VVTiBob

pynky01

Could you please tell us more about your car... .mileage ... daily driver ... problems....year bought and price...where where and how did you find out about these amazing vehicles;...thanx from an obsessesessedd sc430 owner ;;;

motojim21

OK so I tried the window up and down 3 times, no change. The windows do go all the way down and all the way up. Also after the car is turned off, with the key still in, the windows won't operate at all. This would be just after turning the ignition off and trying to operate the windows.

I've had the car for a couple years, not really a daily driver. It has 105k on it, I've only put 5k on in the time I've had it.

VVTiBob

motojim21

Thanks Bob, I'll look into getting someone to try and see if there are any codes.

JohnnyCake

Why is the OP getting no red light when attempting top operation? Shouldn't that be happening regardless of any subsequent problem with the windows?

VVTiBob

JohnnyCake

Agreed. I think the window may be a side issue or red herring. It seems like the whole chain begins with the press of the switch which should turn red and the window is farther downstream. Although it is interesting that both failed at the same time, so maybe interconnected in some way. Assuming these both did fail at the exact same time, it suggests looking for a single issue that would cause both.

DshngDaryl

I recently wrote a post about how my top failed due to a bad motor. When I pushed the button, there was no red light. I know it is a bad motor because techstream gave me the code.

I think the red light is an indicator that something is wrong that you can fix.

I think no light/no action is due to a failure in the self check of the system.

SaiRam

Hello. I've got 2006 model and my top stopped opening. I got the car 3+ years ago. The windows go down and the trunk retreats but the top doesn't move back. I followed most of the advises here and finally took it to the dealer and they gave me the code of BY001 (LR Link Assy for Hard top) with an estimate of almost $5K including the replacement of the part 63022-24010 (Strength Sub-Assy, R).

I love the car and I'm hoping if there is any other way besides the dealer to fix it. I live in Denver, CO. Thanks in advance.

VVTiBob

Hmmmm...propriety roof codes are B2501 to B2554 https://www.clublexus.com/forums/att...of-dtcs001.pdf. So the first thing is to get clarification on the code. Maybe one of our members with a 2006 or newer can chime in if there are newer codes I’m unaware of.
If the hinge is done, as mine was, that is a valid quote. Fortunately mine was 100% covered under an extended warranty.

Bgw70

I would go this route...$5k is outrageous.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-02-10...ry!32955!US!-1

DshngDaryl

That's a bummer your top stopped working. What did the dealer tell you exactly? It is important that we know EXACTLY what they diagnosed the problem as. Like BOB said, we are looking for a code that starts with a B25**.

Usually if they say it is a hinge problem, they says they need to replace both hinges and it is $3500-ish. I think their theory is that if one motor wears out, that means all of the motors are close to their end of life.

I think that is the way to go, but you don't have to go to the dealer. If you call an independent Lexus Repair shop, they may be willing to tackle the job for you.

You can buy a matching pair of 06 hinges from these guys for about $430. It took me about 6 hours to replace mine.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/06-SC430-DR...ry!85012!US!-1
https://www.ebay.com/itm/06-SC430-DR...af91fc3a643d8e

It is a little time consuming, but not hard
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...etty-easy.html

SaiRam

Thank you, Bob; I'm trying to validate the code with the dealership. Will keep you posted.

SaiRam

Thank you, will check this out. Unfortunately I don't trust my skills to take this up on my own ☹️ so will have to find an independent shop that can do this.