Clunk Fix with new TSB
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: NJ
I took my 06 GX in for the 5000 mile service yesterday. My clunk has actually been getting worse (think I felt a double clunk!), so I figured it was time to mention it. They said they would have to order the parts and would call me.
I keep mine one up from top comfort setting now, so I hope this doesn't spoil the ride. OTOH, the clunk is actually getting annoying and somewhat scary while driving as I am never sure what is going on back there.
I keep mine one up from top comfort setting now, so I hope this doesn't spoil the ride. OTOH, the clunk is actually getting annoying and somewhat scary while driving as I am never sure what is going on back there.
Rookie
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 57
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From: NY
After following this thread ever since it started, there are no negative feedback. I think i'm gonna call and make an appointment. Our GX also leans to the left like 2 inch or so, it looks weird and retarded and very annoying once you notice it. I always thought it was our driveway pavement. I hope the parts are not back ordered like 1 month. This forum board rocksss and researching and gaining knowledge only gives us the upper hand when dealing with these dealerships. Thanks guys, i'll keep you guys posted.
Sam
Sam
Racer
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,717
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From: FL
Originally Posted by Capirato
I have been reading these CLUNK stories since I bought my GX in December of 2003.
To date, I have NOT heard of anyone having a Break-Down due to the clunks.
~ Cap
To date, I have NOT heard of anyone having a Break-Down due to the clunks.
~ Cap
Agreed, and no one will ever break down due to it. It's just annoying to some people.
I had it done last week, and so far the drivetrain feels buttery smooth.
Lead Lap
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 642
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From: New Jersey
Originally Posted by BobsGX
Looks like my 06 GX is also joining the club. The other day when I came to a stop and before I took my foot off the brake pedal, I raised the rear of the GX and then lowered it using the RAHC switch. Sure enough, I felt a shudder in the driveline. Felt kind of like a vehicle tapped the GX lightly from the rear. Since I only have 3400 miles on the GX, I imagine it will get worse as the miles accumulate.
I made an appointment with Prestige Lexus in NJ. They said it takes about 3 hours to do the repair. While its there, I might as well get the first free service done even though I already changed the oil and filter myself. They also said they would give me a loaner car, but I might just hang around till its done.
Has anyone had the repair done at Prestige Lexus? Or any repairs/service done there. If so,
how did everything go? Thanks
I made an appointment with Prestige Lexus in NJ. They said it takes about 3 hours to do the repair. While its there, I might as well get the first free service done even though I already changed the oil and filter myself. They also said they would give me a loaner car, but I might just hang around till its done.
Has anyone had the repair done at Prestige Lexus? Or any repairs/service done there. If so,
how did everything go? Thanks
Racer
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: California
Originally Posted by yaro1
I had mine done at prestige a month or so ago. The TSIB went well. The other stuff I had done.... not so well. But anyway, the clunk is gone!
Last edited by BobsGX; Jul 16, 2006 at 03:16 PM.
Lead Lap
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From: New Jersey
Originally Posted by BobsGX
That doesn't sound to good. What other stuff did they mess up?? Also, what kind of loaner did you receive from Prestige?
But, when we asked to talk to the tech that worked on the car to ask about the rattle we wanted fixed, we learned that "Jose, the new guy" worked on our car
. He said the rattle that we reported from the wheelwell was actually the stuff in the door pockets so they just moved that stuff in to the glovebox. It definitely was NOT the stuff in the door pockets because I heard it from OUTSIDE of the car when closing the door
.They gave us a RX400h as the loaner so that was AWESOME
. But the experience with Jose was not great.And... a few years ago when we brought a car in for bodywork, someone drove the car through a toll without paying and I got a ticket for that!
Otherwise, dealing with Prestige is fine.
