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Hey Steviej, Have you had the recalls completed yet? How long was the car in the shop? Since these items are covered under warranty, I figured since I'm taking it in, they can also attempt to troubleshoot the dashboard creaks, and rattles. Do you know if this is under warranty as well? Thanks I haven't had it done yet because the this service campaign is so new dealerships don't even have replacement parts in stock. Mine have been ordered. They will call me when the parts are in and let me know how long to expect. If longer than I care to wait, they will provide me with a loaner. Your dashboard creaks should be covered under the dash creak TSB (technical service bulletin). If your car is still under original warranty, then they are definately covered. Funny though, when I said recall on the phone, they immediately corrected me and said it is a service campaign. I said, "whatever" as long as Lexus is paying for it. As explained by someone in the business, a service campaign is when the maker announces they found the problem and volunterally offers the work. A recall is when the federal government finds that there is sufficient evidence to warrant and change and tells the maker they must resolve a problem. I really don't car. . . . . walks like a duck, smells like a duck, not paying for it. steviej

Here is the actual recall announcement. Lexus announced thru channels today that there is a campaign(recall) on 06-07-GS 300 and 350"s They will be replacing the Fuel Rails for the fuel injection, the Electronic steering racks, and rear brake caliper bolts. If you are in the NY area call the guys at Rallye Lexus 516-676-8686 if you need help. They always help me and are the guys that do the car show and are active on this site. Special Service Campaigns (SSC) SSC 9LA Certain 2006 2007 GS, 2006 2008 IS and 2007 2008 LS Vehicles Fuel Delivery Pipe Replacement SSC 9LB Certain 2006 2007 GS and IS Vehicles Rear Brake Caliper Inspection SSC 9LC Certain2006 2007 GS, IS and RX 400h Vehicles Electric Power Steering Link (EPS) Assembly Replacement ******URGENT****** On January 16, 2009, Toyota filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding certain 2006 2007 GS 300/350, 2006 2008 IS 250/350 and 2007 2008 LS 460/460L vehicles. The involved vehicles are equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (fuel rails). Lexus has determined that ethanol fuels with low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the fuel rails. As this condition progresses the engine malfunction light (MIL) may illuminate. Over time, the corrosion will create a pinhole resulting in fuel leakage. SSC 9LA will be launched to replace the Fuel Delivery Pipes in the affected vehicles. There are approximately 43,700 GS 300 (24,500 2WD, 19,200 AWD), 23,700 GS 350 (14,000 2WD, 9,700 AWD), 85,800 IS 250 (54,000 2WD, 31,800 AWD), 24,900 IS 350, and 36,400 LS 460 (25,500 LS 460, 10,900 LS 460L) vehicles involved in the U.S. Additionally, Lexus is launching two other SSCs. 9LB Certain 2006 2007 model GS and IS vehicles to inspect rear brake calipers. On certain Lexus vehicles, the slide pin in the rear brake calipers may not operate smoothly. If the vehicle continues to be operated under these conditions, the brake pads may make noise. 9LC Certain 2007 GS 450h, 2006 2007 GS, IS and RX 400h vehicles to replace the electric power steering link (EPS) assembly. Certain vehicles may experience a noticeable gradual increase in the steering effort necessary at low speeds when turning the steering wheel to the complete left or right position. This condition may be most perceptible when parking the vehicle. A dealer package including vital information and reimbursement procedures will be sent to dealers (to the attention of the service manager) today. Lexus will inform owners of the involved vehicles with a Special Service Campaign notification letter sent via first class mail beginning in late January 2009. All customer inquires should be directed to the Lexus Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-255-3987. If you are a dealership associate and have any questions, please contact your District Service and Parts Manager. For News media inquiries only, they should be directed to Julie Alfonso (310) 468-4625 or Greg Thome (310) 468-3279, in Lexus Corporate Communications. (Please do not provide these numbers to customers or call if you are a dealer associate.)

