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Old 10-31-12 | 06:30 PM
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Default VVT Solenoid (OCV) Replacement DIY

VVT Solenoid (OCV) Replacement DIY -

Symptoms: Momentary Engine Lag (like a shifting of gears that only lasts 1-2 seconds)
Hard Brakes in the last few seconds of a stop - like stepping on a brick
Low, Rough Idle - feels like it is going to stall
Inability to Use Over Drive - going 65mph with 4500 RPM ... won't shift to lower RPMs

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Old 12-12-12 | 05:17 PM
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DIY Installation of GROM + Bluetooth Dongle
Old 02-04-13 | 09:58 PM
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Front seat & belt buckle (receptacle) replacement:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ml#post7746439

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Old 02-09-13 | 08:53 AM
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Timing Belt Picture DIY :http://diyservice-en.blogspot.com/20...on-1mz-fe.html

Caliper Sliding Pin DIY: http://diyservice-en.blogspot.com/20...ding-pins.html

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Old 02-11-13 | 06:41 AM
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Lexmex.
is there a DIY on how to replace head lights. I have not seen it on here after looking several times. I tried this past weekend but could not find the last bolt.......plus my fingers froze in the 23 degree weather. I thought I would ask on here before I try again.
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Old 04-24-13 | 03:49 PM
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Rear Valve Cover Gasket DIY -

Remove Door Panel & Fix Door Handle DIY -

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Old 05-12-13 | 02:32 PM
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Default Warm-Up cat (pre-cat) between radiator and engine

WU-Cat (pre-cat) for the left side.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...u-cat-diy.html

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Old 05-20-13 | 11:00 PM
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How to replace the axle out put seal and axle: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...iver-side.html
Old 06-02-13 | 01:01 PM
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Here is the DIY for add gps navigation to non navigation RX for navigation, backup camera and Ipod A/V display in the oem gps screen. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...e-project.html
Old 07-02-13 | 07:45 PM
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easy mod for front and back lights with LED. Now this is on my ES 300 and since its the same layout as RX the setup is same too. makes it much easier too:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/8020246-post120.html
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Old 10-20-13 | 11:38 PM
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Members, please do not comment on the DIY thread here. Lets keep this thread as an index to DIYs. Post your suggestions/comments/discussion in the actual DIY thread.

Thank you for keeping things organized,

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Old 01-01-14 | 10:32 AM
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FIX FOR FAULTY BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE SENSOR MODULE.

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Old 02-08-14 | 07:30 AM
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Found this DIY for Fuel Injector Replacement : http://hubpages.com/hub/DIY-Toyota-M...or-Replacement
Old 04-15-14 | 12:15 PM
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Front struts/shocks

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Old 05-13-14 | 08:26 PM
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Front Lower Control Arms
[2nd gen RX is different. Please visit 2nd gen forum ... salim]


https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=742065

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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...-arms-diy.html

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