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bAby_t

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  1. sorry but, u have already post a new topic on ur FLOOR MAT issue, please discuss it there, many ppl here are having CLUTCH & FLYWHEEL problems and please delete ur post, thank you !!
  2. Yea, i have had 4 manual trans. cars before and trust me, im a car guy.. ive been driving a MT cars since 16, im 33 yrs old now, my first car was an Accord MT. oh, i think i got u confuse on the milage, the 4500 miles its the milage that this new flywheel & clutch has last until its starting to make noise once in awhile. Last one i had they last about 15k. but really, thanks for ur advice !
  3. Here to see if anyone has the same problem a noticeable metal again metal grinding noise, happens more often when drive off from a complete stop). if u do heard any noise, do not think the parts are still breaking-in, and most important is if ur IS MT is less than a yr, hurry and bring em in, at least ur fit to the LEMON LAW. (Less than a yr, same issue happens 3 times), a little insurance to ur-self and car, theres nothing to loose, trust me, u do not want to pay $1,500 just for the labor. *Due to the past incident, below are some of the Links to it and some more others owners with the same issues, hope these could help anyone in anyway* Lexus Owners Club - Lexus Club and Forum http://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-second-...ne-problem.html Due to my last incident, I took the Lexus Customer Satisfactions deal, which is they are willing to pay for the parts (flywheel & Clutch Assembly), which is about $3500, but i have to paid $1500 just for the Labor. the dealer (LONGO) said they will give me an VIP discount on the labor, but now, i looked through Lexus forums, $1500 dealership labor, is a lot more than what ive seen regarding to the others. Anyhow, after i got them fixed, within in 4.5K (4500 miles), same thing happened again, im starting to heard the same grinding noise once in a week or two, so, i took the car back to the Dealership (LONGO), and yes, they still blame me for my driving habit. This is ridiculous, NO MORE THAN 4500 mile since last fixed and this happened again.. And trust me, im a car guy, i know how to drive a stick, Most of my cars are MT Cars, even my 1st car is a MT (16 yrs old, now im 33) There's never been any problems !! I should recommend LEXUS to come out w/ their own MT Tutorial DVD. Okay, that day i went for a road test w/ the Dealers technician (they called me back in to road test with them since they ). Later, the service dept lady called said the technician told her: "its because i didn't let go the clutch all of the way and i accelerate". i was thinking OMG.. 1. i was focusing on trying to carefully grind the clutch a little to get the soundz out. 2. Technician took over the wheel during the 1/2 way, HE WAS using some of his crazy techniques on the car, Like pumped the clutch a couple of times during driving on 1st gear the car jerks like a beginner is behind wheel does that tell you that's how the technician drives his car ?! no~ and he was blaming me !! Im very curious about his theory, THE CAR WILL STALL if u let go the clutch all of the way.. so, he means every time u pull-off from a complete stop u will damage the car ? more damages if going uphill ? After that, i called the FACTORY and they inform me that they took care of it once, and not willing to help again this time.. But before they gave me any answers , the lady from the FACTORY called and told me the dealer's (LONGO) technician said it was the CLUTCH that causes it, BUT funny thing is that I talked to the Dealer 2 days ago, they told me that it was the FLYWHEEL.. same technician who inspected the car, 2 different story.. Im very confuse !! (and this technician put in a wrong screw in wrong hole last time when he fixed my car, below are the story to that) Okay, after they fixed it from the 1st incident, i brought the car back within a week, because i am still hearing Metal against Metal scrapping noise.. after the examination, i was been told that the technician made a mistake, he puts IN A WRONG SCREW IN A WRONG HOLE !!! but they told me it wont cause any damages to the car !! Now i think back.. any metal again metal scrapping noise while shifting, and its from where the parts that just been replace and assemble back.. ITS WRONG !! Anyone have the same issue or have any suggestion on what i can do or where i can go ??
