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Old 09-12-13 | 11:51 PM
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hi guys
Thought ide ask if you could point me in right direction
my problem is I have never ever seen any condensate under my Gs300 gen 3 even after long run with air con on, im told there is a plug underneath that blocks, but my dealer says all dash will have to come out to check surely not
I have not got any wet mats in the car
Its got to be more simple than that, surely

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Old 09-13-13 | 05:00 AM
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Dash does not have to be removed. read this thread.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-ac-drain.html
Old 09-13-13 | 06:07 AM
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Thanks for that mate must admit i did find it after i had posted but many thanks

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Old 09-13-13 | 06:20 AM
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I hate how the dealerships seem incapable of using their brains to solve problems...

So, was yours actually blocked? I always thought that the problem was restricted to those living in climates that are hot and humid year round never giving the tube a chance to dry out between AC uses (and thus breeding the scum that blocks the port nipple).
Old 09-13-13 | 08:59 AM
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buffyJay has a way with words. lol
Old 09-13-13 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by burny
buffyJay has a way with words. lol
IKR? LOOOL, BJ, you gotta also realize these incompetent people work with hundreds of Lexus' a week, and each one with different model, year, etc. etc..... I'd blow my brains if I had to know about the constant problems cars get OUTSIDE of the 3GS.
Old 09-14-13 | 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by BinaryJay
I hate how the dealerships seem incapable of using their brains to solve problems...

So, was yours actually blocked? I always thought that the problem was restricted to those living in climates that are hot and humid year round never giving the tube a chance to dry out between AC uses (and thus breeding the scum that blocks the port nipple).
Dealerships work on hourly rate, of course like a shady taxi cab driver they'll take the long route to make a buck. How else can they afford the fancy showrooms and courtesy car rentals lol

Little stuff like this, someone goes to a dealership has puddles of water. Most people will pay for the service.
Old 09-15-13 | 11:34 PM
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I'll state again from my other post:

they should have been removing these plugs at no charge since day one on every car that came in for service
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Couldnt agree with u more. Lucky for me I seldom use the AC. I like windows down most of the time (cept for those 95f+ days) so ppl can see whose drvin datlexus.
Old 09-19-13 | 07:58 AM
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Thanks for all replies
I had my car serviced yesterday and told them of my concern about the plug they said they would have a look
When i picked up the car they said we could not get to the plug as gearbox would have to be dropped to get to it.
I said our american friends can get to it but he said "yes but theres are Left Hand Drive and maybe in a different position " so im no further forward but having said that i have got no bad smells or water in pass side so maybe its ok

Thanks

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Old 09-19-13 | 10:23 AM
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Ouch Robert.... That sucks

I'm glad your problems are solved. Eventually, this problem will still need to be resolved
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