Fuel discussions/questions - Octane Regular or Premium (merged threads)
10-03-10, 03:28 PM
#32
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Had This Problem
I had the hesitation problem. I took it in for repair and they did a software update. I haven't had the problem since.
Though, the transmission is all over the place, it can't seem to follow my commands, sometimes I just touch the pedal and I get great acceleration, other times, I have to floor it just to get it to down shift. I have been told my the dealer that this issue will be addressed in the next software update.
Can't Wait!
Anybody else experience this issue?
Thanks!
Though, the transmission is all over the place, it can't seem to follow my commands, sometimes I just touch the pedal and I get great acceleration, other times, I have to floor it just to get it to down shift. I have been told my the dealer that this issue will be addressed in the next software update.
Can't Wait!
Anybody else experience this issue?
Thanks!
Last edited by structural; 10-03-10 at 05:44 PM.
10-03-10, 03:51 PM
#33
I had the hesitation problem. I took it in for repair and they did a software update. I haven't had the problem since.
Though, the transmission is all over the place, can't seem to follow my commands, sometimes I just tough the pedal and I get great acceration, other times, I have to floor it just to get it to down shift. I have been told my the dealer that this issue will be addressed in the next software update.
Can't Wait!
Anybody else experience this issue?
Thanks!
Though, the transmission is all over the place, can't seem to follow my commands, sometimes I just tough the pedal and I get great acceration, other times, I have to floor it just to get it to down shift. I have been told my the dealer that this issue will be addressed in the next software update.
Can't Wait!
Anybody else experience this issue?
Thanks!
10-03-10, 05:39 PM
#34
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Software update
Sorry,
I have no additional info on the next software update. The service advisor that told me about it was "let go" last week and I have not had a chance to talk to a new one yet.
I will check Monday to see if anyone in the service department knows about the next update.
I have no additional info on the next software update. The service advisor that told me about it was "let go" last week and I have not had a chance to talk to a new one yet.
I will check Monday to see if anyone in the service department knows about the next update.
10-23-10, 04:53 PM
#36
Racer
is there a link to lexus website on this issue? its quite obvious the throttle response on this has a different feel than drive by cable systems (such as on my 2000 corolla and an infiniti gx). brake system also is brake by wire if Im not mistaken
10-25-10, 05:09 PM
#37
Lexus Test Driver
11-10-10, 03:21 AM
#41
Your vehicle does not require any outstanding safety recalls or service campaigns at this time. This inquiry covers all recalls or campaigns currently not completed for your specific vehicle identification number (VIN)."
As our vehicle has a November 2009 build date it would seem that it would be included in any software update campaign. Does the Lexus Drivers page for your vehicle have information about this campaign or have you received direct notification from Lexus? In other words, how do you know there is a software update?
Perhaps since neither of us have these problems with our vehicles they are not involved with the recall, but that would make the problem vehicle-specific. Even more intriguing ... Lexus would have to know which specific vehicles have the problem and only recall those that are affected by individual VIN. Is it reasonable that Lexus can limit a recall campaign to specific vehicles?
Regards,
SaniDel
11-10-10, 06:22 AM
#42
Regards,
SaniDel
11-10-10, 11:49 AM
#43
I just checked the Lexus Drivers page for our vehicle and "...2010 LEXUS GX460
Your vehicle does not require any outstanding safety recalls or service campaigns at this time. This inquiry covers all recalls or campaigns currently not completed for your specific vehicle identification number (VIN)."
As our vehicle has a November 2009 build date it would seem that it would be included in any software update campaign. Does the Lexus Drivers page for your vehicle have information about this campaign or have you received direct notification from Lexus? In other words, how do you know there is a software update?
Perhaps since neither of us have these problems with our vehicles they are not involved with the recall, but that would make the problem vehicle-specific. Even more intriguing ... Lexus would have to know which specific vehicles have the problem and only recall those that are affected by individual VIN. Is it reasonable that Lexus can limit a recall campaign to specific vehicles?
Regards,
SaniDel
Your vehicle does not require any outstanding safety recalls or service campaigns at this time. This inquiry covers all recalls or campaigns currently not completed for your specific vehicle identification number (VIN)."
As our vehicle has a November 2009 build date it would seem that it would be included in any software update campaign. Does the Lexus Drivers page for your vehicle have information about this campaign or have you received direct notification from Lexus? In other words, how do you know there is a software update?
Perhaps since neither of us have these problems with our vehicles they are not involved with the recall, but that would make the problem vehicle-specific. Even more intriguing ... Lexus would have to know which specific vehicles have the problem and only recall those that are affected by individual VIN. Is it reasonable that Lexus can limit a recall campaign to specific vehicles?
Regards,
SaniDel
03-13-11, 01:54 PM
#44
Ethanol e85 in the GX?
I'm sure this has been brought up before but what's the deal with using ethanol in the new GX? is it possible and has anyone done it? I hear conflicting answers to whether it can do it.
03-13-11, 02:07 PM
#45
No, it's not possible to run E85 in the GX 460. It wasn't designed for it. You will be sorry if you try running it. I think it's only rated for 10%, not 85%. Why would you want tot run E85? You would get terrible mileage if you could run it. BTW, I've never seen anyone ask about E85 on this forum.