What to do BEFORE an IPM recall
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Pit Crew
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What to do BEFORE an IPM recall
I'm soon going to bring my '08 RX to the dealer for the IPM recall, but I read stories of folks suspecting that nothing was actually done to their cars! 
How/what do you guys suggest to mark (engine covers, screws, connectors, whatever...) in advance, to check at least that they actually did something?
I guess the best way to check the replacement would be if the part to be replaced has some serial number, but I have no idea of where and what to look for....
How/what do you guys suggest to mark (engine covers, screws, connectors, whatever...) in advance, to check at least that they actually did something?
I guess the best way to check the replacement would be if the part to be replaced has some serial number, but I have no idea of where and what to look for....
Pole Position
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Maybe put a small tape seal across the inverter cover, since they have to open it up for the recall inspection. Or mark stripes across the cover screws and cover.
Another tip, go to the dealer with a nearly empty gas tank, since they will fill up the gas tank and wash it for free as part of the recall. Make sure to ask about the fill-up if they don't automatically do it.
Another tip, go to the dealer with a nearly empty gas tank, since they will fill up the gas tank and wash it for free as part of the recall. Make sure to ask about the fill-up if they don't automatically do it.
Rookie
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From: ca
Maybe put a small tape seal across the inverter cover, since they have to open it up for the recall inspection. Or mark stripes across the cover screws and cover.
Another tip, go to the dealer with a nearly empty gas tank, since they will fill up the gas tank and wash it for free as part of the recall. Make sure to ask about the fill-up if they don't automatically do it.
Another tip, go to the dealer with a nearly empty gas tank, since they will fill up the gas tank and wash it for free as part of the recall. Make sure to ask about the fill-up if they don't automatically do it.
I returned 5 hours later and they washed the car, filled up the fuel tank, and cleaned up the interior. The bill was close to $3,000 but of course it was all comped. As a moderate DIYer, I felt spoiled.
Lead Lap
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From: FL
They will check the serial number of your inverter to determine if you need the new board. If you don't need the new board you don't get a new one. The new board has stronger solder joints. It is pretty simple.
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