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Old 07-21-17, 05:58 PM
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post a pix if you can please. Ours has no crack,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,yet
Old 07-22-17, 11:13 AM
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very interesting... I am looking at a pre owned '14 that has a large crack on upper passenger side of the windshield. Where exactly is your crack?
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I have no crack on my 2014 and didn't have a crack on my 2010 either...
Old 07-22-17, 12:20 PM
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I got a crack in mine but it was caused by a rock. Windshield was replaced about a month ago.
Old 07-22-17, 01:16 PM
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LEXUS GX 460 WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT WITH WRD TOOLS

Old 07-22-17, 06:35 PM
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I have a windshield replaced in the service history from the dealer. It seems these trucks have a thing with bad windshields.
Old 07-25-17, 12:39 PM
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Windshield replacements are common across all makes and models. SUVs with large, upright windshields are worse.

It was likely a rock that hit the windshield and it didn't sound that loud, or you forgot about it. A star crack outside your line of sight can grow weeks or months later after you forgot anything even hit the windshield.
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I already got a small pit in my new windshield.... not deep enough to cause a chip though.

Lots of debris from all the summer road construction around here.
Old 07-25-17, 07:21 PM
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My CPO showed they had replaced the windshield... brakes, tires too... at 30k mi.
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I've used one of those windshield fixer kit to stop the cracks from getting bigger on a few cars and it's been working good. Maybe it's worth a shot if you don't want to replace the windshield right away.
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Originally Posted by bbqsoup
I've used one of those windshield fixer kit to stop the cracks from getting bigger on a few cars and it's been working good. Maybe it's worth a shot if you don't want to replace the windshield right away.
I keep one of these in my garage, even take one with me on long trips. If you catch it soon enough, using one of these repair kits will keep a crack from growing. Plus, if you do it right, you can make a star all but disappear.

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Old 07-27-17, 06:01 AM
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Doesn't your insurance cover the windshield at $0 deductible as far as a safety measure? Mine does
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I think it varies from state-to-state. In Washington state, where I live it is based on whatever your insurance comprehensive deductible is at. They will waive deductible for repairable rock chips though.
Old 08-12-17, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Acrad35751
I took some pics here so everyone has a clear understanding of what breaks on removal...
Just had my windshield replaced today, and I am glad I followed your advise and got these parts, as well as rain sensor pad - needed them all.

Thank you!
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Good to hear!

Any future windshield replacements I will order parts beforehand as well.

My installer didn't put in a new rain pad but told me if auto wipers don't work right to let him know and he will put in a new pad. I really haven't a chance to test as rainy Seattle area hasn't had any measurable rain for over 57 days now.


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