# \#lexus **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/lexus/52.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Should the law be changed on tinted windows?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-the-law-be-changed-on-tinted-windows/189834)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-the-law-be-changed-on-tinted-windows/189834 "2026-09-29T23:50:17Z")
Hello everyone! I’m seeking your opinion on the law prohibiting tinted windows on cars 65% and down. If I’m right, it is acceptable to have your car tinted no darker than 70% in Newyork. If one has a qualifying health… --- ## [Lexus IS LED check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-is-led-check-engine-light/200937)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-is-led-check-engine-light/200937 "2025-07-10T00:05:59Z")
Hello everyone! I was ( and still is) ill for some time and left my car with my sister. The battery then started to fail within a month of my absence and my brother in law would jump start the car whenever necessary. … --- ## [Lexus ES. Your thoughts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es-your-thoughts/200846)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es-your-thoughts/200846 "2025-07-03T15:22:51Z")
Good evening everyone :love\_you\_gesture:t3: So, a family member sought my advice on the Lexus ES, asking whether or not this particular car is a good choice for someone who is a nurse practitioner and travels 70 mile… --- ## [Noise when driving at a low speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-driving-at-a-low-speed/200856)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-driving-at-a-low-speed/200856 "2025-07-02T12:55:12Z")
Hello guys! I posted here not too long ago about a noise coming from the rear driver’s side and it was suggested that uneven tires might be the culprit. I brought the car to the Toyota dealership and they said it was … --- ## [What will go wrong if I disconnect the battery for a year?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-will-go-wrong-if-i-disconnect-the-battery-for-a-year/200392)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-will-go-wrong-if-i-disconnect-the-battery-for-a-year/200392 "2025-06-10T15:57:40Z")
Hello guys! Hope all is healthy and doing well. I’m sad to announce that I won’t be able to drive for the remainder of the year due to a medical condition. If I disconnect the car’s battery for this long of a period,… --- ## [Tires, Tires, I'm tired of tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-tires-im-tired-of-tires/57963)
**Author:** [@Eotterson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eotterson)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 9:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-tires-im-tired-of-tires/57963 "2025-05-04T09:22:15Z")
How do you make a decision on tires. It feels like shopping for mattresses. I've identified the size I need, and a few vendors, but pricing ranges from $85 per to $200 and more. What's the difference? Wea… --- ## [Do I need to know anything important when replacing battery myself?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-know-anything-important-when-replacing-battery-myself/200050)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-know-anything-important-when-replacing-battery-myself/200050 "2025-05-01T13:53:53Z")
Hello guys! It’s been awhile. I’ve been away due to health reasons. My 18 Lexus IS 300 FSPORT battery needs replacing. My brother in law wants to do the replacement himself but I worry there might be things I nee… --- ## [2014 Lexus GX 460 - Keep or trade up to a GX550?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-gx-460-keep-or-trade-up-to-a-gx550/199091)
**Author:** [@RsH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RsH)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-gx-460-keep-or-trade-up-to-a-gx550/199091 "2025-02-15T12:36:17Z")
to retain or upgrade to GX550? --- ## [2017 Lexus RX 350 - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-transmission-issues/198741)
**Author:** [@mawijim69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mawijim69)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-transmission-issues/198741 "2025-01-21T14:42:17Z")
How would i know if transmission --- ## [2022 Lexus RX 350 - Seat cracks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-lexus-rx-350-seat-cracks/198466)
**Author:** [@Schleimer1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Schleimer1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2024, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-lexus-rx-350-seat-cracks/198466 "2024-12-26T16:00:06Z")
leather seat cracking --- ## [2018 Lexus IS 300 AWD differential fluid service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lexus-is-300-awd-differential-fluid-service/198219)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lexus-is-300-awd-differential-fluid-service/198219 "2024-12-02T01:27:21Z")
Hello everyone! My 2018 Lexus IS 300 AWD FSPORT is 2,000 miles away before I need my next interval maintenance service at 70,000 miles. I suspect this will happen around March of next year. Looking through the maintena… --- ## [2010 Lexus HS 250h - Bad paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-hs-250h-bad-paint/197886)
**Author:** [@GeorgeKarmazyn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeKarmazyn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-hs-250h-bad-paint/197886 "2024-11-05T18:41:27Z")
paint clear coat failure lexus HS 250 2010 --- ## [Temperature gauge spikes and then falls in a few seconds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-gauge-spikes-and-then-falls-in-a-few-seconds/178751)
**Author:** [@jennifer72401\_176723](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jennifer72401_176723)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-gauge-spikes-and-then-falls-in-a-few-seconds/178751 "2024-11-02T20:18:18Z")
I have a 2016 Lexus IS200t with 100,000 miles. In the last few months, there are times we will be driving slightly uphill on a windy road with a sharp right corner turn and the temperature gauge spikes all the way up and… --- ## [I ran a stopped school bus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-ran-a-stopped-school-bus/194459)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 287\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-ran-a-stopped-school-bus/194459 "2024-09-24T19:43:41Z")
Hello everyone. It’s a really sad day for me in NEWYORK. Let me start by using the picture above. I’m on a road with 4 lanes ( 2 lanes on each side) and I’m driving in the left lane on the right side of the roa… --- ## [Lexus IS handling weirdly at high speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-is-handling-weirdly-at-high-speed/196355)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-is-handling-weirdly-at-high-speed/196355 "2024-09-23T22:06:21Z")
Hello everyone. Hope all is well. I believe I brought this issue to CarTalk community’s attention in recent past and so I’m asking kindly that everyone help me with this, please. I brought the car to the Lexus dealer … --- ## [Lexus Dash Lights problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-dash-lights-problem/188433)
