Wow, exhaust rusted out.... anyone else? Warranty?
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So, this is an '06 IS250 with 61k mi...
While parking the car a couple weeks ago, I heard this bizarre springy *pop* from underneath the car, followed by a loud, rough exhaust note. Getting under the car that weekend, I saw that one of the clamps (front one) on the pass side exhaust heat shielding on the section-1 between the O2 sensor and under-car catalytic converter had rusted through and popped off.
Went to the dealer and picked up a new clamp and bolt, put it on. The loud leaky exhaust note persisted.
Upon closer inspection, I realized that the pipe itself (under the heat sheilding) had corroded severely and resulted in a leak straight through a hole in the pipe wall.
Has anyone else had this issue with rust/holes in this section of piping and any resulting warranty coverage/service bulletin etc on this sort of issue? Calling the dealer today, but would like to hear if this is a gray area and if anyone has had successful coverage or denials of this issue...
While parking the car a couple weeks ago, I heard this bizarre springy *pop* from underneath the car, followed by a loud, rough exhaust note. Getting under the car that weekend, I saw that one of the clamps (front one) on the pass side exhaust heat shielding on the section-1 between the O2 sensor and under-car catalytic converter had rusted through and popped off.
Went to the dealer and picked up a new clamp and bolt, put it on. The loud leaky exhaust note persisted.
Upon closer inspection, I realized that the pipe itself (under the heat sheilding) had corroded severely and resulted in a leak straight through a hole in the pipe wall.
Has anyone else had this issue with rust/holes in this section of piping and any resulting warranty coverage/service bulletin etc on this sort of issue? Calling the dealer today, but would like to hear if this is a gray area and if anyone has had successful coverage or denials of this issue...
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That section has the cats, that's why it falls under the emissions warranty. ![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
(That being said, technically it would only be under the emissions warranty if it was the cat that failed. A rusted pipe may not be covered if the cat is still functioning).
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(That being said, technically it would only be under the emissions warranty if it was the cat that failed. A rusted pipe may not be covered if the cat is still functioning).
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http://www.epa.gov/oms/consumer/warr95fs.txt
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Hey having the same problem Dealer state NOT COVERED can you email me with your dealer info so I can call have Alabama dealer call? chrisk228K@gmail.com
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So, this is an '06 IS250 with 61k mi...
While parking the car a couple weeks ago, I heard this bizarre springy *pop* from underneath the car, followed by a loud, rough exhaust note. Getting under the car that weekend, I saw that one of the clamps (front one) on the pass side exhaust heat shielding on the section-1 between the O2 sensor and under-car catalytic converter had rusted through and popped off.
Went to the dealer and picked up a new clamp and bolt, put it on. The loud leaky exhaust note persisted.
Upon closer inspection, I realized that the pipe itself (under the heat sheilding) had corroded severely and resulted in a leak straight through a hole in the pipe wall.
Has anyone else had this issue with rust/holes in this section of piping and any resulting warranty coverage/service bulletin etc on this sort of issue? Calling the dealer today, but would like to hear if this is a gray area and if anyone has had successful coverage or denials of this issue...
While parking the car a couple weeks ago, I heard this bizarre springy *pop* from underneath the car, followed by a loud, rough exhaust note. Getting under the car that weekend, I saw that one of the clamps (front one) on the pass side exhaust heat shielding on the section-1 between the O2 sensor and under-car catalytic converter had rusted through and popped off.
Went to the dealer and picked up a new clamp and bolt, put it on. The loud leaky exhaust note persisted.
Upon closer inspection, I realized that the pipe itself (under the heat sheilding) had corroded severely and resulted in a leak straight through a hole in the pipe wall.
Has anyone else had this issue with rust/holes in this section of piping and any resulting warranty coverage/service bulletin etc on this sort of issue? Calling the dealer today, but would like to hear if this is a gray area and if anyone has had successful coverage or denials of this issue...
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Hey having the same problem Dealer state NOT COVERED can you email me with your dealer info so I can call have Alabama dealer call? chrisk228K@gmail.com
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