My Free Lexus Was An Electrical Nightmare But I Fixed EVERYTHING For Cheap! DIY Fixes & First Drive!

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LegitStreetCars

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@Matt-ln1zl
@Matt-ln1zl 3 жыл бұрын
"It's generally just freaking out about life" Me too Lexus me too
@lilredexptsc
@lilredexptsc 3 жыл бұрын
Same! 😂😂
@Reallyraywhat
@Reallyraywhat 3 жыл бұрын
For a 15 year old car I think the design still looks nice.
@EncrypticMethods
@EncrypticMethods 3 жыл бұрын
Its crazy seeing those mid western cars with so much surface rust but yeah 15 years is still new to me 😂
@vubevube
@vubevube 3 жыл бұрын
This is still my dream car in 2021
@b-hazy4082
@b-hazy4082 3 жыл бұрын
@@vubevube get the is350 man, I have the is250 and it’s kinda slow :/ but is still such a nice car!
@MLProductions.1
@MLProductions.1 3 жыл бұрын
@@b-hazy4082 that melting dash on the 2IS is disgusting though.
@MLProductions.1
@MLProductions.1 3 жыл бұрын
They really do. And with some minor mods. Light updated headlights and taillights they look like they can be 2016-2017 easy
@FitmentIndustries
@FitmentIndustries 3 жыл бұрын
MAN, you have the coolest toys! Shops looking awesome Alex! Keep killin' it! -Sean
@LegitStreetCars
@LegitStreetCars 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sean! It's coming together for sure
@princessbenitabryant1968
@princessbenitabryant1968 3 жыл бұрын
@gra foeh I drive one of dose. It an amazing car.
@yousafusman7717
@yousafusman7717 3 жыл бұрын
@@LegitStreetCars please do a cold air intake
@karlkirk715
@karlkirk715 3 жыл бұрын
TALK TO THE HAND !!!!
@derrickna409
@derrickna409 3 жыл бұрын
Where's the shop gonna be located? I wanna stop by & say my helloooo's 😁
@calbackk
@calbackk 3 жыл бұрын
This is so rewarding to watch. I used to be an industrial service engineer in the 80s, and I remember the feeling when I had managed to find and fix the fault and the whole plant could go back to production. This is the same feeling. Greetings from Sweden.
@mikaeljonsson4686
@mikaeljonsson4686 3 жыл бұрын
I hadn't a clue that "fusible link" assemblies existed, you learn something new every day! ☺👍
@kalmdwn7711
@kalmdwn7711 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like a troubleshooter caused more trouble😳
@Liberalmediasucks
@Liberalmediasucks 3 жыл бұрын
So what was the original problem that caused the car's downfall? I don't think he changed the brake switch sensor... It started working after the fusable link was fixed. So did someone just jump start it wrong and blow the big fuse and that's what made it get parked at the church? 🤷
@olivergalman7319
@olivergalman7319 3 жыл бұрын
How do i register for a free car? Just curious...
@tbrown9222
@tbrown9222 3 жыл бұрын
If there was ever a content creator to support it is Alex. You seem like such a great guy.
@tombrooks5933
@tombrooks5933 3 жыл бұрын
plus he breaks it down for those of us who don't wrench every day
@aldozampatti
@aldozampatti 3 жыл бұрын
+1
@brandonpanozzo86
@brandonpanozzo86 3 жыл бұрын
plus he lives in Chicago (area) everything is expensive and the roads suck and the weather sucks lol but 1000s of un appreciated great cars
@placeyplacey
@placeyplacey 3 жыл бұрын
Hear hear from the U.K. 👍
@fozpringle1
@fozpringle1 3 жыл бұрын
@@placeyplacey mat Armstrong is one from the uk thats a really good diyer, seems like a great guy
@Thedealershipguy
@Thedealershipguy 3 жыл бұрын
underrated channel for sure
@CastroJordan
@CastroJordan 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely. One of the best.
@motorhead1933
@motorhead1933 3 жыл бұрын
Let’s help him Scotty Kilmer Toyota fans
@miaheat21180
@miaheat21180 3 жыл бұрын
Much better then Samcrac that starts a car and ten years later no new updates or videos same with tavarish
@kagisosifiso
@kagisosifiso 3 жыл бұрын
And i just subscribed 😂 this channel is great
@WouterB76
@WouterB76 3 жыл бұрын
Should have at least one million subscribers.