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,274
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From: California
Originally Posted by yaro1
I brought it in to do some normal service (25K?) and when I got it back, a rear height sensor wasn't working (resulting in a ride akin to driving a car with no shock absorbers), a fog light was burnt out (The left one was burnt out so they fixed that one, but the right one didn't work when I got home), and there was a scratch on the car. Then, when I got the right fog light fixed, they misaligned it and it points up above the headlights.
But, when we asked to talk to the tech that worked on the car to ask about the rattle we wanted fixed, we learned that "Jose, the new guy" worked on our car. He said the rattle that we reported from the wheelwell was actually the stuff in the door pockets so they just moved that stuff in to the glovebox. It definitely was NOT the stuff in the door pockets because I heard it from OUTSIDE of the car when closing the door .
They gave us a RX400h as the loaner so that was AWESOME . But the experience with Jose was not great.
And... a few years ago when we brought a car in for bodywork, someone drove the car through a toll without paying and I got a ticket for that!
Otherwise, dealing with Prestige is fine.
But, when we asked to talk to the tech that worked on the car to ask about the rattle we wanted fixed, we learned that "Jose, the new guy" worked on our car
. He said the rattle that we reported from the wheelwell was actually the stuff in the door pockets so they just moved that stuff in to the glovebox. It definitely was NOT the stuff in the door pockets because I heard it from OUTSIDE of the car when closing the door .They gave us a RX400h as the loaner so that was AWESOME
. But the experience with Jose was not great.And... a few years ago when we brought a car in for bodywork, someone drove the car through a toll without paying and I got a ticket for that!
Otherwise, dealing with Prestige is fine.
Driver
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 132
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From: MD
2 Those who have had CLUNK fixed by dealer.....
did it solve the problem or have u had any re-occurences since having the driveshaft CLUNK problem fixed?
I ask because I just dropped our GX off this afternoon for this repair and am wondering what I am in store for come Monday or any other day down the road.
p.s. my service advisor was so surprised that I knew what the problem was and that I knew there was a TSB on this problem. Apparently MUM is the word from them unless current owners come in and complain about this problem.
UNREAL
thx
dan
I ask because I just dropped our GX off this afternoon for this repair and am wondering what I am in store for come Monday or any other day down the road.
p.s. my service advisor was so surprised that I knew what the problem was and that I knew there was a TSB on this problem. Apparently MUM is the word from them unless current owners come in and complain about this problem.
UNREAL
thx
dan
Racer
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: California
I had the TSB for the clunk performed on my 06 GX a couple of days ago. The service took 3 hours and that included the 1st service. The GX seems to ride and handle the same as before the service. So for me, that's a good thing as I didn't want a stiffer ride as some others said they noticed after the repair.
As to the question: does the repair last, only time will tell.
As to the question: does the repair last, only time will tell.
Driver
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 198
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From: VA
Originally Posted by K-Bud
Apparently MUM is the word from them unless current owners come in and complain about this problem.
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Originally Posted by K-Bud
did it solve the problem or have u had any re-occurences since having the driveshaft CLUNK problem fixed?
I ask because I just dropped our GX off this afternoon for this repair and am wondering what I am in store for come Monday or any other day down the road.
p.s. my service advisor was so surprised that I knew what the problem was and that I knew there was a TSB on this problem. Apparently MUM is the word from them unless current owners come in and complain about this problem.
UNREAL
thx
dan
I ask because I just dropped our GX off this afternoon for this repair and am wondering what I am in store for come Monday or any other day down the road.
p.s. my service advisor was so surprised that I knew what the problem was and that I knew there was a TSB on this problem. Apparently MUM is the word from them unless current owners come in and complain about this problem.
UNREAL
thx
dan
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: MA
Originally Posted by bigL
MUM is not the word this is a well known prob.That is why there is a bulletin.And there is no poss. way this fix can effect your ride.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,274
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From: California
Originally Posted by The G Man
Mum is the word, because each one of these TSB cost Lexus thousands of dollars. I just did the TSB and those new lower control arms definitely make the ride and cornering stiffer.