RedlineAZ

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I'm dropping mine off today! Its probably my cats lol but better to be safe

BLKLBL

I pulled the engine cover off, ran the car in my garage, and checked / smelled for any fuel leaks. I didn't see or smell anything. I checked around the fuel rail and injector areas and no leaks or signs of fuel leaking there ever. Then Road tested and was unable to replicate the fuel smell. Drove it to work, checked again, unable to see or smell any fuel.
It's winter here and the car goes through pretty big temperature swings between my garage, and outside of work. Also this tank of fuel was an ethanol blend 94.. Is usually run zero-ethanol 91.. Not sure if that may be a factor in a intermittent issue such as this

I8ABMR

spoke to a fellow CL member today who told me the dealership said there is no fuel rail recall. Wether there is a fix or they are working on something its ridiculous that these SA's dont know the fundamental national campaign being run by Lexus. If we know they should have known long ago

318ISF

I'm not taking any chances! Mine will stay parked until I get a notice saying there is a fix.

BLKLBL

Does anyone have any more info on the location of these parts specified in the recall? It says "pressure sensor" and "fuel delivery pipe". Are we talking fuel pressure sensor on the injector fuel rail? Or is this referring to a pressure sensor in the fuel delivery system, say closer to the fuel tank, or around the fuel pump?
I would like to diagnose this myself before wasting time and money at the dealer.

RedlineAZ

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I wrote a GIANT rant about how bad my experience was at the dealer, and then decided it isn't worth it. What I would suggest is you bring your letter with you to educate your dealer as they will likely have no clue about this recall and try to charge you $161 to diagnose it. What you should do, is drive your car to the dealer. If it catches on fire (which I doubt will happen), thats on Lexus for not providing you a tow for a recall that THEY had. Drop it off, with your letter, and have them inspect it. If you feel they are screwing with you or if you are uncomfortable about driving it, call Lexus corporate and ask them to provide a free tow for you to the dealer.

RMA

You & I both.

cardoc1

The recall letter from Lexus said it was a information letter as they don't have a resolve for the fuel pressure regulator gasket yet - they will be sending you another letter once a fix has been figured out - they do say to call Lexus if you do have the fuel smell now !

kickinazz

Replace the sparkplugs!
Just did mine 3.5-4.0 hrs the 1st time 80,190 miles. Make sure you have the right tools; off set socket or wrench! Also take your time and take off everything or move everything around the sparkplugs and it easier to do. Make sure you are using the OEM plugs. Yes $15 a plug but you will feel the deference.

RMA

I would if my car did not have 25000 miles currently...

BLKLBL

Yeah my '08 has only 60,000km on it

ISFBomb

Hey guys, here's the exact letter I received for my 08 ISF if this helps anyone.
The only time I smell fuel is when I'm racing at the track in sport mode, lol!

BLKLBL

Thanks for posting that. A fellow club Lexus member sent me a copy of that letter a few days ago.
I've driven the car for a few days now and have been monitoring it closely.. Unable to replicate any fuel smell, or visually see any fuel leaks.
Since I can't replicate the problem, and there are no visual signs, I doubt the dealer would do anything for me (except take my money) at this point. I'm going to wait until the remedy is available and I'll take my car in then.