tBayBoi20

5 hours away from home and on my way to Key West for my birthday vacation, my 06 IS350 decided to lose all throttle response. After what I thought may have been some sort of tranny problem, Lexus of West Kendall replaced both fuel pumps and stole $1,500 bucks from me and had me back on my way. I know, I know...I should have shopped around or contacted some SOFLA CL members but I didnt have the time. I had my wife with me and I told to tow truck driver to get me as far south as he could and to a Lexus dealership. Other than the huge chunk of change I had to shell out, the experience wasnt too bad. Yea, I missed one night of my vaca but after waking up the next morning after being stranded, I walked into the dealership, explained my issue, was given a loaner and told that I could have it for my entire vacation, and sent on my way in less than an hour. Shout out to Saul at Lexus of West Kendall. You turned a sour situation into something that made me happy to own a Lexus.

RDIS250AWD

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Good to know Lexus took care of you. Happy Bday maybe they'll give u a bday discount after your repairs are finished

Gville350

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Fuel pumps? As in two in-tank or one in-tank and one in-line? I've got a '06 350 and hoping this doesn't happen to me. Do they have to drop the tank?

kickin8

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Sorry to hear that but at least it didnt ruin your entire vacation!

Sffd103

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What were the symptoms you encountered?

iRock

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That sounds crazy expensive. Where are these fuel pumps located?

tBayBoi20

He gave me a 10 percent military discount but nothing for the bday. haha.

tBayBoi20

There is two. Not exactly sure where they are located though...

tBayBoi20

After all the lobster we bagged and hog fish we speared, I had forgotten all about it...but my wife was quick to remind me that my car left her stranded on the side of the road. haha. Women.

tBayBoi20

Like I said, I was driving and the car quit moving. Didnt lose power or anything but the gas petal stopped working. After coasting down from 80, I pulled over and it lost power when I stopped. When I tried to start it twice, it sounded like it had no gas. It just wouldnt turn over...

tBayBoi20

Yea thats what I said. But I had no choice. And 1500 is WITH the military discount he gave me.

I have no idea where the pumps are located.

aznoutkast

if you dont mind me asking, whats the milage on your is350? and glad your alright, props to that dealership

anthrax144

Interesting. There's only one fuel pump and it's in-tank. I'd be surprised if it can even be replaced by itself. I'd almost think it would be easier to replace the whole tank. They probably replaced the injector assemblies.

Fuel tank: http://is.sewellparts.com/oem-catalo...S350-2006.html

Fuel injection: http://is.sewellparts.com/oem-catalo...S350-2006.html

iRyan

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Guys there are two fuel pumps in our car...one the back by the tank and there is one in the front under the engine bay....Lexus put two bec our car is consider a sports car and to keep power at all times...."so they say" but yea we have 2 pumps....kinda like a Porsche

iRyan

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I'm glad you had fun....next time hit up a south Florida member tho...we have deals down here lol