MikeI Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Just a poll asking "knowing that the Lexus 2005 has a known transmission (computer chip) problem dating back to the 2002 model year, would you buy a 2005 ES330? Why? BTY my sister owns a 2004 RX330 and that has the same exact problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jweiss Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 I lust after the RX330 and even more so, the RXH400. However, it's difficult to respnd to the survey because I don't know if it happens on the Canadian models. Previously, I had posted a question about why none of the problems with trannies doesn't seem to occur with Canadian members of our group. Somebody responded because of the different emissions requirements. A Toyota mechanic said he's seen it in his shop- he says it's the drive by wire change that brought this about. Anybody else have any ideas if in fact there's a difference between Canadian and other cars, and if so, why? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImranS Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 There is definately a problem with the Transmission in my ES, but I've learned to live with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgkirkla Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 I have my 2004 ES330 Sport Edition at the dealer right now for the same transmission problem. The service guy said they had received complaints about this and it was a software issue. From the posts on this site I would say they have received many complaints. It hesitates on acceleration badly, maybe 1-2 seconds after pedal is depressed. Very dangerous... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soggy60 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 There's a thread in the RX330 forum on the same issue. Our RX has the same 'nothing happens' reaction to accelerator pedal pushing. RX in shop for stupid A/C problem; 2005 ES330 loaner - wife say slip-slop even worse in the ES ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviej Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 There's a thread in the RX330 forum on the same issue. ← Not to mention a 28+ page thread pinned at the top of this forum. steviej Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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