Plastic film on the steering wheel coming off
#1
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Plastic film on the steering wheel coming off
See photo. My 2007 ES350 has a plastic coating over the radio controls that is peeling off. Looks ghetto. Is there a product I could use to replace this or at least make it look less ghetto?
#2
i think that is a common issues i have heard some that are not happy with the way Lexus did the buttons on this
i have yet to have a problem i think you need to replace the entire steering wheel to get those replaced but not sure
i have yet to have a problem i think you need to replace the entire steering wheel to get those replaced but not sure
#3
Try Sewell Parts if your interested in replacing the part completely.
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...S350-2007.html
They may or may not still sell them but they did at one time. If you can't find it on their website, give them a call
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...S350-2007.html
They may or may not still sell them but they did at one time. If you can't find it on their website, give them a call
#4
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This is not a new issue and has been discussed in other threads.
There is actually a TSB (technical service bulletin) on this. It's not an official recall.
When I had an 07, it wasn't as bad as your photo....but the dealer replaced the controls under warranty at no charge.
In any case, even if you're out of warranty, you might be able to ask your dealer to "do you a solid" and replace them anyway.
You definitely don't need to replace the steering wheel in any case...those controls are separate.
Good luck.
There is actually a TSB (technical service bulletin) on this. It's not an official recall.
When I had an 07, it wasn't as bad as your photo....but the dealer replaced the controls under warranty at no charge.
In any case, even if you're out of warranty, you might be able to ask your dealer to "do you a solid" and replace them anyway.
You definitely don't need to replace the steering wheel in any case...those controls are separate.
Good luck.
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Hi John,
I was wondering if you ever found a solution to the peeling on the steering wheel? I am having this issue now and like you, I'm feeling a little ghetto. I need to figure out how to fix this issue.
I was wondering if you ever found a solution to the peeling on the steering wheel? I am having this issue now and like you, I'm feeling a little ghetto. I need to figure out how to fix this issue.
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Do the buttons peel from the edge of the button panel ? Maybe people can seal the edges with something like a nail polish sealer? and hopefully will not run into this problem.
I have not had an issues on my 07 yet, *cross fingers*.
I have not had an issues on my 07 yet, *cross fingers*.
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I took a 07 ES350 for a test drive today and both the volume buttons were totally worn off. Its not pretty when you first step into the car. Now seeing that its a $350 part, I think I'm going to keep looking and skip this one.
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No solution yet. Not paying $300 for cosmetics
I am still looking for an alternative. Im not paying $300 for a part. That is ridiculous
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