I am impressed !
03-09-16, 12:08 AM
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I am impressed !
We literally drive only Lexus and Toyota's.
And I have heard so many positive feedbacks about LX470.
And today, we finally got a 2005 LX470. It has 230k miles, one owner and 200% fully serviced by one exclusive Lexus dealer since new.
I have to say, the truck drives like it has 20k miles on it. We cannot believe it's that good !
As the new owner, I have three questions I hope veteran LX470 owners can help:
1. Whenever I stop and go, I feel a thud/thumping coming from the bottom of the truck. I suppose it's from the transmission. But if I switch the gear to 3rd instead of 4th, it goes away. But as soon as I change it to regular 4th/D drive, it comes back. Can someone help me with possible remedies?
2. I notice the headlights for 05 is made of plastic but not solid glass like my friend's 99's or 2000's. I wonder if I can simply purchase a set of used glass and replace my current plastic set?
3. When I turn on the ML stereo, I notice I can use the MODE button on steering wheel to change from FM, AM to DVD and the last one is called MD. What is that? I notice there is an old iPod cable in the passenger glove compartment. Does that mean the system is prewired for iPod???
many thanks in advance !!!
And I have heard so many positive feedbacks about LX470.
And today, we finally got a 2005 LX470. It has 230k miles, one owner and 200% fully serviced by one exclusive Lexus dealer since new.
I have to say, the truck drives like it has 20k miles on it. We cannot believe it's that good !
As the new owner, I have three questions I hope veteran LX470 owners can help:
1. Whenever I stop and go, I feel a thud/thumping coming from the bottom of the truck. I suppose it's from the transmission. But if I switch the gear to 3rd instead of 4th, it goes away. But as soon as I change it to regular 4th/D drive, it comes back. Can someone help me with possible remedies?
2. I notice the headlights for 05 is made of plastic but not solid glass like my friend's 99's or 2000's. I wonder if I can simply purchase a set of used glass and replace my current plastic set?
3. When I turn on the ML stereo, I notice I can use the MODE button on steering wheel to change from FM, AM to DVD and the last one is called MD. What is that? I notice there is an old iPod cable in the passenger glove compartment. Does that mean the system is prewired for iPod???
many thanks in advance !!!
03-10-16, 11:06 AM
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Glad to hear you love your LX. Sounds like a good one despite the higher mileage.
For #1, it could be a transmission issue, but the "thud" is also commonly a driveshaft that hasn't been lubricated or maintained properly and the slip joint is the cause. You could try pumping 5-10 squirts of grease and see if it helps, or better yet pull the drive shaft, separate the two halfs, clean it up really good, and then apply new/fresh grease and reassemble. If you don't want to do it, a drive train specialist would likely do it for < $100.
It could also be worn bushings in the control arms that regulate the suspension and movement of the rear axle.
FOr #2, I believe the shape is different between 99 and 05 and makes the headlights not interchangeable.
No idea on your 3rd question.
For #1, it could be a transmission issue, but the "thud" is also commonly a driveshaft that hasn't been lubricated or maintained properly and the slip joint is the cause. You could try pumping 5-10 squirts of grease and see if it helps, or better yet pull the drive shaft, separate the two halfs, clean it up really good, and then apply new/fresh grease and reassemble. If you don't want to do it, a drive train specialist would likely do it for < $100.
It could also be worn bushings in the control arms that regulate the suspension and movement of the rear axle.
FOr #2, I believe the shape is different between 99 and 05 and makes the headlights not interchangeable.
No idea on your 3rd question.
03-11-16, 07:35 AM
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Glad to hear you love your LX. Sounds like a good one despite the higher mileage.
For #1, it could be a transmission issue, but the "thud" is also commonly a driveshaft that hasn't been lubricated or maintained properly and the slip joint is the cause. You could try pumping 5-10 squirts of grease and see if it helps, or better yet pull the drive shaft, separate the two halfs, clean it up really good, and then apply new/fresh grease and reassemble. If you don't want to do it, a drive train specialist would likely do it for < $100.
It could also be worn bushings in the control arms that regulate the suspension and movement of the rear axle.
FOr #2, I believe the shape is different between 99 and 05 and makes the headlights not interchangeable.
No idea on your 3rd question.
For #1, it could be a transmission issue, but the "thud" is also commonly a driveshaft that hasn't been lubricated or maintained properly and the slip joint is the cause. You could try pumping 5-10 squirts of grease and see if it helps, or better yet pull the drive shaft, separate the two halfs, clean it up really good, and then apply new/fresh grease and reassemble. If you don't want to do it, a drive train specialist would likely do it for < $100.
It could also be worn bushings in the control arms that regulate the suspension and movement of the rear axle.
FOr #2, I believe the shape is different between 99 and 05 and makes the headlights not interchangeable.
No idea on your 3rd question.
really appreciate it Matt !
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