Need help about my 2004 LS 430
03-30-09, 11:15 AM
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I agree, Lexus's are bulletproof... since I started being around bodyshops and mechanics early on the only issue I saw with that magnitude was an E class that a customer brought in to our bodyshop after it had a major rear end hit fixed by a major competitor. The main complain is that the car would not shift gears after 2nd. After many specialists looked at it I ended up taking the car to a dealer and found out that the last bodyshop SWAPPED the complete rear end from an E430 but forgot to see that the car was a 320. Gearing was all out of whack.
I would not worry; it could be something simple...Best of luck fixing it
I would not worry; it could be something simple...Best of luck fixing it
03-30-09, 11:49 AM
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I agree, Lexus's are bulletproof... since I started being around bodyshops and mechanics early on the only issue I saw with that magnitude was an E class that a customer brought in to our bodyshop after it had a major rear end hit fixed by a major competitor. The main complain is that the car would not shift gears after 2nd. After many specialists looked at it I ended up taking the car to a dealer and found out that the last bodyshop SWAPPED the complete rear end from an E430 but forgot to see that the car was a 320. Gearing was all out of whack.
I would not worry; it could be something simple...Best of luck fixing it
I would not worry; it could be something simple...Best of luck fixing it
yep~she is in the shop now~~dealer(they are used car dealer) said will sent out for someone who spec in Lexus, and i am waiting for the phone call
03-30-09, 06:18 PM
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had been told maybe trany oil tooo dark, they said they will flush and refill
said didn't found other problem,will pick up her tomorrow afternoon~~
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said didn't found other problem,will pick up her tomorrow afternoon~~
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Thats sounds weird, stay on top of it and make sure it is solved. My car has 81k and shifts perfect and you cannot feel a single thing between shifts. Even my last LS4 with 141k shifted perfect.
03-30-09, 06:58 PM
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Either way, I'd question how they "drained and filled" the transmission, because there is a special Lexus tool that is used to siphon and exchanged the fluid properly. This is not regular drain and refill.
Drive carefully and make sure the issue is resolved, but keep an eye on it even if it's resolved because something caused that fluid to burn that much.
03-31-09, 01:23 AM
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I think you had said this was NOT a Lexus dealership right? How did they discern that it was dirty transmission fluid? You have an '04, so this was the 6-speed which is a sealed transmission with the WS (World Standard) transmission fluid which theoretically NEVER needed changing. If your car only has 80K and it's "dark" as they say, then either the previous owner really raced the thing, or there is something else wrong causing this degradation of the fluid.
Either way, I'd question how they "drained and filled" the transmission, because there is a special Lexus tool that is used to siphon and exchanged the fluid properly. This is not regular drain and refill.
Drive carefully and make sure the issue is resolved, but keep an eye on it even if it's resolved because something caused that fluid to burn that much.
Either way, I'd question how they "drained and filled" the transmission, because there is a special Lexus tool that is used to siphon and exchanged the fluid properly. This is not regular drain and refill.
Drive carefully and make sure the issue is resolved, but keep an eye on it even if it's resolved because something caused that fluid to burn that much.
tomorrow when i pick up the LS i will trying to ask the error code,or maybe I should go to another shop to check it out again......
03-31-09, 01:31 AM
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kind of a little hesitantly to go to a dealer, casuse always dealer charge a lot and trying to let you change everything u don't need to,, but if the problem still there,,,I think I will trying to get a honest(by good luck) dealer to check out......
03-31-09, 02:35 AM
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Who knows, I have a feeling your problem maybe the recall.
At least they can tell you what's really wrong.
Those people telling you the oil is too dirty is a warning sign that they don't know what they are doing. Your problem can't be fixed with just a simple change of oil.
At least they can tell you what's really wrong.
Those people telling you the oil is too dirty is a warning sign that they don't know what they are doing. Your problem can't be fixed with just a simple change of oil.
03-31-09, 02:49 AM
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blacksc400 is giving you the right advice BE WISE!!!!
Be Wise blacktulip, please don't hesitate to get Lexus specialist to see your problem. It may very well be a T.S.B!! Most Lexus service departments are honest. They do charge for the services but, just be straight with them and tell them of your issue. Ask if them to look at your issue because you were told it was a T.S.B. Ive had my car looked t for free by a Lexus dealer and wasn't charged until I decided I wanted them to perform the service to it. If price is an issue just tell them you want them to take a look at it and you were told its a T.S.B.. The dealer is professional because they want you to buy from them the next time you buy.
Please take Blacksc400 Advice before this issue cost you more in the long run!!!
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03-31-09, 02:59 AM
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Never take a car to a non certified LEXUS specialist with serious issues to your car!
Dont be afraid of the dealer. What the dealer you took it to said didnt sound right! Cheaper doesnt mean better in this case. If it a simple job like oil change thats ok but, your issue is very big and needs Lexus certified mechanics or Toyota mechanics only touching it! Please heed the words of Advice from fellow members like blacksc400, they are giving you excellent advice!
03-31-09, 03:10 AM
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I notice you along with me and others telling black tulip....
It's now time to go to the dealer. They'll pull the codes and give you a diagnosis of what is going on. Having a trans not working correctly, followed by the Check VSC\Engine\Trac Off lights is the standard recipe for a potentially major trans problem.
When the ES350 was having it's transmission-death issues, this is exactly what you'd see. Misbehaving trans followed by all the warning lights.
In general, trans problems in the LS430 are ridiculously rare events. The only known problems were the very small first batch of 6 speed 2004 models which transmissions were all replaced. That's it.
When the ES350 was having it's transmission-death issues, this is exactly what you'd see. Misbehaving trans followed by all the warning lights.
In general, trans problems in the LS430 are ridiculously rare events. The only known problems were the very small first batch of 6 speed 2004 models which transmissions were all replaced. That's it.
Unless previous owner didn't treat it right! Trust your fellow club members the Lexus dealer would know the issue same day and they dont have to wait for Lexus mechanic to come in to see your car because there on site. Even a Toyota service department will suffice!
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