1998 Toyota Harrier 3.0 four (Lexus RX-300) from Thailand - Comments

I HAVE A METHOD TO CHANGE THE PANEL SCREEN FROM JAPANESE TO ENGLISH.ANYONE INTERESTED PLEASE EMAIL TO cnc_leslie@yahoo.com.

I own a Toyota Harrier 1998Y 2990cc Gasoline Pearl. I want to change the display language to english from Japanese.

Also need to know how to change time on the display clock.

Contact : nbmerali@thenet.co tz

I am very much interested getting a reconditioned model; maybe 1998/1999/2000. But these used cars are really giving me a headache as I am only a lady who knows nothing. Kindly advise what are the things that I should look at?

If the car running mileage is more than 200km, does is it mean the car is no good?

I might want to engage a mechanic from Toyota to assist in this. But people have told me these mechanics, if they receive a bribe from a dealer, will tell you all sorts of nice things.

Kindly reply to me via email: elaineyapsc@hotmail.com.

My location is JB, Malaysia. If you happen to have a nice car(locally), let me know.

Thanks a lot!

I would like to import my 2003 Toyota Harrier to the USA. Can anyone give me an idea of how much it will cost to convert the emissions system from Japan to USA regulations?

THANKS!!!

PS: to all those that are asking how to convert the Japanese language dash displays to English, FORGET it!!! I bought my Harrier brand new & at that time the dealer told me that the language could not be changed.

Hi...

I have been driving my 2.4L VVTI Harrier for 2 years already and it has been a blessing. The car is superb with sufficient power. Petrol is OK and most importantly the maintenance is low. since I used fully synthetic oil... i changed it every 10,000 mile. The transmission oil every 25,000. I have yet service my air cond since it has been working 'cool' till now.

If there is an unsolved problem... there are TWO:

1. the squeaking sound every now and then whenever I turn my steering wheels. no mechanics have been able to solve this.

2. the clanking sound every time I want to reverse... from underneath the car. again, no mechanics have been able to address this either.

Any ideas?

rizal - puchong malaysia

I would like to buy 2000/2001 Toyota Harrier 3.0. But I don't know SXU15W, ACU15W, MCU15W chassis differences of them. I searched it in the internet, but there are not any detailed answers. If there is anyone who knows more clearly about those chassis, please kindly mail to me. It will be very kindly help, thanks for attention. Please mail to me: erdeneeb@hotmail.com.

Hi all! I want to import a Harrier 4WD 3.0, but have some questions. Is that true that Harrier (Lexus 300) has transmission problems? Likes to break? Any ideas? Thanks

Is it true that I have to change my automatic transmssion fluid at every 25000kms? The Harrier is indeed a superb car but the left rear shock makes a bit of noise. What could be the reason? When I drive on bumpy roads the shock doesnot show that it is finished either.

Please advise.

Msibande@nikoinsurance.co.tz.

I have a 1998 3.0 Harrier, but no owners manual. If anyone has a soft copy of the manual could they please email it to me?

The main points I'd like to find out from it are:

What does the O/D button on the gear stick do?

What does the red button above the gear stick do?

A lot of the markings on the buttons are in Japanese and I don't like to press them without knowing what effect they will have.

Any assistance appreciated

jamiehenderson82@hotmail.com.

The red button above the gear shift is to allow you to take the gearbox out of PARK if you have a flat battery, in case you have to move the car to get booster cables on to your battery. The O/D button is to switch in and out of Overdrive, (4th gear) say when passing, or climbing hills.

"I would like to import a Harrier into the US from Japan. Has anyone done this that can help me understand and prepare for any modifications that may be required? How about a recommendation for a Registered Importer (RI)? Is it cost effective?

Thanks."

Well for starters, Japanese cars are RH drive unlike the USA.

Not a good idea.

Just got hold on an RX300 MCU10 2wd Harrier yr 98/01 3.0. price tag was at rm67000 with finance interest rate of 4.1...

I would say it's an awesome piece of machine... driving is smooth and gear change should had been 5 speed instead of 4. Am located in KL Malaysia... I got the black coloured, with sunroof, black dash, black side door panels, black rear carpet and harrier engraved door sills... may I know how to change the time on the display and what other tricks are there to make the display works better... can those be changed to TV or perhaps watching DVD's.

Please advise me at lanun1313@yahoo.com

Any Malaysian brothers out there...??

Hi, I've just bought a 98 Toyota Harrier with no manual. Like everyone else am trying to work out what everything does... in the dash, in the bottom right hand corner, a orange light comes on (looks like a truck with its back lights on?) Can anyone tell me what this is? It comes on now and again. Anyhelp will be appreciated.