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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 11:00 pm
Post subject: 02 ES300 trans hesitation report
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Some time ago I mentioned that, after complaining to a Lexus service advisor
about my ongoing trans hesitation (well it really became a trans
jerking-while-finding-a-gear problem after last software upgrade) that he
mentioned that Lexus had issued a TSB that stated the need for premium fuel
after the upgrade. I doubted it and he couldn't find the TSB. I later found
it online however, and he was right - it did state that. I still had my
doubts about fuel being involved.
Some here said that it was possible for the octane level to affect the trans
performance. I finally gave in, and have been using premium fuel for the
past few thousand miles, and I have to say there is a big improvement.
Yesterday I felt the jerkiness again though - but it was a minor episode
compared to previous ones, and it was the first and only time since I
started using premium.
Now, it's kind of academic though, because I've been looking into getting an
'04 LS430. In doing my research on that vehicle, however, I learn that they
had a recall on those 430s made in '03 whereby the trans is replaced ! I
thought the worst thing on those cars was the air suspension. Now I have to
worry about the trans on the LS430 I might buy !
Does anyone have any info on the 04 LS430 (6-speed) trans problem ?
(I suppose I should have started a new topic for this LS question.) |
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 12:16 am
Post subject: Re: 02 ES300 trans hesitation report [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Wed, 25 Apr 2007 23:00:17 -0400, njbok <NOSPAM DeleteThis @nospam.com> wrote:
>Now, it's kind of academic though, because I've been looking into getting an
>'04 LS430. ...
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>thought the worst thing on those cars was the air suspension. Now I have to
What's wrong with the hydraulic suspension? I have it on my ES300 and
I like the ability to adjust the suspension stiffness depending on the
drive condition. |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:55 am
Post subject: Re: 02 ES300 trans hesitation report [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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There was talk earlier on this board about many problems w/air suspension on
LS models, and hints that LS models so-equipped were to be avoided. Maybe ES
models are okay.
On 4/26/07 3:16 AM, in article g8k0335480objauh1i5csekjhvqpkve10v RemoveThis @4ax.com,
"-" <nobody RemoveThis @nowhere.com> wrote:
> What's wrong with the hydraulic suspension? >> Stay informed about: 02 ES300 trans hesitation report |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 11:12 am
Post subject: Re: 02 ES300 trans hesitation report [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I found an aftermarket product online that is an ECU upgrade, and it
specifically addresses response issues. I've been kicking around giving it
a try, but only if it is reversible. Would sure love to know if anyone has
tried on on the 02 ES300.
"njbok" <NOSPAM RemoveThis @nospam.com> wrote in message
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> Some time ago I mentioned that, after complaining to a Lexus service
> advisor
> about my ongoing trans hesitation (well it really became a trans
> jerking-while-finding-a-gear problem after last software upgrade) that he
> mentioned that Lexus had issued a TSB that stated the need for premium
> fuel
> after the upgrade. I doubted it and he couldn't find the TSB. I later
> found
> it online however, and he was right - it did state that. I still had my
> doubts about fuel being involved.
>
> Some here said that it was possible for the octane level to affect the
> trans
> performance. I finally gave in, and have been using premium fuel for the
> past few thousand miles, and I have to say there is a big improvement.
> Yesterday I felt the jerkiness again though - but it was a minor episode
> compared to previous ones, and it was the first and only time since I
> started using premium.
>
> Now, it's kind of academic though, because I've been looking into getting
> an
> '04 LS430. In doing my research on that vehicle, however, I learn that
> they
> had a recall on those 430s made in '03 whereby the trans is replaced ! I
> thought the worst thing on those cars was the air suspension. Now I have
> to
> worry about the trans on the LS430 I might buy !
>
> Does anyone have any info on the 04 LS430 (6-speed) trans problem ?
>
> (I suppose I should have started a new topic for this LS question.)
> >> Stay informed about: 02 ES300 trans hesitation report |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 8:36 pm
Post subject: Re: 02 ES300 trans hesitation report [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Thu, 26 Apr 2007 11:12:28 -0400, "Steve Larson" <r.TakeThisOut@NOSPAM.com>
wrote:
>I found an aftermarket product online that is an ECU upgrade, and it
>specifically addresses response issues. I've been kicking around giving it
>a try, but only if it is reversible. Would sure love to know if anyone has
>tried on on the 02 ES300.
Link? >> Stay informed about: 02 ES300 trans hesitation report |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 1:30 pm
Post subject: Re: 02 ES300 trans hesitation report [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Apr 25, 8:00 pm, njbok <NOS....RemoveThis@nospam.com> wrote:
> Some time ago I mentioned that, after complaining to a Lexus service advisor
> about my ongoing trans hesitation (well it really became a trans
> jerking-while-finding-a-gear problem after last software upgrade) that he
> mentioned that Lexus had issued a TSB that stated the need for premium fuel
> after the upgrade. I doubted it and he couldn't find the TSB. I later found
> it online however, and he was right - it did state that. I still had my
> doubts about fuel being involved.
