufacturer's website.
Re: Club-Lexus by chukel(m): 7:37am On Nov 17, 2015
slydog:


Am in pH, any idea of a reliable mechanic who could run a scan?
get a scanner for urself. Pm me for one. I'm in bayelsa. Will send it down to you. 07057798393.
Re: Club-Lexus by KunmiHuston(m): 11:35am On Nov 19, 2015
I've noticed that the 2nd gen lexus gs300 I.e the 1998 to 2004 model is soo scarce in the auto section, is it that the car has problems scarcity or what.

Re: Club-Lexus by kingreign(m): 1:50pm On Nov 19, 2015
KunmiHuston:
I've noticed that the 2nd gen lexus gs300 I.e the 1998 to 2004 model is soo scarce in the auto section, is it that the car has problems scarcity or what.

its a very good car. People seem not to like it due to its age and price tag. Just like the IS300, and LS400/420
Re: Club-Lexus by lobito007(m): 7:06am On Nov 20, 2015
Good day, comrades.

My lexus rx 300, '99 model is emitting black smoke continually. I did scanning and I got the following
report:

P0171- System too lean Bank 1
P0100- Mass or volume air flow A circuit
C0301- Please refer to vehicle service maual
P0141- O2 sensor heater cirucit Bank 1 sensor 2
P0441- Evaporative emission system incorrect
purge flow
P0446- Evaporative emission system vent control
circuit.
After clearing, only P0171 and P0141 were
showing.

Please I need your suggestions and ideas on
fixing the problem.

My MAF sensor reads 0.01 when the live
performance was checked. I tried two different
tokunbo MAF sensors but the smoke was still
coming out. So, I am guessing it's either not a
problem of the MAF sensor, or the tokunbo MAF
sensors are not okay themselves.

I was advised to change all sensors. However, since the system is said to be too lean on bank 1, I thought I should change only the sensor 1 on bank 1, since sensor 2 was never there when I bought the car and it didn't smoke. As regards the location of sensor 1 Bank 1, I guess it's on the exhaust, underneath the car, right?
Re: Club-Lexus by kingreign(m): 7:39am On Nov 20, 2015
lobito007:
Good day, comrades.

My lexus rx 300, '99 model is emitting black smoke continually. I did scanning and I got the following
report:

P0171- System too lean Bank 1
P0100- Mass or volume air flow A circuit
C0301- Please refer to vehicle service maual
P0141- O2 sensor heater cirucit Bank 1 sensor 2
P0441- Evaporative emission system incorrect
purge flow
P0446- Evaporative emission system vent control
circuit.
After clearing, only P0171 and P0141 were
showing.

Please I need your suggestions and ideas on
fixing the problem.

My MAF sensor reads 0.01 when the live
performance was checked. I tried two different
tokunbo MAF sensors but the smoke was still
coming out. So, I am guessing it's either not a
problem of the MAF sensor, or the tokunbo MAF
sensors are not okay themselves.

I was advised to change all sensors. However, since the system is said to be too lean on bank 1, I thought I should change only the sensor 1 on bank 1, since sensor 2 was never there when I bought the car and it didn't smoke. As regards the location of sensor 1 Bank 1, I guess it's on the exhaust, underneath the car, right?

Good morning bro, in respect to this complaint, I gave you directions to go thru this thread, hoping you've done that, here is the reply and guide I gave you to follow

Its good you took note of the codes then erase them. However, drive for a minimum of 50km and rescan for any codes.
That said, tackle the P0171, and the P0141
C0301 isn't a lexus DTC code. However, P0301 is a generic code which means cylinder 1 misfire detected.

P0171 means your intake system, your PCV, your EGR etc is dirty. Replace the air filter, check air intake hoses for breakage or leaks, if any, replace the hose. Use clips to securely tie any expanded hose. clean throttle body, (dont use your hand to touch the butterfly valve) PCV and EGR, clean MAF if dirty. Replace intake manifold plenum, if all these isn't working (which I know would work 90% of times) do a LTFT and STFT test before you replace A/F sensor Bank 1 Sensor 1,
as for the P0141, replace the O2 sensor Bank 1 Sensor2 after the LTFT and STFT diagnosis.


