Just bought my Lexus and Ive noticed..
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Hello all.
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I just bought my 2007 IS 250 about a month ago.
I bought it with 89,000 miles on it.
For the first few weeks, when starting up the vehicle, all gauges adjusted themselves.
NOW- the Engine Temperature gauge below the Tachometer is stuck on C (Cold) at start up. After about 20 minutes, it seems to acquire a temperature reading and adjust accordingly.
Also, when turning on my headlights, my RPM fluctuates and I notice a slight "sputter" in the engine sound.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
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-Ben
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I just bought my 2007 IS 250 about a month ago.
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For the first few weeks, when starting up the vehicle, all gauges adjusted themselves.
NOW- the Engine Temperature gauge below the Tachometer is stuck on C (Cold) at start up. After about 20 minutes, it seems to acquire a temperature reading and adjust accordingly.
Also, when turning on my headlights, my RPM fluctuates and I notice a slight "sputter" in the engine sound.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
-Ben
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I did get it from a CarMax and I bought the maintenance plan that covers me for 60,000 more miles. I just didnt know whether these issues were worth getting looked at or not.... or if its a sign for things to come.
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Isnt the temp guage on "C" because its still cold? It does take some time for the engine to warm up. It will not go straight to the warm up point on the gauge right after start up.
You are putting more electrical load on the engine when you turn the headlights on. That makes the engine run harder, hence the slight sputter.
I would get the battery checked out if you are really concerned.
You are putting more electrical load on the engine when you turn the headlights on. That makes the engine run harder, hence the slight sputter.
I would get the battery checked out if you are really concerned.
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Isnt it the temp buage on "C" because its still cold? I does take some time for the engine to warm up. It will not go straight to the warm up point on the gauge right after start up.
You are putting more electrical load on the engine when you turn the headlights on. That makes the engine run harder, hence the slight sputter.
I would get the battery checked out if you are really concerned.
You are putting more electrical load on the engine when you turn the headlights on. That makes the engine run harder, hence the slight sputter.
I would get the battery checked out if you are really concerned.
Currently it starts right above the "C" after sitting overnight.
If it sits (with engine off) for a few hours (3-4) the temp gauge starts at slightly below the "C" but still takes time to get a temp reading.
When I initially bought the vehicle, the gauge would adjust to the middle (between C and H) immediately after engine start up. I do not know what the correct behavior for the gauge is. I just know it changed
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I beleave it normal to be cold until you drive it to warm up. After it warmed up say you stop turn it off for 5min and get back in it will stay in between. It just a cold start no car after sitting over night gonna go straight to warm in less than a few seconds.
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If your car has been sitting off for a few hours or overnight, it moves from below the C to the middle slowly. This is normal behavior as the motor warms up. The only time it will move immediately between the C and H on start up should be if you've already driven it in the last couple hours. Usually after the car has been sitting for more than 2 hours it will be only 1/4 of the way between C and H or less.
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Isnt it the temp buage on "C" because its still cold? I does take some time for the engine to warm up. It will not go straight to the warm up point on the gauge right after start up.
You are putting more electrical load on the engine when you turn the headlights on. That makes the engine run harder, hence the slight sputter.
I would get the battery checked out if you are really concerned.
You are putting more electrical load on the engine when you turn the headlights on. That makes the engine run harder, hence the slight sputter.
I would get the battery checked out if you are really concerned.
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The IS does not warm up quickly. Literally in winters when it's -25C (-15F), my car seldom gets past 1/3 on the engine temp until like 30-35 min into a drive. Georgia is obviously warmer than a Canadian winter, but it isn't the quickest car to get up to temp in my experience.
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When you say "After about 20 minutes, it seems to acquire a temperature reading and adjust accordingly", does the temperature slowly rise to the correct temp or does it spike up in a sudden move? If it slowly rises, I would say it's normal. But if it jumps up, then I would have them take a look at it.
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The IS does not warm up quickly. Literally in winters when it's -25C (-15F), my car seldom gets past 1/3 on the engine temp until like 30-35 min into a drive. Georgia is obviously warmer than a Canadian winter, but it isn't the quickest car to get up to temp in my experience.
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The IS does not warm up quickly. Literally in winters when it's -25C (-15F), my car seldom gets past 1/3 on the engine temp until like 30-35 min into a drive. Georgia is obviously warmer than a Canadian winter, but it isn't the quickest car to get up to temp in my experience.
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if you car is taking 20 mins to warm up with this current weather in ga, maybe your thermostat is stuck open so it takes longer to warm up. my car takes 5-10 mins to warm up with current weather
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