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Old 01-27-10, 09:05 AM
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Default My car is bouncy

Do you guys find that when driving on highway over little bump that the car is very bouncy on the back. I didn't know this until was let my friend drove and I sit in the back.

The car would bounce for a good 15 seconds going over a very small bump at average speed 60mhp. Is this normal or should i bring this into the dealer?

2007 IS250 AWD
Old 01-27-10, 09:13 AM
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How many miles is on it?

If its excessively bouncy it might be the shocks are dead.

Look at your rear shock and see if they are leaking fluids. Push down on your car from behind and see if you can bounce it a lot.

If its leaking and you can physically move your car up and down quite easily bring it to the dealer and let them check it out. The shock might be out
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i have 47,000 miles on it.

does it cover under warranty if i bring it in the dealer. I bough platium extended warranty from lexus also.
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Should be covered under warranty and yeah your shocks are probably gone if you feel really bouncy.
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i thought initially the shocks needed to be broken in, but once i saw the mileage it can easily be that they're leaking. if it continues, head to the dealership. it should be covered under warranty, but ask them first. hope it all works out!
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sounds like blown shocks to me.. you're covered go take it in
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