2007 Lexus LS 460 L Trunk Latch Will not Close
#16
I, too, just spent $950 dollars getting my trunk latch repaired. The mechanic gave me the broken one and after inspecting it, I see that it's a rather cheap part of the assembly that failed. It's a plastic limit switch that governs the motor operation. In a perfect world, Lexus would offer that switch to replace as a Field Replaceable Unit for $50 bucks instead of the whole assembly for $700.
It only takes two screws to replace it. (sigh). The rest of the unit looks fine and rugged.
In my mind, this was built-in obsolescence or poor design.
It was extremely disappointing to own such a fine car and get hit with this exorbitant bill. Could not close the trunk without it, though.
Keywords: LS460 LS 460 Trunk Latch Assembly Switch Repair Part
It only takes two screws to replace it. (sigh). The rest of the unit looks fine and rugged.
In my mind, this was built-in obsolescence or poor design.
It was extremely disappointing to own such a fine car and get hit with this exorbitant bill. Could not close the trunk without it, though.
Keywords: LS460 LS 460 Trunk Latch Assembly Switch Repair Part
#18
At that price, you might want to tell them to hold off. Call around a couple of Toyota/Lexus independents and see how much they will charge. If the part is ~$700 (see above posts), the dealer's labor rate has gone up 500% in 3 years! Something's not right.
#19
LS 460 trunk lock
Thanks to the write-in helpers! I tried everything else suggested get the LS 460 truck to stay close, before I tried disconnecting the battery. However, once I did that the problem was solved.
#20
Same issue
My only question is how do I release the cover from the lining of the trunk to fix the latch
#21
get plastic or metal trim removal tools n pry the black clips off, they are all over and and plastic trim that has no bolts or cover concealing bolts and held in my plastic clips so usually flat pieces facing the front of the car, get pulled that way , just be gentle and see where the clips are.
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