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On 7/18/2022 at 2:47 PM, No Joke said:

Ive just lodged a claim to the ACC using this justification. Feel free to try the same 

 

Problem

The dashboard on my Lexus is disintegrating & the air-conditioning sprays white particles throughout the car. This is a known issue with the car/year and due to manufacturing faults. Lexus Australia is refusing to replace the dash under consumer guarantees.

Justification

As a stand alone issue I do not believe the the dash meets required standards of durability. When considered in light of

- Lexus being a luxury high spec vehicle

-Dashboards are not typically an consumable item that needs replacing/repair and do not have a limited lifespan

- Comparison to cheaper vehicles do not have this issue

- Lexus has admitted fault with the dashboards on this vehicle/year in multiple other cases including a recall overseas

- Lexus has failed to deliver on recall/remedies it

-It is not what would be considered reasonable wear and tear

I believe this is clearly a manufacturing fault that does not meet ACL guarantees

Defense of claim

- Consumer guarantee's are not voided by second hand purchase

- The dash is a manufacturing issue and is not related to any reasonable use

and how old is this vehicle and what vehicle is it?

make sure you do a android upgrade

really changes the car

https://www.lexart.com.au/products/lexion-a10-lxi-for-lexus-gs-4th-gen

all depends on your budget

your asking a very broad question

you want bling'?

you want racey?

you want class?

whats your budget?

polish and UV coating or replace it with later model DRLs

or replace it with same ones in better condition

this is a very subjective topic

x foce

greddy

hks

apexi

tanabe

they are all good

x force probably is the loudest though

get a 2nd hand one and get a workshop to install it

2nd hand parts should be fairky cheap as its not a common part to fail

yes its becoming common on the newer IS

the best way to go about this is 

call up a wrecker and get a 2nd hand amp and put it in

be around the 400 to 500 mark

we sell android auto / carplay kits for 3IS

replaces ur small 7" screen to 10.3" touch screen

https://www.lexart.com.au/products/lexion-a10-lxs-for-lexus-is-2013-2016

tanabe is nice

invidia is good bang for buck

Toms is Also another one to consider too

16 hours ago, chiphead56 said:

This is extremely poor response from Lexus. For me, I don't think I'll ever buy another Lexus, I'm afraid. I bought mine as a demonstrator in 2008, model year 2007, and it was in immaculate condition, with only 2-3k on the clock. It has always been garaged, since I bought it. 

Sure, it's an old car, but that is no excuse. I have a Corolla of similar vintage, no problems with it and it has been left out in the sun a lot.

This, along with the burning/consuming oil issue, is just not what one expects from Lexus.

different materials corolla uses hard plastic 

lexus uses leather 

cant comapre the durability of plastic vs leather

as for engine oil issue 

change to 10w40 that should help it 

also it helps if the car doesnt have any carbon bulld up and had proper service carried out all the time

Lexart Australia is the official Disti and reseller of Toms Racing Japan Products

please check out our website for all Toms Products

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Check out our website for more info

-ISF

-RCF

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Lexion Automotive Android Auto Carplay system for most late model Lexus

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Available for Most 2013+ models

converts and replaces your oem system to a Android Compatible system

no factory functions are lost 

works exactly like factory and more

IS 2013-2020

GS serise 2012-2021

ES serise 13-18

CT200h 2014+

NX 2014-2017

RC 2014-2018

RX 2009-2014 (3rd gen)

RX 2015+ (bigscreen only)
 

LX 12-2021

All prices are on our website and can be purchased directly or through our online store

Hello, Lexus owners! Lexart Australia is a Premium workshop and parts supplier based in Sydney, NSW

We are the official distributor of:

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We can also supply Brand new OEM Lexus parts.

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Cheers!

7 hours ago, ich1ban said:

Hi, thanks for the reply.

You mean to replace the entire enclosure? From the other clublexus forums it seems to be just a small plastic part inside that's broken that stops it turning outwards - Thought it seemed kind of excessive to replace the entire mirror and enclosure for just a small broken clip inside. 

Lexus quoted $1500~ and a 2 month wait to source the part from Japan... 

Find a used mirror for 300 or so

Replace it with ur parts etc

As a person whos done it this way due to customers requests it can be a 5 6 hour process

Usually happens when it gets damaged

Best way is to replafe the mirror

Hey Rodd 

welcome to ALOC!

ES300h is a nice daily

its normal

what your smelling is the water from the jets coming out

if you dont wanna smell it put it on cycle

there are number if NSW members on here and on our FB group

cd player or the Amplifier will need replacing

well if they replaced the fuel tank its a safe car to drive

a fuel tank just doesnt break

either some1 has damaged it or yo have hit something while driving

we exchange then with your new ones

eventually the paint hardens the dash and they crack

cheap chinese units 

hit and miss 

a miss most of the time

rather get a grom vline module and convert your oem screen into AA/AP

On 10/15/2021 at 7:44 AM, Bella LX470 said:

Thanks for the comment. The battery is only about a year old and I had an auto elect do a full test on it - it charges up to 13.5V on a full charge but runs down enough to not have sufficient power to start the car after 2 -3 days without use.

Do you know what the LX470 standard draw is when everything is shut down?

13.5 seems low usually over 14v when i charge my cars 

do you have any non standard parts fitted to your car?

most likely the rear air flaps have failed and taking in water from there

its a bumper off job