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#1654 of 1739 Independent repair shop recomendations - West Chester, PA area? by jalegranti Jan 21, 2009 (11:16 am)
Can anyone recomend a good independent Lexus repair shop in the greater West Chester, PA area? Wilmington/Newark DE area would also be considered. I'm looking for a mechanic that does good work at a fair/reasonable price (and doesn't replace parts that don't need replacement). Basically, a shop with a reputation for good work and integrity. (Dealers need not apply). Thanks! Replies to this message: steve_ (Jan 21, 2009 11:34 am) tidester (Jan 21, 2009 7:45 pm)
#1655 of 1739 Re: Independent repair shop recomendations - West Chester, PA area? [jalegranti] by steve_ HOST Jan 21, 2009 (11:34 am)
Replying to: jalegranti (Jan 21, 2009 11:16 am) Check out Get ratings & reviews on car dealers & repair shops in your neighborhood.   If you find a good one, please post in there too (or even if you find a bad one!). Replies to this message: tidester (Jan 21, 2009 7:45 pm)
#1656 of 1739 Re: Independent repair shop recomendations - West Chester, PA area? [steve_] by tidester HOST Jan 21, 2009 (7:45 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Jan 21, 2009 11:34 am) Just a note - if you're running behind a proxy you may need to turn it off to view the maps.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#1657 of 1739 Re: Nav system not working - "Can't find DVD"...? [jalegranti] by wwest Jan 23, 2009 (6:04 pm)
Replying to: jalegranti (Jan 21, 2009 11:08 am) You may have water in the wheel well for the spare tire.   The DVD player is on the right side, to the right of the tire jack. You can easily eject the DVD and clean it.
#1658 of 1739 Headlight condensation problems by rvm1 Mar 03, 2009 (11:55 am)
In april of 2005 I had both headlights replaced in my 2004 RX330 due to accumulation of condensation inside the headlight assembly. This was done under warranty. I am now faced with the same problem on the driver's side headlight. Of course its no longer under warranty. Knowing the stock answer I would get from the dealer I spoke directly to Lexus seeking help in replacing the assembly. I understand that dealers quote about $1700.00 to replace one assembly so its expensive. I have stayed away from the local dealer because of the atrocious service I received in 2005/2006, which I documented in a letter to Lexus. As expected Lexus checked with the dealer to see if I was a good dealer customer before commitiing to an answer. As expected they declined to do anything.    I am very disappointed since of all the auto manufacturers I thought Lexus would stand behind its product when it appears to be a recurring problem. I since discovered that several other owners have the same failure. My conclusion is that these headlights have a residual defect. Its too bad that Lexus will not take steps to maintain brand loyalty when they are faced with what is without doubt a latent defective product.   Let me know if anyone in this forum has had to deal with the same issue. Replies to this message: tdtibbetts (Apr 01, 2009 8:03 am) tdtibbetts (Apr 13, 2009 12:32 pm) jodar96 (Apr 13, 2009 2:15 pm)
#1659 of 1739 Defective headlighit by mmm1 Mar 03, 2009 (1:00 pm)
I too had a defective headlight assembly and it was replaced under warranty. Just passed 50K so am very concerned about the other one going bad and getting screwed for $1,700.
#1660 of 1739 Stuck crossbars by mmm1 Mar 03, 2009 (1:06 pm)
I just returned to Virginia from Florida and had a Thule cargo carrier on the crossbars of the luggage rack. I drove 10 hours straight through and it rained the entire time. When I took the Thule carrier off about two days later I discovered that the cross bars could not be moved. When I pulled up on the little lever that releases the pins on both sides of the cross bar the bar would not budge. I tried a few squirts of WD 40 on each of the four levers and problem was solved. Not sure whether the weight of the cargo caused the problem (I was very careful to not exceed max weight listed in owner's manual) of if it was due to 10 hours of heavy rain or a combination of both.
#1661 of 1739 Re: 2004 Lexus RX330 problems with air suspension [coyera] by eyedoc4 Mar 07, 2009 (12:49 pm)
Replying to: coyera (Oct 21, 2008 9:40 am) Add me to the list of 2004 RX 330s with air suspension problems. I got the same blinking on and off light that coyera reported. Mine occured at 40,000 miles and 5 months after the warranty expired. My RX has been far from flawless. Very few RXs with air suspension were sold so if there are several people reporting problems then satatistically the percentage of failure could be high. This may be my last of 6 Lexus products and certainly the last with an air suspension. I will also never buy a new model in its first yearafter a major revision, like this 2004 RX or the new 2010 RX. I'm tired of being Lexus' rolling testbed.
#1662 of 1739 Re: Headlight condensation problems [rvm1] by tdtibbetts Apr 01, 2009 (8:03 am)
Replying to: rvm1 (Mar 03, 2009 11:55 am) I have a 2004 RX 330, and had a headlight condensation problem as you describe. I placed an electric space heater on a step ladder about two feet from the headlight, and heated the assembly with low heat for about 1.5 hours. The condensation disappeared.   I have also had the moldings from my rear quarter windows blow off. The first time it happened, I had the window replaced (expensive). This time, after the weather warms up a bit, I am going to glue the molding on.   I had the pump on my air suspension replaced at about 40K miles.   I am still a fan of Lexus. Replies to this message: tdtibbetts (Apr 13, 2009 12:32 pm) jodar96 (Apr 13, 2009 2:15 pm)
#1663 of 1739 Re: Headlight condensation problems [tdtibbetts] by tdtibbetts Apr 13, 2009 (12:32 pm)
Replying to: tdtibbetts (Apr 01, 2009 8:03 am) Re #1662 My headlight 'repair' with heat was short lived. The moisture is back. My dealer told me it will cost $1K to replace now, or $1700 if the ballast goes bad.   The solenoid on my air tank (air suspension) is noisy. Est $975 to replace. This is the second major repair on the air suspension system 64K miles. Replies to this message: jodar96 (Apr 13, 2009 2:15 pm)

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