  4. IC, ill go back and continue in the earlier one, Thank you !
  5. My wife & I own an 06 IS 250 MT. We special ordered this car to get the MT with the sports suspension AND the heated/vented seat & the power "goodies". We currently have 41K on the clock. At about 30K we brought the car into the dealer and complained about a shudder/judder in 1st when releasing the clutch. It felt as if the car was studdering. Now, both my wife & I have been driving MT since we first got our license(s) which is bout 20+ yrs ago. My wife's 98 SATURN lasted over 80K before the clutch needed to be repalced (we can thank our now 21YO daughter for prematurely wearing it out) and my 99 E36 Bimmer lasted to 116K before I traded it in (BTW clutch was on it's way out) I got the call from Lexus service - the clutch has "hot spots" or blue marks on it. The explanation was due " to the manner in which the car is driven" Unfortunately, since the clutch is a wear & tear item (think brakes & tires) there is/was NO warranty on a wear & tear item. We had 2 options: 1) Deal with it 2) LEXUS will offer a one time goodwill gesture and pay for the parts and the client (US) needs to pay for the labor. The cost of the parts was approx $2,500+ (Flywheel, clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing, rear main seal) and the labor would be about $1K +/- We chose option #2. HOWEVER, now at 41K intermitentantly, we get the "judder". And both my wife & I are thinking NO F*ing way!! You MUST be kidding. Well, only time will tell. If it gives out at another 30K +/- We will probably sell it, trade it and get a Benz, Bimmer or any other REAL MT car. FWIW, I personally think that Bimmer and Honda have the nicest gear boxes (just my .02) Hope this helps! This same issue happened to me twice as well, i took the option 2, but they didnt say anything that its a one time thing. now in less than 4500 Miles after i had my flywheel & clutch assembly fixed, it's starting to happened again..
  6. Me too on this one, most of the cars i owned from the past, are mostly manual transmission, only had 3 that are automatic (cuz they do not make MT)..
  7. I have the same issue and not just once after many complains, the Lexus Factory end up they are willing to pay for the parts but i have to pay for their labor which is $1,500. (Now i found out that the after markets Part + Labor is about $1500 ) And after i got it fix, within 45000 miles, same thing starting to happened again and they still blame me is my driving habbit. only have 4000 something miles on the new flywheel & transmission.. here is a Link to another lexus forum caleed Club Lexus, they're more MT owner have the same issue.. http://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-second-...ne-problem.html Hope this will help !!
  8. It is true, but the officer from the service dept at Longo Lexus told me that cuz the material, it will make squeeking noise (which i dont really understnd), im still waiting to worn my breaks more than go change it, hope this help
  9. Dear New Guy Just don't get a MT u will be fine !
  10. sorry for this belated reply, what month is ur car ? what results u get after u contact NCDS ? u know what, can u give me ur email or any way that i can contact u with ?? i did get mine fixed BUT within 4000 mile, SAME THING HAPPEN AGAIN !!! My 1st incident: due to ur question, LONGO LEXUS, i got mine fixed, i wrote a letter to their VP and also called the manufacture 1800-25-LEXUS.. it ends up they r willing to pay for the parts (flywheel + clutch assembly) which is about $3600, BUT i have to pay for the LABOR which is like $ 1500.. AND this is not all, after they fixed it, I still heard metal scraping noise, so i brought my car back within a week, and they said their technician puts a wrong screw in, and they said it won't damage the car.. (now i really have doubts about what they said, cuz metal again metal scraping noise occurs only happens while shifting, that just don't sound right) My 2nd incident: Now After everything is solved, in 4300 mile since last incident, SAME THING HAPPEN AGAIN, Im starting to hear the same grinding noise once every other week again. This time the manufacture lady was saying they won't do anything this time. so now im trying to fight for my rights, cuz really, in 4000 miles.. come on !!! And also manual transmission / flywheel, should last for a long time, and also the clutch should be stronger than that.. Its a SPORTS COUPE !!
  11. Hey everyone with the same problem I've Found Another Site and Found Out that Many IS 250 Manual OWNER has the same PROBLEM Here are the Link to it : http://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-second-...ne-problem.html Hope this will HELP many others
  12. Interesting idea but I don't think that it is any less expensive or any easier than installing a vinyl. If you do make it to dark, how would you go about removing it with out damaging the taillight itself? Emm.. a can of clear black spray the one i found its only $ 1.99 or maybe less I only see these type of paints in small bottle, but its enough for 4 and up cars just ask around to see if any of ur fds that they're interested than u probably don't even need to pay a penny or maybe start a little side job And every home most likely to have a can of clear finishing spray paint in their storage or garage even if u don't, this kind of paint is the cheapest kind & it mostly come in normal size spray can which u can still do so much with it around your home, car, paintings..etc And most of the cars that i see on the street with the vinyl, its mostly way too dark ! No matter if its only during the day time and some even at night... thats dangerous ! it makes the drivers behind very hard to see if ur braking, signaling or reversing Im not saying all vinyl is like that, it looks really good ! but u just have to throw ur $ in the pond for awhile for u to search ur-self a good one Worry about if u made it TOO DARK ? Good question.." Take ur TIME ", check how it turn-out each layer of coat u only need a flash light to exam, but remember to check it under the sun & in the dark Worry about REMOVING it ? Good question..." It's only Paint ", buy any paint remover will do and if your worry about using the paint remover onto a Plastic surface will fog up ur lights, Use White Spirit (this is not an advertising or a brand name, its a name for a type of paint remover, its stronger) just damp it onto a towel or .. and gently rub it off thats about it, hope this help
  13. Thank you so much !! Yea, after I asked around, from what I've heard, it should be a 2 piece flywheel (Danting) and the transmission should be using the X-Runners I have a question, if going up hill on 2nd at first, than downshift to 1st to climb or going down hill or higher speed, using the down shifting 2 ~ 3 gear to slow down the car both will cause the scraping on the inside too right ? so, how can they proof and how they consider driving too aggressively ? and also IS 250 is consider and design as a sports coupe the flywheel or the transmission shouldn't be sets more towards conservative it should handles more towards the sports driving technique and even with the way I drive, will cause this kind of damage i really donno if this is the lack of experience of making manual car Sorry, just been little moody, Thanks so much again !!
