I got mine a week ago an IS 200 it has done 200k kms everythings works fine but the car engine is shaky and sound like it gonna die or cut off at halt or at low revs
My is300 has 235,000 miles and it runs stronger or better than most new car in 2020. My friends Honda 2020 SI run similar and my other friends Honda Civic type R runs similar as well. It won’t convince me to buy a new car anytime soon. I got that new car feeling outta my system years ago already. Haven’t gone back to a new car lot since 2004.
180,410 miles on my 2001 is300. Replaced radiator, cam seals, crank seal, thermostat and gasket. I’ve owned it for 5 years and all I can say it runs great. My radiator was torn to pieces. I also had no thermostat and the car still ran for years lol. Love the car and can’t see myself ever getting rid of it!
I bought one in 2008 for $6,500 with 155k miles. It drove perfect, smooth, super quiet. Coming from like a Honda or Toyota, it was so quiet that I sometimes check to see if it died at stoplights bc I could not hear a thing. Got honked at a couple of times. These cars dont break if you do normal maintenance on it. Only issues I've heard from long time owners are rust and the melting of the dash. I saved a bunch of money, and made long distance trips of 2-5 hours regularly on a whim and I wasnt worried, which was unheard of.
02 sensor is super simple to fix if it's the front one. The other one is farther back and harder to change. Get genuine Toyota parts and do it yourself. Use electronic sensor cleaner on the old part first to see if you can clean it and get it to work. I'd also add: Number 6. "Oil Control Valve" or OBDII code P1349 or "Variable Valve Timing System Malfunction Bank 1". The part is anywhere from $95 for genuine Toyota or as low as $30 for OEM. Easy to take off and replace, takes about 15 minutes if you also replace the filter that's next to it. Number 7. Non-functioning cigarette lighter, front of dash. Mine still is broken, apparently it's usually the actual electronic device in the center console not the fuse Number 8. Hazy headlights. Easy to get a kit and then redo the clear coat or do an adhesive clear wrap on them. I need to do this. Number 9. Rear automatic window switch and/or motor failing. Replace parts to fix.
Great video! I got sticky dash when I moved to Houston and fixed it with nail polish remover and painted it with gloss vinyl fabric spray paint about a year ago and still looks great.
That’s good to hear! Mine finally stopped smelling like spray paint after a month of spray painting it, so far it looks like it’s holding up as well. Hearing your story gives me hope lol
IS300 is actually a JCE10 or JCE10W not SXE10. SXE10 is the JDM only Altezza RS200. The first letter denotes the engine that came in the chassis (GXE10, JCE10, SXE10. The chassis code is actually XE10. The w behind the XE10 will identify a wagon variant. There was also a JCE15w that's an AWD variant of the wagon or Gita as it's known in Japan. Not that I'm being anal about it, I know what you mean. But to some it's like calling a crip a blood, though they're both gang members. And great video btw. 👍🏾
Just hit 200k in my 04 daily, i have a stock auto lsd and it does growl at low turning speeds but it locks as if its welded and the fluid is fine, car runs and shifts better than some modern cars ive ridden in. I drive my cars hard and this IS300 doesnt ever blink an eye, definately one of Toyota's greatest creations
Definitely good cars that’s why I’ve owned 5 of them now... also when my diff was whining I changed the fluids and had a heathy amount of metal shavings, might want to check that
More common issues with the car: - rear and sometimes front brakes clog with gunk and lock on one side - rust issues especially round the end of the skirt - OEM CD radio tends to eat discs and die - servo motor for air vent distributor starts clicking - mirror folding gears break causing constant clicking noise for open mirrors
@@anotherrandomcommenter4473 Sadly yes! 90% of owners I know use a bluetooth adapter, either a standalone, or combined with a card reader. Yatour is a common brand.
@@anotherrandomcommenter4473 I've used it for a few months and got fed up with the bad quality transfer, and that it liked to cut out. The BT option was like 30$ and requires minimal wrenching, had it done in 25 minutes.
just an FYI for people with the LSD additive, the stock IS300 LSD does NOT need this additive as there are no clutch packs - you can put it in there if you wish but it will not really change anything. Also, o2 sensors go bad on any car and they really are no big deal to replace - o2 sensor failure is the number 1 leading cause of check engine lights on cars.
It’s an older car, every car will have its issues if you own it long enough. My is300, I replaced the two catalytic, the O2 sensor, timing belt,(water pump, cam seals, and did my clutch. It’s part of maintaining your car to keep it running right. My is300 has 235,000 miles on it and it still runs stronger than most new cars to this very day. I test drive a few new cars in 2020 and it drives similar to my old is300 and won’t convince me to pay 30,000 for a new car.
