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1999 Lexus Rx300 TSBs

120 Technical Service Bulletins across 14 categories

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35 bulletins
625525

SUBJECT REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS TO CENTER CUP HOLDER.

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622252

INFORMATION ON PREVENTING PARTICLE BUILDUP AND PRESERVE THE APPEARANCE OF THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR.*JB

622010

SUBJECT REGARDING REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTIONS.

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615952

BRIEF INFORMATION ON GLOVE BOX RATTLE NOISE.

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615950

SUBJECT REGARDING PRODUCTION CHANGES TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE REAR HATCH.

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612532

SUBJECT REGARDING GLOVE BOX RATTLE NOISE.

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609102

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO WIRELESS RECOGNITION CODES.

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609101

SUBJECT REGARDING SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR REGISTERING WIRELESS RECOGNITION CODES.

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609100

SUBJECT REGARDING SCANTOOL KEY CODE UTILITY.

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6088673

INFORMATION ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE REAR WIND DEFLECTOR WIND NOISE FIELD REAPIR KIT.

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6088668

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MIL "ON" DTC P1133.

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607890

CONCERNS WITH CASSETTE PLAYER NOT ACCEPTING CASSETTE TAPE ON VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES.

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606226

INFORMATION REGARDING THE SCANTOOL IMMBOLIZER KEY CODE UTILITY.

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605862

SUBJECT REGARDING NEW SST AND REPAIR MANUAL PROCEDURE FOR U140F TRANSFER OVERHAUL.

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604960

SUBJECT ON CUSTOMIZE PROGRAM CARD VERSION 1.1 - FEATURES.

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604946

INFORMATION REGARDING AM CROSSTALK INTERFERENCE.

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604687

CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF SQUEAKING & RATTLING NOICE FROM GLOVE COMPARTMENT AREA.

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604666

SUBJECT REGARDING LEXUS DINGHY TOWING GUIDE.

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604665

PROCEDURES TO ELIMINATE BUZZ NOISE FROM CONSOLE BOX SUPPORT AREA.

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603843

SUBJECT ON SUNSHADE OPERATION IMPROVEMENT.

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602526

INFORMATION ON A BOOMING / VIBRATION FIELD FIX.

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602522

CORRECTION TO CELLULAR MOBILE TELEPHONE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

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602279

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ON THE MOBILE CELLULR TELEPHONES.

602275

TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER STISFACTION BY REDUCING INTERIOR SQUEAKS AND RATTLES, THE FOLLOWING REPAIR PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED.

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10205331

Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset

10205330

Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset

10205329

Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.

10174889

OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete.

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Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates

10132734

The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost.

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Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.

10132726

The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost.

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Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.

10132108

This bulletin is now obsolete.

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Please see L-SB-0082-14.

10132006

This bulletin is now obsolete.

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Please see L-SB-0092-13.

10131653

Replacement Certification Labels.

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OBSOLETE NOTICE November 28, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0179-17.

10109447

OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.

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Please see L-SB-0082-14.

10109384

The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost.

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Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.

Body & Paint

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609106

SUBJECT REGARDING MOONROOF WIND THROB.

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606217

SUBJECT REGARDING SQUEAKS AND RATTLES SERVICE TIPS - INSTRUMENT PANEL AREA.

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605911

A PRODUCTION CHANGE TO THE MOON ROOF HAS BEEN MADE ON VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES TO REDUCE A WIND RUSHING NOISE FROM THE ROOF DEFLECTOR PNAEL.

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605875

SOVE VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES MAY EXPERIENCE AIR RUSHING NOISE FROM THE MOONROOF PANEL.

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604661

PROCEDURES TO ELIMINATE SQUEAKING & RATTLING NOISE FROM CENTER CLUSTER FINISH PANEL AREA.

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604659

PROCEDURES ON ELIMINATING SQUEAKING AND RATTLING NOISE FROM INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL AREA.

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602840

CORRECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE OF THE BACK DOOR GLASS.

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*YC

602839

PRODUCTION CHANGES HAVE BEEN DONE TO IMPROVE SLIDING RESISTANCE BETWEEN THE SUNSHADE TRIM AND SUNSHADE.

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*YC

602838

INFORMATION ON FRONT SIDE FIXED WINDOW WIND NOISE.

