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Dec 14, 2008 | 01:14 PM

Greg B

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Missing key door

On Friday I stopped by dealer for a car wash, after a hour & half wait, I drove home. Once I got home I noticed the little cap on the door handle where the metal key fits was gone. I don't know if the car wash had anything to do with it but it does seem odd. I will go back tomorrow and ask them about it. Does anyone know what the cost is for that part? Are they pre painted? I think that is a bad design by Lexus. There should be some sort of attachment to the car.

Dec 14, 2008 | 01:23 PM

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i noticed the same thing while at the dealership checking out an is350.

Dec 14, 2008 | 01:25 PM

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what cap?? The rubber piece for the sensors?

Dec 14, 2008 | 01:28 PM

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what cap?? The rubber piece for the sensors?

It's the body color cap that you pop off to get to the key hole if your remote is dead.

Dec 14, 2008 | 01:41 PM

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It's the body color cap that you pop off to get to the key hole if your remote is dead.

i check my car and there's no cap there.....

Dec 14, 2008 | 03:52 PM

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It's the body color cap that you pop off to get to the key hole if your remote is dead.

Hmmmm...Never had one there.

Dec 14, 2008 | 04:21 PM

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# 2, Lock and Hardware Cover - comes in different colors according to your exterior.

If it is what i think it is, it is $18.00 for driver and $7.00 for passenger.

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Dec 15, 2008 | 06:10 AM

Greg B

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Thanks for all the input. I'm going back to the dealer at lunch for a talk. I wonder if someone who needed one just pried it off. It looks like crap so I need to do something quick. At least I now know how to use the key the old fashioned way.

Dec 15, 2008 | 06:59 AM

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Water under high pressure can do some phenomenal things.

Think the Grand Canyon.

Dec 15, 2008 | 08:49 AM

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Water under high pressure can do some phenomenal things.

Think the Grand Canyon.

Thats a good point. I wonder my dealer hand washes their cars or use a machine or pressure washer.

Dec 15, 2008 | 11:48 AM

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call the dealership up and ask them to order it. or call the dealership that you went to wash the car at and tell them the situation. maybe they can order you one for free.

Dec 15, 2008 | 02:40 PM

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call the dealership up and ask them to order it. or call the dealership that you went to wash the car at and tell them the situation. maybe they can order you one for free.

Thats my plan. I don't think we are talking about a great amount of money but I'll try to one at cost or maybe free.

Dec 15, 2008 | 06:18 PM

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I don't think we are talking about a great amount of money......

Never make that assumption when talking about parts for luxury cars. The smallest piece can sometimes have ridiculous prices. They should replace it for free if it was lost in their wash system. Personally, I never have the dealer wash my car. That is something I do myself. I don't need the dealer's porters to wash/dry my car with dirty rags that have fallen on the ground, or worse. I couple of dollars in quarters and I'll do it myself at the local coin wash. Takes fifteen minutes and I'm in control of the washing and drying.

Dec 15, 2008 | 06:33 PM

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it can pop off by accident. its not that hard to pop it off either.. someone may have messed with it then tried to put it back on but didn't properly attach it all the way making it easier to fall off or something when you shut the door. who knows! get the dealer to get you a new one! lol