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What is this discussion about? Lexus IS, Lexus IS 300, Lexus IS 250, Lexus IS 350, Sedan

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#351 of 376 Lexus IS250 smelly odor coming from AC unit by masn

Aug 20, 2010 (11:20 am)

Hello guys,
 
I have a IS250 2006 bought it new on Nov 2005, I lived in Florida and 1 - 1 1/2 months ago my car started to get a mildew strong odor coming from the AC unit, also small 'green foam-like pieces' started to fly thru the vents at least once a day.
 
I keep my car inmaculate clean so I don't know what this can be, I'm afraid to go the dealer have them open the console and then to told me that my extended warranty would not cover it.
 
Are guys heard about this before? any healp would be appreciate it.

#352 of 376 Smell from A/C unit by gordongj

Aug 20, 2010 (1:53 pm)

I had the same smell in my previuos Honda Accord. Solution was to change the a/c air filter and the smell was gone. I hope that is all it is with your IS 250.

#353 of 376 Check engine light- Keeps coming on... by steadyeddienyc

Dec 13, 2010 (8:43 am)

HI all- I have a 2009- is250 awd, The check engine light has been coming on for the past 6 months- The dealership has had it in and out of service 4 different times- 1st- they said it was carbon build up on the engine- they had it for a week at that point- The after a few days when i got it back - the light came on again - 2nd time they said the engine needed a top cleaning- they it- and sure enough 2-3 days later the light came back on again- the 3rd time- They changed the spark plugs and a few other things- gas cap ect.... NOW they have my car again- its been 3 weeks-
 
They are saying its a fuel pressure issue- They are faxing reports to a tech in California- to figure it out- The Service is telling me- " The car is in the final stage before they call Corporate to get he ball rolling on the Lemon law and give me a new one-
 
Can Anyone out here tell me if they have experienced anything like this with Lexus? I am completely frustrated and disappointed-
 
Thank you
Ed

#354 of 376 Re: Check engine light- Keeps coming on... [steadyeddienyc] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Dec 13, 2010 (9:07 am)

Replying to: steadyeddienyc (Dec 13, 2010 8:43 am)
Based on your listing of what was done, I'd say the big problem here is incompetence on the part of the people trying to fix the car. Carbon buildup on a modern, nearly new car? Pretty wild guess. And how is fuel pressure related to spark plugs and a gas cap? Somebody over there needs to go back to school or, if not that, do a better job of communicating to you. What you've reported doesn't make a lot of sense given all the diagnostic tools available to the dealer.
 
Can you access another dealership?

#355 of 376 Re: Check engine light- Keeps coming on... [steadyeddienyc] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Dec 13, 2010 (9:08 am)

Replying to: steadyeddienyc (Dec 13, 2010 8:43 am)
Based on your listing of what was done, I'd say the big problem here is incompetence on the part of the people trying to fix the car. Carbon buildup on a modern, nearly new car? Pretty wild guess. And how is fuel pressure related to spark plugs and a gas cap? Somebody over there needs to go back to school or, if not that, do a better job of communicating to you. What you've reported doesn't make a lot of sense given all the diagnostic tools available to the dealer.
 
Can you access another dealership?

#356 of 376 Re: Check engine light- Keeps coming on... [steadyeddienyc] by ivan_99

Dec 14, 2010 (1:56 am)

Replying to: steadyeddienyc (Dec 13, 2010 8:43 am)
I had that issue with my Audi years ago. They replace an O2 sensor...but the light came back on again.
 
Turns out my wife wasn't tightening the gas cap enough; after I told her '3 clicks' it never came back on.

#357 of 376 Brake Noise on 08 IS250 by jccai1

Feb 06, 2011 (2:02 pm)

My car is a RWD model with the standard suspension. When I reverse, especially down a slight grade, the front brakes squeak fairly loudly. But the brakes make no noise when braking in the forward direction. The car has about 28k miles. Does this sound like I need new pads? Anyone else has had this problem?

#358 of 376 It's a Lemon... by steadyeddienyc

Feb 18, 2011 (11:04 am)

Fuel injection Problems- Lexus is buying the car back and refunding ALL the lease payments ect.. Which is great-
  
I am at odds on what to do next- The sales mgr gave me a call to come in and talk about getting me into a new LEXUS- at a " VIP" rate- what ever that means- What do I ask for? What should I be looking for? I am just confused at this point on the next right action-
  
All help is appreciated -
  
thank you

#359 of 376 Re: It's a Lemon... [steadyeddienyc] by ivan_99

Feb 18, 2011 (11:19 am)

Replying to: steadyeddienyc (Feb 18, 2011 11:04 am)
Not being a mechanic...why are they buying the vehicle back for fuel injection problems?
 
Were there other problems that were caused by this?
 
I'm assuming this was a 2010/2011...since they are buying it back...
 
You must like it since you just purchased it...I see no problem picking another off the lot. You'd just have to do the negotiations all over again...checking the Edmunds TMV...plus what you think the VIP rate is worth.
 
Unless you venture onto another Manufacturers lot....the IS is beginning to look a bit dated compared to some of the new vehicles...

#360 of 376 Re: It's a Lemon... [ivan_99] by steadyeddienyc

Feb 18, 2011 (11:57 am)

Replying to: ivan_99 (Feb 18, 2011 11:19 am)
The car is a lease- thats what they call it- a "buy back" - Once a new car under 12k miles is in the shop 3 times for the same issue- It a lemon according to the NY state lemon law-
 
I do like the car- it suit my life style just fine- I drove all other cars in it's class- Nothing I really liked-

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