I ran out of fuel,and got a plastic Pepsi bottle. Rushed to the gas station on foot and loaded it,still it did not start. I had to engage gear in reverse and after it balances cos I parked like on a hill,so it eventually started and stalled for like 2 seconds and picked. I rushed straight to the gas station, bought mpg booster and well my gas mileage improved a bit. Now the compressor with condenser packed up. I will have it all fixed for like 300$. I can't wait to install custom shock absorbers and chrome rims I must enjoy this lexus. Mind u mileage is abt 290k . The compressor has given up,with 02 sensor plus I have a leaky roof from passengers side..right end underneath the airbags logo directly to a portion of the passengers seat. Aside that it's a fun car to drive. My sunroof don't open and it leaks. Whoever used this lexus ,was just managing it like that Now I'm here to bring it back to life. I also saw cylinder misfire. Waiting on my 02 sensor with obd2 scanner before I take action. Mechanic can never cheat me,never,when you tube is here. This lexus IS a bulletproof and can never spoil.
just bought an is w 122k for 2200. check engine next day. luckily have enough cash set aside to take care of the issues. mine has almost all 5 of these lmao. still the best 2200 i spent
man lol I’ve been doing the same with my automatic, I have to learn how to depress slightly in order for it to not shift hard down and up from second gear
There is a tech bulletin out from Toyota that fixes rough 1-2 shifts and one other, I can’t remember if it’s an up shift or a downshift, but it’s up high like 3-4/4-3, I want to say. Basically, you replace the ABS/TRAC box completely with the upgraded software, and then relflash ECM with updated shift software. Or, do what I did, search junkyards that track VINs - get the last 8 and call Toyota/Lexus Dealership Service dept to do a VIN check to see if this tech bulletin applied. If so, buy the ECM and TRAC boxes, go home, swap them out (you have unsolder your EEPROM and put on the “new” ECM so your car will actually start, and direct plug’n’play for TRAC box. Then, call up your junkyard and tell them both boxes are bad, and return the old ones. They rip you off on electronics anyways. Hard shifting can also be you need to do a series of drain and fills of the TypeIV fluid until you hit 14qts, iirc. I spaced mine out every tank of gas to avoid shocking an already abused and neglected transmission maintenance from previous owners. What I’m hearing in your LSD is more consistent with chatter, not whine. That’s a function of the clutches and stators wearing, or worn spider gears. Rebuild it. Sticky dash sucks. Oxygen sensors suck.
Mine has: No LSD, One O2 sensor went out so far. Cost to replace? ~$70 I have a manual, doesn't seem to have any shifting issues... YES to sticky dash. Annoying... No sunroof rattle so far... All things considered, all pretty minor overall. :)
The LSD diff in the IS300 does not require a dedicated liquid since it's not a clutch-based setup, but a conventional one with gears, so a regular transmission liquid will suffice.
Autoglym makes a great product to prevent that sticky dash issue. I use it on mine and it does an awesome job and it last for a long time. Autoglym Bumper Gel is the stuff. I know that cars that been living south like in florida and so are the worst, here in Canada we froze our asses and the IS's dashes doesn't seem as bad as those living in the sun
Ah good to know on the Autoglym product. Too bad I already spray painted my dash... I should have flocked it instead lol. The sun is a sneaky one let me tell ya!
I have an 05 with around 220,000 I've changed the two front o2 sensors and maf sensor. I bought it and it had aftermarket exhaust and a k&n cone filter on it. Excuse me if I'm a lil ignorant on the part names I'm just getting into cars and trying to learn how to make this car the best it can be. But I've had plenty of chevys dodges fords lol. I didnt like import cars etc. But since I bought this lexus ive completely converted I'm looking into buying another Japanese car or suv but yes the lexus is300 is my new addiction
A common issue for my is300 is rough shifting whether I’m in automatic or manual mode the trans will shift “weird” my original torque converter went out and I replaced the trans with one w 98k miles and it still shift weird sometimes
My friends if you are in the market to purchase an IS300 get a 2001 they do not have the sticky dash issue but I do have the 02 sensor issue but other than that it has been a solid purchase
For the rough shifting it might be a problem in the neutral safety switch, or some people call it the transmission range sensor that part is not that expensive to fix
all the sxe10s ive owned the dash is grey rather than black, never goes sticky, but i bought a gita (you guys call them sportscross) and its got the black sticky dash.
When I cold start mine, or around 2-3k rpm theres a rattling/tapping sound. I think it's the valve seals, or the aftermarket air intake. Mine also has the bump, sticky dash, and no o2 sensor. Life is great
My car went into limp mode 2 days ago. Hearing that it’s a common issue and is the O2 sensor literally made me wanna punch my is. I still love my car though. I just wish it didn’t scare me as bad
For the sticky dash what I did on my is300 sportcross I just used leather cleaner and microfiber towel to remove as much of it as I can takes awhile but with a good rough scrub and patience it comes off
I fixed my altezzas sticky dash with isopropyl alcohol and paper towels 👍🏻 just put the alcohol in a water spray bottle. Spray it on the dash and wipe off. May have to go over a couple of times but way easier than sanding and painting. 💪🏻
@@philippeter198 I had a Altezza Gita wagon with the vvt-i 2jz-ge. Was nice to dive but had a automatic box so a bit boring and made it slow. First problem I had was powersteering pump. Then from front a couple of bushings and balljoints needed to replace. Then brake rotors and pads. Spark plugs ar a bi**h to replace on the NA 2JZ. my advice is get the Altezza with the 3s-ge beams engine and manual transmission. From factory it's faster than the 2jz-ge ones and more fun with manual transmission rather than automatic transmission. And uses less fuel with almost same power.