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*YC

602280

REDUCING A WHISTILING NOISE CAUSED BY EXCESS CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FRONT DOOR FRAME AND THE FRONT DOOR BELT MOLDING LIP.

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602277

EXPERIENCING SQUEAKING AND RATTLES ON BACK DOOR AREA.

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*YC

602276

EXPERIENCING SQUEAKING AND RATTLES ON SIDE DOOR AREA.

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*YC

10205383

Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior

10205352

Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning

10174888

SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos.

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L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003 93, and PG002-90. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1990 ? 2020 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.

10132083

Adhesive & sealant cross reference Information

10132082

Spots in Window glass

Electrical

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615966

ON CERTAIN RX MODELS, IF THE HEADLIGHT SWTICH IS SET TO THE AUTO POSITION, THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS MAY NOT...

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AUTOMATICALLY ILLUMINATE IN LOW AMBIENT LIGHT. UNDER THIS CONDITION, ONLY THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (USING HIGH BEAM AT REDUCED INTENSITY) ARE ILLUMINATED. THE XL-2 SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN HANDBOOK INVOLVES REPLACING THE BODY ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) WITH AN IMPROVED ONE. *TT

615965

SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN REGARDING BODY ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) REPLACEMENT.

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614071

CONCERNS WITH THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK WON'T LOCK / UNLOCK ELECTRICALLY WHEN OPERATING FROM THE MASTER SWITCH OR...

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WIRELESS KEY, BUT WILL OPERATE WITH THE MANUAL CONTROL; THE MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION CONTINUES TRANSMITTING DATA AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF AND ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED; THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT REMAINS ILLIMINATED WITH THE DOORS CLOSED; THE POWER WINDOWS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY FROM THE MASTER SWITCH; AND / OR THE ROOM LAMP DOES NOT TURN ON WHILE THE DOOR IS OPEN, THE ROOM LAMP SWITCH IS IN THE DOOR POSITION AND THE COURTESTY LAMP IN THE DOOR IS ON. *TT

611197

INFORMATION ON THE TRAILER WIRE HARNESS.

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*MJS

604958

SUBJECT REGARDING PROGRAM CARD VERSION 1.1 USED FOR CUSTOMIZING MANY OF THE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS ON SOME VEHICLES.

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603206

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO WASHER FUSE PRODUCTION CHANGE.

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603202

RESET MEMORY FUNCTION WHICH SHOULD BE USED TO RESET THE ECM.

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601433

EXPERIENCING ALTERNATOR AND IGNITION NOISE THROUGH THE AUDIO SYSTEM.

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601431

INFORMATION ON TRAILER WIRE HARNESS INSTALLATION.

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*YC

10111398

LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid...

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damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.

10111205

LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid...

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damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

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615962

TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING REAR HATCH LOCK IMPROVEMENT.

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615957

TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING GLOVE BOX RATTLE NOISE.

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606193

SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TESTER SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS USED TO ADD AND REWRITE WIRELESS RECOGNITION CODES.

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606192

SUBJECT REGARDING THE LEXUS DIAGNOSTIC TESTER SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL USED TO ADD AND REWRITE WIRELESS RECOGNITION CODES.

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605372

SERVICE TIPS TO ELIMINATE SQUEAKS, RATTLES AND VIBRATION NOISES.

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604689

SERVICE TIPS ON ELIMINATING SQUEAKS & RATTLING NOISE FROM DRIVER SEAT AREA.

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604688

SERVICE TIPS ON ELIMINATING SQUEAKS & RATTLING NOISE FROM THE REAR SEAT AREA.

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601434

INFORMATION ON LICENSE PLATE BRACKET INSTALLATION DURING PDS.

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10214355

Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022

10176283

Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements

10132004

The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper...

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performance.

Brakes

9 bulletins
632233

INFORMATION ON REDUCING FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE.

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627077

SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE.

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*SLC

619802

SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE.

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615961

TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN TO REDUCE BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE OCCURING DURING BRAKE APPLICATION WHILE BACKING UP AND / OR WHILE TURNING.

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615951

BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE.

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604945

INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE.

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604044

SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR COURTESY LAMP SWITCH ( DOOR LOCK ); TRAC BRAKE LINE; AND BODY ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) REPLACEMENT.

