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HOPING . . . to tag along since this post is so similar. If you advise I should start a new thread - I will. Thanks!
MAIN ISSUE - CONVERTIBLE OPEN / CLOSE SWITCH - no lights, no sound, no movement, nothing . . . like it's a dead switch
LEXUS DEALER - said both RH roof lock switch assembly & the RH luggage lock actuator assembly need to be replaced - at a whopping $10K cost!!! This makes no sense to me how 2 assembly's could go bad at the same time. I do NOT have the codes (sorry). Car has 65K miles, 2004 and rarely have I driven it with the top down. Last time was probably a year ago and it worked perfectly.
MAIN ISSUE - CONVERTIBLE OPEN / CLOSE SWITCH - no lights, no sound, no movement, nothing . . . like it's a dead switch
LEXUS DEALER - said both RH roof lock switch assembly & the RH luggage lock actuator assembly need to be replaced - at a whopping $10K cost!!! This makes no sense to me how 2 assembly's could go bad at the same time. I do NOT have the codes (sorry). Car has 65K miles, 2004 and rarely have I driven it with the top down. Last time was probably a year ago and it worked perfectly.
The hinge assemblies have motors in them. The motors have to match in wear, so they turn at the same speed. This is why they are telling you that both sides need replacement.
Many Lexus dealers don't have techs that are familiar with SC roofs, so they either say they can't fix the roof or quote you such a high price you opt not to have it fixed. I assume in sunny Florida, there are lots of SC's. I could be wrong cause Jsade said he had a hard time finding one in Miami.
Did the roof work after the rat issue? As you know there is a switch in their that lets the roof open or locks it closed.
Do you have someone who is not the dealer that can work on your car?
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I would start a new thread, since each roof issue is different.
The hinge assemblies have motors in them. The motors have to match in wear, so they turn at the same speed. This is why they are telling you that both sides need replacement.
Many Lexus dealers don't have techs that are familiar with SC roofs, so they either say they can't fix the roof or quote you such a high price you opt not to have it fixed. I assume in sunny Florida, there are lots of SC's. I could be wrong cause Jsade said he had a hard time finding one in Miami.
Did the roof work after the rat issue? As you know there is a switch in their that lets the roof open or locks it closed.
Do you have someone who is not the dealer that can work on your car?
The hinge assemblies have motors in them. The motors have to match in wear, so they turn at the same speed. This is why they are telling you that both sides need replacement.
Many Lexus dealers don't have techs that are familiar with SC roofs, so they either say they can't fix the roof or quote you such a high price you opt not to have it fixed. I assume in sunny Florida, there are lots of SC's. I could be wrong cause Jsade said he had a hard time finding one in Miami.
Did the roof work after the rat issue? As you know there is a switch in their that lets the roof open or locks it closed.
Do you have someone who is not the dealer that can work on your car?
Just to clarify . . . both sides were NOT recommended to change out assembly's . . . only on the RH side.
Yes, in sunny Florida . . . St. Johns . . . just South of Jax. Trying to locate another Lexus mechanic vendor.
Yes, the roof worked perfectly when I had the rat issue . . . about 7'ish years ago.
I'm an old fart and not as sharp as I used to be! I did NOT recall any switch in the glove box that would enable the roof opening/closing . . . but now that you mention it I do!!!
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Thanks for the response. I will start a new thread.
Just to clarify . . . both sides were NOT recommended to change out assembly's . . . only on the RH side.
Yes, in sunny Florida . . . St. Johns . . . just South of Jax. Trying to locate another Lexus mechanic vendor.
Yes, the roof worked perfectly when I had the rat issue . . . about 7'ish years ago.
I'm an old fart and not as sharp as I used to be! I did NOT recall any switch in the glove box that would enable the roof opening/closing . . . but now that you mention it I do!!!
Just to clarify . . . both sides were NOT recommended to change out assembly's . . . only on the RH side.
Yes, in sunny Florida . . . St. Johns . . . just South of Jax. Trying to locate another Lexus mechanic vendor.
Yes, the roof worked perfectly when I had the rat issue . . . about 7'ish years ago.
I'm an old fart and not as sharp as I used to be! I did NOT recall any switch in the glove box that would enable the roof opening/closing . . . but now that you mention it I do!!!
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