05 LS430 transmission replacement
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05 LS430 transmission replacement
My transmission is slipping, won't reverse - it is broken at 164K miles.
I need your advice:
Option 1: replace with Lexus Dealer refurbished transmission that comes with 1 yr warranty but costs ~$2,800
Option 2: replace with used transmission - no warranty and mileage/usage unknown, but ~$900 cheaper. Do you know a place in Los Angeles County where I can get a used transmission?
Thanks,
I need your advice:
Option 1: replace with Lexus Dealer refurbished transmission that comes with 1 yr warranty but costs ~$2,800
Option 2: replace with used transmission - no warranty and mileage/usage unknown, but ~$900 cheaper. Do you know a place in Los Angeles County where I can get a used transmission?
Thanks,
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there are places that sell used trannies for a fair price with warrantees, just need to find them
find places that deal in imported Japanese cars and engines , there are a ton of them
time to stay home and work the internet and phone for a while till u find a good deal ,,,grind it out ,,ull get lucky eventually
find places that deal in imported Japanese cars and engines , there are a ton of them
time to stay home and work the internet and phone for a while till u find a good deal ,,,grind it out ,,ull get lucky eventually
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Are you self diagnosing the issue, or has a shop done a diagnosis?
I have a very steep driveway, about 300 feet long. Occasionally in reverse, it slipped a little with an occasional shudder.
Took it to transmission shop and they replaced the fluid. Slipping stopped completely.
That was roughly 100,000 miles ago.
I have a very steep driveway, about 300 feet long. Occasionally in reverse, it slipped a little with an occasional shudder.
Took it to transmission shop and they replaced the fluid. Slipping stopped completely.
That was roughly 100,000 miles ago.
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All the below use the A650E.
1998-2005 Lexus GS 300 (2nd Generation)
1998-2000 Lexus GS 400
1998-2000 Lexus LS 400
2001-2005 Lexus GS 430
2001-2005 Lexus IS 300 (1st Generation)
1998-2005 Lexus RS 200 (jdm Altezza)
2001-2003 Lexus LS 430
1998-2000 Lexus SC400
2001-2005 Lexus SC 430
1998-2005 Lexus GS 300 (2nd Generation)
1998-2000 Lexus GS 400
1998-2000 Lexus LS 400
2001-2005 Lexus GS 430
2001-2005 Lexus IS 300 (1st Generation)
1998-2005 Lexus RS 200 (jdm Altezza)
2001-2003 Lexus LS 430
1998-2000 Lexus SC400
2001-2005 Lexus SC 430
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Fluid & Filter change first is a solid cost alternative first move.
Not sure on the specifics of the Aisin Warner A650E but JDM replacements are sometimes not simple drop in alternatives. Check carefully all electronic & mechanical connections. Often there are output shaft discrepancies as well but that is an easy swap.
note: also double check for accuracy the list of possible donors I cut & pasted above!
Perhaps helpful info if you do swap: despite it arriving on a half pallet with a lift gate I could relatively easily pick up & an A341E & load it in my trunk.
Not sure on the specifics of the Aisin Warner A650E but JDM replacements are sometimes not simple drop in alternatives. Check carefully all electronic & mechanical connections. Often there are output shaft discrepancies as well but that is an easy swap.
note: also double check for accuracy the list of possible donors I cut & pasted above!
Perhaps helpful info if you do swap: despite it arriving on a half pallet with a lift gate I could relatively easily pick up & an A341E & load it in my trunk.
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All the below use the A650E.
1998-2005 Lexus GS 300 (2nd Generation)
1998-2000 Lexus GS 400
1998-2000 Lexus LS 400
2001-2005 Lexus GS 430
2001-2005 Lexus IS 300 (1st Generation)
1998-2005 Lexus RS 200 (jdm Altezza)
2001-2003 Lexus LS 430
1998-2000 Lexus SC400
2001-2005 Lexus SC 430
1998-2005 Lexus GS 300 (2nd Generation)
1998-2000 Lexus GS 400
1998-2000 Lexus LS 400
2001-2005 Lexus GS 430
2001-2005 Lexus IS 300 (1st Generation)
1998-2005 Lexus RS 200 (jdm Altezza)
2001-2003 Lexus LS 430
1998-2000 Lexus SC400
2001-2005 Lexus SC 430
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always shop ebay for car parts super folks over there
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All the below use the A650E.
1998-2005 Lexus GS 300 (2nd Generation)
1998-2000 Lexus GS 400
1998-2000 Lexus LS 400
2001-2005 Lexus GS 430
2001-2005 Lexus IS 300 (1st Generation)
1998-2005 Lexus RS 200 (jdm Altezza)
2001-2003 Lexus LS 430
1998-2000 Lexus SC400
2001-2005 Lexus SC 430
1998-2005 Lexus GS 300 (2nd Generation)
1998-2000 Lexus GS 400
1998-2000 Lexus LS 400
2001-2005 Lexus GS 430
2001-2005 Lexus IS 300 (1st Generation)
1998-2005 Lexus RS 200 (jdm Altezza)
2001-2003 Lexus LS 430
1998-2000 Lexus SC400
2001-2005 Lexus SC 430
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Hard shifting
My transmission is slipping, won't reverse - it is broken at 164K miles.
I need your advice:
Option 1: replace with Lexus Dealer refurbished transmission that comes with 1 yr warranty but costs ~$2,800
Option 2: replace with used transmission - no warranty and mileage/usage unknown, but ~$900 cheaper. Do you know a place in Los Angeles County where I can get a used transmission?
Thanks,
I need your advice:
Option 1: replace with Lexus Dealer refurbished transmission that comes with 1 yr warranty but costs ~$2,800
Option 2: replace with used transmission - no warranty and mileage/usage unknown, but ~$900 cheaper. Do you know a place in Los Angeles County where I can get a used transmission?
Thanks,
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HiI am being offered a 2006 430ls which has been driven for over a year with a hard shifting problem. Nothing has been done by the owner to resolve the problem. My question is, does driving with a hard shifting problem cause lasting damage to the tranny? If I find the issue is the ECM for example will it be potent8 good as new again??