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Lexus GX 470 Maintenance and Repair

141 messages,  Last post on May 11, 2013 at 4:36 PM

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#134 of 141 Sunroof, 2006 GX470 by jentjent

Aug 02, 2010 (8:07 am)

I have noticed a few times that when my sunroof is open, the sunroof motor will randomly run for a few seconds. After some testing, I have determined that when the sunroof is open, the motor will come on for about 2 seconds when i go above 55mph, and it happens again when I drop below 55mph. When the motor runs, the glass roof is not moving to open or close. I think instead the air dam in the front is doing something.
 
I called the Lexus dealer in my area to ask if this was by design or a problem and they didn't know. I couldn't find anything in the manual about it either. I have read of some very expensive sunroof repairs on this site so I want to make sure this "feature" is by design and not a precursor to some expensive problem. My car will fall out of warranty in a few months.
 
Thanks.

#135 of 141 Transmition Trouble by loen

Oct 12, 2010 (8:50 am)

I own a 09 GX470 and I love it but occasionally while driving especially if I go through the fastlane tolls I slow down to go through but when I try to accelerate my car bucks first then goes. My husband notices this too while driving. Also when trying to go from reverse to drive the transition stalls in neutral then slams into drive. Does anyone experience this?

#136 of 141 2005 gx 470 GX470 Engine Immobilizer light-Engine by kendall8

Jul 15, 2011 (9:55 am)

GX470 Engine Immobilizer light-Engine does not stop blinking , when i take the key out. The suv, was at shop sitting for 3 weeks. the battery is 1 year old. When i take key out, it flashes red,,,stops when i put key in, and start...

#137 of 141 Re: Turn off Maintenance Required light [rcetina] by kareem00

Mar 01, 2012 (9:05 pm)

Replying to: rcetina (Jul 01, 2007 1:44 pm)
Very easy place the key in ignition turn to on position. Be sure the ODO is displayed. Turn key to off position. Hold the reset button on the dash and keep hold while move the key the on position. Then the Maint Light will blink and the light is reset you can let go.

#138 of 141 Re: Transmition Trouble [loen] by kareem00

Mar 01, 2012 (9:16 pm)

Replying to: loen (Oct 12, 2010 8:50 am)
I had similar problem and I fix it after going to the dealership and getting no way. The connector for the transmission underneath on the passenger side. The connector was not snapped to the transmission properly, very loose. Inside the pig tail connector there is a rubber garment that has to be fitted properly in order to have connector snap correctly. The trick is the orange rubber piece has to be push so the excess is bulging at the open small spot. You will need something thin to position garment this way so it will snap properly.

#139 of 141 2005 GX470 DVD player problem - no sound by ssimkins

Jul 07, 2012 (1:09 pm)

It was working fine but now there is no sound. Casette loads and plays. Radio tuned to 83.5 FM like I was instructed. Can anyone help - my 2 yearold is complaining!

#140 of 141 GX 470 2004 by danphillips22

Aug 16, 2012 (3:29 pm)

My rear end is stuck about 4-5 inches higher than it should be.(no funny jokes)
Have worked with the height adjustment sensors and arms. Started after towing very heavy trailer.
Feel like it is the air bag suspension. can anyone give a link on how to trouble shoot this?

#141 of 141 2005gx470 stalling by kendall8

May 11, 2013 (4:36 pm)

80,000 miles. Car stalls once every few months. It restarts right away ???

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