RX 300 FWD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1999)
Amplifier: All Technical Service Bulletins
Audio System - Alternator/Ignition Noise
BULLETIN NUMBER:
AU002-98
DATE:
May22, 1998
TITLE:
Nakamichi System Alternator Noise
MODELS:
'99 RX 300
INTRODUCTION
Some early production RX 300s with the Nakamichi option may experience alternator and ignition noise through the audio system. Alternator noise can
be described as a whine noise related to engine speed and ignition noise as a "pop" or static noise also related to engine speed.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
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1999 model year RX 300 2WD produced before VIN JT6GF10U*005944 or 4WD produced before VIN JT6HF10U*0007456.
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Nakamichi started counter-measuring exchange amplifiers on 3/16/98.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
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Exchange the amplifier (P/N 86280-48030) through Nakamichi's exchange program. Promptly return the suspect amplifier to Nakamichi.
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The amplifier is located behind the rear seats and in front of the spare tire under a metal bracket.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
APPLICABLE WARRANTY*
This repair is covered under the Lexus Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 48 months or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the
vehicle's in-service date.
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's complaint.