@rjechols2059
@rjechols2059 3 жыл бұрын
One of the few KZbinrs that can actually keep me captivated for a whole video. Great work
@enricotavella4148
@enricotavella4148 3 жыл бұрын
Indeed! Check also Sreten on and his channel M539, it's a BMW focused channel but it's as entertaining as Alex's one 👍
@Sol-su2mi
@Sol-su2mi 3 жыл бұрын
@@enricotavella4148 yepp 100%
@DanielIliev
@DanielIliev 3 жыл бұрын
@@enricotavella4148 couldn’t agree more.
@AnontheGOAT
@AnontheGOAT 3 жыл бұрын
“Cruising along at 60” - passes 25mph sign 😂
@johnwardale6010
@johnwardale6010 3 жыл бұрын
That’s slow for the Chicago area!
@stevemcrichards8768
@stevemcrichards8768 3 жыл бұрын
25mph is a suggestion.
@robs5579
@robs5579 3 жыл бұрын
lol 💀
@kennethjanczak4900
@kennethjanczak4900 3 жыл бұрын
good spotting🤘🤘🤘
@HarmonyHollowApiary
@HarmonyHollowApiary 3 жыл бұрын
Blew through a stop sign as well. 🤣
@WaggaWagz
@WaggaWagz 3 жыл бұрын
Never through I could sit here for 40 minutes and watch someone fix a car…I love it!!!
@ottoendres9840
@ottoendres9840 3 жыл бұрын
I didn't even noticed the video was that long xD
@emmanuelowusunuama4765
@emmanuelowusunuama4765 3 жыл бұрын
Was overwhelmed
@TorturedPeace
@TorturedPeace 3 жыл бұрын
I know it’s close to your heart, the single moms need as much help as they can get! Luv the content and how you explain everything! Good report with the camera!
@DiscoFang
@DiscoFang 3 жыл бұрын
The single dads too! The relatively unsung heroes.
@campwalosi4256
@campwalosi4256 3 жыл бұрын
I read some of the comments and here to say I have three MB's, never owned a Japanese car and I thought this episode was the best I've ever watched on this channel. Alex, you are a natural...you entertain and teach at the same time. Looking forward to the next stage on this Lexus...if you love cars...all cars...this needs to be your destination.
@DiscoFang
@DiscoFang 3 жыл бұрын
Indeed. True car-guys aren't brand-snobs.
@karmachochi
@karmachochi 3 жыл бұрын
I owned a Lexus IS200 from new for 15 years, never went wrong apart from a radiator replacement, and I eventually gave it away to a friend in need, replacing it with a low mileage 2005 IS250 in the same colour as in this video. I've had this for exactly 6 years now, and it's also been extremely reliable, comfortable and still looks great cosmetically. The only issue I had was with the rear brake calipers, which needed to be replaced, I gather something of an issue with this model. What's extraordinary about the car is that it drives like a new car, with pretty much all of the bells and whistles (although no Bluetooth was fitted originally, I've just added a Bluetooth adaptor to the Aux in socket in the centre armrest). By way of contrast, I owned an 2006 MB B200, which was a very functional family car, but all the doors developed rust in the seams resulting in MB buying it back off me in order to scrap it at just 8 years old. I replaced the with a nearly new W204 C220, which has now done 110K miles, and has been largely reliable - but was surprised at recent MOT to find that the brake pipes needed to be replaced due to rust after just 8 years. The garage noted this is not uncommon, neither is it uncommon to find the rear subframe rusts through and needs replacement at considerable cost - mine is apparently OK at the moment. So, Camp Walosi, if you want my take on the relative quality of Japanese versus German cars, I think the above speaks for itself...
@cmatej91
@cmatej91 3 жыл бұрын
@@karmachochi I own an is350 and I had the rear calipers rust out on me also. Other than that its a solid platform. You really can't go wrong with a lexus/toyota for reliability
@jdantigua1999
@jdantigua1999 3 жыл бұрын
This is why I love your channel; You fix things that at first appear wrecked!
@SuzukiKid400
@SuzukiKid400 3 жыл бұрын
Alex, please keep making videos like this. Down to earth car repair on an everyday man’s car. It’s humble, relatable, and yet entertaining. So sick of the other you tubers just playing with Lamborghini’s or Ferraris in all their videos that they forgot where they all came from.
@MELLIEbevhills
@MELLIEbevhills 3 жыл бұрын
This is a very SATISFYING project to watch!!!!
@mathewfullerton8577
@mathewfullerton8577 3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on getting into the shop! But the biggest issue is OBVIOUSLY the front hood struts.
