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Lexus GX 470 Maintenance and Repair

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boat2 by hopeitsfriday
Jan 23, 2006 (6:19 pm)
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So you dont have the cluck but you have the highway vibration. I would say about 50% of the owners have the cluck, some worst than others. I have it and it is so minor that I can hardly feel it.
The highway vibration problem is actually very common in the 4runners but not at all that common in the GX. I would say less than 1% of the owners have it. Some 4runner owners have gotten rid of the problem by getting their front wheels aligned with a special alignment machine that simulates force as if you were driving on the highway.
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Satellite Radio for GX? by bungo
Feb 01, 2006 (5:38 pm)
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Just upgraded from 2002 RX to GX w/nav - still trying to get used to the added height...
Dunno if this was covered in "missing" posts or another forum (just point me there), but has anyone been able to hard-wire install Sirius/XM modulator (not the wireless tacked-on-dash version) recently? Make/model/company ? Would prefer to see/operate channels thru usual Audio settings.
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Re: Satellite Radio for GX? [bungo] by bobs05coupe
Feb 03, 2006 (1:57 pm)
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Replying to: bungo (Feb 01, 2006 5:38 pm)

You can use either the ES330 or the LX470 kits from Lexus. Of course the dealer will say it will not work, buy it will just fine. I plan to get the LX kit soon because it comes with the roof mount type antenna. The ES kit comes with an inside mount on the windshield which goes next to the auto wiper sensor. Its a big ugly triangle shaped antenna which also doesn't work as well as the roof top mounted antenna.
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Telephone Mic by cassiri
Feb 07, 2006 (3:00 pm)
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Does anyone know how to access the screen to change the mic settings? I know in the GS models there is a sequence of things including turning headlights on and off to get the setup screen up. Is there something like this on the GX? Our mic is not sensitive enough and is very tinny.
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Re: Telephone Mic [cassiri] by bobs05coupe
Feb 07, 2006 (4:15 pm)
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Replying to: cassiri (Feb 07, 2006 3:00 pm)

The mic sensitivity can be adjusted in the GX. I've read somewhere that it can be done.
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Backup downhill by fpaltieri
Feb 13, 2006 (3:39 pm)
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when facing uphill and try to allow vehicle to roll back the brakes? intermittently grab..anyone with a similar problem...
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fpaltieri by hopeitsfriday
Feb 13, 2006 (6:33 pm)
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"when facing uphill and try to allow vehicle to roll back the brakes? intermittently grab..anyone with a similar problem... "
Are you talking about the Hill-start Assist Control?
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Re: fpaltieri [hopeitsfriday] by fpaltieri
Feb 17, 2006 (11:14 pm)
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Replying to: hopeitsfriday (Feb 13, 2006 6:33 pm)

my impression was that the hill assist control can only be engaged when going downhill nose first? this problem occurs when i try to roll backwards.
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Balancing by ps13
Mar 10, 2006 (1:58 pm)
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We have 05 GX 470 and we found that it is hard to keep the vehicle going Straight on a straight road. This is our first 4WD. The dealer took a look at it and found a minor balancing issue, but we are still seeing this problem. The foreman told me that it is because it is 4WD. Is this true? Has anyone experienced this problem.
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Re: Balancing [ps13] by nedzel
Mar 13, 2006 (7:20 am)
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Replying to: ps13 (Mar 10, 2006 1:58 pm)

I don't think it is because of the 4WD, but rather it is due to the design of the truck. I've got a 2003 4Runner, which is made with the same frame, powertrain, and very similar suspension to the GX470. It has poor on-center feel as well.
 
The good news is that I believe there are 4WD trucks that have better on-center feel. The bad news is that I don't think this can be fixed on the GX470 and 4Runner.
 
Balancing the tires isn't going to do a thing for on-center feel.

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