RX 330 - Rear Wiper...again
04-07-04, 10:33 AM
#1
Rookie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Canada
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RX 330 - Rear Wiper...again
Just thought I'd post this after taking my vehicle in for the 8000km maintenance.
I described the problem I'd been having with the rear wiper (not properly wiping that two-inch strip of window). He immediately recognized the problem and replied:
"Yes, I know. There's nothing that can be done about it."
D'oh!
I described the problem I'd been having with the rear wiper (not properly wiping that two-inch strip of window). He immediately recognized the problem and replied:
"Yes, I know. There's nothing that can be done about it."
D'oh!
04-07-04, 05:16 PM
#2
Every time I bring my 330 in I complain about that and they replace the wiper blade insert. Never fixes the problem but I'm getting quite a collection of wiper blade refills.
11-10-04, 04:05 PM
#3
Driver School Candidate
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Washington
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Just find out this TSIB from NHTSA: 00804. REAR WIPER IMPROVEMENT. This might be the one can fix it.
I also found out another TSIB: 00504. BRAKE BOOSTER. Does anyone know what this is?
I also found out another TSIB: 00504. BRAKE BOOSTER. Does anyone know what this is?
11-11-04, 09:31 PM
#5
Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: 808
Posts: 1,384
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The rear wiper doesn't have enough force pressing down on the glass in order to do a clean sweep. Mine sucks too!?! But I wipe my windows everyday, so it's not too much of a problem for me.
11-18-04, 04:04 AM
#7
Driver School Candidate
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Alabama
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rear Wiper Assembly
First time Lexus owner.
What is the normal way that Lexus operates in component replacement situations like the rear wiper, will the dealer automatically replace the rear wiper assembly on the next service or does one has to complain first?
What is the normal way that Lexus operates in component replacement situations like the rear wiper, will the dealer automatically replace the rear wiper assembly on the next service or does one has to complain first?
Trending Topics
11-19-04, 07:46 AM
#8
Lexus Test Driver
Most dealers are not going to give you the advise! You have to complain to them and then they will do it....Thats whats so great about the internet!!!
I have read about the front windows not sealing allowing road noise and now the wiper--I asked them about it and they said yep theres a fix--Done!
I have read about the front windows not sealing allowing road noise and now the wiper--I asked them about it and they said yep theres a fix--Done!
11-21-04, 08:20 AM
#9
Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 818
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
WHY?
Rear wiper sucks, dash rattle is terrible, did we buy a Ford or what?
Didn't have this much trouble with the Ford Explorer we had & that was $15K less.
Didn't have this much trouble with the Ford Explorer we had & that was $15K less.
Last edited by xfirechief; 11-21-04 at 08:21 AM.
11-22-04, 06:41 AM
#11
Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 818
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
THANKS
We have had it with this noise. I am calling the GM at the dealer today to see what my options are at this point. If they say they can't do anything for us like the Service manager did I think I will contact the main office of Lexus.
Anyone have any otrher ideas??
Anyone have any otrher ideas??
11-22-04, 08:32 AM
#12
Driver
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Washington
Posts: 123
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: THANKS
Originally posted by xfirechief
We have had it with this noise. I am calling the GM at the dealer today to see what my options are at this point. If they say they can't do anything for us like the Service manager did I think I will contact the main office of Lexus.
Anyone have any otrher ideas??
We have had it with this noise. I am calling the GM at the dealer today to see what my options are at this point. If they say they can't do anything for us like the Service manager did I think I will contact the main office of Lexus.
Anyone have any otrher ideas??
11-22-04, 03:44 PM
#14
Driver School Candidate
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Nevada
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
TSB
TSB BR005-04 is a change of brake booster to improve pedal feeling during cold starts.
Applicable to 2WD VIN's before 2T2G.......15883 and before 4WD 2T2H.......30481 (Canada).
TSB BO008-04 is a change of rear wiper blade assembly to fix a streaking condition.
Applicable to 2WD before 2T2G.....13610 and JTJG......39521
and 4WD before 2T2H......23315 and JTJH.....69121
Good luck.
Applicable to 2WD VIN's before 2T2G.......15883 and before 4WD 2T2H.......30481 (Canada).
TSB BO008-04 is a change of rear wiper blade assembly to fix a streaking condition.
Applicable to 2WD before 2T2G.....13610 and JTJG......39521
and 4WD before 2T2H......23315 and JTJH.....69121
Good luck.
Last edited by smoss; 11-22-04 at 04:37 PM.
11-22-04, 04:23 PM
#15
Assuming those are 2004 VIN's, that's an awful small range to be covered by the rear wiper TSIB.
The rear wiper has never worked well on the RX (whether 300 or 330), so it's one aspect of the car where I have very low expectations. msilverIS is right - it just doesn't apply enough force, especially on the far end of the blade, to maintain good contact with the glass and wipe cleanly. You may not have been getting much help from your dealer because there isn't a whole lot they can do - it's a design failure. Simply changing the blade doesn't do any good.
Does anyone have a very late '04 or an '05 (outside the range of the TSIB) where they're happy with the rear wiper performance? Does the new wiper solve the problems?
The rear wiper has never worked well on the RX (whether 300 or 330), so it's one aspect of the car where I have very low expectations. msilverIS is right - it just doesn't apply enough force, especially on the far end of the blade, to maintain good contact with the glass and wipe cleanly. You may not have been getting much help from your dealer because there isn't a whole lot they can do - it's a design failure. Simply changing the blade doesn't do any good.
Does anyone have a very late '04 or an '05 (outside the range of the TSIB) where they're happy with the rear wiper performance? Does the new wiper solve the problems?