Check VSC Light - need to replace transmission
#151
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I have the same issues as everyone else. VSC lights came on around 80k miles. Took to dealership n was told it was a sensor. Had it replace. Cost me a total of $600+. Been awhile so don't remember exact. As for the stutter part it comes n goes for me. As for the transmission oil, I tried to change my engine oil n accidentally drain the transmission oil. Lol...Anyhow, I called Toyota n they told me they can fill my tranny oil. Drove my car there with little to no tranny oil. I was told that it's ok as long as I don't go to fast. Anyways, Toyota fill it up for me for about $200+. Again don't remember cuz it's been awhile. So far I'm at 115k miles n no known issues besides the stutter part at stop but it's random. Btw, I own a 08 is250 rwd.
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Purchased a Reman Trans from Lexus today... Gonna have one of my techs install on Saturday.
Set me back a pretty penny but it was a lot safer than gambling on a used tranny from shipped from japan that has "under 50k miles" on it from Engine World.
I was hesitant to do it.. but only made the most sense if I plan on keeping the car. Engine was Rebuilt around 120k.
I'll keep yall posted!!!
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I'm an advisor at a Subaru dealership, so the Lexus dealership across the ways gave me a few pretty sweet deal. $3k out the door. Hopefully they can deliver it today.
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for those of you who got persistent cel and had to replace transmission- was the cel coming on and off before? in the past month or two my cel and vsc and all comes on for a day or two and then goes away. is this something that will get worse over time? maybe I should try to sell before a big repair?
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for those of you who got persistent cel and had to replace transmission- was the cel coming on and off before? in the past month or two my cel and vsc and all comes on for a day or two and then goes away. is this something that will get worse over time? maybe I should try to sell before a big repair?
Also depends on codes being thrown though.
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so my light came back on, got it read as p2757 tcc solenoid. debating on changing the solenoid and seeing if it works out well. if not probably get a used tranny (found some for 1k around 50k miles). do you guys think i should replace solenoid and hope for best or replace whole tranny since something else other than the solenoid will fail eventually? with the "new" tranny i get i will FOR SURE be doing fluid swaps this "lifetime sealed tranny" is some BS. i read somewhere on here lexus dealership will charge around $800 for labor to replace, i will get a definite quote from them as well as independent shops around me.
also thought of selling/trading the car, but cant think of ANYTHING else i would be pleased with around the same price range... germans unreliable, g35 interior sucks, genesis cloth seats,,,
anyone have a suggestion or experience replacing the solenoid if thats the ONLY code u had? thanks guys much appreciated
also thought of selling/trading the car, but cant think of ANYTHING else i would be pleased with around the same price range... germans unreliable, g35 interior sucks, genesis cloth seats,,,
anyone have a suggestion or experience replacing the solenoid if thats the ONLY code u had? thanks guys much appreciated
#159
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so my light came back on, got it read as p2757 tcc solenoid. debating on changing the solenoid and seeing if it works out well. if not probably get a used tranny (found some for 1k around 50k miles). do you guys think i should replace solenoid and hope for best or replace whole tranny since something else other than the solenoid will fail eventually? with the "new" tranny i get i will FOR SURE be doing fluid swaps this "lifetime sealed tranny" is some BS. i read somewhere on here lexus dealership will charge around $800 for labor to replace, i will get a definite quote from them as well as independent shops around me.
also thought of selling/trading the car, but cant think of ANYTHING else i would be pleased with around the same price range... germans unreliable, g35 interior sucks, genesis cloth seats,,,
anyone have a suggestion or experience replacing the solenoid if thats the ONLY code u had? thanks guys much appreciated
also thought of selling/trading the car, but cant think of ANYTHING else i would be pleased with around the same price range... germans unreliable, g35 interior sucks, genesis cloth seats,,,
anyone have a suggestion or experience replacing the solenoid if thats the ONLY code u had? thanks guys much appreciated
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true but i dont want to change tcc and have to end up replacing transmission altogether later. is changing the solenoid labor intensive? i know the part is pretty cheap like 150
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so my light came back on, got it read as p2757 tcc solenoid. debating on changing the solenoid and seeing if it works out well. if not probably get a used tranny (found some for 1k around 50k miles). do you guys think i should replace solenoid and hope for best or replace whole tranny since something else other than the solenoid will fail eventually? with the "new" tranny i get i will FOR SURE be doing fluid swaps this "lifetime sealed tranny" is some BS. i read somewhere on here lexus dealership will charge around $800 for labor to replace, i will get a definite quote from them as well as independent shops around me.
also thought of selling/trading the car, but cant think of ANYTHING else i would be pleased with around the same price range... germans unreliable, g35 interior sucks, genesis cloth seats,,,
anyone have a suggestion or experience replacing the solenoid if thats the ONLY code u had? thanks guys much appreciated
also thought of selling/trading the car, but cant think of ANYTHING else i would be pleased with around the same price range... germans unreliable, g35 interior sucks, genesis cloth seats,,,
anyone have a suggestion or experience replacing the solenoid if thats the ONLY code u had? thanks guys much appreciated
The whole "sealed tranny" mess should be changed. I replaced the SLU solenoid less than 100 miles before I replaced the trans. When we drained the fluid again to swap the trans out, the fluid was nearly black!
I bought a reman box from Lexus to be safe.. Heard terrible stories about getting a used one so I was tired of gambling and just went the safe route. I have driven 250+ miles and I am back in my own car. F***ing LOVE IT. (after driving loaners and rentals for a month)
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I just replaced the transmission on Saturday. I tried replacing the solenoid out but didn't work, actually made the condition worse.
The whole "sealed tranny" mess should be changed. I replaced the SLU solenoid less than 100 miles before I replaced the trans. When we drained the fluid again to swap the trans out, the fluid was nearly black!
I bought a reman box from Lexus to be safe.. Heard terrible stories about getting a used one so I was tired of gambling and just went the safe route. I have driven 250+ miles and I am back in my own car. F***ing LOVE IT. (after driving loaners and rentals for a month)
The whole "sealed tranny" mess should be changed. I replaced the SLU solenoid less than 100 miles before I replaced the trans. When we drained the fluid again to swap the trans out, the fluid was nearly black!
I bought a reman box from Lexus to be safe.. Heard terrible stories about getting a used one so I was tired of gambling and just went the safe route. I have driven 250+ miles and I am back in my own car. F***ing LOVE IT. (after driving loaners and rentals for a month)
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