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Old Sep 20, 2015 | 04:35 PM
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I have attached the TSB that would address the ML problem for 2001 and 2002.
Perfect! Thank you.

The pdf indicates how to ID the revised amp.
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Old Sep 21, 2015 | 07:39 AM
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Perfect! Thank you.

The pdf indicates how to ID the revised amp.
No problem, this problem only happens to me when it is hot outside. All we need now is someone to convince a lexus dealer do a group repair. so many of us have this problem.
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Maxx, I am a bit confused. Your PDF says the model number should be above 74XX, as shown below:




However, when I search for these amplifiers on eBay, I don't see anything like that as the model number. For example, one guy on eBay says he is selling a 2004 GS430 ML amp. Here is what the tag shows and I don't see how that relates to the 74XX?





The tough part is that the actual part number never changed before the faulty amp and the revised amp. I don't want to buy another faulty amp.

Can anyone advise?

Thanks

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Old Sep 22, 2015 | 07:51 AM
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Maxx, I am a bit confused. Your PDF says the model number should be above 74XX, as shown below:




However, when I search for these amplifiers on eBay, I don't see anything like that as the model number. For example, one guy on eBay says he is selling a 2004 GS430 ML amp. Here is what the tag shows and I don't see how that relates to the 74XX?





The tough part is that the actual part number never changed before the faulty amp and the revised amp. I don't want to buy another faulty amp.

Can anyone advise?

Thanks

Luke
The Part number is what the seller is showing you. The Model number is what you need to request. Maybe send him the PDF and see if he can snap a photo of that designated area. However, I believe the 2004 did address the issue.
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ok, so you are saying the bar code to the right of the part number pictured is not the model number?

I looked at half dozen of these amps on eBay and don't see any barcode sticker on the sides beyond the one just to the right of the part number.
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ok, so you are saying the bar code to the right of the part number pictured is not the model number?

I looked at half dozen of these amps on eBay and don't see any barcode sticker on the sides beyond the one just to the right of the part number.
The model number is covered by the side mounting brackets. See the below link for reference. Although, i am not sure the SC430 amp will work for the GS but you can see the placement of the model number.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/02-03-04-05-06-07-08-09-LEXUS-SC430-MARK-LEVINSON-AMPLIFIER-AMP-86280-0W070-OEM-/271992341080?hash=item3f5401c258&vxp=mtr
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Originally Posted by maxx430
The model number is covered by the side mounting brackets. See the below link for reference. Although, i am not sure the SC430 amp will work for the GS but you can see the placement of the model number.

02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 Lexus SC430 Mark Levinson Amplifier Amp 86280 0W070 | eBay
Perfect! I now know what to look for.

Thank you for the help.
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