I had the 02 issue. I would just clear the code. Then the exhaust started sounding different. I just pulled the cats all 3 were falling apart. Replacements on order.
My corolla does that bucking, it’s the high idle in cold temps and loads the torque converter almost immediately lol, it’s still good it’s nothing a transmission issue than it is the engine idling
@@jasonlazo5016 I find that if put pressure on certain part of the plastic, it tends to be fine for another 15 or 20 minutes, before I hit another bump or whatever
I can’t remember where exactly my rattle was but I lowered the headliner from the rear and then tighten every bolt I could reach from the sunroof assembly. Took maybe 20 mins and I highly recommend it lol
Just over 100k on mine 😅 so I guess it will last me a few years yet 🎉 and I got LSD and she is as smooth as any new car I have driven . I don't have a sticky dash either 😁
I have an 01 I had to replace main cats with 02 sensors, sunroof rattles , replaced trans , lower ball joints gone bad and need replacement but no sticky dash and I do have problems with the stereo I want to just replace it too
i feel all of these problems except the sunroof one. and you forgot the ball joints i had to do the whole front end on my second is and it was a pain🤣 i bought it and 3 days later my check engine light popped on for o2 sensor 💀 i relate to all of these problems except the sunroof mine is solid except the weather stripping
Change the fluid and filter. If you drop the pan, there is a switch that you can turn up the line pressure and have it shift like new again. Common issue with the a650e. is-elite.com/category/is300/a650e-transmission/ Ignore the acumulator shimming section. instagram.com/p/B4xeeoEHEzp/?igshid=5yww44bljcow
Ok so I came here because I’m lost my 01 is300 has a “quirk” (not an issue in my opinion) but on hot days my key fob and my lock button (to lock all the doors) don’t work. Like it’ll like 3/4 doors or when it’s really hot outside 2/4 doors. When it’s cold outside it’s fine 4/4 doors lock no issues but it’s only when it’s hot and it’s had me baffled and I’ve had it for three years so idk what issues it could be. I do very good maintenance on it engine wise and what not but that’s been my biggest head scratch. Been having it for 3 going on 4yrs w/over 240k miles
Most of the things you talking about is nothing .. 1. You only have that lsd problem when you run the lsd out of oil or dont use the right oil .. 2. The two 02 sensors that come after the cat is a waste of time to fix just get the o2 sensore slim delete for the is300 is only 150 and it fix the problem even if running aftermarket headers. 3.. I had like 25 is300 never have a sun rattling so maybe you just unlucky. 4..The sticky Dash fix only take 2 hours to do it your self and you can find a nice clean 01 dash for $150 5 .. as for the Routh shifts when car cold .. that happen when the car is warming up so it's idling high to get up to temp and you just drop it in gear.. .....
I have a 2002 Lexus is300, I have two problems, the first one is the brakes, when I push the brakes it feels spongy and turns on the handbrake light and makes a strange sound, as if they get stuck, the second problem is that now I'm using a lot gas, before I only used one gas tank per week to go work, now I have to use two!
We have one with 12.79 volts on ground side of battery. Got ground unhooked from battery and still getting 12 volts on ground. Pull battery all the way out of car and still have 3 volts on car on ground side. Driving me crazy.
Wait what 😳 you are saying that you can switch off the TRC OFF and you can actually do donuts with A650E gearbox ? No way, I have an Euro Spec 2003 IS300 SportCross and when I switch off the traction control to TRC OFF and I’m into manual eShift my traction control still kicks in and stop me from continuing my drift, so please tell me what I do wrong then ? Is the TRC OFF is working properly only in USA and here in Europe we are totally screwed up ?
I don’t have experience on buying Lexus parts from a dealership, I’m assuming they’re expensive but if you get stuff from rockauto and junkyards they’re affordable prices
You can get parts very well priced. Just make sure you don't cheap out on critical components, like suspension and engine parts. Also follow the Facebook classified pages for our cars. Many guys part them out and you get good deals, though some parts should never be reused.
i’d say it’s pretty afforable, these is300s use toyota coolant, atf fluid, oil filters, ect. so rountine maintenance is cheap. you can probably cheap out on some areas like suspension, but make sure other things like engine & cooling system parts are OEM or OEM quality. still though with any other car you can’t beat toyota/lexus reliability.
I really want a nice is300. They are so hard to find here in Australia I have one of the cleanest is200s. It had the sticky dash so 18 months ago I had Lexus fit a new dash and centre console. It looks so good Here is a link to some photos of my is200. Thanks for the upload. Had not heard of the other issues. Another is the original Lexus CD stacker that fails. Mine was so I replaced the whole head unit with a Sony system www.mikecantwellphotography.com/Sports/2003-IS200/
Mines is driving fine when shes cold but then after I drive her for a bit she loses her power snd barely wants ro run. I changed rhe APP and MAF with no change.
