My daughter dropped her action figure in the gas tank
11-10-14, 02:02 PM
#31
Got some good news! There was indeed a screen in the neck of the gas tank, so they were able to maneuver the damn barbie out. I was asked if I wanted the barbie back, but after what Barbie has put me through, she can go ****** herself.. The not as good news, is that I was told that the hair from the doll did manage to clog the fuel filter. I was also told that this was the cause of the check engine light, and it's also why it refused to start the night before. They will have to replace the fuel filter.
11-10-14, 02:11 PM
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How did the hair immediately fall out and make it's way to the fuel filter before you even left the gas station? Crazy stuff, but it sounds like the damage is minimal compared to the worst case scenario. I'm pretty sure this is the first time the techs have seen something like this. Glad it's going to get worked out.
I am guessing the 3 yo will be waiting in the car when OP fills up for the foreseeable future.
11-10-14, 02:41 PM
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Probably the flowing gasoline from when he was pumping it separated the hair from the doll. How it managed to go straight to the filter cause a CEL immediately is strange, though. Anyway, glad to hear the fuel filter did its job.
I am guessing the 3 yo will be waiting in the car when OP fills up for the foreseeable future.
I am guessing the 3 yo will be waiting in the car when OP fills up for the foreseeable future.
11-10-14, 02:49 PM
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Long story short, I do have my IS back as of now. No more check engine light. Starts and runs just like it did before this ordeal. I did end up spending more money than expected because they could not replace the fuel filter alone. I had to actually purchase the entire fuel pump,which obviously did cost a pretty penny. The fuel pump replacement including labor, was $676.45. In addition to this, this cost of the initial diagnosis was $220.76 and in addition to this, to tow my car to this dealership in the first place, was $133. So, $1,030.21 later, I have a perfectly running IS. Or so I think. Early Tomorrow morning will be the real test when we leave San Francisco and drive back home to Denver. Approximately 19 hours and 1,267 of driving should be a good test.
11-10-14, 03:04 PM
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Long story short, I do have my IS back as of now. No more check engine light. Starts and runs just like it did before this ordeal. I did end up spending more money than expected because they could not replace the fuel filter alone. I had to actually purchase the entire fuel pump,which obviously did cost a pretty penny. The fuel pump replacement including labor, was $676.45. In addition to this, this cost of the initial diagnosis was $220.76 and in addition to this, to tow my car to this dealership in the first place, was $133. So, $1,030.21 later, I have a perfectly running IS. Or so I think. Early Tomorrow morning will be the real test when we leave San Francisco and drive back home to Denver. Approximately 19 hours and 1,267 of driving should be a good test.
11-10-14, 03:22 PM
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hahaha We'll see. My fault for opening the gas cap and turning my back, anyways. Another Barbie will only bring back painful memories. Memories that I'll probably end up laughing about in the future.
11-10-14, 03:42 PM
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Drop us a line to let us know how the trip home went, good luck
Long story short, I do have my IS back as of now. No more check engine light. Starts and runs just like it did before this ordeal. I did end up spending more money than expected because they could not replace the fuel filter alone. I had to actually purchase the entire fuel pump,which obviously did cost a pretty penny. The fuel pump replacement including labor, was $676.45. In addition to this, this cost of the initial diagnosis was $220.76 and in addition to this, to tow my car to this dealership in the first place, was $133. So, $1,030.21 later, I have a perfectly running IS. Or so I think. Early Tomorrow morning will be the real test when we leave San Francisco and drive back home to Denver. Approximately 19 hours and 1,267 of driving should be a good test.
11-10-14, 03:52 PM
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I'm sorry to read of your ordeal. It could have been much worse and when your little girl is old enough to drive it will make a very interesting story for you to tell her. Good to hear everything was resolved and I hope your trip home is un-eventful.
11-10-14, 04:20 PM
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Glad to hear it worked out.
Now buy her one of those expensive American Girl dolls - she will never get that down the fuel filler, haha.
11-10-14, 05:09 PM
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Gasoline is an excellent solvent, no doubt it dissolved the glue holding the hair in, or may have dissolved the hair itself into one big plastic goo ball.
11-10-14, 05:10 PM
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This would also work because American Girl dolls would never pump their own gas.
11-10-14, 05:34 PM
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11-10-14, 05:39 PM
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Sorry to hear the troubles... Glad its all fixed up..!!!
BTW - the gas tank and fuel pump setup is accessed underneath the rear seat..
via a special removable panel.. Old GS400 below for reference.. and IS300 below that..
~ Joe Z
BTW - the gas tank and fuel pump setup is accessed underneath the rear seat..
via a special removable panel.. Old GS400 below for reference.. and IS300 below that..
~ Joe Z
Last edited by Joe Z; 11-10-14 at 05:43 PM.
