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Re: Lexus GX470 [boat2]
by davidc1
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Jan 17, 2006 (11:25 am)
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Replying to: boat2 (Jan 15, 2006 12:37 pm)
The shake went away with miles on my GX (like the dealer said it would). They said it was a flat spot on the tire that goes away eventually. I still get a little clunk sometimes but it doesn't bother me anymore. I must have just gotten used to it.
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Re: Lexus GX 470 Problems & Solutions [mariucch]
by nizhny
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Jan 18, 2006 (9:51 pm)
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Replying to: mariucch (Jan 14, 2006 2:18 pm)
I have an '04 GX with 23,000 miles and have experienced the pulsating noise as well. We moved to Phoenix from Seattle -- here we tend to do much more highway/freeway driving. The roads (I-5, I-405) in Seattle are in poor shape so there is a lot of external road noise. However, in Phoenix, many of the freeways are rubberized and therefore much quieter. Thus, at almost the first time I took our GX470 on the freeway here, I noticed a significant vibration/pulsation that starts about 1700 r.p.m. or 62 MPH when slightly hitting the accelerator and goes away at about 78 MPH. Lexus at first said it was the tires and replaced mine, but no change. Also, when I depress the accelerator, the whine/pulsation goes away. I have had into the dealership (Scottsdale Lexus) twice since for more than a week each time and it is still unresolved. They have been very professional and thorough, but at this point, they are going to give it one more shot. I believe the next step is for them to buy it back. I think the vehicle is basically good, but this is unacceptable if they can't fix it. The common thread among all of these boards is that Lexus has a problem, but in order to mitigate liability, they refer to the vibration as "characteristic of the GX." I would love to hear from anyone who has been in service for this issue!
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Re: Lexus GX 470 Problems & Solutions [steve_]
by roni
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Jan 20, 2006 (2:13 pm)
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Replying to: steve_ (Jan 10, 2006 7:49 am)
Hi this is Roni from seattle
I have not been able to use my garage door opner on the GX am i missing something will apprciate anyones input on it I have been very happy with my GX no problmes has 20,000 miles on it .
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Re: Lexus GX 470 Problems & Solutions [nizhny]
by boat2
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Jan 21, 2006 (8:46 am)
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Replying to: nizhny (Jan 18, 2006 9:51 pm)
This is exactly what was on the site with many, many entry's Vibration 63-68mph. This is the GX-470 nitemare. The amazing thing is some vehicles do not have the problem. It could also be that owners do not realize they have the problem due to the speed they drive and road conditions. I really don't know. What I do know is my 05 GX-470 is gone and I let it go with only 3300 miles.Lexus dealership balanced tires, switched tires to different locations, then completly installed new tires and rims.Two times on alignment rack. Last, installed a steering dampner kit,no help, which im told is now on every new GX.I was told a factory rep drove my GX and never experienced any vibration at any speed. I knew I was dog meat after that meeting. In all the conversations with Lexus you must understand this..1, there is no problem with the GX. 2, they are unable to fix this vibration, period. If you got it your stuck with it. The 2ad issue is the clunk in the rear after you come to a stop. I've heard this might have been located in the spline joint on the drive shaft.It was so tight of a tolerance that would not slid. This is a rumor which was posted by some people. I never experienced this problem on my GX. I wish I had found this site prior to purchase as I would have never got involved with GX-470.
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boat2
by hopeitsfriday
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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