Mines needed brakes all the way around 02sensors , hood repainted (there’s a little dent behind light on quarter panel) and I have sticky dash paid 2k bc he had title but it was messed up ..... he only told me 02 sensors I saw the hood and knew about title
My 2001 is300 one day jus had no power to the wheels and I had to shut it off then restart to make it run but I parked it and let it sit and now it won’t even turn over. Help 😂
Im looking to buy a 2002 is300 with 89,000 The only issue with it is it has a evaporative code from the recirculating overflow system. What does that mean ??
Check all your vaccum hoses for leaks. I had a p0440 and found 3 vaccum hoses were split, cracked. Replaced hoses cleared the code by taking off battery terminal and no more problem.
Was wondering if you have even ran into a random shut off while driving after about 10mins of driving car runs fine till then no check engine light just shuts off and wont start till engine has cooled from normal operating temperature
Bro in my car theres a sound which is coming inside dash board when i lock my doors from inside . It stays for 10seconds max . Do you know whats the issue. I don’t know why that sound comes when i turn on something . Is it because of some motor inside?
Im having issues with my is300 and noone can figure out whats wrong with it and i was wondering if i could contact you somehow and maybe you would know what to do
Hello jason , My Altezza Rs200 Sunroof noises same like you , It has been a while, but I don’t know which bolts get loose , can you teach me how to fix? Thank you so much
My friend has a 462k mile is300. It’s still as strong as brand new. It’s a Lexus. Let alone, it has a 2jz. Best engine ever made.
stock engine and trans? thats really cool
Mine is 250 thousand miles and is running strong and smooth stock motor and transmission 🙏🙏🙏✊✊✊
I got mine a week ago an IS 200 it has done 200k kms everythings works fine but the car engine is shaky and sound like it gonna die or cut off at halt or at low revs
Is it bad sparks or coil ?
My is300 has 235,000 miles and it runs stronger or better than most new car in 2020. My friends Honda 2020 SI run similar and my other friends Honda Civic type R runs similar as well. It won’t convince me to buy a new car anytime soon. I got that new car feeling outta my system years ago already. Haven’t gone back to a new car lot since 2004.
180,410 miles on my 2001 is300. Replaced radiator, cam seals, crank seal, thermostat and gasket. I’ve owned it for 5 years and all I can say it runs great. My radiator was torn to pieces. I also had no thermostat and the car still ran for years lol. Love the car and can’t see myself ever getting rid of it!
Whine
Bad 02 sensors
Rough shifting
Sticky dash
Sunroof problems
Can verify. I own an 03 is300 and I have all these problems
I have everything but the o2 sensors
Loose window on driver side, ive had this problem on 2 past is300's and my current one. They have been 01 by the way.
cats will go soon too if they havent already... then you upgrade to newer cats or catless
On God with those o2 sensors
Never knew about these problems. Surprising!!
I bought one in 2008 for $6,500 with 155k miles. It drove perfect, smooth, super quiet. Coming from like a Honda or Toyota, it was so quiet that I sometimes check to see if it died at stoplights bc I could not hear a thing. Got honked at a couple of times. These cars dont break if you do normal maintenance on it. Only issues I've heard from long time owners are rust and the melting of the dash. I saved a bunch of money, and made long distance trips of 2-5 hours regularly on a whim and I wasnt worried, which was unheard of.
02 sensor is super simple to fix if it's the front one. The other one is farther back and harder to change. Get genuine Toyota parts and do it yourself. Use electronic sensor cleaner on the old part first to see if you can clean it and get it to work.
I'd also add:
Number 6. "Oil Control Valve" or OBDII code P1349 or "Variable Valve Timing System Malfunction Bank 1". The part is anywhere from $95 for genuine Toyota or as low as $30 for OEM. Easy to take off and replace, takes about 15 minutes if you also replace the filter that's next to it.
Number 7. Non-functioning cigarette lighter, front of dash. Mine still is broken, apparently it's usually the actual electronic device in the center console not the fuse
Number 8. Hazy headlights. Easy to get a kit and then redo the clear coat or do an adhesive clear wrap on them. I need to do this.
Number 9. Rear automatic window switch and/or motor failing. Replace parts to fix.
Great video! I got sticky dash when I moved to Houston and fixed it with nail polish remover and painted it with gloss vinyl fabric spray paint about a year ago and still looks great.
That’s good to hear! Mine finally stopped smelling like spray paint after a month of spray painting it, so far it looks like it’s holding up as well. Hearing your story gives me hope lol
Used acetone on mine and eventually am going to paint it or wrap it, probably paint. What kind of paint did you use?
@@charliebrownsd here is what I used after some trial and error. Dupli-Color EHVP10400 Gloss Black High Performance Vinyl and Fabric Spray - 11 oz.
@@jicez6649 Awesome my man! Thank you...
I just used baby wipes and basically scrubbed it away now it is really smooth
IS300 is actually a JCE10 or JCE10W not SXE10. SXE10 is the JDM only Altezza RS200. The first letter denotes the engine that came in the chassis (GXE10, JCE10, SXE10. The chassis code is actually XE10. The w behind the XE10 will identify a wagon variant. There was also a JCE15w that's an AWD variant of the wagon or Gita as it's known in Japan.