>
> Some here said that it was possible for the octane level to affect the trans
> performance. I finally gave in, and have been using premium fuel for the
> past few thousand miles, and I have to say there is a big improvement.
> Yesterday I felt the jerkiness again though - but it was a minor episode
> compared to previous ones, and it was the first and only time since I
> started using premium.
>
> Now, it's kind of academic though, because I've been looking into getting an
> '04 LS430. In doing my research on that vehicle, however, I learn that they
> had a recall on those 430s made in '03 whereby the trans is replaced ! I
> thought the worst thing on those cars was the air suspension. Now I have to
> worry about the trans on the LS430 I might buy !
>
> Does anyone have any info on the 04 LS430 (6-speed) trans problem ?
>
> (I suppose I should have started a new topic for this LS question.)
It was for a piece of metal that might jam the parking pawl inside the
transmission! Hardly a major problem..... >> Stay informed about: 02 ES300 trans hesitation report |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 8:35 pm
Post subject: Re: 02 ES300 trans hesitation report [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Thanks Greg. That makes me feel better. I bought the car (04 LS430) today.
I'm hoping to enjoy it.
Walt
On 4/27/07 4:30 PM, in article
1177705817.338035.54850.RemoveThis@s33g2000prh.googlegroups.com, "greg"
<grezuki.RemoveThis@aol.com> wrote:
> On Apr 25, 8:00 pm, njbok <NOS....RemoveThis@nospam.com> wrote:
>
>> had a recall on those 430s made in '03 whereby the trans is replaced !
>>
>> Does anyone have any info on the 04 LS430 (6-speed) trans problem ?
>
> It was for a piece of metal that might jam the parking pawl inside the
> transmission! Hardly a major problem.....
> >> Stay informed about: 02 ES300 trans hesitation report |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:08 pm
Post subject: Re: 02 ES300 trans hesitation report [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I've had my '04 LS430 from new (now with 40,000 miles), and never had a
problem with it, period. It's a sample of one, but this is my 6th LS, and
other than having one stolen while I was vacationing in New York (serves me
right for going to NY I suppose), the worst thing that's ever happened is a
water pump failed after 50,000 miles (which was replaced for free even
though it was out of warranty). You won't be sorry with your LS.
-C
"njbok" <NOSPAM RemoveThis @nospam.com> wrote in message
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> Some time ago I mentioned that, after complaining to a Lexus service
> advisor
> about my ongoing trans hesitation (well it really became a trans
> jerking-while-finding-a-gear problem after last software upgrade) that he
> mentioned that Lexus had issued a TSB that stated the need for premium
> fuel
> after the upgrade. I doubted it and he couldn't find the TSB. I later
> found
> it online however, and he was right - it did state that. I still had my
> doubts about fuel being involved.
>
> Some here said that it was possible for the octane level to affect the
> trans
> performance. I finally gave in, and have been using premium fuel for the
> past few thousand miles, and I have to say there is a big improvement.
> Yesterday I felt the jerkiness again though - but it was a minor episode
> compared to previous ones, and it was the first and only time since I
> started using premium.
>
> Now, it's kind of academic though, because I've been looking into getting
> an
> '04 LS430. In doing my research on that vehicle, however, I learn that
> they
> had a recall on those 430s made in '03 whereby the trans is replaced ! I
> thought the worst thing on those cars was the air suspension. Now I have
> to
> worry about the trans on the LS430 I might buy !
>
> Does anyone have any info on the 04 LS430 (6-speed) trans problem ?
>
> (I suppose I should have started a new topic for this LS question.)
> >> Stay informed about: 02 ES300 trans hesitation report |
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:39 pm
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:41 pm
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On 4/30/07 9:08 PM, in article XIadnTjH-o-OCavbnZ2dnUVZ_t6qnZ2d.DeleteThis@comcast.com,
"GIga" <a.DeleteThis@b.com> wrote:
> You won't be sorry with your LS.
Well, I picked it up today and love it. I have a lot of reading to do -
can't even figure out what half the buttons and switches do yet.
The Nav is different than the one in my 02 ES - took me 20 mins to figure
out how to set my HOME in it - and that's using the book.
BTW, I didn't get a trunk net with it. I thought they came equipped with
that as standard equipment. When I asked, they said it was an option, and
mine probably never had it. >> Stay informed about: 02 ES300 trans hesitation report |
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 9:45 pm
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