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Did you ever get the clunk and A/C probs repaired. I have both probs on my '03 GX, just had the TSB done for the A/C issue (Lexus was super nice, covered it even though my car has 60k miles and gave me a loaner). I do notice though that the a/c keeps getting cool and then warm again still, I am taking it back this week for them to check it again. The "cliunk" parts have been on order for my car for over a month now, my car has a terrible clunk at every start/stop. They said they will cover the clunk TSB as well, they have been wonderful!
Let me know how it went for you, please. Hope all is fixed!
Thanks in adavance!
Although the routine maintenance is expensive, the perks are truly hard to want to give up; service and parts 365 days/year from 6am-11pm, unlimited supply of rentals for $5/day--typically 2008 350RX or 400h, awesome waiting room--free food, Starbucks, internet access, play area for the kids, and an entertainment room that rivals a sports bar for the big kids. When you need to have tire replaced on a Sunday night at 8pm and you can just show up, get a loaner and pick up the car the following day, it is pretty sweet. I know we for it, but the total flexibility is really, really nice. This has been my experience at Pohanka Lexus in Fairfax, VA
Any help is appreciated.
Also, has anyone noticed a problem with the sound in the front speakers being intermittant? The service dept. told me they couldn't replicate the problem, therefore, they can't fix it. :confuse:
I do have extended warranty , I've heard it;s better to not have amything done with the moon roof for it can lead into more issues , :mad:
Thanks!
Thanks!
Have you expressed your displeasure with the service manager? They might be likely to offer up something of more value than a warranty or perhaps you could push them for a full extended warranty as a huge discount. While the engine is quite impressive, there are some other bits that seem to not be as well made. We had a lot of little issues on ours during normal warranty and then had to pay for a new transfer case at 75k miles. But if you drive so few miles, you may never see the benefit of that either. Maybe a couple free service visits would be more valuable.
I called the Lexus dealer in my area to ask if this was by design or a problem and they didn't know. I couldn't find anything in the manual about it either. I have read of some very expensive sunroof repairs on this site so I want to make sure this "feature" is by design and not a precursor to some expensive problem. My car will fall out of warranty in a few months.
Thanks.
Have worked with the height adjustment sensors and arms. Started after towing very heavy trailer.
Feel like it is the air bag suspension. can anyone give a link on how to trouble shoot this?
I realize this was posted three years ago, but I'm curious if the poster or anyone else has experienced the same issue?
I'm currently in L.A. visiting my sister who has a 2007 Lexus GX470. It only has 61k miles on it and has always been well maintained and never abused or used off-road.
I was driving it yesterday and backed out of parking spot, put it into DRIVE (after coming to a full stop) and nothing happened when I pressed the gas! I shifted it into Neutral, then back into Drive to make sure I had it firmly in gear. I figured it was just my error since I only drive the car once or twice per year when I visit and I'm not familiar with it.
It's due for an oil change and I told her I'd take it in before I leave for that and have them double check the brakes and fluids. That's when she told me that the transmission would sometimes pause for several seconds then slam into gear when going from R to D. I told her it had happened to me also and she said it had been doing it intermittently for several months.
She said that it would slam into gear very harshly when it happened with her. I suspect that was because she was pressing the gas and when it engaged, it did so with the engine revving rather than idling. Until we figure out the problem and get it fixed, I told her to immediately take her foot off the gas when she realized that it was happening. That would reduce the load on the transmission substantially when it did engage Drive.
But what the heck IS the problem??? Input will be greatly appreciated!
The vehicle only has 61,200 miles on it and the Powertrain Warranty covered 72 months or 70,000 miles. So it’s well under the mileage limit, but it was six year old (72 months) back in June, so the warranty expired five months ago! Crappy timing, to say the least.
I’m planning to take it to the local Lexus dealer and see if they might still be willing to help if it needs a new transmission. She had a 2001 Acura MDX prior to Lexus and an 1986 Acura Legend that she drove for 15 years and 228k miles prior to the MDX! If Lexus won’t help, we will probably be buying/leasing her another Acura before I head back to Georgia next week.
Hopefully it won't come to that and it can be fixed for a reasonable amount or warrantied. I know that the 4.7L V8 and 5-speed AT is a very reliable powertrain normally. My cousin has a 2004 Toyota 4-Runner Limiited V8 4x4 that shares the same engine and transmission. It has 230k+ miles on it and the transmission still shifts like the day she bought it!
Other than this issue, it has never had the slightest problem. It still looks and drives great and, best of all, it's PAID OFF! So I'm keeping my fingers crossed....I'll let you guys know how it turns out.