Not that I'm being anal about it, I know what you mean. But to some it's like calling a crip a blood, though they're both gang members. And great video btw. 👍🏾
Im glad to know this, thank you
I came here just to comment this, thank you :)
Just hit 200k in my 04 daily, i have a stock auto lsd and it does growl at low turning speeds but it locks as if its welded and the fluid is fine, car runs and shifts better than some modern cars ive ridden in. I drive my cars hard and this IS300 doesnt ever blink an eye, definately one of Toyota's greatest creations
Definitely good cars that’s why I’ve owned 5 of them now... also when my diff was whining I changed the fluids and had a heathy amount of metal shavings, might want to check that
@@jasonlazo5016 my diff has been fine for a while with no extra shavings from normal
I have #1 and #3 with my 01. I do agree. Feels like the 01 is better than the other years except it doesn't come with manual.
Thats true, not to mention the manly 01 dash!
My 01 had zero problems it was a trooper I tell you whuat
At 3:21 thats just an automatic my friend, an older one at that. Also I have an 01 with zero sticky in NC, (non-relevant)
More common issues with the car:
- rear and sometimes front brakes clog with gunk and lock on one side
- rust issues especially round the end of the skirt
- OEM CD radio tends to eat discs and die
- servo motor for air vent distributor starts clicking
- mirror folding gears break causing constant clicking noise for open mirrors
Petyr Baelish i also found the efi relay clicking to be common
Huh. So the CD player destroying disks is a common problem?
@@anotherrandomcommenter4473 Sadly yes! 90% of owners I know use a bluetooth adapter, either a standalone, or combined with a card reader. Yatour is a common brand.
@@blackknight3830 Lately I’ve been using a cassette adapter. It works well but it’s a bit noisy.
@@anotherrandomcommenter4473 I've used it for a few months and got fed up with the bad quality transfer, and that it liked to cut out. The BT option was like 30$ and requires minimal wrenching, had it done in 25 minutes.
I used acetone and a microfiber towel on the center console sticky dash and rub it off after a lengthy period of time. Dash is super clean now.
Great advice! The car community needs more videos like this🙂
just an FYI for people with the LSD additive, the stock IS300 LSD does NOT need this additive as there are no clutch packs - you can put it in there if you wish but it will not really change anything. Also, o2 sensors go bad on any car and they really are no big deal to replace - o2 sensor failure is the number 1 leading cause of check engine lights on cars.
It’s an older car, every car will have its issues if you own it long enough. My is300, I replaced the two catalytic, the O2 sensor, timing belt,(water pump, cam seals, and did my clutch. It’s part of maintaining your car to keep it running right. My is300 has 235,000 miles on it and it still runs stronger than most new cars to this very day. I test drive a few new cars in 2020 and it drives similar to my old is300 and won’t convince me to pay 30,000 for a new car.
I ran out of fuel,and got a plastic Pepsi bottle. Rushed to the gas station on foot and loaded it,still it did not start. I had to engage gear in reverse and after it balances cos I parked like on a hill,so it eventually started and stalled for like 2 seconds and picked. I rushed straight to the gas station, bought mpg booster and well my gas mileage improved a bit. Now the compressor with condenser packed up. I will have it all fixed for like 300$. I can't wait to install custom shock absorbers and chrome rims I must enjoy this lexus. Mind u mileage is abt 290k . The compressor has given up,with 02 sensor plus I have a leaky roof from passengers side..right end underneath the airbags logo directly to a portion of the passengers seat. Aside that it's a fun car to drive. My sunroof don't open and it leaks. Whoever used this lexus ,was just managing it like that
Now I'm here to bring it back to life. I also saw cylinder misfire. Waiting on my 02 sensor with obd2 scanner before I take action. Mechanic can never cheat me,never,when you tube is here. This lexus IS a bulletproof and can never spoil.
just bought an is w 122k for 2200. check engine next day. luckily have enough cash set aside to take care of the issues. mine has almost all 5 of these lmao. still the best 2200 i spent
man lol I’ve been doing the same with my automatic, I have to learn how to depress slightly in order for it to not shift hard down and up from second gear
Yesss you get me!
There is a tech bulletin out from Toyota that fixes rough 1-2 shifts and one other, I can’t remember if it’s an up shift or a downshift, but it’s up high like 3-4/4-3, I want to say. Basically, you replace the ABS/TRAC box completely with the upgraded software, and then relflash ECM with updated shift software. Or, do what I did, search junkyards that track VINs - get the last 8 and call Toyota/Lexus Dealership Service dept to do a VIN check to see if this tech bulletin applied. If so, buy the ECM and TRAC boxes, go home, swap them out (you have unsolder your EEPROM and put on the “new” ECM so your car will actually start, and direct plug’n’play for TRAC box. Then, call up your junkyard and tell them both boxes are bad, and return the old ones. They rip you off on electronics anyways.
Hard shifting can also be you need to do a series of drain and fills of the TypeIV fluid until you hit 14qts, iirc. I spaced mine out every tank of gas to avoid shocking an already abused and neglected transmission maintenance from previous owners.
