IS 500 - CEL problem and update

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Jan 28, 2022 | 08:27 PM

#121

Haku415

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Originally Posted by wthrman2

^^ I think at this point Lexus should ask all owners of the IS 500 to come in for the repair and put a stop sale to repair this issue. No one should have to drive off teh lot being 95% sure this will happen

The dealer are aware of the situation when I was talking to both the sales and financial that was helping me through the process of getting the IS500.

Jan 28, 2022 | 08:56 PM

#122

AJinDFW

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I'm VIN 5001614, 860 miles on odometer, still no issues. Fingers crossed.

Jan 28, 2022 | 09:07 PM

#123

macmaster

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When I had my CEL on, it also came with a blinking PKSB (with the traffic cone) yellow light sign off to the right side of the tach.

Jan 29, 2022 | 03:59 AM

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cbroccoli

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Originally Posted by macmaster

When I had my CEL on, it also came with a blinking PKSB (with the traffic cone) yellow light sign off to the right side of the tach.

Same. I couldn’t make out what it was.

Jan 29, 2022 | 05:43 AM

#125

is500le

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Can the car be driven with codes? I live 200 miles away from dealer.

Jan 29, 2022 | 05:48 AM

#126

cbroccoli

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Can the car be driven with codes? I live 200 miles away from dealer.

They gave me mine back and said it was ok to drive. I probably put like 50 or so miles on it while having the light on.

Jan 29, 2022 | 07:53 AM

#127

Kanpai

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Originally Posted by is500le

Can the car be driven with codes? I live 200 miles away from dealer.

Yes. But I think another poster said another owner had theirs towed to a distant dealer (different states), but if you're worried, I'd contact the dealer closest to you to see if they would front for the tow.

From what we're hearing, this is an exhaust related issue which shouldn't negatively affect the performance of the car or cause serious damage.

Jan 29, 2022 | 08:09 AM

#128

jjc1111

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Pardon me if I missed it, but is there a VIN range associated with the CEL codes?

Jan 29, 2022 | 09:05 AM

#129

Joe Z

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Originally Posted by jjc1111

Pardon me if I missed it, but is there a VIN range associated with the CEL codes?

@jjc1111 not at this time and no additional info provided by Lexus USA. (to the public anyways)

Joe Z

Jan 29, 2022 | 09:58 AM

#130

TGPCanada

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6:24 of video. Not suggesting anything, not insinuating anything, nor may this have any bearing whatsoever on the topic of this thread, but just an
interesting tidbit from this otherwise great review.

Jan 29, 2022 | 10:17 AM

#131

DLPTony

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Originally Posted by zman21

Historically negative media attention is a decent way to try to get manufacturers to elevate and pay attention to problems. I know it doesn't always get a response, but it can't hurt to try.

Anyone know a contact at one of the big auto publications? I mean even a site like the drive is a good option.

SavageGeese (YT) has a good relationship with Lexus and has always touted the brand's positives and currently has a LC500. I can try emailing him and see what he says about reaching out to his Lexus reps.

You can start rattling cages on Twitter and IG. That’s what I did 7 or 8 years ago to make Lexus Corporate replace the front door cards on my old ‘06 IS. The dash and rear doors where done, but they went silent for months in the fronts. Got an instant response via Twitter.