Big delay when flooring.
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I hate to say it, but I don't think you have to floor it to experience this issue. I notice it when coming to brief stops at stop signs or turning right on red. There seems to be an intentional delay of a second or so after coming to a stop. If you come to a complete stop and sit there for more than 2 or 3 seconds, then there is no issue. But if you come to a complete stop, then immediately go forward, you get a very sluggish acceleration for a second or so before the power kicks in, and when it does, there's a significant lurch forward.
Anyone else experiencing this?
I've got 22,000 miles now and it seems like the transmission is getting worse as the miles go by. Or maybe it's because it's winter now and it's just the way it handles in cold weather, but in either case, Lexus needs to fix this. My car is driving like crap in the city.
Anyone else experiencing this?
I've got 22,000 miles now and it seems like the transmission is getting worse as the miles go by. Or maybe it's because it's winter now and it's just the way it handles in cold weather, but in either case, Lexus needs to fix this. My car is driving like crap in the city.
Last edited by nsaldanh; Feb 26, 2019 at 04:57 AM.
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Well I got the car back, Lexus wanted to make sure everything is running correct, which they stated was but they have documented it so not sure why they wasted my time to bring it in. I guess I will wait tell the weather gets warmer in the spring and see if it still persists. My suggestion is those that are experiencing the problem should reach out to Lexus that way there is not just one customer complaining.
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If you have the option to switch to and drive in sports mode, you typically do not have the lag issue. This is a common issue with turbo engine and electronic throttle control. Don't worry, you will get used to it. It happens in MB and BMW too. So unless I'm driving leisurely, I usually am in sports mode.
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Sorry to "bust your bubble" but this issue has been around since my (former) 2001 LS430 was new. Looong time lag when you let off the throttle, then hit it again.
Now, if you want to see a really nasty throttle lag, look in the forums covering the Mercedes E-Class TTV6 cars. . . I've been able to go for coffee while mine was thinking about going again.
It is all related to the drive-by-wire throttles and their programming. We just don't drive like the grannies these cars were apparently designed for.
Now, if you want to see a really nasty throttle lag, look in the forums covering the Mercedes E-Class TTV6 cars. . . I've been able to go for coffee while mine was thinking about going again.
It is all related to the drive-by-wire throttles and their programming. We just don't drive like the grannies these cars were apparently designed for.
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Sorry to "bust your bubble" but this issue has been around since my (former) 2001 LS430 was new. Looong time lag when you let off the throttle, then hit it again.
Now, if you want to see a really nasty throttle lag, look in the forums covering the Mercedes E-Class TTV6 cars. . . I've been able to go for coffee while mine was thinking about going again.
It is all related to the drive-by-wire throttles and their programming. We just don't drive like the grannies these cars were apparently designed for.
Now, if you want to see a really nasty throttle lag, look in the forums covering the Mercedes E-Class TTV6 cars. . . I've been able to go for coffee while mine was thinking about going again.
It is all related to the drive-by-wire throttles and their programming. We just don't drive like the grannies these cars were apparently designed for.
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For S and G's I tried a few full throttle starts from various throttle positions and speeds, and there is a definite delay in power delivery. I don't think its a turbo lag thing, as I can be sitting there with the throttle FLOORED and the car is not moving. It seems to get moving once the car "see's fit" to move.
This is especially apparent with the cold reverse to drive clunking.
This is especially apparent with the cold reverse to drive clunking.
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For S and G's I tried a few full throttle starts from various throttle positions and speeds, and there is a definite delay in power delivery. I don't think its a turbo lag thing, as I can be sitting there with the throttle FLOORED and the car is not moving. It seems to get moving once the car "see's fit" to move.
This is especially apparent with the cold reverse to drive clunking.
This is especially apparent with the cold reverse to drive clunking.
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