Lexus announced thru channels today that there is a campaign(recall) on 06-07-GS 300 and 350"s They will be replacing the Fuel Rails for the fuel injection, the Electronic steering racks, and rear brake caliper bolts. If you are in the NY area call the guys at Rallye Lexus 516-676-8686 if you need help. They always help me and are the guys that do the car show and are active on this site. Special Service Campaigns (SSC) SSC 9LA Certain 2006 2007 GS, 2006 2008 IS and 2007 2008 LS Vehicles Fuel Delivery Pipe Replacement SSC 9LB Certain 2006 2007 GS and IS Vehicles Rear Brake Caliper Inspection SSC 9LC Certain2006 2007 GS, IS and RX 400h Vehicles Electric Power Steering Link (EPS) Assembly Replacement ******URGENT****** On January 16, 2009, Toyota filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding certain 2006 2007 GS 300/350, 2006 2008 IS 250/350 and 2007 2008 LS 460/460L vehicles. The involved vehicles are equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (fuel rails). Lexus has determined that ethanol fuels with low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the fuel rails. As this condition progresses the engine malfunction light (MIL) may illuminate. Over time, the corrosion will create a pinhole resulting in fuel leakage. SSC 9LA will be launched to replace the Fuel Delivery Pipes in the affected vehicles. There are approximately 43,700 GS 300 (24,500 2WD, 19,200 AWD), 23,700 GS 350 (14,000 2WD, 9,700 AWD), 85,800 IS 250 (54,000 2WD, 31,800 AWD), 24,900 IS 350, and 36,400 LS 460 (25,500 LS 460, 10,900 LS 460L) vehicles involved in the U.S. Additionally, Lexus is launching two other SSCs. 9LB Certain 2006 2007 model GS and IS vehicles to inspect rear brake calipers. On certain Lexus vehicles, the slide pin in the rear brake calipers may not operate smoothly. If the vehicle continues to be operated under these conditions, the brake pads may make noise. 9LC Certain 2007 GS 450h, 2006 2007 GS, IS and RX 400h vehicles to replace the electric power steering link (EPS) assembly. Certain vehicles may experience a noticeable gradual increase in the steering effort necessary at low speeds when turning the steering wheel to the complete left or right position. This condition may be most perceptible when parking the vehicle. A dealer package including vital information and reimbursement procedures will be sent to dealers (to the attention of the service manager) today. Lexus will inform owners of the involved vehicles with a Special Service Campaign notification letter sent via first class mail beginning in late January 2009. All customer inquires should be directed to the Lexus Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-255-3987. If you are a dealership associate and have any questions, please contact your District Service and Parts Manager. For News media inquiries only, they should be directed to Julie Alfonso (310) 468-4625 or Greg Thome (310) 468-3279, in Lexus Corporate Communications. (Please do not provide these numbers to customers or call if you are a dealer associate.)

Lexus announced thru channels today that there is a campaign(recall) on 06-07-GS 300 and 350"s They will be replacing the Fuel Rails for the fuel injection, the Electronic steering racks, and rear brake caliper bolts. If you are in the NY area call the guys at Rallye Lexus 516-676-8686 if you need help. They always help me and are the guys that do the car show and are active on this site. Special Service Campaigns (SSC) SSC 9LA Certain 2006 2007 GS, 2006 2008 IS and 2007 2008 LS Vehicles Fuel Delivery Pipe Replacement SSC 9LB Certain 2006 2007 GS and IS Vehicles Rear Brake Caliper Inspection SSC 9LC Certain2006 2007 GS, IS and RX 400h Vehicles Electric Power Steering Link (EPS) Assembly Replacement ******URGENT****** On January 16, 2009, Toyota filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding certain 2006 2007 GS 300/350, 2006 2008 IS 250/350 and 2007 2008 LS 460/460L vehicles. The involved vehicles are equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (fuel rails). Lexus has determined that ethanol fuels with low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the fuel rails. As this condition progresses the engine malfunction light (MIL) may illuminate. Over time, the corrosion will create a pinhole resulting in fuel leakage. SSC 9LA will be launched to replace the Fuel Delivery Pipes in the affected vehicles. There are approximately 43,700 GS 300 (24,500 2WD, 19,200 AWD), 23,700 GS 350 (14,000 2WD, 9,700 AWD), 85,800 IS 250 (54,000 2WD, 31,800 AWD), 24,900 IS 350, and 36,400 LS 460 (25,500 LS 460, 10,900 LS 460L) vehicles involved in the U.S. Additionally, Lexus is launching two other SSCs. 9LB Certain 2006 2007 model GS and IS vehicles to inspect rear brake calipers. On certain Lexus vehicles, the slide pin in the rear brake calipers may not operate smoothly. If the vehicle continues to be operated under these conditions, the brake pads may make noise. 9LC Certain 2007 GS 450h, 2006 2007 GS, IS and RX 400h vehicles to replace the electric power steering link (EPS) assembly. Certain vehicles may experience a noticeable gradual increase in the steering effort necessary at low speeds when turning the steering wheel to the complete left or right position. This condition may be most perceptible when parking the vehicle. A dealer package including vital information and reimbursement procedures will be sent to dealers (to the attention of the service manager) today. Lexus will inform owners of the involved vehicles with a Special Service Campaign notification letter sent via first class mail beginning in late January 2009. All customer inquires should be directed to the Lexus Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-255-3987. If you are a dealership associate and have any questions, please contact your District Service and Parts Manager. For News media inquiries only, they should be directed to Julie Alfonso (310) 468-4625 or Greg Thome (310) 468-3279, in Lexus Corporate Communications. (Please do not provide these numbers to customers or call if you are a dealer associate.)

