[BigJoeD]

Parkplace Lexus of Grapevine will now be doing the ECU/TRAC fix if they think your car needs it. I am currently waiting on the parts to show up, so I can get mine done.

Thanks to Muhammad at SRT getting the Lexus Tech repair number, that I in turn sent to the Dealer. They are now doing the fix. My service agent Marlon Goocher then sent the message to all of the mechanics and big wigs at the dealership. That's what it took, after taking my car in several time to have the problem fixed and them alway telling me the same thing, "There is nothing wrong with the car".

THANKS MO.

 

[marke1]

I am supposedly next in line at Park Place in Plano. They are waiting for the Trac ECU to show up. I had no problem convincing them I needed the fix. Anyone else in the DFW area get the fix already?

 

[Bruce LeRoy]

marke1: That's where I got mine done. I spoke with PJ Nehere and Eric Courts. My service advisor was Brian Crabbs. Hope that helps.

 

[Hunt NXS]

I have been waiting on the parts for 2 weeks at Sewell in Fort Worth.

 

[marke1]

Bruce,
I talked to PJ yesterday and he's the one that said I'm next in line. He said it would take 3-4 hours and that I could get a loaner.

 

[BaeBie]

I was away for 3 weeks and my bro used my car. He said he brought my car in for service. I have no idea what they did. Maybe I'll have to ask. BTW, I'm in Denton and usually go to Park Place at Grapewine.

 

[Van Gogh]

I had my ECU update and TRAC replacement done at Park Place in Plano last week. There was a little confusion at first about the Service Bulletin, but once they found it there were no questions asked. My service advisor is James Dixon. He's been my advisor for seven years (now on my third Lexus) and I think he's one of the best.

 

[marke1]

BigJoeD and/or Hunt NXS:
Have either of you had the fix done?

 

[BigJoeD]

FINALLY!!!! My ECU/TRAC fix is being done today at Park Place Lexus in Grapevine. It took 4 weeks for them to get the parts. I will let you know how the car feels after the fix is complete.

I am also having them remove 3 dents from my car for $99.00.

 

[Hunt NXS]

well, not as of yet. Hopefully the parts are in and I can get it done. Been too busy with other crap than to really worry about my car. Just got it washed after 3 weeks, thats how much work I have to do. Pretty sad.

 

[ISInSeptember]

As a future IS purchaser in the DFW area, is there something i should be concerned about? Is this something i need to ask the sales person i have been dealing with?

Thanks

 

[BigJoeD]

Just got my car back from the dealer with the ECU/TRAC fix and MAN I can definitely tell the difference. Acceleration is much crisper and the more than 1 second delay(I am exaggerating OK! but sometimes it feels like it)when mashing the throttle from a rolling stop is GONE.

WOOHOOO!!!

NO MORE DENTS EITHER!!!!

 

[marke1]

Just got a call from PJ at Park Place Plano and he says the Trac is backordered and they wouldn't expect any until August. This stinks - why can't they get more of these built? I also wonder if this was an "LS" instead of an "IS", that the problem would be remedied faster. Too bad JD Power hasn't polled me.

[ July 13, 2001: Message edited by: marke1 ]

 

[marke1]

Just got a postcard in the mail today telling me my part (Trac) is in! I can't believe it. I'm set up for Monday. I sure do hope it helps. I wonder if my bitching to Lexus made a difference or not?

 

[SeattleSheila]

Originally posted by ISInSeptember:
As a future IS purchaser in the DFW area, is there something i should be concerned about? Is this something i need to ask the sales person i have been dealing with?

Thanks

Naw, you should be OK with a car from new stock. The fix is being done on early VIN numbers.

 

[TAMU IS300]

I just got the post card in the mail letting me know my ECU was in!! I made an appointment for Monday morning!!

 

[marke1]

Originally posted by TAMU IS300:
I just got the post card in the mail letting me know my ECU was in!! I made an appointment for Monday morning!!

TAMU IS300 -
Mine's at 12:45. What color is your car and who is your service advisor?

P.S. When did you graduate?

 

[marke1]

Got my car back yesterday afternoon and everything seems to be fine. It's funny that I am so used to the jerky throttle response that I find myself expecting it to happen. No more! The Trac seems to be much better as well. I did get it to engage once but I actually heard the tires chirp a little before engaging, so I know they were slipping. And the engagement was much shorter than before - that's a big relief.

 

[dbank02]

Does this afftect the 2003 is, or could you tell me how I know if I need to get this fixed. Thanks

 

[JaysonMFK]

TAMU IS300 are you an aggie by chance?