@Oo-IIII-oO
@Oo-IIII-oO 3 жыл бұрын
That's the least of issues. Once the car is fixed, there's no need to open the hood :)
@markmeandering446
@markmeandering446 3 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one who wishes he was their neighbor and imagines just hanging out with him helping him out in the shop or learning and helping fixing until your wife calls you and tells you to come home because you have been there all day? Just me?😂
@masjidyarasoolallahofficia3989
@masjidyarasoolallahofficia3989 3 жыл бұрын
So true I'd love to work with Alex for free just for the experience and to help him with the great trend his started of giving away the cars to the people in need great work Alex keep it up
@anytimeminutes3992
@anytimeminutes3992 3 жыл бұрын
Nah bruh I feel the same way 😂 . Would love to just help him out and learn as well as drink some bruskies with the man.
@joshuagibson2520
@joshuagibson2520 3 жыл бұрын
I do what I want when I want. No wife, happy life.
@rrocktoo
@rrocktoo 3 жыл бұрын
@@joshuagibson2520 Show off!! 😂
@joshuagibson2520
@joshuagibson2520 3 жыл бұрын
@@rrocktoo I'll never understand dudes who talk about doing what their wives tell them.
@Samrio
@Samrio 3 жыл бұрын
Your channel has basically become my favorite adult version of Saturday Morning TV.
@lilredexptsc
@lilredexptsc 3 жыл бұрын
Love these series. You’re a good dude and an awesome KZbinr. Your stuff is always super informative and your style is really unique and I can’t get enough of this channel. Keep up the awesome job, Alex.
@kylemcweeny878
@kylemcweeny878 3 жыл бұрын
211 its a sign that your channel has been reborn! A new life a new beginning!
@jaimeleal1674
@jaimeleal1674 3 жыл бұрын
That blue light you found under the door sill is for the X-Package IS’s that came with illuminated door sills. My 07 is250 has the x-package and has it.
@raphaelmartel3853
@raphaelmartel3853 3 жыл бұрын
These full length videos are great. See a lot of things getting done..I'm hooked.
@mattnowlin6626
@mattnowlin6626 3 жыл бұрын
Someone's going to be lucky to get that car, I think its a really nice car.
@princessbenitabryant1968
@princessbenitabryant1968 3 жыл бұрын
Yes it is, and am another model. lol
@Asiansxsymbol
@Asiansxsymbol 3 жыл бұрын
That person can then sell the car for about $10K because it has low mileage and it's been refreshed inside out by him. 😂
@cutc2k764
@cutc2k764 3 жыл бұрын
@@Asiansxsymbol over 100k is low miles to you?
@princessbenitabryant1968
@princessbenitabryant1968 3 жыл бұрын
It is a nice car, I drive the 2011 120k on the clock.
@Spillmansgarage
@Spillmansgarage 3 жыл бұрын
@@cutc2k764 it is for a Toyota. Used to see these come in with 300k or more all the time in the service department.
@negativeZed
@negativeZed 3 жыл бұрын
Brother, you are everything tavarish was before he became supercar fan. Thank you for showing real diagnostics and repairs on cars we can potentially own
@damiendale8384
@damiendale8384 3 жыл бұрын
It nice to watch a videos with cars the average Joe’s like myself can afford, don’t get me wrong, I love a Lamborghini rebuild but this is so much better. It makes me want to find a bargain and revive it myself.
@ricecakeFTW
@ricecakeFTW 3 жыл бұрын
You deserve every bit of that shop man. 🤙
@placeyplacey
@placeyplacey 3 жыл бұрын
This is fast becoming the best channel for this kind of car content 👍👍
@zmejce14
@zmejce14 3 жыл бұрын
You can tell Alex is doing well when he is able to splurge money on windshield wipers...
@tripleogpoppy270
@tripleogpoppy270 3 жыл бұрын
Facts
@Chris_A_
@Chris_A_ 3 жыл бұрын
@Mr.Z, and what would you have done on your non-existent KZbin channel? Try walking in his shoes before you criticize his decisions. Just sayin'.
@ProCarsGaming556
@ProCarsGaming556 3 жыл бұрын
@@Chris_A_ I feel like he was making a joke about the fact he doesn’t normally splurge on anything. Therefore it’s closer to a “good job”
@donaldramsamugh1723
@donaldramsamugh1723 3 жыл бұрын
@@ProCarsGaming556 I kinda figured that too buddy, it's just a joke keeping it spicy nuh!
@MrKalula
@MrKalula 3 жыл бұрын
alex should have not dispose the oem wipers those cost allot, toyota/lexus sells just the rubbers; part numbers of the rubbers: 85214-0E130 and 85214-0T050 (not sure if same part number will go with that lexus)
@supahone3
@supahone3 3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the way you work on your vehicles showing the backyard mechanic how really capable we all can be with the right tools. Much appreciated.
