2001 lexus rx300 air door actuator 604-907 FIX REPAIR DO IT YOURSELF HELP

This is a video to show you how to fix your air door actuator if your heater air conditioning vents are not working correctly. This is only if it's not blowing out the correct then not the temperature. Also has some informative information and Extras. Feel free to comment or ask questions hope this helps. Also watch to the end so you can see some information about when you put the new one back in. Also about the key in case you have interest in that. Thanks for watching

[@jeffegert3115]

Thank You...fixed my problem for $40.00.. great video!

[@Syd7777]

Thank you for the video. Saved my butt this summer ☀️ ❤

[@estelina8]

This video was great and easy to follow. I didn’t order the part yet so I used two zip ties and fastened the lever in the down position. Yay AC!!! It’s 98 degrees in Texas.

[@joeythegun1760]

Hi I am a mechanic and I have watched a lot of videos on how to reset check engine lights and so on and so forth, sometimes it saves me a lot of time while I’m at my other job, so I can see what I’m up against, great video very informative

[@jeffk144]

Thanks for this! Mechanic wanted over $500 for this and god knows what the dealer would have charged me. My old IS300 has had this problem for years and I just never dealt with it and didn't think it was a DIY option. Great video, interesting, informative, hands on, natural, you should do more.

[@rockthisnj]

You're welcome

[@watchncarry9593]

Thanks so much for this. Came in handy and was able to fix my AC which wasnt blowing to the chest area. Some things id like to add: if you have a loud, ratcheting sound coming from the AC acuator when you press the Vent Direction Button, the problem could be a damaged gear, or as in my case, a gap between the tiny motor and the spiral gear it attaches to. I pushed the spiral gear towards the motor as far as it would go, and thia closed the gap and solved my entire problem without having to buy a new acuator. I also don't think you lostna screw in yoir video OP. Remember that one of those screws isnused to secure both the foot vent and the acuator. Thanks again

[@bishtss1]

You are better than mechanic. You have technical brain, that only matters, Your Lexus RX300 looks great.

[@avmiked11]

Thanks for posting this video. You saved me some pain and sadness on this repair

[@JDMasonFX]

Was a big help. Adding your video, full credit to you, to my "car fixit" folder. Cheers, John

[@stevejennings9556]

Thanks for the video! Only problem I had was getting the glove box back in! '03 Lexus RX300. The bad part was screaming like a banshee!

[@valmirberisha5232]

This was extremely helpful. I really appreciate your time and support!

[@texasjaco]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@callee6284]

thanks for the video brother, I been having a hard time putting in one for my lexus is300 but after watching your video on part 8:26 with the alignment crap I finally got mine to work. its gonna feel good to ride in my car this summer again. thanks

[@rockthisnj]

Cal lee awesome man... glad it helped

[@fireboyisme]

Thanks man. Good video

[@JarethGarza]

Your ride is so nice. I just traded a High Security key machine for a used RX300 and it has actuator issues in AC and doors :) Im going to fix this issue.

[@christopheranderson7164]

Hey. I just got a Lex RX 300 and have this same issue as well as doors not locking, but unlock with remote. Got any good videos for the actuators ?

[@hrandmahmoudi147]

Thank you so much it’s very good information 🌹🌹🙏🙏💐💐

[@paolamorel3443]

Great video.... life saver. Thank you much!

[@erickwan8484]

Thanks for your video. It helped me locate the bad mode servo in my 2002 RX300

[@rockthisnj]

You're welcome

[@syriansnow1366]

I have the same problem even if the defroster works fine but it make very loud noise. I will try to do what you did and see if I can fix it instead of replace it but your vedio still amazing. thank you and I will tell you any update

[@Spiff99]

Thank you very much! This video was helpful for replacing the one on my daughter's Lexus rx300. Got the part for $83 on Amazon. Didn't take too long to switch out (my hardest part was getting that back screw in place). Don't want to think what the dealer would have charged to repair it!

