My first Lexus-problem already?
Originally Posted by !SPEED
Two GRAND for a sensor 
No wonder the dealer had it sent by truck rather than overnight it by air. They said too many parts get damaged by sending overnight
They probably spent another grand hauling my car to the dealer as they had to pay the tow service both ways.
No wonder the dealer had it sent by truck rather than overnight it by air. They said too many parts get damaged by sending overnightThey probably spent another grand hauling my car to the dealer as they had to pay the tow service both ways.
Wow, im impressed by Lexus Roadside service
Glad you got it all fixed.
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Suspension issues
Originally Posted by !SPEED
Well it turns out the parking brake had nothing to do with it. After the mechanic at Toyota just scratched his head and said I better take it to a Lexus dealer but recommended I not drive it there, I called Lexus Roadside Service. They aplogized for my having to wait ONE HOUR for a flatbed to haul the LS to Spokane. I was impressed. A 210 mile trip one way!!
Turns out it was a sensor in the air ride system. They replaced it but said they weren't happy with it and were going to order another. (I thought the ride home was great
I finally got a chance to enjoy the car. The radar cruise is awesome. Turns out the car also has the Pre Collison radar which the dealer didn't mention. But then we wasn't a Lexus dealer.
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2004 LS430 Briarwood Pearl. Ecru interior
Ultra Luxury
pre-collision
Turns out it was a sensor in the air ride system. They replaced it but said they weren't happy with it and were going to order another. (I thought the ride home was great
I finally got a chance to enjoy the car. The radar cruise is awesome. Turns out the car also has the Pre Collison radar which the dealer didn't mention. But then we wasn't a Lexus dealer.__________________________________________________________________________
2004 LS430 Briarwood Pearl. Ecru interior
Ultra Luxury
pre-collision
I had exactly the same problem with my 2005 Ultra. But in my case, the dealer didn't have a clue what the problem was the first two times I brought it in with this problem. On the third call, they got some info from Corporate Lexus and determined that front right wheel sensor was faulty so they replaced it. Problem came right back within days, and this time I suffered with it for months (could not duplicate customer concern - GOD! I hate that statement!) until it got SO bad that the rear of the car stayed up 3 to 4 inches all the time and it bounced down the road like an empty pick-up truck! Lexus couldn't disagree with me this time, and the regionl Service Tech had them replace ALL 4 sensors. The car is back down where it belongs, but I am still not experiencing the "buttery smooth" ride that you all seem to enjoy. In contrast, the ride experience with my 2002 Ultra was GREAT!
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Bringing it back..
I have noticed the parking brake issue in my LS430. I found it to be an issue with getting into the car, my left foot would barely brush the parking brake pedal, causing the dash indicator to light, and me to move 5' before realizing it and releasing the parking brake. I either pick up my feet now, or check the dash before moving.
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I have noticed the parking brake issue in my LS430. I found it to be an issue with getting into the car, my left foot would barely brush the parking brake pedal, causing the dash indicator to light, and me to move 5' before realizing it and releasing the parking brake. I either pick up my feet now, or check the dash before moving.
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