@Oscar-yh5ho
@Oscar-yh5ho 3 жыл бұрын
Great job Alex. We appreciate the longer videos without milking content. Keep it up!
@SOHCGT96
@SOHCGT96 3 жыл бұрын
Very solid content man. As your channel grows, you're not fundamentally changing what you do, you're just doing it more effectively and I think I can say we all appreciate it.
@kellywoo3767
@kellywoo3767 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve read that windows and sunroofs may need to be reset after disconnecting the battery. Plenty of videos on reset procedure. One other recommendation I’ve been seeing is a drain and fill on transmission fluid. Congrats on getting the gremlins sorted!
@Nick-vp7lp
@Nick-vp7lp 3 жыл бұрын
They certainly do, found this on an RX I owned.
@khansaab36
@khansaab36 3 жыл бұрын
I love this channel, you are very thorough in all your repairs, explain everything nicely.👌🏽👌🏽
@Valdi22-
@Valdi22- 3 жыл бұрын
This guy is the type of friend everyone should have!
@alvingaldamez2242
@alvingaldamez2242 2 жыл бұрын
Legit car KZbinr who actually works on his cars🔥
@MeatballGarage
@MeatballGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Alex mate the floor of your shop is cleaner than the floor in my house!! I hope you have invested in some drip trays to keep it dry! Also love the effort chasing down electrical gremlins on this car, gives confidence to hacks like me to give it a go! Cheers 👍
@dingleberries360
@dingleberries360 3 жыл бұрын
Because he barely does anything
@nosaint01
@nosaint01 3 жыл бұрын
congrats Alex, love the progress of your channel and your shop!
@doopyou
@doopyou 3 жыл бұрын
29:23 Is it just me or did Alex just function as his own torque wrench?? That is some max level behaviour
@leftyrncii980
@leftyrncii980 3 жыл бұрын
Came for the Merc content, hooked by the cool rescues of everyday drivers. Well played Alex, well played.
@seriousrampage
@seriousrampage 3 жыл бұрын
The stop lamp switch went out in my mom's Grand Marquis, which not only stopped you from shifting it out of park while the car was running, but also somehow burned out every brake light bulb. Worked like a charm once I replaced the switch and all the bulbs. It's crazy how much havoc one little part can cause. Really like the balance of the channel of you working in some affordable every-man cars along with the expensive Euro stuff. Keep up the good work.
@scottmurray289
@scottmurray289 Жыл бұрын
I Love this Channel. I've binge watched every video I can find. Best content and Love you and your team. And your so darn smart you make it look easy.. I need a car so bad. My mom is sick and need work lol I wish you could fix her like you fix all these broken cars!!! I live in 🇨🇦 Canada, I've dubbed her on my E-Bike😂 in the winter to her docter. The roads were dry of course!! But I got her their that's the main thing... Love you guys 👦 🧔🧒❤ .. my Name is Scott Dales.. Take care and keep on wrenching 🔧 !!!!
@scottmurray289
@scottmurray289 Жыл бұрын
I ment dubbled her
@kevindunlap8309
@kevindunlap8309 3 жыл бұрын
I love watching these types of videos. Keep them coming Alex
@PMajorTremblay
@PMajorTremblay 3 жыл бұрын
So Happy for you Alex! Been a subscriber from way way way back! Congrats on the success!
@unnamedsully237
@unnamedsully237 3 жыл бұрын
I love the content, really appreciate the channel.
@larsbambi1575
@larsbambi1575 3 жыл бұрын
My daughter has a 05 Lexus ES330...(210k) I learned so much trouble shooting!! Thank you..love your content
@larsbambi1575
@larsbambi1575 3 жыл бұрын
BTW what kind of scanner do you use?
@kennethwilliams7697
@kennethwilliams7697 3 жыл бұрын
I don't know much of anything about repairing car, but I've been watching you for about a year now and I love what you do!
@Jerry-dk8se
@Jerry-dk8se 3 жыл бұрын
Sometimes it's the simple repairs that are needed? I wish more mechanics could learn how to logically troubleshoot. Great job, Alex! 👍🇺🇸
@damascus-ut1ee
@damascus-ut1ee 3 жыл бұрын
Alex hold the auto button down for 40 seconds and it will go through a cycle and close the sunroof!
@tombrooks5933
@tombrooks5933 3 жыл бұрын
i agree, from experience.
@dingleberries360
@dingleberries360 3 жыл бұрын
He's not the smartest. What did you expect lol
@Kels14B
@Kels14B 3 жыл бұрын
Its not something you need to know.