[@Arqunited]

Michael Alexander whats the name or part number?

[@simsrogers2768]

Just got a quote for $499! Think I'll do it myself.

[@DungNguyen-fi7gb]

thanks for the video, very good video

[@cadynandcaleb]

Thanks for the video and nice truck

[@gbrian9090]

Hey Chrystian T.(hope I got spelling correct there) Big Help btw. First video was yours here when looking for the problem and your video nailed it! 👍 I didn't know what the problem was for weeks and it would drive me CRAZY and be embarrassing pulling in and out of markets. You would hear a loud noise which turned out to be the motor in your video being blocked while trying to turn connecting gears which as you mentioned moves the vent doors. The problem and annoyance of that motor getting hung up like that has got to have Lexus "geniuses" kicking themselves and embarrassed. So many connections off one motor im surprise didn't happen sooner. I've had motorized toy cars as a kid that were designed with more forward thought. Anyway, thanks again and cheers!

[@rockthisnj]

Awesome glad it helped

[@cokewisdom]

Thank you!

[@diehlhometheater]

Thanks for the vid!

[@ilovevn2]

Thanks brother!

[@renemiranda740]

Replace door actuator(that little silver part) it cost 6.00 dollars at eBay , Great video .

[@vicdmac29]

Rene Miranda what's the part number for just the silver motor?

[@castillo33brandon]

Nice video bro

[@cincomorales]

Thank you

[@thomasbradian6367]

Thanks jersey boy!!!

[@bossmotorz2411]

Thank you.

[@Inquisitive_Al]

Looks like you added a tablet above the display. Can you please share more about which parts did you add and what function does it serve? I'm looking for a way to add a rear view camera to display when I am reversing.

[@crystaln6988]

i also have a 2001 rx300. the center vents never worked since i first bought car back in 2016. other than that, everything still works great.

[@christopheranderson7164]

My damper motor is making noise and doesn't adjust to allow the air to come out the center. Did you do this fix ?

[@crystaln6988]

@@christopheranderson7164 not yet. im the worlds worst procrastinator

[@christopheranderson7164]

I used this video as a reference to replace the below part, bought from amazon. The damper was not moving to allow the air to flow out the middle vents on my 2003 Lexus Rx 300. Total repair time was about an hour going slow and methodically. The screw in the back out of camera view; you have to get on your back on the floor and go slow. Otherwise it was easy. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XXPM6B7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $28 bucks!!!

[@CarlosOrtiz-ds4cr]

Thanks

[@lynnmaki9871]

iwant to see the one against the firewall. can u make a video showing me that?

[@jimdonna70]

Well done video. Much better than most mechanics could do. Can't find that nifty little drill on Amazon. What brand is it? Thanks

[@rockthisnj]

Lol work pro

[@jaimecarbone6580]

Hello, thanks for this great video, your sincerity it's refreshing, I wonder if you could explain how exactly how one could get a duplicate transponder key without sending the working one, the guys around here want about $100 for just one key, regards.

[@rockthisnj]

EBay.. You just send a picture

[@josim3514]

@@rockthisnj Hi can you send the link for the key replacement? Thanks.

[@TheBegonias]

@@josim3514 Any chance someone can send me the link for that key as well!? Great video and jealous of all your upgrades...well done sir

[@TheBegonias]

@Chrystian Tyler can you send me the link for the key please... mine just broke in half and the bottom and I currenlty have a 'getto' electrical tape fix... ugh and the replacement key came uncut and now around here they want $85 to cut the key when the dang key didn't even cost half that! Crooks

[@tigersiberians]

Chrystian. Thank you for the video on the air door actuator on your 2001 Lexus RX300. I have a 2003 RX300 and mine just failed.I appreciate the Extras that you showed. Could you tell me please who you bought the LED glove box light bulbs from?

[@rockthisnj]

tigersiberians hi no problem I just bought it on amazon. They are cheap. Only a few dollars

[@tigersiberians]

Thank you! You have been very helpful. I have another question for you, but I need to get my thoughts cleared before asking you.

