My transmission went caput IS250 2007
04-01-08, 03:23 PM
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Here's the update on my transmission ordeal. I won't be getting it back until tomorrow. I was suppose to pick the car up today. The SA called me and said they made a booboo. They installed the wrong transmission that was taken out from another IS250 with the same issue. Apparently this was not an isolated issue. Three IS250 was brought in for transmission related issue on the same week. SA mention Lexus gets about 1 transmission related issue maybe once a quarter. He offer to get my car detail for free. 
. He better not be pulling my strings. Never have my car detail before, so I'm not sure what to expect. Hope it turns out nice.
The problem is debris in the transmission itself ( could possible occur during the manufacturing process). In my case, the debris cause my solenoid to get stuck or freeze at certain point. As you may recall, my RPM went wild beyond 60mph. Another case reports was debris causing the gear to slip and drives very hard. Sorry if this doesn't make since. I have no idea what they were talking about, I'm just forwarding the information I got over the phone.
In later models (yes later models, the problem was fixed). I have a 2007, but I don't know when the manufacturing date is.
. He better not be pulling my strings. Never have my car detail before, so I'm not sure what to expect. Hope it turns out nice.The problem is debris in the transmission itself ( could possible occur during the manufacturing process). In my case, the debris cause my solenoid to get stuck or freeze at certain point. As you may recall, my RPM went wild beyond 60mph. Another case reports was debris causing the gear to slip and drives very hard. Sorry if this doesn't make since. I have no idea what they were talking about, I'm just forwarding the information I got over the phone.
In later models (yes later models, the problem was fixed). I have a 2007, but I don't know when the manufacturing date is.
04-01-08, 06:02 PM
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04-01-08, 06:09 PM
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This doesn't sound kosher. Why take the transmission out of another car in for the same issue?? That's crazy. I hope they weren't cannabilizing a NEW IS250 for the transmission; that would be unethical and completely wrong. If they did that I would run, RUN, from that dealership. New cars should not be used as a parts source for repairing customer's cars. Buyers would never know if they were getting a new car, or one that has been taken apart and put back together.
04-01-08, 08:39 PM
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04-02-08, 07:12 AM
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04-02-08, 04:13 PM
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If you don't like it, and want to change it, you certainly can. In all likelihood, you'll do more damage than good, but hey, it's your car.
04-02-08, 07:36 PM
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YEP
had it happen on 2...TLS and then TL Aspec with the new body...went thru 7 trans total. 4 in the TLS AND 3 in the Aspec TL. Acura gave me $$ towards the Aspec TL to try to not loose my business. Its too bad as i did lease many cars for business and had purchased an NSX. After the Aspec started up with that same problem i was done.
I take it you had this problem also
Our tranny doesnt seem so good either IMO!
had it happen on 2...TLS and then TL Aspec with the new body...went thru 7 trans total. 4 in the TLS AND 3 in the Aspec TL. Acura gave me $$ towards the Aspec TL to try to not loose my business. Its too bad as i did lease many cars for business and had purchased an NSX. After the Aspec started up with that same problem i was done. I take it you had this problem also
Our tranny doesnt seem so good either IMO!