@IKhanNot
@IKhanNot 3 жыл бұрын
@@dingleberries360 It's impossible for a tech to know everything about one brand of cars let alone multiple brands. Why do you think even dealership techs have to refer to workshop manuals? Why do you think workshop manuals exist?
@ahyaan2552
@ahyaan2552 3 жыл бұрын
@Denis Rodrigues cody is missing his brain, please excuse him
@larrysorenson4789
@larrysorenson4789 3 жыл бұрын
The front engine lower plastic shroud on my daughter’s Ford Fusion is held on with 14 bolts in two different sizes and six plastic button rivets. After messing around under there i changed them all out for one size bolt everywhere using those cool press in threaded inserts using the fancy tool. Cost me about $15 bucks.
@goclunker
@goclunker 3 жыл бұрын
Smart man. Oems do some idiotic stuff with plastic fasteners and bolt head size mismatching for no reason
@longjohn77
@longjohn77 3 жыл бұрын
Some bean counter probably decided they could save .3 of a cent per unit by doing it that way.
@bedsidewithjpgriz7459
@bedsidewithjpgriz7459 3 жыл бұрын
My car had the same issue for 3 months and no one could figure it out…. I was watching garage sale videos and your video popped up when you picked it up and I decided to watch! NOW I HAVE THE FIX FOR MY CAR BECAUSE OF YOU!!!!!!!!! AMAZING… WHAT ARE THE ODDS
@admranger
@admranger 3 жыл бұрын
That "fake pedal" is the "dead pedal". It's where you put your left foot when you are driving in a spirited manner. Can't wait to see this thing put right again. Great work!
@kensmechanicalaffair
@kensmechanicalaffair 2 жыл бұрын
*Spirited*
@j7114
@j7114 3 жыл бұрын
My daughter has one these with roughly same mileage good little car. Big thing with these is the water pump and plugs. Intake has to be pulled to change plugs. Easy but takes some time.
@jamesreeve1729
@jamesreeve1729 3 жыл бұрын
The big thing between the 250 and 350 like you said pulling the intake for the 250 and you don't need to for the 350 cuz it's direct and port injection
@j7114
@j7114 3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesreeve1729 They both are direct port injected sadly, but the 350 has a traditional injector that helps keep the valves clean. The intake is the biggest problem design wise on the 250 for having to pull it.
@ezerio027TV
@ezerio027TV 3 жыл бұрын
Love it when I see notification for new video! Nice garage Alex!
@beezy364
@beezy364 3 жыл бұрын
Love the shop Alex, congratulations!
@victorlanghout4139
@victorlanghout4139 2 жыл бұрын
You make it look easy brother , please keep it going , I am obsessed in learning more and I wish you all the best. You sound and act like a super cool dude, I wish I was there to just hold the camera for you and learn all there is to learn cause the way you explain everything it’s sound so much fun, thank you !!!!
@rea2605
@rea2605 3 жыл бұрын
What on earth is there not to like about this or any other video this Guy makes. Alex is one great mechanic and explains everything he does in a clear and understandable way - keep up the good, no EXCELLENT work - you deserve all the success you get - three cheers from dedicated 'Mercaholic' here in the UK.
@maxcactus7
@maxcactus7 3 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic find & fix. Great job, Alex! Looking forward to future videos re: this Lexus.
@colchronic
@colchronic 3 жыл бұрын
Check the ac drain it likes to leak water on the o2 sensors and throw ecm codes My is350 was throwing o2 and ecm codes from this issue. The drain plug is above the transmission between the tunnel and the transmission in the WORST spot
@eVerProductions1
@eVerProductions1 3 жыл бұрын
How would you fix this issue
@Asiansxsymbol
@Asiansxsymbol 3 жыл бұрын
@@eVerProductions1 By making it not leak onto the O2 sensors. LOL 😆
@colchronic
@colchronic 3 жыл бұрын
@@eVerProductions1 pull out the drain grommet. It's this little rubber grommet that's supposed to keep bugs out but it causes more harm than good like I said it's between the top of the transmission and the transmission tunnel there are videos on how to remove The grommet on KZbin the Lexus service bulletin states that you have to lower the transmission a little bit and remove either the driver or passenger side exhaust pipe to gain access however if you have a 90 lb Filipino and curved Needle nose plyers I'm sure you can get it done without doing that
@henrymatthews9365
@henrymatthews9365 3 жыл бұрын
Hey I used to be a tech for lexus. You might need to make it relearn it's position. Just like the windows auto up and down. Good content. And awesome car for someone. 👍
@yoramlatier6222
@yoramlatier6222 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Alex I love these videos where you take us through you thought process in identifying the faults. I would also like to see the dry ice blasting on the undercarriage to see an below and after comparison. Keep up the great work
@kellykleenautodetailing397
@kellykleenautodetailing397 3 жыл бұрын
I want to know what that cabin air filter and engine air filter looks like!
