7/1/2010 Engine stalling valve spring replacement recall (merged threads)
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Even if you do not see any sort of dash sign blinking on and off upon acceleration with traction control on, this does not preclude the possibility that traction control has kicked in and bogged the car down (often unnecessarily so).
Next time you go out to drive, turn traction control off using the pedal dance, do a short <5 MPH rollout (simply by releasing the brakes), and then slightly ease onto the accelerator (to further minimize the potential for loss of traction) and go WOT. If there is still any hesitation during 1st gear, then you may have an issue.
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From: FL
This may be good news for me. While I have never had my car stall or loose engine power while driving, I have had the idle drop VERY low several times at a stop. It drops so low that I'm sure it is going to stall but has not to date. It started about 1000 miles ago. I'm at 47000 now. It's one of those things that your sure the dealer won't be able to recreate so I have not taken it in yet. I figured I would mention it at my next oil change unless it got worse before then. Now I may have something solid to stand on. I would say it has happened about 10 times. Always at idle and in gear and a stop light.
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From: CA
I've experienced this EXACT problem as well, and it's so rare and random, that the Dealer has never been able to pinpoint it. I'm at 38k miles right now.
This may be good news for me. While I have never had my car stall or loose engine power while driving, I have had the idle drop VERY low several times at a stop. It drops so low that I'm sure it is going to stall but has not to date. It started about 1000 miles ago. I'm at 47000 now. It's one of those things that your sure the dealer won't be able to recreate so I have not taken it in yet. I figured I would mention it at my next oil change unless it got worse before then. Now I may have something solid to stand on. I would say it has happened about 10 times. Always at idle and in gear and a stop light.
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yeah and im sick and tired of people like you. Did anyone force you to buy it? dont like it? sell it and get a hyundai, youll be happy then.
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From: CA
just because theyre not experiencing it now doesnt mean they wont experience it in the future. i would imagine thats why
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Hey, bro', there is no need to hate. Of course no one forced me to drop over $45k on a vehicle, but part of that cost SHOULD be superior engineering, better performance and superior Lexus quality. Fuel rails that need to be replaced, a constant drip of TSIB's over the years, a very poorly handled floormat/pedal recall, and now some cars with defective valves are items that should have been caught in development, testing and production, imo. There are always some items that need to be addressed, but Toyota/Lexus are badly fumbling away their previous sterling image. That's just my opinion, but there is no need to suggest I just sell it and buy a Hyundai. That's just trash talk.