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10205319

Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.

10133849

A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles...

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equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the Brake Pedal Force Gauge. Refer to the appropriate Repair Manual for parking brake pedal travel inspection and adjustment specification.

HVAC & Climate

7 bulletins
631815

SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEAL REPAIR.

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*SLC

614063

SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT HEATER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE.

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605379

CONCERNS WITH RATTLE NOISE FROM A/C LINES.

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604963

INSPECTION ON THE SEAT HEATER SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES.

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604650

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING RATTLING NOISE FROM A/C LINES.

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10134473

LSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure.

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Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.

10132575

LSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure.

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Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.

Transmission

7 bulletins
618462

INFORMATION ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK.

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6088666

EXHIBITING AN INTERMITTENT SHUDDER DURING THE 2-3 SHIFT.

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605942

SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS.

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10205346

Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions

10109445

The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque...

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converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing washers can cause damage to the torque converter assembly. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly.

10109444

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle...

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assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly.

10009396

PROPER IDENTIFICATION OF THE 5 SOLENOIDS USED IN THE U140E/U140F TRANSMISSIONS.

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Engine

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628655

SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SPECIFIC MECHANICAL ENGINE PROBLEMS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE...

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CONDITION KNOWN AS OIL GELLING OR SLUDGE. *TT

615964

SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN ON TWO-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES WITH TRAC TO CORRECT AN ERROR WHERE THE TWO BRAKE LINES THAT...

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CONTROLTHE REAR BRAKES WERE SWITCHED BETWEEN THE ABS / TRAC ACTUATOR AND THE BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE. *TT

610099

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT SHUDDER DURING THE 2-3 SHIFT UNDER LIGHT THROTTLE ACCELERATION AND / OR...

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ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *TT

609103

SUBJECT REGARDING ACTIVE CONTROL ENGINE MOUNT (ACM) SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS.

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606191

INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING THE ACTIVE CONTROL ENGINE MOUNT SYSTEM (ACM).

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602281

REDUCING NOISE AND VIBRATION AT IDLE SPEEDS, A DYNAMIC DAMPER HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE.

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Air Bags & Safety

6 bulletins
606216

SERVICE PROCEDURES TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL BUZZ OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AREA.

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604684

CONCERNS WITH SQUEAKING & RATTLING NOISE FROM THE DOOR CONTROL RECEIVER AND REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AREA.

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10133923

Lexus vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help...

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reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not per

10132074

Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment.

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Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT recommended by Lexus may affect side airbag performance, in general or in part, during an accident. Modifications that negatively affect side airbag performance can result in severe occupant injuries. Seat covers are an integral part of this safety system. Replacing fabric seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover materials may compromise the effectiveness of this safety system. The design of the seat is complex, integrating safety and strength with comfort and luxury. Lexus strongly discourages modifying original equipment seats that have optional side airbags. Additionally, Lexus strongly advises against the installation or use of aftermarket seat covers, which could impair the performance of the side airbags in the event of an accident.

10131964

Lexus vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models,...

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seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pre-tensioner devices did not perform as expected (including an unintended deployment event), please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.

10054797

LEXUS: INFORMATION REGARDING THE SEAT COVER REPLACEMENT, EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS, THE MODIFICATIONS THAT MIGHT...

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NEGATIVELY AFFECT SIDE AIR BAG PERFORMANCE CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURIES. *PE

Lighting

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610094

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1133 PRESENT.

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607886

SOME VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1133.

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605380

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FALSE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0446 PRESENT.

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604949

UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, SOME VEHICLES WILL EXHIBIT A FALSE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0446.

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604679

VEHICLE EXHIBITING A FLASE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0446.

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Suspension

2 bulletins
610100

SERVICE INFORMATION TO ELIMINATE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT NOISE.

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10000251

SUSPENSION BALL JOINT INSPECTION METHOD.

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Infotainment

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604962

INSPECTION PROCEDURES TO DIAGNOSE MULTI DISPLAY ASSEMBLY.

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604961

EXPERIENCING RATTLE NOISE FROM THE MULTI-DISPLAY AREA.

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Steering

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619796

SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING WHEELNUT SERVICE SPECIFICATION.

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Tires & Wheels

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10207945

POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus.

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This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.