@kevinc31
@kevinc31 3 жыл бұрын
This was a great episode. Love all the troubleshooting. Awesome content keep it up. That shop is looking amazing. love the new lifts.
@flyski7473
@flyski7473 3 жыл бұрын
That’s my dream car. Absolutely love the styling.
@bigjohnson7415
@bigjohnson7415 3 жыл бұрын
Me too. Just love the look. And Toyota reliability.
@jackrobb1609
@jackrobb1609 3 жыл бұрын
I dont have a vote, but if I did. I would say please de-fog the headlights and fog lights.
@Jil1A
@Jil1A 3 жыл бұрын
I'm sure he's going to do it
@joepacelli9713
@joepacelli9713 3 жыл бұрын
He is going to replace the headlights he said that at the end if the video the driverside is broken
@jackrobb1609
@jackrobb1609 3 жыл бұрын
@@joepacelli9713 Yep I was a little trigger happy with the comment. Love to see he is going to fix them!
@bigsteve777able
@bigsteve777able 3 жыл бұрын
some people you like straight away and this guy is one of them, great video.
@rdellota
@rdellota 3 жыл бұрын
God bless you brother. This demo was so informative that other parties might be mad at it. 200 bucks to fix everything. More power to you. Take care.
@cgwjy122
@cgwjy122 3 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for the detail! That thing going to shine up nice!
@TyrionL
@TyrionL 3 жыл бұрын
The legit street quarters is looking incredible
@philb707
@philb707 3 жыл бұрын
Never thought about opening the fill plug before the drain plug. This is why I love this channel.
@conner768
@conner768 3 жыл бұрын
If you ever drain a diff and then realize the fill plug has rusted to the point of being integrated with the case you’ll never forget to pull it first again lol
@LMacNeill
@LMacNeill 3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely *love* videos like this -- the car *appeared* to have major problems, so the owner gave it away, but all it took was some diagnosis and a little TLC to make it right. This will absolutely make an awesome car for someone, no doubt!
@matthewh8573
@matthewh8573 Жыл бұрын
I love the troubleshooting of daily drivers the best. Thank you!
@Toguro-oy3ld
@Toguro-oy3ld 3 жыл бұрын
Alex’s hands on mechanical vids are a treasure, love this content!
@MrPrestige350
@MrPrestige350 3 жыл бұрын
Where I live, that car, after it's cleaned up, with that mileage is still like a $9k car right now. Great job saving it :)
@okussidenote3261
@okussidenote3261 3 жыл бұрын
Yep, I sold mine with 208k on it with a bad trans although it was AWD and a California car with zero rust I got 6k from a mechanic who bought it
@zollotech
@zollotech 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty typical for Toyota/Lexus not to have leaks or bad ball joints almost ever. They are definitely boring, but I had a corolla with 183,000 on it with zero leaks or issues mechanically, original battery and original (lifetime) trans fluid. Changed the plugs at 100K and that’s it. Got rid of it to get something more fun and it’s probably running fine somewhere. Current family member has a Toyota with no leaks after 130K and no issues. They are incredibly reliable, but just blah. If Mercedes and BMW would copy whatever Toyota is doing for gaskets it would be so much better.
@jamesreeve1729
@jamesreeve1729 3 жыл бұрын
It's funny it's life time fluid in America but not in other countries .
@mez6256
@mez6256 3 жыл бұрын
The IS250 is boring?? 😅 I'm sure you didn't try it. Did you judge Lexus from the Corlla experience?
@Dirtyboxer1
@Dirtyboxer1 3 жыл бұрын
@@mez6256 Compared to what Mercedes, Porsche, Audi and BMW are doing, Lexus IS boring. They make great cars up and down the lineup that are reliable and relatively inexpensive to maintain, especially for a luxury car, but Toyota achieves this reliability by being very conservative with their designs. If you want an exciting used car, buy an '07 BMW M5.
@DiscoFang
@DiscoFang 3 жыл бұрын
@Denis Rodrigues The platform this car is built on is called the Toyota N platform. Its a Toyota.
