How to tighten the sun visor?
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Any one knows how to tighten the flip-down sun visor (passenger side)?
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There was another thread on this I think, and my visors are getting a bit looser after just 2 years, this isn't good for me for long-term vehicle retention. I might try injecting some sort of foam or glue along the rod to tighten the visor in a year or two if needed. I don't like these seeming friction-based devices without obvious tightening mechanisms. AND I can't see how to relace the visors!
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Originally Posted by parula
There was another thread on this I think, and my visors are getting a bit looser after just 2 years, this isn't good for me for long-term vehicle retention. I might try injecting some sort of foam or glue along the rod to tighten the visor in a year or two if needed. I don't like these seeming friction-based devices without obvious tightening mechanisms. AND I can't see how to relace the visors!
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I replaced the driver side sun visor 2 years ago and it is loose already. The passenger side was just replaced at a cost of $206. I hope it lasts longer then 2 years. I am curently arguing with Lexus about their ******y design
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Originally Posted by CaptBud330
I replaced the driver side sun visor 2 years ago and it is loose already. The passenger side was just replaced at a cost of $206. I hope it lasts longer then 2 years.
Wouldn't it be covered under warranty??
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The drivers side was covered under warranty, but the passenger side happened in 2005 so the car was out of warranty. I spoke to Lexus and tried to convince them it was a safety related issue but they said they already gave me a courtesy repair for a faulty fuel gauge after the warranty expired. That gas gauge repair was done in 2004 and the problem just reacurred this past week. Yes, "The constant pursuit of perfection" must have missed my car. But in all fairness, I have a 2004 LS430 Ultra and it's magnificent. The price of the visors are really pricey but my dealer gives me 20% off parts. Still, on fixed income, it's high.
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I was contacted by Lexus today to discuss the sun visor problem and the lack of durability with the latest replacement. They asked what I would like and I told them a new 330. Well, that went over like a lead balloon so I told them I would be satisfied with another new drivers sunvisor and I would hope it lasts longer then 2 years. BTW, this is a '99 RX300 with only 35,000 miles.
The fuel gauge problem was supposed to be fixed by installing a new sending unit. It sorta worked for a while but the only way I could get it to indicate full was to fill the sucker to the very top. Otherwise it indicated some amount less then full. Now however, it is only indicating 3/4 when full. I hope Lexus will fix this also. I'll keep you posted.
The fuel gauge problem was supposed to be fixed by installing a new sending unit. It sorta worked for a while but the only way I could get it to indicate full was to fill the sucker to the very top. Otherwise it indicated some amount less then full. Now however, it is only indicating 3/4 when full. I hope Lexus will fix this also. I'll keep you posted.
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Originally Posted by NeverSatisfied
I think you're better off installing a brand new visor ![Frown](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
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Originally Posted by CaptBud330
I replaced the driver side sun visor 2 years ago and it is loose already. The passenger side was just replaced at a cost of $206. I hope it lasts longer then 2 years. I am curently arguing with Lexus about their ******y design
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Originally Posted by CaptBud330
It folds up and stays against the ceiling but won't stay against the windshield. It flops down. Bud
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