Updated Evaporator Assembly

[Flint400]

Does anybody know when Lexus changed the design of the Evaporator Assembly? We have a 2006 that is blowing the white dust. We are looking at selling the 2006 for a newer model and want to make sure we don't get one with the same issue.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Dave

[Flint400]

Really? Nobody knows this? I can't believe no one else has had the white dust issue? Please help!

[RX400h]

We never had that problem and we've owned our RX400h since 2005.

[lenore]

There was a TSB on this issue but I believe it was on ealier RX400h. Our 2008 didn't have this issue....Oh and by the way there was a recall for this issue or The TSB required replacement....

[Flint400]

Thanks guys for the help, I don't see the TSB in the sticky post for TSB's.

Anyone know where I can find it? Lexus is offering to help replace the evaporator, but they won't pay for the entire repair.

We love the 400h and would like to stay with it, but don't want the white dust issue again.

Thanks again.............Dave

[lenore]

the tsb number is The TSB number is L-SB-0032-08. Take your car in and tell them you have breathing problems...Be polite and see if they will cover the cost of replacing the evaporator. When past warranty it is a crap shoot, but many have been successful.

[cduluk]

My '08rx400h developed the white dust problem, and it was built in 10/07. I had the evap. core replaced a few years ago with no problems.

[Flint400]

So, I guess it doesn't matter if we go with the newer model. Is there any other advantage to looking for a 2007 or 2008? It doesn't appear that there is any upgrades in the interior and only some badging on the exterior.

Any opinions?

Thanks for everyones responses...........Dave

[maseace]

The 2007/2008 have a much better navigation screen than the 2006, and the stereo plays DVD audio/video, and MP3 on CD.

[Flint400]

Thanks Maseace! The Navigation screen improvement alone is worth looking at the newer model.

[maseace]

Thanks Maseace! The Navigation screen improvement alone is worth looking at the newer model.

Yeah, that's why I didn't want an '06.