@michaeltutty1540
@michaeltutty1540 3 жыл бұрын
Very well done indeed. Love watching you work on everyday cars, bringing them back to life. Seeing that nonsense with the fusible links, all I can think is YIKES! I have had a bunch of Ford's from the 70s and 80s. Knowing their propensity for blowing fusible links and the fires that can result, I eliminated all of them at the relay, and installed an appropriate fuse panel that not only took care of the FLs but left open fuses for upgrades like stereos and fog lamps. Now I have a 90 Volvo 240 wagon, so dealing with Bosch is a different nightmare.
@MrSolaa3
@MrSolaa3 3 жыл бұрын
I own a 2003 GS430. Best car ever it has 224.xxx still driving like a champ Like how you explain everything I’m from Schiller Park IL
@simonsimpson4695
@simonsimpson4695 3 жыл бұрын
Watching this from the UK. It's a great to see after the demise of Wheeler Dealers etc. Great to see that the car will be given away to a deserving person too. Excellent chanel guys!
@lesleymunro4964
@lesleymunro4964 3 жыл бұрын
Well, I'm not sure if you'd be interested, but Edd China's set up a channel here, and started posting a few months ago. kzbin.info
@simonsimpson4695
@simonsimpson4695 3 жыл бұрын
@@lesleymunro4964 Glad he's back doing stuff again but I really prefer the old format, which was a quick turn round. He's spinning the vehicle repair out over several shows. It's the format he's chosen but I prefer these guys who do the whole thing in a few shows back to back and then move on to a new vehicle. Edd's tip about cleaning wires that had oxidised is very useful. That's definitely a good tip if you do any work on vintage vehicles etc. It also might be useful perhaps with corroded copper water pipes to clean them without mechanical abrasion.
@BeesonsCars
@BeesonsCars 3 жыл бұрын
The stereo on this gen IS always sounded really good to me even being a non ML setup.
@issasultan2896
@issasultan2896 3 жыл бұрын
Hey guys my is250 speakers are popping it sounds like electricity going thru them. Any idea what that could be?
@o5m1um
@o5m1um 3 жыл бұрын
@@issasultan2896 I think speaker problems is not that uncommon issue on an is250 (I own one myself, but thankfully no problems with them). Just google your problem, I am sure you will get an answer quick on lexusforum
@heuster
@heuster 3 жыл бұрын
Love that you show all the misses, messes, and successes! Nice job!
@six6goddess214
@six6goddess214 3 жыл бұрын
Who in the world would thumb down this great man? We need more real men like him. Love you babe
@cigarsgunsanddiesel8032
@cigarsgunsanddiesel8032 3 жыл бұрын
The 11 dislikes are probably the people and mechanics that tried to fix this car before Alex...
@BoomBustProfits
@BoomBustProfits 3 жыл бұрын
No - ,the dislikes are here from the long term subscribers that started watching because of the Merc vids...and are leaving because of the LACK of Merc vids....
@danrademacher85
@danrademacher85 3 жыл бұрын
@@BoomBustProfits what’s the big deal? It’s his channel, getting more views then ever because of branching out to a wider audience. It’s awesome to see someone like him to have success in following his dreams. I’d watch his videos even if he started working on rc cars.
@s.hall.4187
@s.hall.4187 3 жыл бұрын
It's the merc vids that got a lot of people in. It's the great presentation that keeps everyone here
@vernongamble1115
@vernongamble1115 3 жыл бұрын
@@BoomBustProfits I will gladly give him my beloved Merc for that Lexus, he just made it as reliable as my Marquis! Calm down....lol
@boostfrog
@boostfrog 3 жыл бұрын
@@BoomBustProfits I started watching for the Trans Am, and that thing hasnt been seen in over year now I think, doesn't mean I'm going to start disliking the channel because hes providing the same content for a different make.
@cruztraveler
@cruztraveler 3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see how you do the valve cleaning
@rwdplz1
@rwdplz1 3 жыл бұрын
That giant all-in-one fusible link is one of the dumbest designs I've ever seen. The individual links are MUCH better for serviceability AND diagnostics.
@garysue7561
@garysue7561 2 жыл бұрын
I think this is probably the best build series that you've done imo.
@johnbartolome6585
@johnbartolome6585 3 жыл бұрын
Newly subscribed and caught my attention since I've been looking for an IS. Very impressed on how you figure things out and the positivity you have on cars. I've been wanting an IS that I can afford to give to my dad.
@ricklegend7368
@ricklegend7368 3 жыл бұрын
Love this channel, great content 👏 👌
@jdcarguy1242
@jdcarguy1242 3 жыл бұрын
Hose down the dip with naptha then pressure wash. Way easier than trying to peel it.
@mrjesuschrist2u
@mrjesuschrist2u 3 жыл бұрын
Have a technique/process?
