Automotive issue:

[havasu]

Two weeks ago, the battery in my Lexus RX 350 died and I had to replace it. Well, just yesterday, the window controls at the driver's seat quit. I could open the driver's window, but none of the other windows from the driver's seat. I figured I needed a new $300 switch, so as my neighbor was using what seemed like a crow bar to pry out the control switch, I told him to hold off until I googled how to remove the switch. On the first site I searched, in big red letters, it asked...Have you changed your battery recently?

Searching more, it says the window control is set using power from the battery. To fix, I had to turn the key to the accessory position. Roll down the driver's window half way down. Then go the remaining 3 windows (left rear, right rear and front right) and roll up and down the window twice. This resets the electronic control. It worked!

 

[SHOOTER13]

THAT...I did NOT know.

 

[buildit]

Oddly enough most home computers have a little battery to keep the memory in the RAM active when you turn off your computer. You'd think that for $1 they have one to maintain power to the computer in your car. Plan for your cars to fail because car manufacturers have failed to plan.

 

[SHOOTER13]

^^...Yup...^^

 

[Clipper]

That's weird but to be expected. I wonder if it's all in the owner's manual. When I replaced the remote access fobs for my Taurus the manual says to use the master lock and unlock all doors. Turn the key on and off 8 times and if successful the doors will all lock then unlock.

That was freaky.

 

[Supervisor42]

Oddly enough most home computers have a little battery to keep the memory in the RAM active when you turn off your computer. You'd think that for $1 they have one to maintain power to the computer in your car. .

And your radio stations!:bang Head: This IS the 21st century!
If they are going to be so dependent on electronics as above, it's criminal!
(turn the key on and off 8 times, and if successful... slap the crap out of the person that thought that dumb stuff up

:hit head::Angie

 

[RevV]

Very good to know! Thanks for sharing your experience.
I recently changed the battery in my Lexus, but it's a 430,
and I had no window issues.

I am, however, having problems with my headlights.
They flutter up and down like a flirting adolescent girl.

My third trip to get it fixed will be this coming Monday.
If anyone has tips, I'd appreciate it,

 

[aDave]

You guys with a Lexus have too much money.

But, I feel your pain in trying to decipher electrical issues in current vehicles. We haven't had to cross that road just yet. I'm crossing my fingers.

 

[buster]

I guess it depends what your flutter looks like. Are you saying the lights actually act like they are fluttering off and on or the beam is jumping up and down.
If it is the beam fluttering then check the below. If It's electrical then I would look for a bad ground or a bad wiring plug.
I would check the headlight level adjuster rod. I have had the rod break off where it attaches onto the headlight inside reflector lens assembly. I would check and see if both lights are doing it or just one. If just one then I would guess it could be the above but if both are doing it that would be odd they both would go bad at the same time.

 

[RevV]

Beams are jumping. Both do it.

Thank you for the reply.

 

[buster]

I had the problem with my Chevy Impala and an Malibu. I bought a replacement head light for the Malibu and wondered why the head light was shinning so low. I tried the adjuster rod with the headlight on and it didn't reposition the beam. I removed the bulb and I could move the reflector up and down. The adjuster was broken off the reflector. Until I got another headlight I jammed paper under the lens to keep it up in place.

 

[RevV]

You guys with a Lexus have too much money.

But, I feel your pain in trying to decipher electrical issues in current vehicles. We haven't had to cross that road just yet. I'm crossing my fingers.

LOL! Here is how I got my Lexus. I was driving a DYING Toyota Highlander. A older, sweet lady in my church was told by her doctor that she needed to quit driving. Knowing that my vehicle was nearly dead, she asked me if I'd be interested in her car. I had driven here home (in her car) from Bible study a few times because she did not drive after dark, so I knew it was a nice car. I looked up the Kelly Blue Book, and it was $20,000, but her car had 30,000 miles on it, not the expected 60-80,000! I told her that I could not afford to make a reasonable offer. She asked what I could offer. I told her that her car was worth at least $25,000 but that I only had 4,000. She said $4,000 would be fine because she wanted me to have a reliable car! So my Lexus is a $4,000, 13 year old one. It really is the kind of car that used car dealers tell everyone they are buying: a car that was driven only to church and the grocery store. Still runs great and drives like a turbocharged cloud. It's a great example of God providing in unusual ways!

 

[buster]

WOW did she slap you for kissing her? LOL

 

[aDave]

LOL! Here is how I got my Lexus. I was driving a DYING Toyota Highlander. A older, sweet lady in my church was told by her doctor that she needed to quit driving. Knowing that my vehicle was nearly dead, she asked me if I'd be interested in her car. I had driven here home (in her car) from Bible study a few times because she did not drive after dark, so I knew it was a nice car. I looked up the Kelly Blue Book, and it was $20,000, but her car had 30,000 miles on it, not the expected 60-80,000! I told her that I could not afford to make a reasonable offer. She asked what I could offer. I told her that her car was worth at least $25,000 but that I only had 4,000. She said $4,000 would be fine because she wanted me to have a reliable car! So my Lexus is a $4,000, 13 year old one. It really is the kind of car that used car dealers tell everyone they are buying: a car that was driven only to church and the grocery store. Still runs great and drives like a turbocharged cloud. It's a great example of God providing in unusual ways!

Rev, what a great story. Congrats to you and your find.