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