sugetherookielexusowner, Sonce you started two threads basically on the same subject, I merged them to keep it simple. steviej

2002 requires Toyota Type IV tranny fluid. Just a hint, replace the aluminum crush washer at the tranny plug. Do not reuse the one on there now. here is a link to a DIY thread I posted several years back. 2002 ES Tranny Drain & Fill steviej

I contacted my dealership for two reasons: 1. to see if the Fuel Rail replacement in Nov 2007 was the same as the above and 2. if my vehicle falls in the VIN range that is specific to this recall. Here is the response from my dealership: Dear Stephen, In regards to your inquiry, the most recent Lexus service campaigns 9LA, 9LB, and 9LC do apply to your 2006 GS300 according to the VIN # you have provided. Service campaign 9LA is a different campaign than the one that was sent out in 2007. The fuel injection line is made up of different components and the fuel delivery pipe is a different part than the part that was changed previously. Based on the VIN # provided and the VIN # range for the service campaign 9LB your vehicle does need the rear brake caliper inspection and possible replacement even if noise is not heard from the brakes at this time. In 2006 the power steering gear unit was replaced due to a service campaign. Service campaign 9LC does require the Electric Power Steering Assembly (EPS) to be replaced. Although gradual increase in the steering is not noticeable at this time it is possible in the future; therefore, Lexus is requiring replacement of the EPS assembly at this time. I have gone ahead and ordered the parts required for these repairs for you. We will inform you once these parts have come in via phone, email and/or mail. Please feel free to contact me via phone or email if you have any questions or concerns and/or when you are ready to schedule an appointment with Ronni. We thank you for servicing your vehicle with Herb Chambers Lexus. As always we appreciate your business and we’re looking forward to hearing from you soon! Looks like I have to have all three done. At least they are paying for it. steviej

Lexus announced thru channels today that there is a campaign(recall) on 06-07-GS 300 and 350"s They will be replacing the Fuel Rails for the fuel injection, the Electronic steering racks, and rear brake caliper bolts. If you are in the NY area call the guys at Rallye Lexus 516-676-8686 if you need help. They always help me and are the guys that do the car show and are active on this site. Special Service Campaigns (SSC) SSC 9LA Certain 2006 2007 GS, 2006 2008 IS and 2007 2008 LS Vehicles Fuel Delivery Pipe Replacement SSC 9LB Certain 2006 2007 GS and IS Vehicles Rear Brake Caliper Inspection SSC 9LC Certain2006 2007 GS, IS and RX 400h Vehicles Electric Power Steering Link (EPS) Assembly Replacement ******URGENT****** On January 16, 2009, Toyota filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding certain 2006 2007 GS 300/350, 2006 2008 IS 250/350 and 2007 2008 LS 460/460L vehicles. The involved vehicles are equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (fuel rails). Lexus has determined that ethanol fuels with low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the fuel rails. As this condition progresses the engine malfunction light (MIL) may illuminate. Over time, the corrosion will create a pinhole resulting in fuel leakage. SSC 9LA will be launched to replace the Fuel Delivery Pipes in the affected vehicles. There are approximately 43,700 GS 300 (24,500 2WD, 19,200 AWD), 23,700 GS 350 (14,000 2WD, 9,700 AWD), 85,800 IS 250 (54,000 2WD, 31,800 AWD), 24,900 IS 350, and 36,400 LS 460 (25,500 LS 460, 10,900 LS 460L) vehicles involved in the U.S. Additionally, Lexus is launching two other SSCs. 9LB Certain 2006 2007 model GS and IS vehicles to inspect rear brake calipers. On certain Lexus vehicles, the slide pin in the rear brake calipers may not operate smoothly. If the vehicle continues to be operated under these conditions, the brake pads may make noise. 9LC Certain 2007 GS 450h, 2006 2007 GS, IS and RX 400h vehicles to replace the electric power steering link (EPS) assembly. Certain vehicles may experience a noticeable gradual increase in the steering effort necessary at low speeds when turning the steering wheel to the complete left or right position. This condition may be most perceptible when parking the vehicle. A dealer package including vital information and reimbursement procedures will be sent to dealers (to the attention of the service manager) today. Lexus will inform owners of the involved vehicles with a Special Service Campaign notification letter sent via first class mail beginning in late January 2009. All customer inquires should be directed to the Lexus Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-255-3987. If you are a dealership associate and have any questions, please contact your District Service and Parts Manager. For News media inquiries only, they should be directed to Julie Alfonso (310) 468-4625 or Greg Thome (310) 468-3279, in Lexus Corporate Communications. (Please do not provide these numbers to customers or call if you are a dealer associate.)

