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Jun 18, 2011 | 11:25 AM

#16

ub2slow2

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If I were you I would write Lexus Corp. a letter and let them know how this dealership is treating a returning customer. Won't bode well for the owner of that franchise and I bet it won't happen again.

Jun 18, 2011 | 12:45 PM

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digger08

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Z

I'm not trying to be funny or anything... But are the steps in the Owners Manual for the IS-F.. ??

They are for my 2007 CRV....

The Honda reset steps are ridiculous compared to the Lexus..

Joe Z

Yes Page 286 (2008 Manual) in the Do-it-yourself-maintenance section not to be confused with the "Call Lexus and do it for me section"

Jul 2, 2011 | 02:57 PM

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Geckodot99

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Quote:

Originally Posted by osofine149

My dealer told me to come there and pay them $29.95 to reset the warning light that came on my IS-F. Don't need an oil change and they refused to walk me thru the steps over the phone. I bought 3 Lexus's from them and they still didn't care. Then I was told to look it up in the manual under "self help". So much for great customer service. That may change real soon when I'm up for another vehicle. Anyone with a simple solution?

Depends on the year and make. I have a 2007 ES350 that reads "Oil Maintanence Required".
Here is what I did to reset it:

Start the car or do whatever you need to do to put the odometer on "Trip A".

Shut off the car.
Hold down the trip button and push the start button TWICE...WITHOUT your foot on the brake, (we do not want to start the car.) You should see the notice go away and go to a normal reading. Start the car to make sure it is gone. That should do it. Good luck.

Jul 9, 2011 | 05:05 PM

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Joe Z

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This video below cost us $29.95 in filming labor...

No Animals were harmed during the making of this video..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t2mXeKwnUQ

~ Joe Z

Jul 9, 2011 | 06:10 PM

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JoeZ comes thru again. Thanks Joe.

Jul 10, 2011 | 02:37 PM

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digger08

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Now you just have to figure out how to turn out the ATF light!

Jul 10, 2011 | 04:20 PM

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Joe Z

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Quote:

Originally Posted by digger08

Now you just have to figure out how to turn out the ATF light!

That was a joke right??

Those other warning lights are pretty normal when the cars not started..

~ Joe Z

Jul 11, 2011 | 08:34 AM

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digger08

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Quote:

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That was a joke right??

Those other warning lights are pretty normal when the cars not started..

~ Joe Z

Sigh.....yes just a joke.

Jul 19, 2011 | 12:39 PM

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is350memb

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i did this but my still have the same oil change light!!! i brought my back to the dealer and get an oil change just for the heck or resetting.

Jul 19, 2011 | 01:23 PM

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IceIridium

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Z

This video below cost us $29.95 in filming labor...

No Animals were harmed during the making of this video..

~ Joe Z

Is it just the lighting or does the Speedo Needle look like it's only half lit in blue?

Jul 19, 2011 | 02:34 PM

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Juanca

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I had that problem a year ago, my RPM needle was half lit blue. I took the car to the dealer and they replaced the whole instrument cluster under warranty.

Quote:

Originally Posted by IceIridium

Is it just the lighting or does the Speedo Needle look like it's only half lit in blue?

Jul 19, 2011 | 04:17 PM

#27

digger08

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Quote:

Originally Posted by IceIridium

Is it just the lighting or does the Speedo Needle look like it's only half lit in blue?

I think it is just shadow lighting - every time Joe waves his hand (background) by the needle, it goes away.

Digger08

Jul 19, 2011 | 10:19 PM

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MC5Wes

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Oil Light Reset

Quote:

Originally Posted by osofine149

Appreciate all your help. Tried the search, but must have not done it right.

If you dont have time to look at your paper copy of your owners manual. Its also online in PDF format. Very easy to search.

https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers/home

Jan 13, 2021 | 07:35 PM

#29

MileHIFcar

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Necro thread revival...but I have a question as mine popped on tonight and was solid and couldn't be cleared until I did the reset method. My question is what are the criteria for this light coming on? Is it miles based or time based? I know we don't have any sensor that can tell the quality of the oil so....🤷‍♂️