IS350 and alignment
11-28-06, 05:23 AM
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IS350 and alignment
I took my car in because it kept pulling to the right even after dealer aligned it. Service guy tells me that it is normal for our cars to do that. Is that right?
11-28-06, 05:46 AM
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Not normal
My car has not had any pull at any speed since day one.
4300 miles and still perfect (fingers crossed).
I have the Bridgestones RE050 on mine, don't know if that matters.
4300 miles and still perfect (fingers crossed).
I have the Bridgestones RE050 on mine, don't know if that matters.
11-28-06, 05:52 AM
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The TSB regarding this "issue" is simply detailed instructions on how to go about diagnosing the cause of a pull. It has nothing to do specifically with the IS.
A number of people have complained about this. It's not normal in any event, and you should get your dealer to fix it.
A number of people have complained about this. It's not normal in any event, and you should get your dealer to fix it.
11-28-06, 05:53 AM
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ahhh...i found it.
hth
Originally Posted by TundraSolutions
TSB: ST004-01 REPAIR MANUAL SUPPLEMENT: VEHICLE PULLING TO ONE SIDE (REVISED)
4/4/2006 - 2002 – 2007 model year Lexus vehicles.
This bulletin contains general vehicle pulling diagnosis and repair procedures along with specific information to help correct pulling complaints.
This information supplements Repair Manual procedures when the symptoms are:
�� The driver holds the steering wheel without exerting steering effort while driving
straight ahead, and the vehicle drifts to the right or the left.
�� While driving straight ahead, the driver has to steer either to the right or the left to maintain straight driving.
4/4/2006 - 2002 – 2007 model year Lexus vehicles.
This bulletin contains general vehicle pulling diagnosis and repair procedures along with specific information to help correct pulling complaints.
This information supplements Repair Manual procedures when the symptoms are:
�� The driver holds the steering wheel without exerting steering effort while driving
straight ahead, and the vehicle drifts to the right or the left.
�� While driving straight ahead, the driver has to steer either to the right or the left to maintain straight driving.
11-28-06, 05:57 AM
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The TSB regarding this "issue" is simply detailed instructions on how to go about diagnosing the cause of a pull. It has nothing to do specifically with the IS.
A number of people have complained about this. It's not normal in any event, and you should get your dealer to fix it.
A number of people have complained about this. It's not normal in any event, and you should get your dealer to fix it.
In any case, what the service personnel said to the OP about the steering pulling to one side being normal is not true! The TSB may allow the OP to query the service personnel to look into it further. Either way, its dissappointing that a Lexus service place would say such things. Seems like they were just too lazy or 'busy' to investigate it further.
*shrugs*
11-28-06, 08:21 AM
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Let me guess, you have stock Dunlop tires? Mine does the same, it is not an alignment problem, it is caused by defective tires. I could care less about mine,these tires will be done with after the winter.
I believe some members were able to get new tires because of this problem.
I believe some members were able to get new tires because of this problem.
11-30-06, 07:47 PM
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My IS250 AWD pulls a little to the left. At first I thought it was something mental in my head and I was just imagining...This can't be happening on a Lexus!
But, I'm bringing it in tomorrow to have it checked out. I called my dealer and talked to the service manager today and he said it could be a tire issue and he has had a few complaints about this. It's depressing that I'm having this problem...feel like vomitting!!!! My car is only 2 weeks old!!!!
But, I'm bringing it in tomorrow to have it checked out. I called my dealer and talked to the service manager today and he said it could be a tire issue and he has had a few complaints about this. It's depressing that I'm having this problem...feel like vomitting!!!! My car is only 2 weeks old!!!!
12-01-06, 07:51 AM
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Bring to dealer asap!
I called the service manager at the dealer today and told him about this forum, sent him the following link to a recent post about this pulling problem.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ight=alignment
He said that I'm not the first to complain about this and definately not the first to request a new set of tires. The problem is from the tires, not an alignment issue. If you read the above thread, all of the other Lexus owners got their tires replaced and an alignment did not fix the problems. I basically told my service rep that I'm not going to waste my time and their time and resources by bringing my car back and fourth for adjustments...the problem is due to the tires...Change them! He's looking into it for me. Will update everyone.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ight=alignment
He said that I'm not the first to complain about this and definately not the first to request a new set of tires. The problem is from the tires, not an alignment issue. If you read the above thread, all of the other Lexus owners got their tires replaced and an alignment did not fix the problems. I basically told my service rep that I'm not going to waste my time and their time and resources by bringing my car back and fourth for adjustments...the problem is due to the tires...Change them! He's looking into it for me. Will update everyone.
12-01-06, 08:04 AM
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I had this problem too, and planned on taking it in for the new tires (via warranty). However, I ran over a piece of road debris, and destroyed a front tire. I went ahead and replaced both fronts with new Dunlops, and the pull went away. I was so pissed that I lost my opportunity to get 4 new Bridgestones for free just by running over something... 