I love when previous owners mix and match crappy tires. :chairshot: Get a set of nice all season radials and you will hear a noticable difference. You will most likely feel a noticable improvement in the handling as well. My last set of tires I had on my 02 ES (basically the same car) were Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S. Awesome tire for the price and pretty decent in light snow and heavy rain. steviej

could be the fuel pump which is in the tank which is under the back seat which is behind you. I would have it checked out. steviej

that's winter mode. It is also the position they need to be in to replace them. (by the way, this is covered in the owners manual :whistles: ) steviej

try adding some fluid anyway. I find that Toyota/Lexus BRAKE lights can come on even if the fluid level is well above the MIN mark on the reservoir. When you step on the brake fluid is forced into the calipers and out of the reservoir. It may be dropping the level low enought to set of the indicator light. When you take you foot off the brake the fluid rises again in the reservoir and then light goes out again. steviej

just use an O2 socket so that you don't crimp the wire coming out of the end of the O2 sensor. this socket has a slot running up the side to allow the wire to stick out. They are only about $12 and a good addition to any auto mechanics tool box. steviej

This is not true. The brake calipers are covered under warranty, however this is NOT the wear item of the braking system. The brake pads and brake rotors are what are replaced when your brakes need routine service. Pads and rotors are considered wear items and are not covered under warranty unless there is some manufacturing defect. In that case there would be a TSB issued. The brake caliper is the device that squeezes the brake pads against the rotors. There are rubber parts on the calipers that can prematurely wear out but should be covered as these are not routinely wearing items. If you go through the dealership for brake sevice you will pay through the nose for it. Consider going to a Toyota dealership. Same parts for a little less cost. Another possibility is to find a reputable Toyota/Lexus independent around you. There are plenty of highly qualified mechanics out there. But beware, there are plenty of butchers. too. Personally, I do all my own brake work cause I know what I am doing and I have all the proper tools. steviej

Your's makes noise and two others do not. That lends credibility to something being wrong. They will figure it out or just replace it I am sure. steviej

I will call you Wednesday. steviej

FYI, the wheels you have pictured are just the stock OEM 10 spoke wheels. The Tourmalines look like this: steviej

see if you can have the dealer change the filter reminder to notify you at 5k, it may be one of those user defined settings. My 06 only has the "change oil reminder"which comes on every 5k miles. I don't have a reminder for changing the filter. steviej

The bulb type is listed but the actual replacement is never described in the owners manual. It always says take it to the dealer. Dejavoo, are you looking to change the lamp or the bulb? steviej

Where are you seeing the difference? Is it written in a log, in a manual? Some people will replace the filter with every other oil change, that is why the you see oil fill volume requirements listed with and without filter. I find it just easier (and safer) to just fill the oil and filter together every 5,000 miles. steviej

Which dealership? Norwood mass why Norwood is Herb Chambers and it is actually in Sharon now. The service manager, Mark, is a good guy. Roni is my service advisor. I suggest you go for a ride or listen to another 2008 car and see if it makes the sound too. Also sit in a 2009 model and see if the sound is prevelent there as well. My only concern is you say you hear the tapping coming from the engine area and narrowed it down to the fuel pump. The fuel pump is actually in the tank which is under the back seat. If the tapping is coming from the engine area it may be the fuel injectors which several other members have noted/complained about. If it is the fuel injectors, the tapping will increase in frequency when the rpms are increased. steviej

go to www.alldata.com and then click on the TSB, Recall button. you have to fill in your name and phone number and email address if you don't have a subscription but they don't do anything with it. you will then be able to click down to your year, model, etc and print a list of all the TSBs and recalls numbers and titles. To print the actual TSB information then you have to subscribe. steviej

No problems with full synthetic in both of my Lexi. Just use the weight called for in your owners manual. However, you do need a new service manager. steviej.

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