http://www.clublexus.com/forums Post here for topics related to the LX470 or LX450 en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:19:13 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.clublexus.com/forums http://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx470-and-lx450/465245-purchasing-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:54:02 GMT I have just found a 2000 LX470 for sale w/118k miles for 12k. It looks like a pretty good deal and has seemed to have the necessary maintenance completed but I have a few questions before going to check it out: 1. Since it is a 2000 I have heard about transmission failures and bad exhaust... I have just found a 2000 LX470 for sale w/118k miles for 12k. It looks like a pretty good deal and has seemed to have the necessary maintenance completed but I have a few questions before going to check it out:

1. Since it is a 2000 I have heard about transmission failures and bad exhaust manifolds...this one has had both replaced by the lexus dealer under extended warranty, should I be good to go? The tranny has been maintained since new.

2. We have a 98 LC right now but I am new to the whole AHC system. I have read about bad actuators and the need to flush the fluid in the system but everything has confused me. What is essential to look for when I inspect it?

3. There is a spot in the pictures on the rear tailgate of an area that either looks like fading clear coat or wax residue...what do you guys think it is?

4. Anything else you think I should know?

thanks a ton guys!







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Cars for Sale: 2000 Lexus LX 470 4x4 in Indianapolis, IN 46240: Sport Utility Details - 268921340 - AutoTrader.com ]]> LX470 and LX450 T4RBoarder http://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx470-and-lx450/465245-purchasing.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx470-and-lx450/464929-cracked-side-window-trim-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:06:16 GMT Hi - has anyone found the aluminum window trim on the fwd edge of the rear/side windows (the tilt open ones) cracked. I saw the left was cracked and now the right. Just wondering if anyone has seen this, or knows if its covered under warranty? Thx in advance! Hi - has anyone found the aluminum window trim on the fwd edge of the rear/side windows (the tilt open ones) cracked. I saw the left was cracked and now the right.
Just wondering if anyone has seen this, or knows if its covered under warranty?
Thx in advance! ]]> LX470 and LX450 iron city http://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx470-and-lx450/464929-cracked-side-window-trim.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx470-and-lx450/464928-sun-roof-wind-deflector-vibes-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:01:22 GMT Does anyone have a fix for the ridiculous wind deflector vibe and consequent window slide cover rattle? I am new to the car and i'm suprized that Lexus/Toyota would have let this go. Anything over 35MPH and the deflector is too anoying to leave open.
Any repairs would be appreciated!
thx in advance! ]]> LX470 and LX450 iron city http://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx470-and-lx450/464928-sun-roof-wind-deflector-vibes.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx470-and-lx450/464262-painted-the-whole-frame-new-post.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:06:08 GMT May seem a bit ghetto, bit u highly suggest doing, since our lx's are so prone to rusting (unfortunately) i decided to try to take care of it. Brought the car to a car wash and had the underside washed twice, then went to an auto store to buy 2 cans of rustoleom primer spray paint. Did 3/4 coats and sprayed extra on the welds and i will say the underside of the car looks brand new, will probably have to do this once a year since the salt here in New York is a *****......Just a suggestion to those of you with older lx 470's and maybe 450's ]]> LX470 and LX450 CHI2BFLO http://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx470-and-lx450/464262-painted-the-whole-frame.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx470-and-lx450/463924-help-with-parking-brake-adjustment-new-post.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:35:47 GMT My LX 470 did not pass Texas state inspection because the parking brake does not hold the car still. When I came home with the parking brake engaged, I can't even move the car. But I was told by them that an adjustment is needed in order to pass. How do I adjust or tighten the parking brake? Since I only have about 10 days left to bring it back to re-check, any help will be appreciated. Thanks ]]> LX470 and LX450 frankchien http://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx470-and-lx450/463924-help-with-parking-brake-adjustment.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx470-and-lx450/463341-ahc-flush-simple-and-safe-new-post.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:17:44 GMT Use best to your abilities, I prepared below below instructions to make it safe error proof procedure, this is most neglected system on your vehicle and I waited 152K miles before doing it, it was well worth it and I GOT MY SUSPENSION BACK. When I asked my dealer I was told they do not recommend... Use best to your abilities, I prepared below below instructions to make it safe error proof procedure, this is most neglected system on your vehicle and I waited 152K miles before doing it, it was well worth it and I GOT MY SUSPENSION BACK.

When I asked my dealer I was told they do not recommend doing it unless there is a problem with the system.

You will need 1 can of Toyota AHC fluid for which there is no substitute, oil mixing large syringe from Wal-Mart, 10mm box wrench, brake bleeding kit (small plastic jar with the tube) all about $75. If you contaminated you AHC fluid with brake fluid you will need 3 cans of AHC fluid to clean and flush the system.

