maxji

Hi experienced Lexus owners,
I am new here, just bought 2010 IS250 RWD with 34K on it from dealer.
Arriving home found that AC is not operating properly: When turning on Heat temp even to High, tried Auto also, turned AC button on/off, ...after driving even all day it blows cold air.
And also found that engine temp. goes higher, almost reaches red lines when the car is on Idle (engine is on, car not moving).
So, added some coolant. Tried again.... still nothing. Next day added some more coolant (antifreeze) as it needed. Guessing there might be Leak of antifreeze. Even so, could it cause heating problem?
Please advise or help to newbie, guys?!

jgr7

iTrader: (1)

No antifreeze = no heat = no cooling of engine = blown head gaskets fried engine if you don't get it fixed right away, take it back to dealer right away. Call them right away and than head back ASAP.

maxji

Thanks for reply even it's scary...
Do you think it's so serious problem? And how much will it cost me around to fix?
Can the lexus factory warranty help? As its still under warranty?
And Ive financed this car, is it possible at all to return it to dealer after signing tons of papers?

yardie876

Could possibly be a thermostat or water pump issue.

jgr7

iTrader: (1)

If you just bought it they might take car of it, just tell them it happened on the way home like you said.

whitebeast

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As your statement, dealer should cover it.

maxji

That is used car, and u know dealers, sold As Is. Will try though for sure. But is that expensive to fix that myself getting some parts as needed like thermostat, fixing coolant leak...

whitebeast

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Are you sure your car sold as is not CPO?
I was thought 2010 34k should be under warranty. Event if you out of warranty a bit, they should help you out.
In worse case, contact lexus cooperation and ask for their help.

embolism

something like that should definitely be covered under warranty if you bought it cpo from a Lexus dealer. Even if you didn't buy from Lexus, it should be covered under the original warranty. The car only has 34K on it!

I'd tow it to a Lexus dealer pronto!

maxji

It is under factory warranty yet for next 4 months.after that i bought another bumper to bumper warranty.
But in here in forum somewhere seen that factory warranty doesnt cover that kind of issues... This is what im worried abt.

maxji

For sure its not CPO. I have paper saying dealer sells all their cars as as.

jgr7

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Call the dealer before you try to fix anything yourself.

scott1256c

is the "dealer" you bought it from not a lexus dealer? Lexus factory warranty should cover this (provided it is still under waranty) regardless of what the dealer says, unless the car was rebuilt from salvage or something.