Oxygen Sensors - Warranty

[TonyB]

Hi Folks,

Had Bank 2 Sensor 1 replaced by lexus in the summer

Same Sensor has gone......would this be covered by warranty.

Rgds, Tony.

[wendle]

I would have thought any genuine replacement part fitted by a Lexus dealership would come with a 12 month warranty.

My brother in law has a 4 year old IS with only 18k mile, one of his oxygen sensors went and although his car was out of warranty he argued the fact that it should not have failed and got it replaced free.

[TigerFish]

As above, at worst it should be covered with a 12 month parts and labour warranty.

[TonyB]

Thanks Fellas

Will let you know how I get on.

PS. Have invested in a diagnostics Reader, saves £80 a pop for lexus plugging one in!!...and now you can pick up a good one for £30.

Got to wait for light to come back on now though, as I Cleared the codes after checking.

Toodle Pip.

[Silver Arrow]

It depends....

If the part is fitted under the 3 year warranty (or approved used) the whole car (including any parts replaced) is warranted for the duration of the cover - thats it! So, if you have new sensors fitted at 2 years and 11 months, they are, along with the car, only covered for 1 month....

I'm sure that is how it works. It was the reason why I got rid of my IS220d at just short of 3 years old! If you pay for a part, then it gets whatever guarantee is applicable.

[dave1]

Thanks Fellas

Will let you know how I get on.

PS. Have invested in a diagnostics Reader, saves £80 a pop for lexus plugging one in!!...and now you can pick up a good one for £30.

Got to wait for light to come back on now though, as I Cleared the codes after checking.

Toodle Pip.

I've never been charged for diagnostics by Lexus dealers in almost 11 years of ownership! Mk 1 GS300 Sport May 2002 - May 2008, Late 2002 Gs430 SE Nav May 2008 to now.