TAGGAR Posted February 9, 2005 Posted February 9, 2005 Hello all, I'm a new GS 300 owner. I was wondering if there is any way to stop the steering wheel from retracting when I turn off the engine. I have been told by the dealer that the 1999 model is not programmable Thanks BT
TurboGS300 Posted February 10, 2005 Posted February 10, 2005 iF That's true, and there's no switch to turn it off. You could always unplug the motor for the telescopic wheel. <_<
SW03ES Posted February 10, 2005 Posted February 10, 2005 Yes, thats a C_BEST setting, it can be deactivated by the dealership. The 99 model is absolutely programmable.
p3style Posted May 22, 2006 Posted May 22, 2006 Yes, thats a C_BEST setting, it can be deactivated by the dealership. The 99 model is absolutely programmable. Looks like there is no C-Best setting in GS's after 1996...confirmed with two dealerships and their shop's foreman. The service advisors/manager didn't know jack so went in the back and asked them myself. So, post-98 - I think we're sol..anybody have instructions on how to unhook the motor? Thanks!
GuyTelefunken Posted May 22, 2006 Posted May 22, 2006 CBEST didn't appear until MY1998 on the GSxxx models. From 1998 forward, this is a programmable option. The available options have been posted here in the past.
p3style Posted May 23, 2006 Posted May 23, 2006 Guy - you are definitely the man when it comes to knowledge base. Thanks for the post - and the link! What do you suggest I do? I mean what would be the reasoning of both of the lexus dealerships foremen for giving me false information. I was even willing to pay the dealership the $42 charge that they quoted me. I don't get it?! Please advise - thanks!
Canadian Posted May 23, 2006 Posted May 23, 2006 Print the PDF of the technical service bulletin, take it in to the Dealer, and ask them to explain the situation to you again aboiut how it cannot be done.
p3style Posted May 24, 2006 Posted May 24, 2006 Talked to South Bay Lexus (the 3rd dealership I contacted) and told him of the situation. I faxed over the Lexus TSIB and he talked it over with his people and gave me a call back an hour later and said: YES it CAN be done!! It just really disappoints me that the the other two dealerships didn't have a clue and gave me an emphatic "NO" - you know? Well, needless to say, South Bay, even though they are a bit of a drive for me, has now earned my business. Guy - I think your doc did it - can't thank you enough! A big hip-hip -horray for guy - he the man!! Thanks to all others that posted, as well. P.S. They are charging me $49 bux. I think it's well worth it - I can't stand that screeching sound when the wheel telescopes!!
GuyTelefunken Posted May 24, 2006 Posted May 24, 2006 You could have them take apart the steering column and grease the gears and such. It's a project to take apart, so expect a few hours labor. Otherwise, have the feature turned off.
p3style Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 I wrote a letter to SM Lexus complaining of lack of due deligence - their service manager called me yesterday - apologized for the incorrect information and did it for free last night! Couldn't be more stoked !
LEXIRX330 Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 I wrote a letter to SM Lexus complaining of lack of due deligence - their service manager called me yesterday - apologized for the incorrect information and did it for free last night! Couldn't be more stoked ! It is funny...how fast you can get someone's attention with a simple letter. Well glad it worked out for you! :D
GuyTelefunken Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 Ah, you just caught a glimpse of how the world used to work. Long live old fashioned communication with proper information!
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