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mathew cheriyan Posted on Feb 08, 2012
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2000 lexus RX300 transmission problem

I bought 2000 lexus RX300 couple days ago. After i drove 130 miles. it does not want move from starting point. I gave more gas finanlly it did move hard to shift next gear .now it won't go forward at all.when i put it in drive only racing like in nutural. it does go backward fine. Is it transmission totaly broke? Any thing I can do other than rebuilting or replacing transmission?

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Are you check trans fluid levels? Sound like a problem with the torque converter or internal valve body solenoids clugged. I suggest check with your technician before to buy or think in replacement parts.

Hope this helps.

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SOURCE: ? to Replace Timing belt on 2000 Lexus Rx300 with 57,000 miles.

If it is running perfectly I wouldn't think that you would need to replace the timing belt. You shouldn't need to replace that until 100,000-120,000 miles. I would definitely hold off until now unless you have start having some timing problems. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for rating my response and for using FixYa!

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SOURCE: Lexus RX300 engine light n VSC light comes on

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It comes on when the sensor send a signal that the vehicle is not stable on the ground.....check the wheel balancing and alignment and the air pressure of your tires too.

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Nothing to change, add fluid to the reservoir in front. Lack of rear fluid could indicate a bad pump or hose connection feeding to the rear area or clogged sprayer tip

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