how to tell if my R300 is AWD

Asked by claryn Mar 30, 2016 at 08:01 PM about the 2001 Lexus RX

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I have a 2001 RX300 and I was told it was all wheel drive.  My son says it's front wheel drive.  How can I really know.???

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GuruTFQB8 answered 6 years ago

When looking at the VIN on the dashboard, if the 4th digit is an "H" then yours is AWD. This is the method used by CalTrans when travel is restricted to vehicles with chains, snow tires or AWD. This is valid for all vehicles.

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GuruXNR45 answered 6 years ago

Can I drive my 2000 RX300 in 2 wheel drive only If my transfer case is not working property?

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GuruQ6GYT answered 5 years ago

My rx300 just started sending error codes while on my return trip home the code reader says that piston #1&2 are miss firing but the car is still running well so I reset the codes and they piped back up immediately I have a 4 hr drive till I get home Any suggestions recommendations tips tricks ideas I’m open to all

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