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Old 03-30-15, 06:41 AM
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Before taking a trip to the dealer I wanna see if any other 4GS owners have seen this before.

Old 03-30-15, 08:02 AM
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Mine leaks from both rear corners... I'm taking it in tomorrow for some other maintenance, I'm asking about the leaks too. Yours looks like a steady stream of water, mine is a drip.
Old 03-30-15, 08:17 AM
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Yeah man I looked up and that surprised the hell out of me. Hopefully they cover it with no problem and I want a IS350 F-Sport loaner lol.
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Looks the high flow water jet from the car wash is spraying the gasket perfectly..

Does it leak when it rains or water from a hose passes over it..??

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Originally Posted by Joe Z
Looks the high flow water jet from the car wash is spraying the gasket perfectly..

Does it leak when it rains or water from a hose passes over it..??

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Not sure I'll test it out when I get home later. Either way it shouldnt do it. My 1999 GS goes through the same car wash with no issues.
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My 2002 solara did alittle
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I noticed this on mine a while ago. Took it in twice now, to 2 different dealers. Same answer, it's normal as long as it doesn't come in. Hard to really believe it, but 2 different dealers now, same answer.
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I noticed this on mine a while ago. Took it in twice now, to 2 different dealers. Same answer, it's normal as long as it doesn't come in. Hard to really believe it, but 2 different dealers now, same answer.
Wow thats ridiculous, Im gonna be angry if they tell me this because really? A car that cost damn near 60k is leaking water thats crazy.
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Originally Posted by Justin2JZ
Before taking a trip to the dealer I wanna see if any other 4GS owners have seen this before.

https://youtu.be/xQRLIxZxJC8
so, It happen only in the car wash? I'll need to look at my on next car wash
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I thought this was just me... I found out my 2013 also leaks on all 4 corners just last week.
Old 03-31-15, 12:21 PM
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Does your 2013 GS 350 also exhibit a 'pop' or 'snap' type noise in the sunroof area of the roof panel, especially when entering driveways or traveling over bumps that induce a momentary body flex? If so, it may be related to THIS TSB for 2013 GS 350.
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WOW. Thank you so much BC. I've been trying to get my dealership to fix this issue for the longest, but they have no idea what I'm talking about.
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Originally Posted by ialexxx
WOW. Thank you so much BC. I've been trying to get my dealership to fix this issue for the longest, but they have no idea what I'm talking about.
You're very welcome. Make sure that your VIN number is 'before' the numbers listed in the TSB.

I'm really surprised your dealer was not aware of the TSB, but it has been a couple of years and only affected the early models as the TSB was issued in July, 2012.. Nevertheless, looking at what all needs to be done to fix the 'pop'/'snap' noise, it appears to be somewhat extensive.

Good luck!
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I have a 2013 GS FSport and it's doing the same thing too. Dealer tested it and said it was normal? Please let me know what you guys find out.
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Originally Posted by Room4Tu
I have a 2013 GS FSport and it's doing the same thing too. Dealer tested it and said it was normal? Please let me know what you guys find out.
Are you talking about leaking, or making a pop/snap noise?


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