  14. Scroll down, I've found another Lexus Forum w/ many owner has the same issue
  15. Can't you just go buy a can of Clear Black spray paint and a clear finishing coat 1. First, clean the surface A. take out the tail-light assembly (if ur lazy, u dont really need to take the whole thing out) 2. tape the sides thats doesnt need to be spray 3. than spray it evenly onto the break light (wait til it drys and give it another layer, a good 3 layer is good) 4. than apply or spray the finishing clear coat (a good 2~3 layers is good) B. when dried, put the break light back it's easy, cheap and if u made it too dark or made any mistake, or u do not want it to look dark anymore, u can easily remove it !! Hope this tip will help many
  16. Hi all, Im back again, today is Nov 4, 2009: after i got it fixed, in 4300 miles, SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN !! I've post what i've did towards the last incident and this new incident at the bottom of this page see if it helps and also see if anyone can help, thanks !! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi all, (Long story, please read through) Don't know if anyone here with a Manual 250 had any Fly Wheel or Transmission problem before, I really need some helpping hands right now or they will charge me $ 3000 USD (for the damage thats I'm pretty sure its not done by me) and I only had this car for only a little more than 1 year, thanks so much !! ** Plus, It's NOT a LEASE CAR, I bought this car ** I purchased a 2007 IS 250 manual about 1 year & 3 mon ago and it has 15,000 miles on it, for the past couple of month, when I shift from lower to higher gear and sometimes downshifting, there's a wierd metal clicking noise coming out from maybe the transmission. At first, it only happens once in a long while, but after 2 / 3 month, it happens more often So I broght my car back into the dealership to have a check up & also for the 15,000 miles service. During the road test with the technician, he heard the noise and said it should be the transmission, and he says it's under the warrenty, so they will replaced me a brand new one. (that's really cool) But after 3 days, the Manager of Service Dept. called and said : " The transmission is fine, it's the FLYING WHEEL thats busted, and it's not under warrenty cuz it's from driving TOO aggressively " Than he told me if I want to file complains, call 1800 25 LEXUS, there's not much they can do. after that, I did some search on-line for a bit and also asked some of my fd who are technician them-self or owners of a shop They're all surprise and all of them said " It's not easy to break a Manual Transmission or the Flywheel, it should last ". Yeah, that's what I remember too, since I used to owned 4 StickShift Cars before too, so, its not that I can't drive a stick and broke my own flywheel or transmission ! And I barely drive my car, most likely ONLY School & Home, thats about 50 miles round trip. PLUS my School is in Hollywood, ALWAYS TRAFFIC, how can I go crazy on the car (1st or 2nd gear all the way..haha), Plus by adding up the distance from home to school / school to home = about 50 miles (both way) 5 days a week (sometimes have classes at night, so need to go twice a day + some weekends), thats about Avg. 25 school days in a month So, 50 miles / day (only count 1 round trip) x 25 days/month x 9 month of school that's the Total of 11,250 miles (not including when I need to go 2 times a day and that happens quite often) and my car only have 15,000 miles on it now. Sorry, enough of the complainings, here are the questions: 1. Is the Fly Wheel that easily to break down and how ? 2. What about their Transmission and clutch ? 3. If driving too aggressively, would it damage the transmission as well ? which first ?? 4. Is the Fly Wheel under warrenty ? (In the manual says it is but the Manager told me it's me causing this, so it's not) 5. What I need to prepare when I file complain to LEXUS USA FACTORY ?
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