Fuel smell '08 ISF
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Fuel smell '08 ISF
Today while leaving work my car was giving off a strong fuel smell. Wife noticed the garage stunk of gasoline when she got home.
I removed the engine cover just now, and ran the car and checked for any leaks around the fuel rail area, but didn't notice anything.
Anyone else notice a fuel smell on their car? I see Lexus has a recall for this issue, and says "should bring their car to the dealer immediately" but there is no current fix for this recall..?
Not too happy with my ISF today
I removed the engine cover just now, and ran the car and checked for any leaks around the fuel rail area, but didn't notice anything.
Anyone else notice a fuel smell on their car? I see Lexus has a recall for this issue, and says "should bring their car to the dealer immediately" but there is no current fix for this recall..?
Not too happy with my ISF today
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I'm dropping mine off tomorrow morning for two recalls, one the fuel pressure sensor thing, not sure about the what the other recall is. Called for this recall and she ran my vin and said there was a second recall (will inquire at drop off). I'll let ya know how it goes.
So called dealer back this morning after reading all the threads. Spoke to a different person who stated that there indeed is no fix at the moment. He wasn't sure why the person previously told me otherwise. I'm wait and see what happens in the coming months.
If your car does indeed smell of gas I would take it in and have them check it at least to ensure you don't have a gas leak.
So called dealer back this morning after reading all the threads. Spoke to a different person who stated that there indeed is no fix at the moment. He wasn't sure why the person previously told me otherwise. I'm wait and see what happens in the coming months.
If your car does indeed smell of gas I would take it in and have them check it at least to ensure you don't have a gas leak.
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If your car smells like gasoline, you need to find out why before it explodes. One errant spark and you could have a pretty big barbeque on your hands. The car is not safe to drive in this condition.
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I'm running 0 cats, ZERO. I think thats the reason for my fuel smell though.
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I'm going to call the dealer today and see what they will do for me..
-- anyone know where the leak specified in the recall is supposed to be from? "Fuel sensor" are we talking fuel pressure sensor on the fuel rails on the engine, or the level sensor in the fuel tank?
-- anyone know where the leak specified in the recall is supposed to be from? "Fuel sensor" are we talking fuel pressure sensor on the fuel rails on the engine, or the level sensor in the fuel tank?
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Mine has a pretty strong gas odor too, I am running no cats but I notice it in the mid area of my car after spirited driving when I get out of the car its pretty apparent. I'm not sure if its my exhaust because I am usually in open air and my car is shut off by the time I get out of the car, pretty interesting though. Maybe I'll swing it by. If it is leaking, will they basically give me a loaner for weeks potentially until a fix is found or its figured out?
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Called the dealer.. They want me to tow it in, on my expense, and then diagnose it, on my expense.
The service advisor on the phone said she was unaware of any recalls for fuel smell on any Lexus vehicles, except the RX.
I mentioned safety recall E2F and she was totally unaware of anything relating to that. (Lexus of Canada obviously has no communication with Lexus of USA)
So I'm going to see if I can replicate this fuel smell again today, and see if I can pinpoint what's going on
The service advisor on the phone said she was unaware of any recalls for fuel smell on any Lexus vehicles, except the RX.
I mentioned safety recall E2F and she was totally unaware of anything relating to that. (Lexus of Canada obviously has no communication with Lexus of USA)
So I'm going to see if I can replicate this fuel smell again today, and see if I can pinpoint what's going on
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Called the dealer.. They want me to tow it in, on my expense, and then diagnose it, on my expense.
The service advisor on the phone said she was unaware of any recalls for fuel smell on any Lexus vehicles, except the RX.
I mentioned safety recall E2F and she was totally unaware of anything relating to that. (Lexus of Canada obviously has no communication with Lexus of USA)
So I'm going to see if I can replicate this fuel smell again today, and see if I can pinpoint what's going on
The service advisor on the phone said she was unaware of any recalls for fuel smell on any Lexus vehicles, except the RX.
I mentioned safety recall E2F and she was totally unaware of anything relating to that. (Lexus of Canada obviously has no communication with Lexus of USA)
So I'm going to see if I can replicate this fuel smell again today, and see if I can pinpoint what's going on
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haha so true, great SA.
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Unfortunately this kind of service is almost commonplace here in northern Alberta lately. There are more available jobs than people to fill them, so quality customer service is hard to find.
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