Is this a red flag on buying this '99 LS400?
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Is this a red flag on buying this '99 LS400?
So I'm looking at a '99 LS400 which pretty much meets all my criteria, except for one thing.
I ran a Carfax on it, and everything turned out clean. However, about 5 months after the car was purchased by first owner in '99, this item was performed by the dealer, as quoted from Carfax: "engine/powertrain computer/module replaced carfax."
What does that mean?? Is it a red flag, or something that could cause any problems down the line? What could cause it? Has anyone else had this done? If you guys could shed some light on this, I'd really appreciate it.
I ran a Carfax on it, and everything turned out clean. However, about 5 months after the car was purchased by first owner in '99, this item was performed by the dealer, as quoted from Carfax: "engine/powertrain computer/module replaced carfax."
What does that mean?? Is it a red flag, or something that could cause any problems down the line? What could cause it? Has anyone else had this done? If you guys could shed some light on this, I'd really appreciate it.
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How many miles on car now? If the car has been running fine since that module has been fixed, you'll not likely have any problems.
Take in the VIN number to a service adviser and ask them to check car's history. If the current owner can provide work invoices you are in a good spot provided the basics have all been done for the specified intervals.
Take in the VIN number to a service adviser and ask them to check car's history. If the current owner can provide work invoices you are in a good spot provided the basics have all been done for the specified intervals.
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I would run an AutoCheck on it (similar to and apparently a lot more accurate than carfax) - did you see this investigative report on accidents and other problems not showing up on carfax? - it seems they have sold out their integrity to the used car dealers!
Last edited by LScowboyLS; 03-18-13 at 02:17 AM.
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Thanks guys,
Checked vehicle history on owners site; turns out the reason ECU was replaced was that the customer had complained of a "hesitation on acceleration" problem. Car is a 1999 with 46000 miles on it. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I feel like I've heard/read about this hesitation problem on this site!
Checked vehicle history on owners site; turns out the reason ECU was replaced was that the customer had complained of a "hesitation on acceleration" problem. Car is a 1999 with 46000 miles on it. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I feel like I've heard/read about this hesitation problem on this site!
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That's what a silent recall is. You only replace it if the customer complains.
Here is the one on the gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/att...ulletin-1-.pdf
Here is the one on the gs400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/att...ulletin-1-.pdf
Last edited by sam12345; 03-18-13 at 10:38 PM.
#13
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What would car fax gain by not reporting the truth? Makes no sense siNce all the would get is a loss of business.
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