Test the system:
Start your vehicle and set AHC to H high setting and wait for the car to go up. You can slowly drive back and forth to speed the process. Shut down the engine, open hood and mark the fluid level on AHC reservoir. It will be low. Start the car and set the AHC to L low setting, drive slowly back and forth 20 feet or so, give it the time to lower the car down. Weight of lowered car will force fluid from actuators and accumulator to go into the AHC reservoir. Shut the engine, open hood and mark the fluid level for the low setting, it will be high. Compare the high settings mark with low setting mark with marks on the side of the AHC reservoir. Between your H and L marks you should have more than 7 fluid level marks variation on the reservoir. I had about 10, but any number above 7 means your system is in good shape. Number below 7 indicates AHC suspension system problem $$$$$.

Proceed with flush:
With engine shut down and AHC in the L settings open the AHC reservoir and use syringe with attached clear tube to empty as much old fluid out as possible. DO NOT START OR DRIVE THE CAR WITH EMPTY AHC RESERVOIR, you will draw air into the system, trigger AHC suspension low pressure sensors and lower your car flat on 4 wheels or frame stops and will require special reset procedure to get your AHC system working again. After you empty as much old fluid as possible pour the entire can of fresh fluid into the reservoir. You may top it up and may have some left in the container, that is ok, save for later.

With full AHC reservoir you can now start the car and set AHC to N normal position, fluid level will go down and fresh fluid will enter the system. That alone will help as you replaced about half of your fluid but at N your fluid should be between LOW and HIGH lines on the resvoir so you have too much in the reservoir, bleeding will empty more old fluid at the low points and allow more fresh fluid into the system. If you did everything above correctly and your system tested OK air is not the concern, you are simply removing old liquid.

BLEEDING is much easier then brakes as weight of the car will be on your side helping you. If your old fluid was not contaminated you should not try to empty all old fluid, just as much as possible to force more fresh fluid to enter the system.

BLEEDING RULES:

1. I used no jacks, just caution, keep your car on 4 wheels, plenty of access, you do not need to get under the car, just lie next to the running board.
2. You will be doing 1 wheel at the time and no more than 6oz of fluid at the time, less is safer, as if you empty actuator (will be hard to do) air can backfire thru the hose. Plastic container (brake bleeding kit from Lisle tool, car parts stores) is perfect as it is small. Small jar with clear tubing (hardware store) will do as well. Try to use clear tubing so you can see the bleeding action.
3. WATCH YOUR HEAD, if you are only doing 6oz. at the time you will not lower the car much and will be safe, still I got to warn you it is your head, once you set your 10mm wrench on the bleeding plug and hose is on the end of it all you need to watch is the tubing and the jar, do not keep your head under the running board. Take your time, do it all slow and be safe, take your time.
4. I stress again 1 wheel at the time, max 6 oz at the time, after each wheel (actuator) you will start the car and drive a bit on the level surface so self leveling system will adjust your car to other 3 wheels. It will do it by taking more fresh fluid from the reservoir and pumping it into the actuator to replace the 6 oz you take out. So after every wheel you do leveling drive you MUST check the reservoir under the hood to make sure you have enough fluid not to fall below the LOW line. Since you topped the reservoir you probably have enough to do all the wheels including the accumulation but it is your RESPONSIBILITY to check. DO NOT ALLOW RESERVOIR TO RUN OUT OF FLUID (DRY) as air will enter the system.

BLEEDING under car inspection, easy no worry.

There are four actuators - one for each wheel, under the vehicle, behind running board, corresponding with the car doors, front suspension actuators are lined up with front doors, and rear with rear doors. Each actuator has a balloon like globe at the end the size of your fist. Between the driver side actuators you will find thermos like cylinder that is your accumulator. Treat accumulator like 5th wheel, same bleeding procedure as actuators. Do it first, it is the easiest. Each has a bleeding plug zerk, which is capped with rubber cap (if you did not loose it).

Again if your fluid was never contaminated one bleeding cycle is enough. If you suspect contamination with DOT3 OR DOT4 because your tech did know any better you need to get 3 cans of AHC fluid and do it 3 times. Takes 5 minutes per wheel.

BLEEDING: ENGINE MUST BE OFF DURING BLEEDING, NOT TO TRIGGER THE PRESSURE SENSORS AND NOT TO CREATE HIGH PRESSURE MESSY SPILL, ALSO FOR YOUR SAFETY.

Do accumulator first; plug is pointing the front of the vehicle, remove rubber cap. Attach the end of the clear hose from your jar or bleeding kit on the plug, warm tubing will stretch better and easily go on. Put your wrench 10mm on the plug, MOVE YOUR HEAD AWAY and loosen the plug in the unscrew direction slowly, only takes quarter turn before you will see fluid flowing, it will be dark, gray color. As container fills up quickly tighten the plug back and stop the flow. Put rubber cap back on.

