2011 LS460, 26,000 miles. About a year ago, the Lexus dealer replaced the a/c air filter (I believe it was the one behind the glove box.) Since then, the a/c has been erratic. Among the things it has done at least once include: Cold air from dash vent, hot air from bottom vent, simultaneously; blows…

They wouldn’t replace the amp based on my suspicion, they would replace it if they determine it is the problem. In the 20 years I’ve patronized them, they’ve always fixed the problems, the first time. They guarantee their work. If the dealer charge to replace the amp is $1000, based on experience, t…

[image] Remazz: based on experience, the shop would probably cost $500. Yes, they may purchase a used part, the dealer will only use a new computer. How long will you be without the vehicle?

Option 3–The a/c is repaired. The videos I referred to, where mechanics found the cause of problems others had not, because they couldn’t duplicate it, the successful mechanics didn’t chase “ghosts,” they strong textthoughtstrong text about what could cause such a condition, ran analyses to confir…

Why are you defending dealers, where parts are priced much higher than at auto supply stores, and labor charges are exorbitant compared to most independents? When the instrument panel gauges on a '94 LS 460 went out; the dealer wanted $1500 for parts and labor. The independent charged me $800, for …

We have seen many a time, no code can’t fix it. Glad your problem is resolved.

True, codes are the easy fix and aren’t always right. In which case, good mechanics rely on experience and/or brain-power and figure out what could be causing the problem. I remember the “old” days, when there weren’t plug-in computer analyzers, or any of the electronic tools common today, and mech…

You simply do not understand how business works. You are comparing the cost of dealer parts and service to an independent shop and that is not reasonable at all. A franchised dealer has countless more expenses to cover than a small independent shop. Those include massively larger mortgage or lease …

I understand perfectly how business works. You explain WHY it costs so much more to have work done at a dealer than at an independent, which is why smart people don’t use dealer service except for warranty. The work done is not enhanced at all by waiting rooms with big-screen TVs and “free” coffee (…

Lexus LS460 air conditioning acting weird

Maintenance/Repairs

Nevada_545 September 12, 2020, 5:16am 31

Is there an A/C amplifier available in the aftermarket? I think that you will need to rely on Lexus new for replacement HVAC parts on this vehicle, your mechanic might search for junk yard parts.

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Lexus LS460 air conditioning acting weird

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