Automatic Transmission problems of the 1998 Lexus GS300

Two problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1998 Lexus GS300. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 08/01/1998

1) headlights left "on" - car was stopped and keys removed from ignition, headlight switch in auto and all doors closed. Headlights should have automatically turned off after 30+ secs, however, headlights remained on even after using remote to lock and turn off headlights. Solution: open door and set headlight switch to off. 2) car lurches - car lurches from standing start.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 12/01/1997

Automatic transmission--bolt.




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