Shadwick

Does anyone know if there is a way to upgrade the Bluetooth software/firmware in the RX-400h (2006). I have a Blackberry 8900 Curve and can make the handsfree phone work but the current Bluetooth chipset in the 400h won't support streaming of audio content from the Blackberry. I'd rather not add external hardware to make this work if possible. (I could use a cassette/mp3 adapter but would rather use the built-in bluetooth. Regards, Kent

I am trying to verify Lexus warranty coverage (parts and labour) on components replaced under Lexus recall campaigns. Lexus Canada tells me that a component replaced under a recall campaign is warrantied for parts and labour for one year and 20,000 km from date of replacement. The local dealer is telling me this is not the case and that the replaced components are warrantied only as long as the original vehicle warranty. This would be dependent on the component replaced as it could fall under "Comprehensive", "Drivetrain" or "Hybrid Components". Clearly the two sources are contradicting each other and I am trying to get this resolved. Does anyone have any specific experience with this issue? Regards, KS

The steering recall was issued January 16, 2009. Service bulletin SSC-9-LC. Apparently the magnets were coming loose within the steering link assembly (the rack). My rack was done in August of last year and I'm told now that it needs to be replaced again as the "notchiness" sensation has surfaced. The question is now whether or not the new rack is covered under warranty. Lexus Canada tells me that a part replaced under a recall has a unique warranty limited to 1 year and 20,000km from date of installation. The dealer is saying a replaced recall component is only warrantied under the vehicle's regular warranty coverage and has no unique warranty. I'm going back and forth on this issue right now. I will issue a separate topic on recall component warranty coverage. KS

I have a 2006 RX-400h with 55,000km on it and am experiencing rough or "notched" steering particularly at low speeds when turning left off of centre. Has anyone experienced this before? Were you able to remedy this? There is a Technical Service Bulletin (SSC-9-LC) which deals with "noticeable gradual increase in steering effort at low speeds" but I don't think this is what I'm experiencing.