Top not working
Pole Position
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Finally, I have an update. After the body shop I had to take it to a different dealer who was able to fix the top issue for $300 with a caveat that it may stop working again and then I'll need to change the hinges. Apparently the cable that retracts the top slipped off from its position which he was able to put it back.
Thanks everyone for your input!
Now my question is, should I trade this in while the top is in working condition and get a newer model with rear cam. Hoping newer models may have better hinges. Any thoughts?
Thanks everyone for your input!
Now my question is, should I trade this in while the top is in working condition and get a newer model with rear cam. Hoping newer models may have better hinges. Any thoughts?
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I don’t believe any revisions were made to the engineering of the sliding roof past the 2006 model year where most of the car’s refresh occurred. The question you should have asked is what caused the failure, the cable slipping from its position, in an effort to prevent a reoccurrence.
No model years came standard with a back up camera including the last year, 2010 which are difficult to find. Adding a Back up camera is a modification done by many of our members using a variety of methods.
Regarding trading in the car as is, that’s your decision.
No model years came standard with a back up camera including the last year, 2010 which are difficult to find. Adding a Back up camera is a modification done by many of our members using a variety of methods.
Regarding trading in the car as is, that’s your decision.
Is that helpful? I did ask the question to the technician if there is anything I could to prevent the re occurrence and he said no.
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That's a bummer your top stopped working. What did the dealer tell you exactly? It is important that we know EXACTLY what they diagnosed the problem as. Like BOB said, we are looking for a code that starts with a B25**.
Usually if they say it is a hinge problem, they says they need to replace both hinges and it is $3500-ish. I think their theory is that if one motor wears out, that means all of the motors are close to their end of life.
I think that is the way to go, but you don't have to go to the dealer. If you call an independent Lexus Repair shop, they may be willing to tackle the job for you.
You can buy a matching pair of 06 hinges from these guys for about $430. It took me about 6 hours to replace mine.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/06-SC430-DR...ry!85012!US!-1
https://www.ebay.com/itm/06-SC430-DR...af91fc3a643d8e
It is a little time consuming, but not hard
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...etty-easy.html
Usually if they say it is a hinge problem, they says they need to replace both hinges and it is $3500-ish. I think their theory is that if one motor wears out, that means all of the motors are close to their end of life.
I think that is the way to go, but you don't have to go to the dealer. If you call an independent Lexus Repair shop, they may be willing to tackle the job for you.
You can buy a matching pair of 06 hinges from these guys for about $430. It took me about 6 hours to replace mine.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/06-SC430-DR...ry!85012!US!-1
https://www.ebay.com/itm/06-SC430-DR...af91fc3a643d8e
It is a little time consuming, but not hard
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...etty-easy.html
Curious, why do you think that your hinge(s) wore out? Was it from frequent use of your car as a convertible? Is there anything folks have found that could be done as preventive
maintenance involving the entire mechanism of the hardtop to convertible mechanisms that might help prolong or even prevent part failure? Please share what you may have done,
anyone...
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Well finally happened to me. Put the top down and forgot...it rained. Interior got wet, not so much a big deal. We dried up as much as we could.
Then I closed the roof, and it closed. However when I tried to put the top down, it does not move and I have a flashing RED light...
So I figured, something is still wet and have not touched it for a day.
I used my air blower and blew air into the openings...
Did it screw up anything ? Will it dry up and I can operate as normal?
Then I closed the roof, and it closed. However when I tried to put the top down, it does not move and I have a flashing RED light...
So I figured, something is still wet and have not touched it for a day.
I used my air blower and blew air into the openings...
Did it screw up anything ? Will it dry up and I can operate as normal?
Pole Position
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From: CA - San Diego
I’d disconnect the battery for a hard reset on all the electronics before another attempt.
might even pull the air conditioning control assembly/display from the dash to inspect for moisture.
might even pull the air conditioning control assembly/display from the dash to inspect for moisture.
Last edited by VVTiBob; Jul 15, 2019 at 10:47 AM.
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Thanks VVTiBob for the tip.
I will do a hard re-set by disconnecting the battery. I will not attempt to open up the roof as I am going on vacation for 2 weeks. This will allow for the SC to dry up completely. I keep the SC on a battery maintainer.
I will do a hard re-set by disconnecting the battery. I will not attempt to open up the roof as I am going on vacation for 2 weeks. This will allow for the SC to dry up completely. I keep the SC on a battery maintainer.
Lexus Test Driver
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Could it just need a trunk cover reseat? the one with the microswitch...the cover may not be pushing it correctly. That would give you the flashing red light.
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trunk cover reseat? the one with the microswitch...the cover may not be pushing it correctly. That would give you the flashing red light.
Are these the 2 Switches LH and RH? But this was not rained on...
Are these the 2 Switches LH and RH? But this was not rained on...
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