RX330 differential lockup
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RX330 differential lockup
While driving at about 65 mph, my differential seized up causing complete lack of control. Spun a few times ending up on shoulder of highway. Happened around 11:30 at night. If it had happened during daytime traffic the
result would likely have been catastrophic.
Does anyone know if this happens frequently?
The shop my car was towed to said they had three other instances of the same thing happening with this model.
result would likely have been catastrophic.
Does anyone know if this happens frequently?
The shop my car was towed to said they had three other instances of the same thing happening with this model.
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From: Montana
Differential Lockup
Boy!!!
This is scary.....Did the "diff" give you any warning? Like maybe noise or a surging as you were driving that would indicate that there was perhaps a seriously chipped tooth on one of the gears or that the gears were not meshing correctly?
I'm with the previous responder, Was there the proper level and amount of lube in the differential?
This is scary.....Did the "diff" give you any warning? Like maybe noise or a surging as you were driving that would indicate that there was perhaps a seriously chipped tooth on one of the gears or that the gears were not meshing correctly?
I'm with the previous responder, Was there the proper level and amount of lube in the differential?
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From: Illinois
Was it the front diff or the rear?
Did you had any work done recently prior to the incident?
Racer
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From: California
How many miles are on this car? You should also file a safety defect report with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Link below:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/
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