trixxx519

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i didnt get any letter from them yet, what can i do?

OPTiK

Can someone post the letter? Thanks!

davyjordi

they'll likely do a top-engine cleaning and send you on your way, assuming you've been loyal to servicing your car at the dealer and/or have been a loyal/repeated lexus customer. the videos should suffice, though, for at least a top-engine cleaning, i would think.

trixxx519

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So i have check engine light, vsc, traction off for about 2 days and got it checked out. My shop told me that it was a misfired, can I contact my dealership even thought I haven't gotten the letter? I don't want to bring it there on maintenance and be charged for a lot of stuff.
Just wondering are these maintenance free? For example to get the car checked out to see the problems and I can have my shop do it.

sgmbab

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I didn't have the letter and i took it in and got it taken care of no charge. But you should mention that you want them to take a look at this carbon build warranty specifically so they don't charge you. Just got my car back today and its almost like driving a new car imo, acceleration is much more responsive and most of all no vibrations.

trixxx519

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^ I dont have warranty anymore, but this carbon buildup is still under cover right? So its free of charge for them to look a look at this carbon buildup issue?

sgmbab

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The warranty is 9 years unlimited miles from your in service date (look at your vehicle delivery certificate) so yes, it should be free. Here is the job descriptions.

trixxx519

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^thanks a lot I'm going to call them this coming weekend, cant drive in the snow with traction off

graphX250

mine is an 07' They cleaned the top engine twice. Still having some issues and brought it in a few times, but no codes were stored. going to see if they can now do the pistons!

diagtime

yes bring it in. this csp is specifically for people in your situation. you will need to make sure you spark plugs were replaced with the correct type within the last 60k. if you don't know, your dealer should check that.

and by the way....all those zeroed out prices on the receipt picture.....they add up to more than 7,000. just don't forget that just about no other car company would do something like that. they certainly did not have to.

diagtime

what now if you don't qualify?? well then you got around 4 more years for the real problem to surface.

saying rough idle could mean anything. you seem to know your car so i'm guessing when you say rough idle it's for real. wouldn't be surprised if your engine is authorized for rebuild with pistons. if not.....you got time. don't worry.

Fizzboy7

So I have the nasty rough idle that relates to the carbon build up. However, I've been getting a new/different rough idle NOT related. Thought I'd check in with this thread to see if someone can ID it.

When coming to a stop, like while still moving at about 7 to 5 mph, the car idles rough, then becomes smooth again once at a complete stop. This is NOT the same rough idle this thread is about, which kicks on when COMPLETELY stopped and the rpm's dip and the car almost stalls. I repeat, this is NOT that. This occurs before the car is stopped, and not as severe. Interestingly, my past Audi A4 1.8T did the exact same rough idle while coming to a stop. On that, the dealer reprogrammed something to help.

Anyone experience the same thing? I'm dreading the day I take it in to describe the new rough idle, all the while still working on a case with the dealer for the original carbon build up problem. I don't think they'll have the ability to differentiate the two issues.

Thanks for any info...

tex2670

Just got the call from the dealer--they are going ahead with the repair. 5 working days.

diagtime

how many miles? how is your trans shifting? is it shifting rough? when it does the rough idle coming to a stop.......when you actually come to a stop put it in ECT SNOW. if it stalls or gets rough....you have a trans issue.

Fizzboy7

Trans shifts fine at all times. Tried the ETC snow and it made no difference. The roughness happens just before coming to a stop. Should also mention it doesn't happen every time. Maybe about 5-10% of the time.