**Author:** [@hendville11\_183692](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hendville11_183692)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-dash-lights-problem/188433 "2024-09-13T02:28:12Z")
2012 Lexus GX460…great car…but dash lights keep coming on and going off…no obvious reason? 4LO and Check Engine lights come on for 1-2 days with no other symptoms, then go out. One thing we notice is that the gear shifte… --- ## [2021 Lexus LS 460 - Air in brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-lexus-ls-460-air-in-brakes/196134)
**Author:** [@James-Johnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James-Johnson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-lexus-ls-460-air-in-brakes/196134 "2024-09-09T00:01:55Z")
Ray, can air in brake lines cause inconsistent (work sometimes and not work other times) braking problems? I drive a 2021 Lexus LS500 and twice the emergency collision brake system had to stop the car because pressing th… --- ## [2022 Lexus NX 300H - Cars stops and I need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-lexus-nx-300h-cars-stops-and-i-need-help/196026)
**Author:** [@P.stewart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/P.stewart)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-lexus-nx-300h-cars-stops-and-i-need-help/196026 "2024-09-06T21:37:51Z")
I have a Lexus NX 350 sport 2022 and I am having problems with vehicle stopping on me. Dealership says nothing is wrong . They tested battery but nothing . Put vehicle on computer etc . Battery was changed in November 20… --- ## [2017 Lexus RX 350 - AWD issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-awd-issue/196080)
**Author:** [@Matteo14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matteo14)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-awd-issue/196080 "2024-09-03T20:43:49Z")
All wheel drive malfunction 2wheel drive engaged --- ## [AC works only after jumping AC Comp relay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-works-only-after-jumping-ac-comp-relay/184729)
**Author:** [@gstromme\_181206](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gstromme_181206)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 6:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-works-only-after-jumping-ac-comp-relay/184729 "2024-08-31T06:44:45Z")
The AC on my GX460 isn’t blowing cold air unless I jump the compressor relay. Thinking it might be the AC Senor/Pressure Switch, I tried to jump the switch through the 3-pronged connector. However, doing so I was unabile… --- ## [2008 Lexus IS 350 - Best option for sticky dash?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-is-350-best-option-for-sticky-dash/196006)
**Author:** [@jhunter1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhunter1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-is-350-best-option-for-sticky-dash/196006 "2024-08-29T22:15:15Z")
What are some options (besides buying all new components) for my sticky, cracked dash and door panels? --- ## [2011 Lexus RX 450h - Window opening issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lexus-rx-450h-window-opening-issue/195888)
**Author:** [@WilliamParker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamParker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lexus-rx-450h-window-opening-issue/195888 "2024-08-21T19:00:13Z")
We just purchased a 2011 Lexus Rx450H, all 4 windows opened twice even though no one was in the car. Anyone see this problem? Could not make it repeat. --- ## [2010 Lexus RX 350 - AC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-rx-350-ac-issues/195706)
**Author:** [@Jeromelibby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeromelibby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-rx-350-ac-issues/195706 "2024-08-12T21:45:14Z")
acblows hot on drivers side and cold on passenger side --- ## [Get RX350h engine to immediately start? (To start engine warming)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/get-rx350h-engine-to-immediately-start-to-start-engine-warming/195310)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/get-rx350h-engine-to-immediately-start-to-start-engine-warming/195310 "2024-07-12T04:15:35Z")
When departing on an emergeny medical transport, where the engine will soon be “pushed”, is there a way to gethengine to immediately start? When backing out of the garage and heading down our residential street, the RX3… --- ## [Lexus IS key fob issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-is-key-fob-issue/195092)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-is-key-fob-issue/195092 "2024-06-10T02:04:59Z")
Hello everyone. Every two years I replace the key fob battery myself without any issues at all but this past week, after replacing the battery, the key fob isn’t operating like it should. The problem is that it won’t o… --- ## [Cloudy gauge cluster lens](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cloudy-gauge-cluster-lens/194966)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2024, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cloudy-gauge-cluster-lens/194966 "2024-05-28T20:08:38Z")
I take my car to a car wash station where they have guys physically clean the exterior and interior of the car. About after 5 visits, I notice the gauge cluster starts to have stuff on it as shown in the picture abov… --- ## [2017 Lexus RX 350 - Shudders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-shudders/194796)
**Author:** [@halued](https://community.cartalk.com/u/halued)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-shudders/194796 "2024-04-27T17:48:06Z")
the car shudders and vibrates violently at around 1,500-1,800 RPM. --- ## [$700 to replace spark plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/700-to-replace-spark-plug/194340)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/700-to-replace-spark-plug/194340 "2024-03-06T17:05:57Z")
Ok guys, hope everyone is doing well ! So, my car is nearing the 60,000k mileage mark and my upcoming scheduled maintenance is around the corner. I brought the car to Toyota as usual and was hit with a massive quote … --- ## [Gauge temperature needle doesn’t settle in the middle of C and H upon warming up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gauge-temperature-needle-doesn-t-settle-in-the-middle-of-c-and-h-upon-warming-up/194418)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2024, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gauge-temperature-needle-doesn-t-settle-in-the-middle-of-c-and-h-upon-warming-up/194418 "2024-02-25T04:35:15Z")
Hello everyone ! Now, I’m not sure if my mind is playing trick on me as to why I’m just now noticing this immediately after taking my car to the Lexus dealership for spark plug replacement and an oil change. In the… --- ## [2018 Lexus GS 300 - Doesn't like the cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lexus-gs-300-doesnt-like-the-cold/194261)
**Author:** [@AnnTyson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnnTyson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lexus-gs-300-doesnt-like-the-cold/194261 "2024-01-30T22:01:34Z")
It will not turn on, when there are cold mornings. [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/lexus/52.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=lexus)