What I’m hearing in your LSD is more consistent with chatter, not whine. That’s a function of the clutches and stators wearing, or worn spider gears. Rebuild it.
Sticky dash sucks.
Oxygen sensors suck.
Mine has:
No LSD,
One O2 sensor went out so far. Cost to replace? ~$70
I have a manual, doesn't seem to have any shifting issues...
YES to sticky dash. Annoying...
No sunroof rattle so far...
All things considered, all pretty minor overall. :)
O2 sensors always go bad on all cars.
Hard Auto shifting sometimes
120k on my 01
Ball joints and bushings all throughout the car are common!
VVti Camshaft pulley oil leak is another
I didn’t know about the joints and bushings. Rebuilding the vvti gear was scary, I pretend mine doesn’t leak lol
@@jasonlazo5016 I try to think the same about the leak haha, I like to see IS300 channels though! Keep up the good work.
Yep had to replace both my castor arm bushings
The LSD diff in the IS300 does not require a dedicated liquid since it's not a clutch-based setup, but a conventional one with gears, so a regular transmission liquid will suffice.
Autoglym makes a great product to prevent that sticky dash issue. I use it on mine and it does an awesome job and it last for a long time. Autoglym Bumper Gel is the stuff. I know that cars that been living south like in florida and so are the worst, here in Canada we froze our asses and the IS's dashes doesn't seem as bad as those living in the sun
Ah good to know on the Autoglym product. Too bad I already spray painted my dash... I should have flocked it instead lol. The sun is a sneaky one let me tell ya!
I have all of these issues lmao. I've had the car 3 years and had to replaced my all my o2 sensors at some point. The 2jz oil burn as well sucks
2jz oil burn? Whaaat? how? JZ engines dont have this issue. Got 2 IS300 in the family no oil burning issues here.
You deserve all the subs on this site I love your is
I have an 05 with around 220,000 I've changed the two front o2 sensors and maf sensor. I bought it and it had aftermarket exhaust and a k&n cone filter on it. Excuse me if I'm a lil ignorant on the part names I'm just getting into cars and trying to learn how to make this car the best it can be. But I've had plenty of chevys dodges fords lol. I didnt like import cars etc. But since I bought this lexus ive completely converted I'm looking into buying another Japanese car or suv but yes the lexus is300 is my new addiction
A common issue for my is300 is rough shifting whether I’m in automatic or manual mode the trans will shift “weird” my original torque converter went out and I replaced the trans with one w 98k miles and it still shift weird sometimes
How can you fix it? Have you?
How many miles ?
Brooo! This really helped me! Even tho is a little old I’m buying an is300 and I want to be sure of what I’m buying
Did you buy iT?
My friends if you are in the market to purchase an IS300 get a 2001 they do not have the sticky dash issue but I do have the 02 sensor issue but other than that it has been a solid purchase
mine also rough shifts and idk how to fix it /: also forgot to mention BALL JOINTS GOING OUT
For the rough shifting it might be a problem in the neutral safety switch, or some people call it the transmission range sensor that part is not that expensive to fix
Great info to use for negotiation! Thanks mane
all the sxe10s ive owned the dash is grey rather than black, never goes sticky, but i bought a gita (you guys call them sportscross) and its got the black sticky dash.
Valve cover gaskets always go out for sure . I recently got my and it came with a blown VC gasket
Very true I can vouch that these issues are very well true
Still a nice car though!
When I cold start mine, or around 2-3k rpm theres a rattling/tapping sound. I think it's the valve seals, or the aftermarket air intake. Mine also has the bump, sticky dash, and no o2 sensor. Life is great
yo shit clapped clapped lol
My car went into limp mode 2 days ago. Hearing that it’s a common issue and is the O2 sensor literally made me wanna punch my is. I still love my car though. I just wish it didn’t scare me as bad
Great video , want to get one and now I know what to work on when that time comes 👍🏽
You forgot about the AC servo whine at start up. My old IS had that and I never fixed it 😭
Oh yes! Mine has that issue and haven’t bothered to fix it
From what I’ve heard, only the 2001s that suffer from the sticky dash. I guess maybe they hadn’t used that treatment for the Dasher that point yet
my father has had his IS300 for 19yrs and it does not whine and it was the first one on this island
Wow, ive got an 02 5spd and not a single one of these issues. i feel lucky
You are blessed
For the sticky dash what I did on my is300 sportcross I just used leather cleaner and microfiber towel to remove as much of it as I can takes awhile but with a good rough scrub and patience it comes off
The Sticky Dash is not only a issue on the Lexus IS.. Its a common problem on older BMW's and Mercedes too 😉
As well as Ferrari's believe it or not.
@@TheJumpingCows1 sure i believe.. because it's italian 😂
I have 300K IS200 and from all of these, only issues I have is bad heater in O2 sensor on bank 1 sensor 1 and a stuck open thermostat.
I have a gs300. The bad o2 sensors, rough shifting when cold, and rattling sunroof are all issues with this car as well.
Good to know! I've always had a soft spot for those cars but never pulled the trigger on one
Haven't had a single issue with my 01, it has 98k.
Elver gacorta :v
What codes did you get for the bad o2 sensors ?
