Check VSC Light - need to replace transmission
04-26-16, 02:37 PM
#151
Lexus Champion
I have the same issues as everyone else. VSC lights came on around 80k miles. Took to dealership n was told it was a sensor. Had it replace. Cost me a total of $600+. Been awhile so don't remember exact. As for the stutter part it comes n goes for me. As for the transmission oil, I tried to change my engine oil n accidentally drain the transmission oil. Lol...Anyhow, I called Toyota n they told me they can fill my tranny oil. Drove my car there with little to no tranny oil. I was told that it's ok as long as I don't go to fast. Anyways, Toyota fill it up for me for about $200+. Again don't remember cuz it's been awhile. So far I'm at 115k miles n no known issues besides the stutter part at stop but it's random. Btw, I own a 08 is250 rwd.
04-28-16, 03:06 PM
#152
Purchased a Reman Trans from Lexus today... Gonna have one of my techs install on Saturday.
Set me back a pretty penny but it was a lot safer than gambling on a used tranny from shipped from japan that has "under 50k miles" on it from Engine World.
I was hesitant to do it.. but only made the most sense if I plan on keeping the car. Engine was Rebuilt around 120k.
I'll keep yall posted!!!
04-29-16, 07:18 AM
#154
I'm an advisor at a Subaru dealership, so the Lexus dealership across the ways gave me a few pretty sweet deal. $3k out the door. Hopefully they can deliver it today.
04-29-16, 10:08 AM
#155
for those of you who got persistent cel and had to replace transmission- was the cel coming on and off before? in the past month or two my cel and vsc and all comes on for a day or two and then goes away. is this something that will get worse over time? maybe I should try to sell before a big repair?
04-29-16, 02:13 PM
#156
for those of you who got persistent cel and had to replace transmission- was the cel coming on and off before? in the past month or two my cel and vsc and all comes on for a day or two and then goes away. is this something that will get worse over time? maybe I should try to sell before a big repair?
Also depends on codes being thrown though.
04-30-16, 09:54 PM
#157
so my light came back on, got it read as p2757 tcc solenoid. debating on changing the solenoid and seeing if it works out well. if not probably get a used tranny (found some for 1k around 50k miles). do you guys think i should replace solenoid and hope for best or replace whole tranny since something else other than the solenoid will fail eventually? with the "new" tranny i get i will FOR SURE be doing fluid swaps this "lifetime sealed tranny" is some BS. i read somewhere on here lexus dealership will charge around $800 for labor to replace, i will get a definite quote from them as well as independent shops around me.
also thought of selling/trading the car, but cant think of ANYTHING else i would be pleased with around the same price range... germans unreliable, g35 interior sucks, genesis cloth seats,,,
anyone have a suggestion or experience replacing the solenoid if thats the ONLY code u had? thanks guys much appreciated
also thought of selling/trading the car, but cant think of ANYTHING else i would be pleased with around the same price range... germans unreliable, g35 interior sucks, genesis cloth seats,,,
anyone have a suggestion or experience replacing the solenoid if thats the ONLY code u had? thanks guys much appreciated
05-01-16, 02:47 PM
#159
Lexus Champion
so my light came back on, got it read as p2757 tcc solenoid. debating on changing the solenoid and seeing if it works out well. if not probably get a used tranny (found some for 1k around 50k miles). do you guys think i should replace solenoid and hope for best or replace whole tranny since something else other than the solenoid will fail eventually? with the "new" tranny i get i will FOR SURE be doing fluid swaps this "lifetime sealed tranny" is some BS. i read somewhere on here lexus dealership will charge around $800 for labor to replace, i will get a definite quote from them as well as independent shops around me.
also thought of selling/trading the car, but cant think of ANYTHING else i would be pleased with around the same price range... germans unreliable, g35 interior sucks, genesis cloth seats,,,
anyone have a suggestion or experience replacing the solenoid if thats the ONLY code u had? thanks guys much appreciated
also thought of selling/trading the car, but cant think of ANYTHING else i would be pleased with around the same price range... germans unreliable, g35 interior sucks, genesis cloth seats,,,
anyone have a suggestion or experience replacing the solenoid if thats the ONLY code u had? thanks guys much appreciated
05-01-16, 03:53 PM
#160
true but i dont want to change tcc and have to end up replacing transmission altogether later. is changing the solenoid labor intensive? i know the part is pretty cheap like 150
05-03-16, 11:53 AM
#161
so my light came back on, got it read as p2757 tcc solenoid. debating on changing the solenoid and seeing if it works out well. if not probably get a used tranny (found some for 1k around 50k miles). do you guys think i should replace solenoid and hope for best or replace whole tranny since something else other than the solenoid will fail eventually? with the "new" tranny i get i will FOR SURE be doing fluid swaps this "lifetime sealed tranny" is some BS. i read somewhere on here lexus dealership will charge around $800 for labor to replace, i will get a definite quote from them as well as independent shops around me.
also thought of selling/trading the car, but cant think of ANYTHING else i would be pleased with around the same price range... germans unreliable, g35 interior sucks, genesis cloth seats,,,
anyone have a suggestion or experience replacing the solenoid if thats the ONLY code u had? thanks guys much appreciated
also thought of selling/trading the car, but cant think of ANYTHING else i would be pleased with around the same price range... germans unreliable, g35 interior sucks, genesis cloth seats,,,
anyone have a suggestion or experience replacing the solenoid if thats the ONLY code u had? thanks guys much appreciated
The whole "sealed tranny" mess should be changed. I replaced the SLU solenoid less than 100 miles before I replaced the trans. When we drained the fluid again to swap the trans out, the fluid was nearly black!
I bought a reman box from Lexus to be safe.. Heard terrible stories about getting a used one so I was tired of gambling and just went the safe route. I have driven 250+ miles and I am back in my own car. F***ing LOVE IT. (after driving loaners and rentals for a month)
05-03-16, 05:53 PM
#163
Lexus Champion
I just replaced the transmission on Saturday. I tried replacing the solenoid out but didn't work, actually made the condition worse.
The whole "sealed tranny" mess should be changed. I replaced the SLU solenoid less than 100 miles before I replaced the trans. When we drained the fluid again to swap the trans out, the fluid was nearly black!
I bought a reman box from Lexus to be safe.. Heard terrible stories about getting a used one so I was tired of gambling and just went the safe route. I have driven 250+ miles and I am back in my own car. F***ing LOVE IT. (after driving loaners and rentals for a month)
The whole "sealed tranny" mess should be changed. I replaced the SLU solenoid less than 100 miles before I replaced the trans. When we drained the fluid again to swap the trans out, the fluid was nearly black!
I bought a reman box from Lexus to be safe.. Heard terrible stories about getting a used one so I was tired of gambling and just went the safe route. I have driven 250+ miles and I am back in my own car. F***ing LOVE IT. (after driving loaners and rentals for a month)
05-04-16, 12:31 PM
#164