@vinny6_9
@vinny6_9 3 жыл бұрын
yeah, whoever dipped those wheels was a ding dong... def use a solvent and hose it down, should come right off.
@jasonbose8938
@jasonbose8938 3 жыл бұрын
“ Great success” I’m crying😂😂
@johname852
@johname852 3 жыл бұрын
Wow I'm so impressed that you have been able to revive this car from the dead. You are definitely a talented mechanic.
@raymondo162
@raymondo162 3 жыл бұрын
PURE thumbs-up for being such a charitable fella...........
@milehighboost5521
@milehighboost5521 3 жыл бұрын
Not a truck guy myself but wow, does that lightening look great!
@IhateYoutube
@IhateYoutube 3 жыл бұрын
It's not much of a truck just ask U Haul. (Sorry Alex I kid!!!!) :)
@longjohn77
@longjohn77 3 жыл бұрын
I hate F150s, particularly that generation but the Lightning and Harley Davidson edition were cool.
@benajminharris9102
@benajminharris9102 3 жыл бұрын
I love this channel. Also, I love the Lexus. I have a Honda Civic with almost 150,000 miles on it, and it’s been great. Toyota and Honda is amazing!
@philgrimsey3637
@philgrimsey3637 3 жыл бұрын
I've got a CR-V. Its had a replacement Speedo head so unsure of exactly what miles it's done but we are getting towards 200k for sure. Problem is, it's body is dissolving like an Alka Seltzer.. ugh
@longjohn77
@longjohn77 3 жыл бұрын
@@philgrimsey3637 first gen?
@boredman2483
@boredman2483 3 жыл бұрын
Couple of acoustic blankets will improve sound scene a lot, shouldn’t be that expensive, but totally would be much appreciated by viewers
@ColbyJohnson
@ColbyJohnson 3 жыл бұрын
A trick with replacing o2 sensors, is cut the wires at the end of the o2 sensor and use a standard deep well socket. Way less risk of rounding off the hex. Then you can use the o2 sensor socket to install the new one Great video, congrats on first video at the shop!
@nefnm
@nefnm 3 жыл бұрын
92 SC400. Still have it, still love it! Have had the computer rebuilt, instrument cluster rebuilt, shocks all around and alternator. 99K miles
@matts9011
@matts9011 3 жыл бұрын
Toyota's break. They just dont break down when you need them.
@aliabdallah102
@aliabdallah102 3 жыл бұрын
Idk, seems like someone needed it! And it's certainly broken. It's almost like all cars break.
@matts9011
@matts9011 3 жыл бұрын
@@aliabdallah102 they had another car and just parked it. It definitely wasn't the end of there world when it decided to retire for a decent service.
@joshuaa1921
@joshuaa1921 3 жыл бұрын
@@aliabdallah102 if someone really needed it, it would’ve been fixed and not left to sit because I mean the breaks are pretty much new
@Patrick94GSR
@Patrick94GSR 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah my wife’s old 96 Corolla was a huge pile of crap.
@DiscoFang
@DiscoFang 3 жыл бұрын
Myti Wood Definitely not true. Of all the 40-ish cars I've owned only 5 have ever let me down on the roadside and required towing. 2 of them were Toyotas.
@Miloshe71
@Miloshe71 3 жыл бұрын
I have 2 Toyotas. Not sure I would go back to any other car maker. Love this model Lexus.
@michaelg492
@michaelg492 3 жыл бұрын
What did you have before
@Miloshe71
@Miloshe71 3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelg492 2 Mazda’s. Not bad but the new one still don’t have enough room for taller people. Also decided to avoid turbo motors and 8+ speed transmissions.
@frontspring1
@frontspring1 3 жыл бұрын
How many miles
@michaelg492
@michaelg492 3 жыл бұрын
@@Miloshe71 have you ever had a European car?
@Szcza04
@Szcza04 3 жыл бұрын
@@Miloshe71 they have reliable turbo motors and 6 speed only autos so the new ones are a lot better
@waynekerr3341
@waynekerr3341 3 жыл бұрын
The exhaust next to that O2 sensor is missing the heat shield. I wonder if that is a sign that maybe something has been done there before.
@brendanrice6795
@brendanrice6795 3 жыл бұрын
Your channel is quickly becoming one of my top couple favorites!
@robertmedsker5305
@robertmedsker5305 3 жыл бұрын
Good to see you complete the circle .. you will rest easy and someone in need will be able to keep moving forward...
@terrypaquette2824
@terrypaquette2824 3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to have that lexus, its in great shape and is optioned out exactly how I'd buy one 😀
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