$600+ for an air filter and MAF?

[qwopzxnm]

So my 2001 LX470 died yesterday and was close to the local lexus dealership.

They took a look and found that rodent had chewed through the air filter which had then damaged the MAF. They're saying it's going to be $300 in parts and another $300 in labor. This seems like it's a lot for those two parts. Am I missing something?

Also, is remember there were a couple IH8MUD members that could source OEM parts, could someone direct me to them? Thanks for the help.

 

[Mike6158]

I just paid $750 for the same parts and labor on my 2008 2500HD Duramax. When I saw the bill I wondered the same thing...

Onur aka Beno here can get you just about anything you need. He's the only one that I've dealt with.

 

[OGBeno]

The MSRP on the air filter and MAF together is less than $200.00.

Looks like they are taking you on a nice trip for that price.

 

[nissanh]

Knowing this can happen for a car parked for a week or two (in the back yard), I keep the hood open over weekends.

 

[ponytl]

yes in my world it's a lot... $15 for an air filter $44 maf New Mass Air Flow Sensor Meter MAFS - Lexus Toyota 4.7L V8 - 22204-0F010 | eBay
30min labor...

 

[highonpottery]

are you certain your pricing on effected parts are just the filter and MAF? could the dealer price possibly include other parts such as the filter/intake housing?

 

[OGBeno]

yes in my world it's a lot... $15 for an air filter $44 maf New Mass Air Flow Sensor Meter MAFS - Lexus Toyota 4.7L V8 - 22204-0F010 | eBay
30min labor...

Incorrect part number for the MAF.

 

[ponytl]

Incorrect part number for the MAF.

hmm.... it's the one I ordered and installed in my 2001 lx470

 

[RyanStl]

Time to replace both is about 5 minutes. The TLC has the easiest air filter to get to and the MAF sensor only has two screws that are very easy to get to as well.

 

[RobRed]

22204-75020 . MAF . 157 MSRP
17801-50040 . Air Filter . 27 MSRP

Your labor to change them... less than 10 minutes. You'll need a philips screwdriver for the two MAF screws.

I'll do it for $400

 

[cwmoser]

Right after I got my 2002 LX470 I got P0171 and P0174 codes.
Local dealership = 2hr diagnose at $250 labor, suggested if it continues replace MAF.
Purchased a MAF for $40 off Ebay.

Have not had a Check Engine light since, but I do notice that the LTFT's vary a lot
before going back to zero.

 

[qwopzxnm]

Told the dealership I'd have a tow truck pick it up and drop it off at my house. Already ordered the parts for $100 with 2 day shipping.

 

[RobRed]

Told the dealership I'd have a tow truck pick it up and drop it off at my house. Already ordered the parts for $100 with 2 day shipping.

atta boy!

 

[Ninja Cruiser100]

This is why dealer's suck. WTF?