I fixed my altezzas sticky dash with isopropyl alcohol and paper towels 👍🏻 just put the alcohol in a water spray bottle. Spray it on the dash and wipe off. May have to go over a couple of times but way easier than sanding and painting. 💪🏻
how reliable is your car. I'd like to get one
I like Altezza give me some advice which one should I get
@@philippeter198 I had a Altezza Gita wagon with the vvt-i 2jz-ge. Was nice to dive but had a automatic box so a bit boring and made it slow. First problem I had was powersteering pump. Then from front a couple of bushings and balljoints needed to replace. Then brake rotors and pads. Spark plugs ar a bi**h to replace on the NA 2JZ.
my advice is get the Altezza with the 3s-ge beams engine and manual transmission. From factory it's faster than the 2jz-ge ones and more fun with manual transmission rather than automatic transmission. And uses less fuel with almost same power.
I own 04 is300 with 260k plus miles gets me from point A to point B over all strong engine, only problem is fuel economy besides that it's a great car
Add some BG LS2 fluid to the rear diff maybe 2 pints even. Should help a ton to quite them down.
I had the 02 issue. I would just clear the code. Then the exhaust started sounding different. I just pulled the cats all 3 were falling apart. Replacements on order.
If you think a shift bump is embarrassing , try the rigid mount r154.
My corolla does that bucking, it’s the high idle in cold temps and loads the torque converter almost immediately lol, it’s still good it’s nothing a transmission issue than it is the engine idling
I felt that sunroof rattle on another level, freakin annoying
Best thing I’ve done to that car is fixing the rattle
@@jasonlazo5016 I find that if put pressure on certain part of the plastic, it tends to be fine for another 15 or 20 minutes, before I hit another bump or whatever
I can’t remember where exactly my rattle was but I lowered the headliner from the rear and then tighten every bolt I could reach from the sunroof assembly. Took maybe 20 mins and I highly recommend it lol
Thanks I'm planning imon buying a lexus is300 and I want to figure some things out about them
Just over 100k on mine 😅 so I guess it will last me a few years yet 🎉 and I got LSD and she is as smooth as any new car I have driven . I don't have a sticky dash either 😁
I have a 01 IS300 and I see one of these issues, damn sunroofffff 😭
I have an 01 I had to replace main cats with 02 sensors, sunroof rattles , replaced trans , lower ball joints gone bad and need replacement but no sticky dash and I do have problems with the stereo I want to just replace it too
I think the dash is due to humidity, I live in AZ and haven't run into it
i feel all of these problems except the sunroof one. and you forgot the ball joints i had to do the whole front end on my second is and it was a pain🤣 i bought it and 3 days later my check engine light popped on for o2 sensor 💀 i relate to all of these problems except the sunroof mine is solid except the weather stripping
I haven’t had to deal with the ball joints lol I shouldn’t complain
I got an 01 IS300 with 210,432 miles was your front end shaking before you replaced your ball joints? 👍
You forgot that worst of em all the evap leakssss!!!!!! I'm in middle of replacing all hoses and vsv... hoses were expensive af
I know this isn't a forum. I have an issue with rough shifting and though it could be my trans or motor mounts.
Thought *
Yeah that’s a tough one, it’s not always cheap randomly guessing
Change the fluid and filter. If you drop the pan, there is a switch that you can turn up the line pressure and have it shift like new again. Common issue with the a650e.
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Ignore the acumulator shimming section.
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Just change the 02 sensor they will always go out after around 120k
The whine is your pinion bearing on your diff. going bad
I've had 2 is300s. One had o2 sensor (easy fix for me) and sticky dash. The second one had sticky dash but was great other wise. No lsd on either btw.
What years did u get
@@evanwalsh8691 01 and 03.
Ok so I came here because I’m lost my 01 is300 has a “quirk” (not an issue in my opinion) but on hot days my key fob and my lock button (to lock all the doors) don’t work. Like it’ll like 3/4 doors or when it’s really hot outside 2/4 doors. When it’s cold outside it’s fine 4/4 doors lock no issues but it’s only when it’s hot and it’s had me baffled and I’ve had it for three years so idk what issues it could be. I do very good maintenance on it engine wise and what not but that’s been my biggest head scratch. Been having it for 3 going on 4yrs w/over 240k miles
Most of the things you talking about is nothing ..
1. You only have that lsd problem when you run the lsd out of oil or dont use the right oil ..
2. The two 02 sensors that come after the cat is a waste of time to fix just get the o2 sensore slim delete for the is300 is only 150 and it fix the problem even if running aftermarket headers.
3.. I had like 25 is300 never have a sun rattling so maybe you just unlucky.
4..The sticky Dash fix only take 2 hours to do it your self and you can find a nice clean 01 dash for $150
5 .. as for the Routh shifts when car cold .. that happen when the car is warming up so it's idling high to get up to temp and you just drop it in gear..
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Yup always I'm always unlucky
it is the bearing in the front of the diff not the lsd it self
I have a 2002 Lexus is300, I have two problems, the first one is the brakes, when I push the brakes it feels spongy and turns on the handbrake light and makes a strange sound, as if they get stuck, the second problem is that now I'm using a lot gas, before I only used one gas tank per week to go work, now I have to use two!
