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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 06:18 PM
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So I just bought my first lexus, a 99 gs400. I absolutely love the car but only have one complaint. The transmission is jerkey sometimes and a little hesitant other times. Just wondering what other members have done if they have had similiar problems.
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I have the same problem. I just get use to it.
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I'm pretty sure it's not normal lol. Mabye the engine or transmission mount went bad?
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get the transmission fluid change? i did mine, helped a lot
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Drive in manual mode. Maybe reset the ECU.
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Originally Posted by gs4play
So I just bought my first lexus, a 99 gs400. I absolutely love the car but only have one complaint. The transmission is jerkey sometimes and a little hesitant other times. Just wondering what other members have done if they have had similiar problems.
How many miles do you have?

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98,000 miles
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