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Old 09-09-18, 02:53 PM
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Just purchased a 2007 LS460, 135k miles. I'm noticing a strong gas odor in the trunk. Pulled all the panels in the trunk and didn't notice anything wrong. All recalls have been done. I have a new gas cap on the way just to see if this helps the issue. Is there anything else I should be looking at? Both recalls for the fuel line as well as the fuel pressure gasket have been done.

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When were the pressurized seals changed out, it's possible one of them wasn't seated properly, or a defective seal. We had an older LS model where a faulty fuel pump was causing gas fumes to come into the car. If you bought it from a dealer and they told you the gas seals were replaced, take it back there and tell them what's going on. They should definitely fix that if it was their fault
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I didn't buy it from a Lexus dealer. I just looked on the Lexus site and put in my VIN and pulled up the service history. If the gas cap doesn't take care of it I will either call Lexus corporate or take it in and seei what they can do for me. I know I won't be taking it to the dealership that changed the dash in my RX... They tried to tell me I needed a new air filter and spark plugs. They were changed 2 weeks prior.
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Originally Posted by psycle01
Just purchased a 2007 LS460, 135k miles. I'm noticing a strong gas odor in the trunk. Pulled all the panels in the trunk and didn't notice anything wrong. All recalls have been done. I have a new gas cap on the way just to see if this helps the issue. Is there anything else I should be looking at? Both recalls for the fuel line as well as the fuel pressure gasket have been done.

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Both recalls for the fuel line as well as the fuel pressure gasket have been done.

I do not recall seeing anything on both these issues u mentioned..... links?
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and how big a job is it changing the fuel pump?
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I found a small white plastic cylindrical plug in the upper left of center area of the spare tire well. Looks like it goes to a tube that goes to the vapor system. Can anyone confirm this and if so, what exactly is the part name and/or function? It's dark outside, so I can't get a good pic.
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You get that pic yet?
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https://drive.google.com/open?id=1K1...nshlnNnlMxUp8X
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OI...QIxx22KpzSUTvS
https://drive.google.com/open?id=129...iCbbkresZ-e1ne

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Let me know if you can’t access the pics.
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