Get in the car and start the engine, drive 400 feet on level ground for suspension to level itself using fresh fluid from the reservoir. Stop the engine. Check the fluid level in the reservoir, proceed to rear driver side actuator, bleed same as above (watch your head, actuators is when car will lower itself down), drive to level the car, check level under the hood, proceed same steps rear passenger, front driver, front passenger actuators.

After 5 bleeds if your fluid in the reservoir is still above the high level and you need to empty more out repeat the process on the accumulator cylinder, it holds a lot of fluid.

Get your fluid to HIGH level as recommended per manual, YOU ARE DONE.

Go ahead drive a bit and change your car from L to H number of times with drives in between, also to cool the pump. Above will cycle the fresh fluid thru all the components, mix with any leftovers of the old fluid. It will take time so go for a long drive and watch as dampening of your ride improves. Best thing I did on my car.

Good Luck, If you are over 100K miles, do not wait. My suspension started getting very stiff around 140K miles and it drove me nuts. Above fluid change made it like new.;) ]]> LX470 and LX450 airdzi http://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx470-and-lx450/463341-ahc-flush-simple-and-safe.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx470-and-lx450/463322-hid-question-new-post.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:51:11 GMT Hello every one! I'm new here. Nice to meet you all. I just installed HID kit in my 04 LX470 today. It was fine when I tested. But half hour later I started the car. One light wasn't on. I tried so many times to reinstall still won't work. Do you guys think it's bulb burned out or the blaster? Thanks! ]]> LX470 and LX450 BLACK ONYX http://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx470-and-lx450/463322-hid-question.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx470-and-lx450/462890-electric-window-problem-new-post.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:20:17 GMT The electric windows on my 450 don't seem to like the cold weather. Putting a window down appears normal, however, when the the temp drops getting a window up is a problem. The electric motors sounds like they are under a heavy load and grown. The windows are very slow to go up and the colder it gets, the worse the problem, to the point that sometimes the windows stop moving all together and I have to help them out by pulling them up by hand. Annoying when it is mine, and down right aggravating when it's one I can't reach while driving and have to stop and get out to fix!

I'm wondering if the electric motors are just old and need replaced. If so, is this an easy fix (ie: something I could do myself)? ]]> LX470 and LX450 rhart http://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx470-and-lx450/462890-electric-window-problem.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx470-and-lx450/462562-96-lx-450-squeaks-on-turns-new-post.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:30:10 GMT To start,

Drove the lexus from California to Minnesota.

On cold days (and they are cold enough in the fall) when the car is started up, when the steering wheel is turned the steering wheel seems squeaks if turned in either direction. Car isn't moving. Seems to idle fine for a cold start.

Wondering if it something is up with the steering column, or something in power steering might be going. Any help would be appreciated.

Edit: Car was taken in for oil changes before the cold set in. Actually don't recall if they checked fluids. I'll do that later, but would appreciate any help or ideas on where to start. ]]> LX470 and LX450 winsettz http://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx470-and-lx450/462562-96-lx-450-squeaks-on-turns.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx470-and-lx450/462381-ahc-change-your-fluid-new-post.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:26:01 GMT Changed my AHC fluid at 152k :woohoo:got my suspension back, car rides like new. Do not neglect AHC service Changed my AHC fluid at 152k :woohoo:got my suspension back, car rides like new. Do not neglect AHC service ]]> LX470 and LX450 airdzi http://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx470-and-lx450/462381-ahc-change-your-fluid.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx470-and-lx450/461723-lower-cladding-paint-color-code-for-2000-lx470-new-post.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:11:37 GMT My local Lexus dealer says he is out of stock and it would take 2-3 weeks to get in. I'd like to touch up the car sooner than that (to sell it), but the door jamb sticker only has the paint code for the upper body (mine is cashmere beige 4M9). Anyone know what the lower cladding paint code might be, or where I can find it?

Thanks in advance. ]]> LX470 and LX450 syswei http://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx470-and-lx450/461723-lower-cladding-paint-color-code-for-2000-lx470.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx470-and-lx450/460479-lx470-rear-brake-sound-new-post.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:44:24 GMT Hey guys,

Having this problem recently where I took the car to change the brake pads but now when you step on the brake moving from idle state you'll hear the sound of the rear brakes as if they're stuck and gettin lose when the car starts moving.

I took it back to the mechanic and he told me there rust around there, else everything is fine.

Still thinking that rust will not have anything to do with it.

LX470, 2003 Doing 80K

Any Help... ]]> LX470 and LX450 roumieh200 http://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx470-and-lx450/460479-lx470-rear-brake-sound.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx470-and-lx450/460351-looking-for-97-lx450-body-cladding-new-post.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:04:15 GMT hi, i'm looking for the driver side door cladding, driver side front fender flare, and passenger side rear fender flare. contact me via pm, emial or phone 770 483 6684 5 Starr auto olson or bobby

thanks ]]> LX470 and LX450 5starrauto http://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx470-and-lx450/460351-looking-for-97-lx450-body-cladding.html