2011 LS460 AWD "Transmission issue"
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Hello all:
I have a 2011 LS 460 AWD. Currently @ 19,500 miles. Unfortunately, I have noticed a slight transmission "skip" or "flare" between 2nd-3rd gear. To be fair, this only occurs after a cold start and lasts for the first few times that I accelerate. After that, no issues. it will operate perfectly. The dealership completed the latest TSB, and they assure me that this is a "characteristic" of the car. Has anyone else experienced this? I purchased this LS back in July from a local Lexus Dealership. Certified Pre-owned with only 18,000 one owner miles. First used car purchase for me in over 20 years! Very good car. Not perfect though. Just my opinion. If I had paid 80k,I would have been disappointed, but as I paid 38k with a two year CPO Warranty, I don't feel too bad. I am hoping to have the car for at least 10-12 years. Thank you for your input!
I have a 2011 LS 460 AWD. Currently @ 19,500 miles. Unfortunately, I have noticed a slight transmission "skip" or "flare" between 2nd-3rd gear. To be fair, this only occurs after a cold start and lasts for the first few times that I accelerate. After that, no issues. it will operate perfectly. The dealership completed the latest TSB, and they assure me that this is a "characteristic" of the car. Has anyone else experienced this? I purchased this LS back in July from a local Lexus Dealership. Certified Pre-owned with only 18,000 one owner miles. First used car purchase for me in over 20 years! Very good car. Not perfect though. Just my opinion. If I had paid 80k,I would have been disappointed, but as I paid 38k with a two year CPO Warranty, I don't feel too bad. I am hoping to have the car for at least 10-12 years. Thank you for your input!
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My 2007 has 98k and does the same thing you and Teedub21 describe. With yours just shy of only having 20k, this my be normal ?? I am going to have a transmission "flush" at my Lexus dealership soon. If it improves with that, I'll let you know.
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Both of our LS460s do this, 2011 RWD Sport and 2012 AWD. It's a quirk of the Aisin AA80E transmission. It's the B1 Band disengaging before the C3 clutch has a chance to fully apply.
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