GloveBox Removal question on the 3GS
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GloveBox Removal question on the 3GS
I need some help maybe if someone on here knows or can tell me the procedure on removing the Glovebox for my 3gs i need to get to my Servo Assembly and the recirculation door for inside and outside air. I want to do it right the first time plus i have checked the previous thread on the Servo repair on the RX but i would like someone to tell me how i could remove the Glove Box to access it.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
1SloGS.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
1SloGS.
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You might get some help by PMing denvergs4. He had to remove the glove box to repair a broken piece that connects to the recirc actuator (see his repair procedure at) https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...glove-box.html
He said to PM him for help.
Good Luck
He said to PM him for help.
Good Luck
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You might get some help by PMing denvergs4. He had to remove the glove box to repair a broken piece that connects to the recirc actuator (see his repair procedure at) https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...glove-box.html
He said to PM him for help.
Good Luck
He said to PM him for help.
Good Luck
#4
This is nuts. I was dealing with the same problem last week. Cannt believe how common this problem is. And I wonder how many owners don't even know their servo is broken.
A bit dissapointed at people working at Lexus shops. I am pretty sure mine was broken at a dealer as well and the owner didn't even know about it.
A bit dissapointed at people working at Lexus shops. I am pretty sure mine was broken at a dealer as well and the owner didn't even know about it.
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Honestly, I live in Miami and it's always HOT !!! and I always have mine on recirculation . I found out mine was broken when I went to change out my cabin filter and the door wouldn't open in any switch position. I then openned it by hand and found it was already broken ( no resistance at ALL ) I put it all together , backed up, put it in drive and PLUNK !!!! I heard the door shut again. I openned it all back up, wedged in a piece of cardboard to keep it open . Done. The auto temp works by regulating the fan speed, and it works great. Simple fix, Practical solution... Good luck
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Honestly, I live in Miami and it's always HOT !!! and I always have mine on recirculation . I found out mine was broken when I went to change out my cabin filter and the door wouldn't open in any switch position. I then openned it by hand and found it was already broken ( no resistance at ALL ) I put it all together , backed up, put it in drive and PLUNK !!!! I heard the door shut again. I openned it all back up, wedged in a piece of cardboard to keep it open . Done. The auto temp works by regulating the fan speed, and it works great. Simple fix, Practical solution... Good luck
Well I used that same practical solution myself . Works great so far.
Now if this was a MB or BMW I'd be glad the ac works at all, but with the Lexus, I am a bit upset and disappointed , that's all. Still love my car and all, but now I'll know what to look for when going for a GS460.
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This is nuts. I was dealing with the same problem last week. Cannt believe how common this problem is. And I wonder how many owners don't even know their servo is broken.
A bit dissapointed at people working at Lexus shops. I am pretty sure mine was broken at a dealer as well and the owner didn't even know about it.
A bit dissapointed at people working at Lexus shops. I am pretty sure mine was broken at a dealer as well and the owner didn't even know about it.
Honestly, I live in Miami and it's always HOT !!! and I always have mine on recirculation . I found out mine was broken when I went to change out my cabin filter and the door wouldn't open in any switch position. I then openned it by hand and found it was already broken ( no resistance at ALL ) I put it all together , backed up, put it in drive and PLUNK !!!! I heard the door shut again. I openned it all back up, wedged in a piece of cardboard to keep it open . Done. The auto temp works by regulating the fan speed, and it works great. Simple fix, Practical solution... Good luck
Well I used that same practical solution myself . Works great so far.
Now if this was a MB or BMW I'd be glad the ac works at all, but with the Lexus, I am a bit upset and disappointed , that's all. Still love my car and all, but now I'll know what to look for when going for a GS460.
Now if this was a MB or BMW I'd be glad the ac works at all, but with the Lexus, I am a bit upset and disappointed , that's all. Still love my car and all, but now I'll know what to look for when going for a GS460.
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Has anyone complained to Toyota Corp. This procedure is in your owners manual, an owner should be able to replace the cabin filter. It sounds as this is a defect in manufacturing. Any thoughts as how we can make Lexus/Toyota responsible.
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@tbilisi79, The parts ran me 223 without the Clublexus discounts but with The Clublexus Discount it came up to 166 or so. I think its cheaper to get the Servo motor and the re-circulation door for the 2 actuators. Thats what i did and am soon going to fix it so when i take up the job of fixing it ill make sure to take pics and stuff maybe like a DIY so that it can help other 3GS owners do it themselves without them spending like 3 to 4K on the Job at Lexus.
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@Cblynn817, Thanks ill look into it and i have no clue how we could make them responsible.
@tbilisi79, The parts ran me 223 without the Clublexus discounts but with The Clublexus Discount it came up to 166 or so. I think its cheaper to get the Servo motor and the re-circulation door for the 2 actuators. Thats what i did and am soon going to fix it so when i take up the job of fixing it ill make sure to take pics and stuff maybe like a DIY so that it can help other 3GS owners do it themselves without them spending like 3 to 4K on the Job at Lexus.
@tbilisi79, The parts ran me 223 without the Clublexus discounts but with The Clublexus Discount it came up to 166 or so. I think its cheaper to get the Servo motor and the re-circulation door for the 2 actuators. Thats what i did and am soon going to fix it so when i take up the job of fixing it ill make sure to take pics and stuff maybe like a DIY so that it can help other 3GS owners do it themselves without them spending like 3 to 4K on the Job at Lexus.
Good luck. Looking forward to DIY job with pics if possible,
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@tbilisi79 here is some of the photos that were taken while i was working on my denso actuator so hopefully it helps you out a little and plus i used the 2IS forums for reference purposes so check it out. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ics-taken.html
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