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Old 01-28-17, 06:38 AM
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where can I run the vin# to see the maintenance history if possible? here's the vin JTJBT20X480149853 If anyone can help me out , mainly the timing belt and water pump since the odometer reads 121k, thanks
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Make an account on lexusowners.com and add the vehicle then go to the service history
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Thanks it shows timing belt and water pump done at 89k, at 117k it shows

Service: RED DRIVETRAINdescription: RED DRIVETRAIN ~ ~DRIVETRAIN REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION ~ ~BOTH FRONT AXLES =LEAKING BADLY.BOOTS TORN. ~ ~DECLINED AT THIS TIME.

Service: ELECT/MODULATED AIR SUSPNSN AIRBAG SYSTEMdescription: ELECT/MODULATED AIR SUSPNSN AIRBAG SYSTEM ~ ~CLIENT STATES AIRBAG LIGHT ON ~ ~B0101 OPEN IN DRIVERS SIDE SQUIB CIRCUIT. TESTED WIRING FROM CENTER AIR BAG SENSOR TO DRIVERS AIR BAG. OK. TESTED CENTER AIR BAG SENSOR. OK. TESTED WIRING IN SPIRAL CABLE. FOUND CIRCUIT OPEN DUE TO BROKEN WIRES IN SPIRAL CABLE. ~ ~REPLACE SPIRAL CABLE AND TEST DROVE. AIR BAG LIGHT OFF.








im assuming these service only shown and the site are services preformed at toyota/Lexus dealers correct?

drivers seat is torn and steering wheels has major leather fade/worn im sure is common since the leather used in lexus is soft and thin, what route have you guys gone as far as the seat and steering wheel?




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Originally Posted by RI-Lex
Thanks it shows timing belt and water pump done at 89k, at 117k it shows

Service: RED DRIVETRAINdescription: RED DRIVETRAIN ~ ~DRIVETRAIN REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION ~ ~BOTH FRONT AXLES =LEAKING BADLY.BOOTS TORN. ~ ~DECLINED AT THIS TIME.

Service: ELECT/MODULATED AIR SUSPNSN AIRBAG SYSTEMdescription: ELECT/MODULATED AIR SUSPNSN AIRBAG SYSTEM ~ ~CLIENT STATES AIRBAG LIGHT ON ~ ~B0101 OPEN IN DRIVERS SIDE SQUIB CIRCUIT. TESTED WIRING FROM CENTER AIR BAG SENSOR TO DRIVERS AIR BAG. OK. TESTED CENTER AIR BAG SENSOR. OK. TESTED WIRING IN SPIRAL CABLE. FOUND CIRCUIT OPEN DUE TO BROKEN WIRES IN SPIRAL CABLE. ~ ~REPLACE SPIRAL CABLE AND TEST DROVE. AIR BAG LIGHT OFF.








im assuming these service only shown and the site are services preformed at toyota/Lexus dealers correct?

drivers seat is torn and steering wheels has major leather fade/worn im sure is common since the leather used in lexus is soft and thin, what route have you guys gone as far as the seat and steering wheel?




I would get the car inspected cas it looks like he didn't perform the suspension service and it'll be expensive to do all that. Secondly the leather on these is really bad i got the driver seat leather replaced and got the steering wheel and gear **** repainted.
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If my search results are correct ....that vehicle is from Florida but where you live isn't so great on vehicles. That is a really good price for retail. I would definitely look for rust but typically dealerships will negotiate so if you could get them down $1000 or even $2000.....as long as the rest of the vehicle checks out you can re do the entire suspension and still be in great shape!
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