Lexus IS 300 Radio Stopped Working: Causes + How to Fix

Has the radio in your Lexus IS 300 stopped working?  If so, there are three common causes for this issue.  They are a blown fuse, loose or corroded wiring, and a problem with the radio itself. If your radio comes on but isn’t working, this article will cover that too: Please jump to the section … Read more

Lexus IS 300 Rattling Coming From Behind: Causes + Diagnosis

If you hear your Lexus IS 300 rattling when going over bumps, this sound could be caused by various issues, from minor to more serious.  Here, we’ll explore the potential causes of the rattling sound in your car and offer possible solutions. The most common reason for a rattling noise when hitting bumps is a … Read more

Lexus IS 300 Parking Brake Stuck: Causes + How to Fix

There’s nothing worse than finding out your Lexus IS 300’s parking brake is stuck, especially when you’re ready for the day. The good news is this problem can be easily fixed with some simple steps. In this article, we’ll discuss the causes of a stuck parking brake in the Lexus IS 300 and how to … Read more

Lexus IS 300 Heater Only Works While Driving: 5 Common Causes

If your Lexus IS 300’s heat only works when driving, there are five leading causes you should check.  They are low coolant, air pockets, a bad heater core, an airlocked cooling system, and a malfunctioning thermostat. We’ll start with the easy-to-check common problems and work our way to the harder-to-deal-with rarer issues that could be … Read more

Lexus IS 300 Check Engine Light On: Why and What to Do

The check engine is the most common warning light that appears in the Lexus IS 300’s instrument cluster.  Well over half of this site’s content is related to solving the various reasons why the check engine light comes on. The good news is that the check engine light indicates that there are Diagnostic Trouble Codes … Read more

Lexus IS 300 Soft Brake Pedal Causes

If your Lexus IS 300 has a soft brake pedal, it is a sign of a serious brake system issue. It’s usually caused by air entering the system in some way through a leak.  This article covers the six most common causes of a soft brake pedal as well as a solid diagnostic order if … Read more

Lexus IS 300 Alarm Keeps Going Off: Causes + How to Fix

Your Lexus IS 300’s alarm system is designed to detect potential intruders, keep its contents safe, and keep them from driving your car away. However, it is not uncommon for a car alarm to go off, or keep going off, for no apparent reason– also known as false or “nuisance alarms”.  This article will discuss … Read more

Lexus IS 300 Key Fob Not Working: 5 Common Causes

If your Lexus IS 300’s key fob is not working, the most common reason is a dead battery. Followed by water damage or fob failure.  Below, we’ve listed everything you need to do to get your car’s fob working again. A dead battery is the most common reason a Lexus IS 300’s key fob fails. … Read more

Lexus IS 300 Rough Idle Causes + Diagnosis

If you own a Lexus IS 300 and it’s idling rough, you may be feeling frustrated. In this article, we’ll look at some of the most common causes of a rough idle in the IS 300 and how to fix the problem.  The most common cause of a rough idle is misfiring. What an Engine … Read more