To properly handle this delicate issue, call Gazzuzz, 08023251039 if you're in Lagos, or lomomike 07034581213 if you're in Abuja.
Re: Club-Lexus by tobyd(m): 7:16am On Nov 26, 2015
hi guys, I drive a rx 300 1999 . anytime I start the car in the morning or after a long time during the day ,I hear a funny sound for about 3sec and its back to normal. but if the car is still hot you won't hear anything. please help
Re: Club-Lexus by kingreign(m): 7:26am On Nov 26, 2015
tobyd:
hi guys, I drive a rx 300 1999 . anytime I start the car in the morning or after a long time during the day ,I hear a funny sound for about 3sec and its back to normal. but if the car is still hot you won't hear anything. please help

Pls elaborate on the 'funny sound for about 3sec' you hear during cold start.
Re: Club-Lexus by tobyd(m): 7:55am On Nov 26, 2015
kingreign:


Pls elaborate on the 'funny sound for about 3sec' you hear during cold start.

its more of a rattling noise...
Re: Club-Lexus by kingreign(m): 8:08am On Nov 26, 2015
tobyd:


its more of a rattling noise...

Which area does the noise comes from?
Re: Club-Lexus by tobyd(m): 8:26am On Nov 26, 2015
kingreign:


Which area does the noise comes from?

the right side of the engine, when you stand in front of it.
Re: Club-Lexus by kingreign(m): 8:27am On Nov 26, 2015
tobyd:


the right side of the engine, when you stand in front of it.
I can't tell you what it is unless a diagnosis is carried out on the car.
Where is your location?
Re: Club-Lexus by tobyd(m): 10:31am On Nov 27, 2015
kingreign:
I can't tell you what it is unless a diagnosis is carried out on the car. Where is your location?
PHC...
Re: Club-Lexus by kingreign(m): 10:57am On Nov 27, 2015
tobyd:


PHC...

Contact Gazzuzz, he could refer you to trusted person to do it.
Re: Club-Lexus by tobyd(m): 12:39pm On Nov 28, 2015
kingreign:

Contact Gazzuzz, he could refer you to trusted person to do it.
thanks kinhreign
please can I use Mobil 1 0w 40 for rx 300? is there any harm?
Re: Club-Lexus by emergency2: 5:12am On Nov 29, 2015
Hello house,

Please can I get a clean nigeria used 2004 lexus Rx 330 for about 1.5-1.55m?.

Thanks
Re: Club-Lexus by kingreign(m): 7:20am On Nov 29, 2015
emergency2:
Hello house,

Please can I get a clean nigeria used 2004 lexus Rx 330 for about 1.5-1.55m?.

Thanks
Yes, if its stolen.
No, if its a clean well maintained RX330.
Re: Club-Lexus by maballack(m): 12:42pm On Dec 01, 2015
Compliments of the season fellow lexus{ites} lol...Happy new month

Need y'all to help me out my gx470 has the off blinking did a scan and it says error code C1735 - Exhaust Solenoid
Re: Club-Lexus by Lexusgs430: 9:55am On Dec 02, 2015
maballack:
Compliments of the season fellow lexus{ites} lol...Happy new month

Need y'all to help me out my gx470 has the off blinking did a scan and it says error code C1735 - Exhaust Solenoid



Check the pump and solenoid valve.This error is usually linked to your air suspension module.
Re: Club-Lexus by toba1909(m): 5:09pm On Dec 02, 2015
Good job you guys are doing here.

I took my time to read through this thread from page 1 to the end, and really got lots of experiences about the machine, Lexus.

I actually drive a 2005 ES 330 Lexus (Sport Edition), since 2014 and I have had good times with the car. Will update you guys with my mechanical experiences soon.

Keep it up guys!

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Re: Club-Lexus by maballack(m): 6:04pm On Dec 02, 2015
@lexusgs430 yeah I read about it what is the solution
Re: Club-Lexus by kingreign(m): 8:11pm On Dec 02, 2015
maballack:
@lexusgs430 yeah I read about it what is the solution
replace air suspension pump assy.
Re: Club-Lexus by kaykay27(m): 9:37pm On Dec 02, 2015
Hi Folks,
No response on this yet.
Is there a place i can get a dashboard cover/protector for a 2008 Rx350 in Lagos?
Kindly advise.
Many thanks.
Re: Club-Lexus by Lexusgs430: 11:21pm On Dec 02, 2015
kingreign:
replace air suspension pump assy.

Or replace air for springs!!! A thread was opened sometime ago, about this swap.

