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Apr 17, 2018 | 04:16 AM

lexman52

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Delayed heat

When I start my 2007 LS I can not set anything on the screen for at least 1 min. Also my car the resets at 75 degrees. I like to keep it at 71, Is any of this normal?

Apr 17, 2018 | 06:51 AM

DavidinCT

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So everytime you start the car, there is a delay and after a min or so, it resets to 75 ?

Sounds like someone replaced the cabin air filter with out setting the car on recirculate mode... there is a lot of threads on this.

For example this...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...in-filter.html

Lession learned, never let anyone change the cabin air filter..

Apr 17, 2018 | 01:20 PM

lexman52

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I just bought the car. Lexus changed all the filters,oil,front brakes,rotors and more. I assume they know what they are doing.

Apr 17, 2018 | 01:47 PM

Spudo769

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Perfect, I would take it back there and ask them to check the cabin filter. Mine did the same thing after I changed it, mine wasn't broke but the filter wasn't seated right and caused the same problem. A little adjustment and it worked fine.

Apr 17, 2018 | 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lexman52

I assume they know what they are doing.

Guess again.

Apr 18, 2018 | 12:57 PM

lexman52

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Thanks guys I will check the filter when I get the chance. Now I know it's no normal. Do you think the resetting the heat temp to 75 by it self falls under the same problem?

Apr 18, 2018 | 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lexman52

Thanks guys I will check the filter when I get the chance.

I wouldn't touch if I were you. Since the dealer did it, I would have them fix it. If you foul something up, like checking the filter without the a/c in recirculate, they're going to blame it on you.

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Apr 20, 2018 | 06:22 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lexman52

I just bought the car. Lexus changed all the filters,oil,front brakes,rotors and more. I assume they know what they are doing.

Sorry, you need to stop thinking that way.

Apr 23, 2018 | 05:28 AM

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lexman52 - Don't take mine and Chaos's reply personally. As I have worked for 2 OEM's in my past. The most recent was Hyundai-Kia. The lunacy and criminal activity that take place at a car dealership makes Las Vegas casinos look like a daycare facilities. Maybe a Lexus dealer might be better ... maybe. I have my doubts, but I don't know for sure because I do my best to ... STAY AWAY. Any dealership is my last resort. This is my personal opinion. Others may not share it.

Apr 23, 2018 | 05:32 AM

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Apr 23, 2018 | 06:03 AM

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HVAC & Cabin air filter issue

Ah yes, the infamous ..."cabin air filter mis-installed, now the HVAC is dead for a minute" problem. Coincidentially this HVAC issue didn't appear until after the dealer replaced the sticky dashboard (still waiting for parts to replace the front door interior panels) on my 2007 LS460 - 99K miles. The filter & associated mechanisms are fine but the "lead tech" at the dealership says this known HVAC issue is due to a failing wiring harness. $900 will make it right again. For that I can handle pushing the "Auto" each time. Interestingly it isn't each time. Only if the car has been powered off for about 30 minutes or longer. I wonder how the wiring harness "knows" this.
Editorial: In my opinion the quality of service (and attitude) from Lexus has deteriorated substantially in the last few years. Yes, of course it could be that I have come to expect excellent service and now that I and my car have aged a little, that expectation is not as valid. Also, having a JERK for a service manager doesn't help. I don't remember having to argue, finesse or arm-twist as much in the past.
Finally, as I get ready to trade the LS, I believe a Tesla model S is in my future. I fly when going to far off places so range anxiety is not an issue. This is not a once in a lifetime decision, of course. It can always be traded for a Lexus product. Cheers.