Variable Valve Timing Intelligence
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Variable Valve Timing Intelligence
Should I be alarmed if the Variable Valve Timing Intelligence has to be replaced on a 2003 GS 300 with 5,800 miles. After being totally trampled at the service department of the Volvo dealership where I purchased my prior automobile ('98 S70 Lemon), I vowed to be better informed this time. Please help, the car should be ready tomorrow (they have had it for five days now).
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Well I'm assuming this is under warranty!? Why did they say it had gone bad? Also, by 'replacing VVT-i' do they mean a replacement of electronics, or the whole valvetrain?
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Yes, it is under warranty. Those are very good questions to ask. Depending on their response should I be more concerned about one of these responses than the other? Thanks much for your response.
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I guess I wouldn't be concerned overall since it's being fixed under warranty, but I would want to know why your car 'failed' and what failed.
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Where is the article going to appear - on this site? Thanks for your response. They said it was actually the actuator and they had to replace the camshaft to get to it. Does this sound plausible? I'm so skeptical and concerned due to the extremely low mileage so I welcome any articles. I have already see this article. Thanks again.
http://www.mr2sc.com/websites/articles/vvt.htm
http://www.mr2sc.com/websites/articles/vvt.htm
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Originally posted by Patricia
Where is the article going to appear - on this site? Thanks for your response. They said it was actually the actuator and they had to replace the camshaft to get to it. Does this sound plausible? I'm so skeptical and concerned due to the extremely low mileage so I welcome any articles. I have already see this article. Thanks again.
http://www.mr2sc.com/websites/articles/vvt.htm
Where is the article going to appear - on this site? Thanks for your response. They said it was actually the actuator and they had to replace the camshaft to get to it. Does this sound plausible? I'm so skeptical and concerned due to the extremely low mileage so I welcome any articles. I have already see this article. Thanks again.
http://www.mr2sc.com/websites/articles/vvt.htm
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Re: Re: VVT-i
Originally posted by SilverLexo
I'm suprised to hear a major malfunction in such a new motor, but since it's covered under warranty, I woldn't be too concerned. I'm think the VVTI gear meshes with the camshaft gear so it's plausablue that they would have to replace the camshaft. May I ask what symptoms your car had before you took it in..noises, complete engine failure, etc??...
I'm suprised to hear a major malfunction in such a new motor, but since it's covered under warranty, I woldn't be too concerned. I'm think the VVTI gear meshes with the camshaft gear so it's plausablue that they would have to replace the camshaft. May I ask what symptoms your car had before you took it in..noises, complete engine failure, etc??...
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Thanks for your response. Any more thoughts?
Thanks for your response. Any more thoughts?
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Originally posted by SilverLexo
Yes, more thoughts...let them fix it for free, if you search around on this forum you will see that 99.9% of the GS (or other Lex owners) are completely satisfied with their vehicles. You might just have a case of bad luck (considering your Volvo lemon). However, I assure that the Lexus reliability and quality is unmatched by any other vehicle manufacturer. There is a post somewhere here with a “major problems” poll. The majority of users posted very minor if any problems, even on higher mileage GS’s, which is rare for any car type. Enjoy your car, you have a nice, reliable (99% of the time), good looking car.
Yes, more thoughts...let them fix it for free, if you search around on this forum you will see that 99.9% of the GS (or other Lex owners) are completely satisfied with their vehicles. You might just have a case of bad luck (considering your Volvo lemon). However, I assure that the Lexus reliability and quality is unmatched by any other vehicle manufacturer. There is a post somewhere here with a “major problems” poll. The majority of users posted very minor if any problems, even on higher mileage GS’s, which is rare for any car type. Enjoy your car, you have a nice, reliable (99% of the time), good looking car.
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