[@williamnewman56]

Great video! Local Lexus dealer wanted $1500 for the job. They said the entire dash needed to be pulled and the AC system needed to be evacuated and refilled to get to the part to change out. I need to get in that business!! You mentioned you changed out some door lock actuators. Two on my Lexus RX300 2002 are not working. Do you have a video on that or can you direct me to one? Thanks.

[@rockthisnj]

Hey thanks. No sorry no video on that tho I did KZbin it when I did mine and found some

[@rockthisnj]

Just realized I labeled video 907 but wrote 917 ..sorry about that. Also as of February 2019.. Still working no problems

[@sumar786]

This is exactly what i needed. Thank you. I have the same car, does the steering wheel make a whining noise when you turn it?

[@rockthisnj]

Haha yes.... Like a squeak. Spray wd40 at the bottom in the boot. Turn the wheel and listen by the pedals. You will see lol

[@sumar786]

@@rockthisnj Will do, thank you brother.

[@tigersiberians]

Hi Chrystian. I should have asked you the first time. Do you recall or know the part number for the LED glove box light bulb that you bought?

[@neworld20]

Good video...I have the same problem how many door actuators the front take.. is it one for both sides...

[@rockthisnj]

John Pean not sure off hand ,it was years ago i did it. sorry

[@shehulsuratwala8568]

I have same problem with my 2004 lexus rx300. Will it require the same servo ?

[@1970w30olds]

Great video - where did you get the headlight conversion kit to nonHID lamps?

[@rockthisnj]

You can get them on eBay or amazon under $50

[@josim3514]

Hi.Christian. Thanks for all the information. Can you please post the ebay link or name of the company you used for the key replacement? Btw, thanks for the actuator video. I only wished I saw it 2 days ago. Just paid Lexus $245 for the part alone. ugh! So unheard for me to do since everything else on/in my car (headlights, mats, wipers, door control, steering wheel, trim, etc. were all upgraded/replaced through purchases on Amazon, Ebay or local scrap yards). Unfortunately, I took the word of two local mechanics indicating that the actuator could only be bought from Lexus. Again thanks for taking the time to create the video. Lesson learned. I'm pretty handy so will attempt to change it myself because of you. ;-)

[@rockthisnj]

Hi thanks glad it helped some. The key I don't know the link but I just searched Lexus key Folding. I remember I had to take a picture and that's how they cut it too. Crazy. I don't see them on there now where people cut them. Just a blank key. I'll keep my eye out tho

[@juanbeltran3098]

Hey man that part make the middle vents work to?TIA

[@samaelmartinus3273]

Thx

[@caseyherring1769]

Thanks so much for posting these videos! I have a 2003 model and did like you suggested, ordered the part from Amazon, installed it and it seemed to work great, then 2 days later, i can't get it to change mode, it is stuck on vent/floor, (no clicking sound like its stuck trying to change or anything)and when I do the code check, I only get code 21...do you have any idea what could have gone wrong? This gramma is at her wits end trying to figure it out. Thanks!

[@rockthisnj]

Sorry this is all I can do. I'm not a mechanic or anything. Just trying to help

[@caseyherring1769]

@@rockthisnj what you did do was more than plenty, by sharing those videos, it helped me tremendously, and i am very appreciative of what you have shared. Never hurts to ask right? Take care and keep sharing :)

[@littlemissblue77]

Sometimes inside the actuator the worm gear slips off the end of the collar on the shaft. I've seen a couple ideas to fix it (add plastic piece inside so it can't skip off or slide collar out further). Maybe look up cheap way to fix an actuator

[@MrYukon04]

Ok so ours is different it only blows out the defrost vents. I'm hoping this is still the same fix

[@SANTANA1deep]

You could fix it. You just have to pull out the metal stop that the little spinning cylinder seats on until the part stops clicking.