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Re: Club-Lexus by jorghor(m): 11:55pm On Dec 03, 2015
I just got one too. Never expected so much appreciation for the car. Pls update so I can learn from your experience

toba1909:
Good job you guys are doing here.

I took my time to read through this thread from page 1 to the end, and really got lots of experiences about the machine, Lexus.

I actually drive a 2005 ES 330 Lexus (Sport Edition), since 2014 and I have had good times with the car. Will update you guys with my mechanical experiences soon.

Keep it up guys!
Re: Club-Lexus by Top9jajamz: 4:06am On Dec 04, 2015
Hello Lexus lovers,
I have an issue with my Rx300.
I was driving back home when suddenly my steering became very stiff.I managed to manoeuvre and park the car for checks.
I discovered that my steering oil was empty to my amazement even though it was not so when I conducted prestart checks in the morning.
I bought holts power steering fluid to refill only for me to observe it leaks out entirely after I switch on my ignition.

I managed to drive the car with a stiff steering to my mechanic who said my power steering beam/rack is bad and he gave me two options

1.a refit that would cost about 20k

2. procure a tokumbo power steering rack for about 40k but I'm made to understand that some of these tokumbo power steering rack are refitted.

Here are my questions.

a)Is the price for a tokumbo power steering that expensive or my mechanic is trying to hammer from my misery.

b)should I go for the refit since there's a chance I'll be buying a refit if I decide to get a replacement, how advisable is it to do a refit

please note this car is in Warri and all prices are from Warri spare parts market and the power steering pump has been disconnected allowing me drive the stiff car in manual mode pending when I decide on what to do, is this advisable

Case 2)Prior to the stiff steering incident, I realized my gear always got stuck in P no matter what I did. I made a small search on Google only to discover that the most likely reason would be a faulty break switch and temporary solution was to press the white button above the gear selector.I was able to take the care to my electrician who managed to get it working but didn't change the brake switch.my guess is that he bypasses the switch.after wards I realized that my brake lights now come on but occasionally I do get the gear selector stuck on P.

How much is a brake switch or should I continue to manage the bypass?

Can I get a trusted honest contact of someone in ladipo market Lagos who can help me find out the true cost of a 2001 Lexus Rx300 power steering rack as well as a brake switch

observations
Re: Club-Lexus by kingreign(m): 6:58am On Dec 04, 2015
Top9jajamz:
Hello Lexus lovers,
I have an issue with my Rx300.
I was driving back home when suddenly my steering became very stiff.I managed to manoeuvre and park the car for checks.
I discovered that my steering oil was empty to my amazement even though it was not so when I conducted prestart checks in the morning.
I bought holts power steering fluid to refill only for me to observe it leaks out entirely after I switch on my ignition.

I managed to drive the car with a stiff steering to my mechanic who said my power steering beam/rack is bad and he gave me two options

1.a refit that would cost about 20k

2. procure a tokumbo power steering rack for about 40k but I'm made to understand that some of these tokumbo power steering rack are refitted.

Here are my questions.

a)Is the price for a tokumbo power steering that expensive or my mechanic is trying to hammer from my misery.

b)should I go for the refit since there's a chance I'll be buying a refit if I decide to get a replacement, how advisable is it to do a refit

please note this car is in Warri and all prices are from Warri spare parts market and the power steering pump has been disconnected allowing me drive the stiff car in manual mode pending when I decide on what to do, is this advisable

Case 2)Prior to the stiff steering incident, I realized my gear always got stuck in P no matter what I did. I made a small search on Google only to discover that the most likely reason would be a faulty break switch and temporary solution was to press the white button above the gear selector.I was able to take the care to my electrician who managed to get it working but didn't change the brake switch.my guess is that he bypasses the switch.after wards I realized that my brake lights now come on but occasionally I do get the gear selector stuck on P.

How much is a brake switch or should I continue to manage the bypass?

Can I get a trusted honest contact of someone in ladipo market Lagos who can help me find out the true cost of a 2001 Lexus Rx300 power steering rack as well as a brake switch

observations


Contact Gazzuzz, he's very good at his job, he'll tell you what's best for your vehicle. 08023251039
Re: Club-Lexus by wizemoney(m): 7:36am On Dec 04, 2015
Hello guys, I drive 2003 Rx 300.... sometimes when I start it in the mornin I see something like blue smoke and it's stop after some minute and the engine will start steaming and I also notice it short oil and one of plugs always die...... please help as my mechanic is suggesting I get another engine but the car still fire well and it's always good to go

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