Blown transmission
10-12-09, 06:15 PM
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Blown transmission
Something else to worry about gals and guys.
On Friday I returned to Ohio from a trip to upper NY state, a distance of a little over 400 miles of all turnpike type driving. At the first stoplight I came to off the turnpike I noticed a slight engine miss. Saturday morning I drove to the local post office to pick up my mail still noticing the slight miss when stopped in drive.
On pulling out of the post office onto the street the engine shot up to about 4000 RPM, but I was only going about 2 miles per hour. It smoothed out and I made it home. No engine warning lights came on. There was no type of oil or fluid leaking under the car.
On getting home I called the dealer and had the RX flatbedded to them. I was given a loner RX of course. The total miles on my car at this time was...2539 !
Today I went to the dealer and spoke to the shop foreman and was told this:
They put the diagnostic on the car and saw the warning lights were about to come on. They then took the car out for a ride...and the transmission BLEW with the oil coming out. On taking down the pan from the tranny they found parts laying inside the pan of course.
Bottom line is that a new transmission was ordered for my car. They think they found one in the Chicago area, but I guess I'll find out more in a day or two. They said I might have the car back as soon as this weekend...but I'm not holding my breath. I know it's a very big job to change out a complete transmission. Being a new car will help I'm sure.
I'm just glad it happened around home and not on the turnpike 400 miles away. Last year at this time I drove my 2005 RX from Ohio to Seattle and back without a glitch. So far I'm pleased with the way Lexus has handled the problem. I'll keep you posted.
On Friday I returned to Ohio from a trip to upper NY state, a distance of a little over 400 miles of all turnpike type driving. At the first stoplight I came to off the turnpike I noticed a slight engine miss. Saturday morning I drove to the local post office to pick up my mail still noticing the slight miss when stopped in drive.
On pulling out of the post office onto the street the engine shot up to about 4000 RPM, but I was only going about 2 miles per hour. It smoothed out and I made it home. No engine warning lights came on. There was no type of oil or fluid leaking under the car.
On getting home I called the dealer and had the RX flatbedded to them. I was given a loner RX of course. The total miles on my car at this time was...2539 !
Today I went to the dealer and spoke to the shop foreman and was told this:
They put the diagnostic on the car and saw the warning lights were about to come on. They then took the car out for a ride...and the transmission BLEW with the oil coming out. On taking down the pan from the tranny they found parts laying inside the pan of course.
Bottom line is that a new transmission was ordered for my car. They think they found one in the Chicago area, but I guess I'll find out more in a day or two. They said I might have the car back as soon as this weekend...but I'm not holding my breath. I know it's a very big job to change out a complete transmission. Being a new car will help I'm sure.
I'm just glad it happened around home and not on the turnpike 400 miles away. Last year at this time I drove my 2005 RX from Ohio to Seattle and back without a glitch. So far I'm pleased with the way Lexus has handled the problem. I'll keep you posted.
10-13-09, 11:23 AM
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10-13-09, 01:14 PM
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OMG! Sorry to hear this. What a GD shame.
Warranted repair, you should be o.k. with customer care treatment.
Hurts to be without your brand new car, been there, and still there.
Like you said, good thing you were close to home.
Good luck, hope you get your RX back soon.
Keep us posted.
Warranted repair, you should be o.k. with customer care treatment.
Hurts to be without your brand new car, been there, and still there.
Like you said, good thing you were close to home.
Good luck, hope you get your RX back soon.
Keep us posted.
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10-13-09, 05:17 PM
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I received an update today from my Lexus dealer. They are in the process of installing the NEW transmission. I may get the car back late tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon or Thursday. After assembly they want to check it out good with road tests etc.
I'll do my best to make sure it's a new transmission. I was told it was going to be a new one. Like someone said there can't be that many of the 2010 6 speeds around to rebuild of the 3rd generation units. So far I think they're ahead of the time I thought it would take them to repair it. They sure got a new tranny into the dealers fast being it was just ordered yesterday.
I'll do my best to make sure it's a new transmission. I was told it was going to be a new one. Like someone said there can't be that many of the 2010 6 speeds around to rebuild of the 3rd generation units. So far I think they're ahead of the time I thought it would take them to repair it. They sure got a new tranny into the dealers fast being it was just ordered yesterday.
10-13-09, 06:43 PM
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I received an update today from my Lexus dealer. They are in the process of installing the NEW transmission. I may get the car back late tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon or Thursday. After assembly they want to check it out good with road tests etc.
I'll do my best to make sure it's a new transmission. I was told it was going to be a new one. Like someone said there can't be that many of the 2010 6 speeds around to rebuild of the 3rd generation units. So far I think they're ahead of the time I thought it would take them to repair it. They sure got a new tranny into the dealers fast being it was just ordered yesterday.
I'll do my best to make sure it's a new transmission. I was told it was going to be a new one. Like someone said there can't be that many of the 2010 6 speeds around to rebuild of the 3rd generation units. So far I think they're ahead of the time I thought it would take them to repair it. They sure got a new tranny into the dealers fast being it was just ordered yesterday.
10-13-09, 08:04 PM
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10-13-09, 08:20 PM
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Back in 1998 the transmission on our brand new Sienna blew at about 500 miles... Toyota replaced it and we haven't had a problem since then, and the car is still running fine last I checked. This is an isolated incident... stuff happens, really, not every car can be absolutely perfect. I'd be more alarmed if this were a common occurrence.
10-13-09, 08:34 PM
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Sorry to hear this. However, I have to say your dealer has done the decent jobs to quickly respond and replace it. Not everyone can get the tranny replaced in a few days. Usually they have the limited spare part in the regional centers. Glad they find one for you.
