WoodyTx

Hi Everyone, I’m having issues when turning right quickly, transmission acts up, I pull over, turn car off, restart and problems go away! Anybody else had these problems? What was the Solution?

Gerf

First thing that comes to mind is low fluid level in the trans, have you had any work done on the car recently?

You didn't say how exactly the trans is acting up? does it do it when turning left as well?

swfla

iTrader: (1)

I agree with Gerf. Get under car and inspect for wet areas around radiator and transmission. Also need to check for OBD2 codes.

WoodyTx

It only happens when I’m turning right while using the lane where you have to yield and not stop, so it’s a 45 degree right turn instead of the 90 degree turn. If I turn slowly, it doesn’t happen! If I’m going 15 plus it always happens. Once pulled over and stop the car, turn ignition off, wait 3-5 seconds, turn car back on, and everything is fine! Thanks for the input!

Gerf

Well, that kinda puts the kibosh on my theory. What exactly does the trans do?

bpddaddy

I’ve heard of this before and it’s happening to my car too. We have a member here named Nico that said there’s an internal trans leak and it’s leaking onto a harness. Let me search a little here and see what I can find.

bpddaddy

Here’s the link to Nico’s trans leak. It’s on our LS 460 Facebook page.

bpddaddy

Link without the https//www. Just add www and copy and paste.

facebook.com/groups/640565389792374/permalink/1139828433199398/?mibextid=W9rl1R

WoodyTx

The transmission kind of goes to sleep- it starts revving higher with little action. To accelerate the car, you really have to mash on the peddle, which generates a higher rpm- a noticeable difference. So I pull over in a parking lot, put it in park, shut it off, wait 5 seconds, start it back up, and everything is fine!

trogdor113

Is there a post somewhere else with details? I'm very curious to learn more, but it appears that's a private Facebook post.

bpddaddy

I took some snapshots below of pertinent comments. To see the entire thread, sign up for “Lexus LS460/LS600 forum on Facebook.

trogdor113

That's wild; what an oddly specific cause and symptom. Sure sounds like OP's description

WoodyTx

Thanks for the info bpddaddy! I tried to open your link, but like the Lexus, couldn’t figure it out!

Anfanger

"Low level" was suggested to you at the very beginning. When you check the level and condition of the fluid, examine the transmission for leaks.

swfla

iTrader: (1)

Getting on the ground and looking around is the first thing a mechanic would likely do. It's as much about eliminating a cause as finding the cause. We get owners here that want a verbal diagnosis without having to put in any effort themselves. I'm not saying that's the case here but why hasn't he done that and said so?