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Old 05-19-16, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by roadfrog
My 7 series did not. I think it has something to do with safety. Little children getting squashed and all.....
I had the same thought. But if garage door openers can detect obstructions and prevent squashing, it seems like this safety concern could be easily addressed.
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Old 05-20-16, 04:29 AM
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Here you go, for those who have never seen it..


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Old 05-20-16, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by comotiger
I had the same thought. But if garage door openers can detect obstructions and prevent squashing, it seems like this safety concern could be easily addressed.
Lexus lawyers probably disagree (thus continuing to collect paychecks). Same issues with the ability to use the FOB to open all windows and the sunroof, yet NOT be able to use the FOB for closing them.
Old 05-20-16, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by roadfrog
Lexus lawyers probably disagree (thus continuing to collect paychecks). Same issues with the ability to use the FOB to open all windows and the sunroof, yet NOT be able to use the FOB for closing them.
Gulf specs you can open and close windows n sunroof with the fob
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Originally Posted by aaauae
Gulf specs you can open and close windows n sunroof with the fob
Not surprised. Unfortunately, the litigious North American market and it's lawyers, scares the crap out of Lexus and most other companies.
Old 05-21-16, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by aaauae
Gulf specs you can open and close windows n sunroof with the fob
Here in the Netherlands (EU) it's the same i can open/close the windows and roof with the fob.
Old 05-23-16, 06:54 AM
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Nothing like an over engineered trunk opener and a trunk that takes 25 lbs of lift to open. My Acura RL truck "popped" open. This LS430 trunk mech is a JOKE!
Old 05-23-16, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by bkaley
Nothing like an over engineered trunk opener and a trunk that takes 25 lbs of lift to open. My Acura RL truck "popped" open. This LS430 trunk mech is a JOKE!
This is the LS460 forum not the LS430 forum.

If your LS430's trunk lid is hard to open it needs new gas struts. The LS460's trunk mechanism is totally different.
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Old 05-23-16, 07:19 AM
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I don't know what you guys are complaining about. I love the automatic trunk.
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Old 05-23-16, 07:49 AM
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Wait until the power mirror motor stops working. Woodfield Lexus tells me they can't replace the servo motor. You need to buy an entirely new mirror assembly for $1000+. Another example of the over engineered LS430. They also can't remove jammed CDs in the "oh so high quality" Mark leverson CD changer. .... get this... They claim that the entire GPS system with the radio, tape deck and cd changer needs to be replaced @$1000+.
I still love this car but not Lexus dealers.
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Originally Posted by bkaley
Wait until the power mirror motor stops working. Woodfield Lexus tells me they can't replace the servo motor. You need to buy an entirely new mirror assembly for $1000+. Another example of the over engineered LS430. They also can't remove jammed CDs in the "oh so high quality" Mark leverson CD changer. .... get this... They claim that the entire GPS system with the radio, tape deck and cd changer needs to be replaced @$1000+.
I still love this car but not Lexus dealers.
Again...you have an LS430 not an LS460. This discussion is about the LS460.

You need to find an independent mechanic and stop using the dealer.
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Old 05-23-16, 08:15 AM
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Sounds like someone needs to bite the bullet and upgrade to LS460, Bwahahaha.
Old 05-23-16, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by bkaley
Wait until the power mirror motor stops working. Woodfield Lexus tells me they can't replace the servo motor. You need to buy an entirely new mirror assembly for $1000+. Another example of the over engineered LS430. They also can't remove jammed CDs in the "oh so high quality" Mark leverson CD changer. .... get this... They claim that the entire GPS system with the radio, tape deck and cd changer needs to be replaced @$1000+.
I still love this car but not Lexus dealers.
Lexus and all other car makers have issues and problems, especially after the warranty expires and years of wear and tear. Dealerships parts and services are normally expensive and sometimes just isn't worth the cost on a older vehicle. Lexus the pursuit of perfection - but not perfect or bulletproof.
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Old 10-04-16, 05:12 PM
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Very useful information. Thank you!
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Originally Posted by roadfrog
When you have arms full of groceries or other things, it's nice to just hit the power trunk button and have that trunk wide open to drop the stuff into it. Before I installed my rear spoiler, it would open all the way up when I hit my trunk release. Now because of the extra weight of the spoiler, it just pops ajar and I have to lift the trunk lid up all the way open before I can drop anything into the trunk.
Which spoiler did you get. I have the large DAR one and trunk will still open all the way by itself.


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