[@44brmitch]

Will this fix take care of the main front vents also? Or is that another/different part. I see a similar part behind this one and lower. Thanks

[@johnelian8684]

the similar part behind and lower is the servo that adjusts the temperature coming out of the vents

[@ianrobinson2019]

With your 2001 Lexus RX300 have you had any trouble with the back doors not locking/ unlocking with the automatic key? If so, what was the fix? Thanks, videos are very helpful.

[@rockthisnj]

Yes had to change the actuators

[@christopheranderson7164]

Hi Ian. I just bought a 2003 RX 300. 3 of my locks are working like 20% of the time and I need to replace the actuators I think I'll do all the doors. Let me know what videos on youtube work best and where you got the parts

[@bassheadrhino5574]

Where did you get your taillights and headlights? I look on carid and stuff and I only find factory crap.

[@rockthisnj]

EBay

[@kimcox220]

Hi like your video but you wrote part # 604-917 but typed 604-907 so which one is correct? I'm trying to order one.

[@rockthisnj]

Hi 917 I dont know how how to fix the title

[@jaimecarbone6580]

Could also tell me who to contact and which company?

[@comment8767]

2002 GS300 has carpet going up the side, covering the place where the air door is .... not clear how to remove the carpet. It seems to be held in with clips somewhere... Taking out the glovebox is just the same.

[@comment8767]

Figured this out myself -- On the GS300 it is not necessary to take out the lower panel ... just take out the glovebox and CD player .... the air door will be accessible from there ... But there was another problem .... the linkage/cam that the actuator door moves is made out of cheap plastic, and looks gnarly and messed up ... although it still seems to work. Would like to replace it, but I can't find the part and I cant figure out how to detach it for replacement.

[@JesusSanchez-ee7re]

Link for the keys on eBay?

[@lisaredwine4594]

Did yours make a loud noise when you shut off your car?

[@rockthisnj]

No

[@kiking15]

Where did you get your HID Lights & Aftermarket Tail Lights? Thanks

[@rockthisnj]

Ebay and Amazon. Idk if you can still get those tail lights. Have not seen them

[@kiking15]

@@rockthisnj thanks for the reply bro. Your lexus looks great with all your upgrade. I'm trying to restore a 1996 lexus rx300 and give it to my dad as a present. I'm going to replace the actuator tomorrow, thanks to your helpful video. I will update you..

[@rockthisnj]

@@kiking15 no problem. Thank you. It finally died last week. Upgraded to the 2011 rx350 now. Had that 2001 for 13 years and loved it

[@kiking15]

@@rockthisnj bro I finally fixed it. The AC is working full blast cold, thanks to your vid. Now my next project is replacing the fabric seats with oem leather seats. Its just hard to find decent looking ones.

[@wesleyblum852]

Mine blinks 43 only

[@lexusfan100]

where is the door actuator video

[@rockthisnj]

I didn't make one sorry

[@AnthonyReeseantoniousmaximus]

Thanks for the info bro. now for the Jab if that star reps the Cowboys LOL That star on your window explains why you went off track bragging on your upgrades. Typical Dallas fan. Again only if that's a Cowboy star . It looks like one but can't be sure. LMAO . Once again thanks for the info.

[@rockthisnj]

That's alpine star surf ski company.. How do you get cowboys from that

[@rockthisnj]

?

[@stevejennings9556]

Are you sure that the replacement part isn't 604-917 for a ('03) RX300? www.dormanproducts.com/gsearch.aspx?year=2003&make=Lexus&model=RX300&parttype=Air%2520Door%2520Actuator Great video though!!

[@comment8767]

He mixed up 907 .... should be 917 in Title of video...

[@ramman347]

Stick to topic. Short n sweet. Lot o ramblin

[@rockthisnj]

Oh sorry professional KZbin maker 🤔😂😂😂

[@Schnapsbrennor]

I liked the Video and then took it back, cause I was so anoyed by that vertical picture...that's just not how anyone should hold their phones...