IS250 Carbon Build up CSP
#511
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I believe it was me you were thinking of going to Cerritos. I know you already went to Longo now, but to answer your question, Jamie Lee is my SA, as well as the previous owner's SA. He's been nothing but helpful, and has bent over backwards to keep me happy (and at times, delighted). I wish I lived closer to Longo though, since, as a Penske employee, I would get an employee discount there. Maybe next time...
#512
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqMmZJ2TBQ8 think thats a good enough reason for them to open that sucker up and see whats up w/ it?
doesnt happen all the time but when it did happen last time (few days ago) i got it on video
doesnt happen all the time but when it did happen last time (few days ago) i got it on video
If you're taking your car to Longo, I would call up Jimmy and get his email address and send that to him before you go in. I'm sure he can show it to one of the tech's and get a quick opinion on it before you bring it in. I've done something similar in the past.
#514
Ugh. My car is at the dealership. They replicated the misfire and are contacting Lexus to make sure they will cover the piston ring replacement. I honestly want nothing to do with this repair.
I fully expect to sell my car as soon as my Lexus extended warranty expires.
I fully expect to sell my car as soon as my Lexus extended warranty expires.
#516
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I brought my car into Lexus of Riverside in November 2012 for several recalls and brought the CSP letter in for this issue as well. Turns out my car was affected due to misfire codes and that I would have to bring my car back once the parts have arrived. Meanwhile they performed a top engine clean and filled up my gas tank.
The top engine clean involves an oil change correct? I don't think they used synthetic either...
This past week, while I was driving on the FWY, the CHECK VSC light came on along with some other lights twice. It stays lit until the engine is restarted. Is this one of the symptoms of the carbon build up issue?
It's been 4 months now and my parts still haven't arrived. Has anyone else waited this long? I've been in touch with my service advisor and he told me the parts are still on order...
The top engine clean involves an oil change correct? I don't think they used synthetic either...
This past week, while I was driving on the FWY, the CHECK VSC light came on along with some other lights twice. It stays lit until the engine is restarted. Is this one of the symptoms of the carbon build up issue?
It's been 4 months now and my parts still haven't arrived. Has anyone else waited this long? I've been in touch with my service advisor and he told me the parts are still on order...
#517
I brought my car into Lexus of Riverside in November 2012 for several recalls and brought the CSP letter in for this issue as well. Turns out my car was affected due to misfire codes and that I would have to bring my car back once the parts have arrived. Meanwhile they performed a top engine clean and filled up my gas tank.
The top engine clean involves an oil change correct? I don't think they used synthetic either...
This past week, while I was driving on the FWY, the CHECK VSC light came on along with some other lights twice. It stays lit until the engine is restarted. Is this one of the symptoms of the carbon build up issue?
It's been 4 months now and my parts still haven't arrived. Has anyone else waited this long? I've been in touch with my service advisor and he told me the parts are still on order...
The top engine clean involves an oil change correct? I don't think they used synthetic either...
This past week, while I was driving on the FWY, the CHECK VSC light came on along with some other lights twice. It stays lit until the engine is restarted. Is this one of the symptoms of the carbon build up issue?
It's been 4 months now and my parts still haven't arrived. Has anyone else waited this long? I've been in touch with my service advisor and he told me the parts are still on order...
Having the check VSC show up is one of the things that comes with the Carbon build up issue along with things like check engine light, shaking, etc. Unfortunately, that wait is probably about right. When the letters got sent out a lot of dealers got flooded with owners trying to get the repairs done. I just don't think Lexus was prepared for the number of people that would bring their cars in and actually have the issues verified because there's long waits pretty much everywhere for the same parts now. Hopefully they will get all the parts you need in soon.
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I brought my car into Lexus of Riverside in November 2012 for several recalls and brought the CSP letter in for this issue as well. Turns out my car was affected due to misfire codes and that I would have to bring my car back once the parts have arrived. Meanwhile they performed a top engine clean and filled up my gas tank.
The top engine clean involves an oil change correct? I don't think they used synthetic either...
This past week, while I was driving on the FWY, the CHECK VSC light came on along with some other lights twice. It stays lit until the engine is restarted. Is this one of the symptoms of the carbon build up issue?
It's been 4 months now and my parts still haven't arrived. Has anyone else waited this long? I've been in touch with my service advisor and he told me the parts are still on order...
The top engine clean involves an oil change correct? I don't think they used synthetic either...
This past week, while I was driving on the FWY, the CHECK VSC light came on along with some other lights twice. It stays lit until the engine is restarted. Is this one of the symptoms of the carbon build up issue?
It's been 4 months now and my parts still haven't arrived. Has anyone else waited this long? I've been in touch with my service advisor and he told me the parts are still on order...
#519
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqMmZJ2TBQ8 think thats a good enough reason for them to open that sucker up and see whats up w/ it?
doesnt happen all the time but when it did happen last time (few days ago) i got it on video
doesnt happen all the time but when it did happen last time (few days ago) i got it on video
#521
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Great info on the carbon build up. According to the TSB from Lexus it should only effect my 2006-2010. I just bought a 2012 IS-250-awd for my Wife. Anyone with a 2012 have this issue?(it's probably too soon to tell).
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If you don't know if the carbon build up is in the car, can Lexus check like the vin? Mines is an 08 is 250 with 19xxx miles. I don't want the warranty to be over and then I have problems with the carbon
#525
You can call Lexus Corporate with your VIN number to confirm tho.
Nothing changed, they still recommend the 5w30