IS 500 - CEL problem and update
#286
Thats great. I wonder if replacing the gasket is pretty much the same thing as taking the exhaust off and retightening it, because the tolerances for this air gap are so tight that any adjustment, be it replacement or refitting, will likely fix it. But from a corporate standpoint, replacing an actual part (gasket) sounds like a more official fix for both the tech and customer.
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#287
Still going strong
It’s been two weeks today since I’ve had my CEL fixed. I now have 1200 miles on it and no issues. Gaskets appear to be the fix in my situation. Car has been great and hope this is the only fix needed for the majority. Feel really bad for those still having issues. I’m crossing my finger since my closest dealership is 315 miles away.
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#289
"exhaust gasket not installed correctly"
That usually means they set the torque to low or high. Probably the latter since they had to replace the gasket. I have a number of Subaru's and have seen recent recalls or service notices referring to under or over torqued parts from the factory. It's more likely with the first delivery's of a new model.
That usually means they set the torque to low or high. Probably the latter since they had to replace the gasket. I have a number of Subaru's and have seen recent recalls or service notices referring to under or over torqued parts from the factory. It's more likely with the first delivery's of a new model.
#290
Got my car back from Lexus of Cerritos. Everything is good now. They test drove the car for 12 miles😂. My SA also advise another is500 came in for the same issue. They report the issue back to Lexus HQ already.
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#292
FWIW I called my local "servicing" dealer yesterday and they were absolutely clueless on the CEL issue. That or playing dumb for some reason. I even spoke with the service manager. Hope the service bulletin or what not comes out of Lexus Corporate soon. I'd rather not wait around for it to appear and just take the car in to get inspected, but at this point my dealer won't have any of it.
#293
^^ To be honest, if a dealer hasn't sold a IS 500 and hasn't experienced the issue, I am not surprised. I went to a dealer a little distance away from where I live to see the LE that just arrived and they had no clue either, and in all fairness, most dealers are not enthusiast like we are....
#294
^^ To be honest, if a dealer hasn't sold a IS 500 and hasn't experienced the issue, I am not surprised. I went to a dealer a little distance away from where I live to see the LE that just arrived and they had no clue either, and in all fairness, most dealers are not enthusiast like we are....
#295
FWIW I called my local "servicing" dealer yesterday and they were absolutely clueless on the CEL issue. That or playing dumb for some reason. I even spoke with the service manager. Hope the service bulletin or what not comes out of Lexus Corporate soon. I'd rather not wait around for it to appear and just take the car in to get inspected, but at this point my dealer won't have any of it.
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#296
What's even more tragic is that I haven't even experienced the car fully yet. Trying to follow break in. First world problems...
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#297
DLPTony -- That seems a bit odd to return car in transit to be shipped back to the plant, especially when a gasket can easily be replaced at a dealer. I can see them holding back on production until they source a different part but returning cars in transit seems excessive but I could be wrong.
#298
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DLPTony -- That seems a bit odd to return car in transit to be shipped back to the plant, especially when a gasket can easily be replaced at a dealer. I can see them holding back on production until they source a different part but returning cars in transit seems excessive but I could be wrong.
There is no way they are going back to “plant” or Japan for that matter..
Joe Z
#299
^^ Thanks - That is my French that kicked in and the language barrier. I interpreted factory and plant as the same but I see what you mean now - DLPTony, sorry for my post and the confusion it created.
#300
I think it’s because a gasket replacement isn’t necessary. A re-fitting seems sufficient. Replacing a part just sounds more reassuring. Some dude at Tahara probably just didn’t have his torque wrench set correctly LOL.