Thx for the help
Luckily I live in a non emissions county in GA
We have one with 12.79 volts on ground side of battery. Got ground unhooked from battery and still getting 12 volts on ground. Pull battery all the way out of car and still have 3 volts on car on ground side. Driving me crazy.
LSD additive doesn’t benefit our diffs as they’re torzen style and don’t have clutches inside them.
Throttle. Throttle. Throttle. I’m about to light mine on fire 😂
Brake clean and scotch bright takes off sticky dash
Do more 'donuts' , sure to prolong the life of any component especially the drive line !
Wait what 😳 you are saying that you can switch off the TRC OFF and you can actually do donuts with A650E gearbox ? No way, I have an Euro Spec 2003 IS300 SportCross and when I switch off the traction control to TRC OFF and I’m into manual eShift my traction control still kicks in and stop me from continuing my drift, so please tell me what I do wrong then ? Is the TRC OFF is working properly only in USA and here in Europe we are totally screwed up ?
From class law sue, they sent me a $29 because my is300 falls into this class action law sue because of the sticking dashboard
Are parts affordable for these cars? I understand parts are expensive for any car but are the prices comparable for non Lexus Toyota models?
I don’t have experience on buying Lexus parts from a dealership, I’m assuming they’re expensive but if you get stuff from rockauto and junkyards they’re affordable prices
You can get parts very well priced. Just make sure you don't cheap out on critical components, like suspension and engine parts. Also follow the Facebook classified pages for our cars. Many guys part them out and you get good deals, though some parts should never be reused.
i’d say it’s pretty afforable, these is300s use toyota coolant, atf fluid, oil filters, ect. so rountine maintenance is cheap. you can probably cheap out on some areas like suspension, but make sure other things like engine & cooling system parts are OEM or OEM quality. still though with any other car you can’t beat toyota/lexus reliability.
Never had any of these problems with mine except for #4 (of course). No mention of the stock radiator on borrowed time after 100k miles though?
Recently bought an imperial jade mica with only a whiny lsd and no check engine
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I really want a nice is300. They are so hard to find here in Australia
I have one of the cleanest is200s. It had the sticky dash so 18 months ago I had Lexus fit a new dash and centre console. It looks so good
Here is a link to some photos of my is200.
Thanks for the upload. Had not heard of the other issues.
Another is the original Lexus CD stacker that fails. Mine was so I replaced the whole head unit with a Sony system
www.mikecantwellphotography.com/Sports/2003-IS200/
Mike Cantwell im thinking of swapping 2jz-gte. Because 300 isn’t turbo’d so why not
Mate living in Australia you can just import a 1jz swapped IS300 or pick any awesome JDM car. I'm from Sydney but I live in the US now.
Mines is driving fine when shes cold but then after I drive her for a bit she loses her power snd barely wants ro run. I changed rhe APP and MAF with no change.
Though its interior isn’t cool but i love Toyota altezza. The exterior is awesome.
Mines needed brakes all the way around 02sensors , hood repainted (there’s a little dent behind light on quarter panel) and I have sticky dash paid 2k bc he had title but it was messed up ..... he only told me 02 sensors I saw the hood and knew about title
My 2001 is300 one day jus had no power to the wheels and I had to shut it off then restart to make it run but I parked it and let it sit and now it won’t even turn over. Help 😂
Im looking to buy a 2002 is300 with 89,000
The only issue with it is it has a evaporative code from the recirculating overflow system. What does that mean ??
I bought mines that has a check engine code for P0440.. you know how I can fix that so I can pass smog ?
Check all your vaccum hoses for leaks. I had a p0440 and found 3 vaccum hoses were split, cracked. Replaced hoses cleared the code by taking off battery terminal and no more problem.
Was wondering if you have even ran into a random shut off while driving after about 10mins of driving car runs fine till then no check engine light just shuts off and wont start till engine has cooled from normal operating temperature
I have not experienced this issue, let me know if you end up figuring that out!
The sticky dash is only on 02 models and up.
Bro in my car theres a sound which is coming inside dash board when i lock my doors from inside . It stays for 10seconds max . Do you know whats the issue. I don’t know why that sound comes when i turn on something . Is it because of some motor inside?
Im having issues with my is300 and noone can figure out whats wrong with it and i was wondering if i could contact you somehow and maybe you would know what to do
I have this sticky dash problem..it apears after 10 years.I thought I m the only one with this problem... 2003 model.
Probably hella old but my is300 01 has the traction off light always flashing 😔
How did you fix the rough shifting? How much was it?
During my apprenticeship my work mate told me that "if you can play a tune with the diff with the throttle " that means the diff is fucked
Haha oh nooo
Hello jason , My Altezza Rs200 Sunroof noises same like you , It has been a while, but I don’t know which bolts get loose , can you teach me how to fix? Thank you so much
Ectsi or throttle body sensor issues
Oh yeah I’ve heard about that too but been lucky
They plague most Toyota/Lexus DBW systems from the early 2000s.