RX - 2nd Gen (2004-2009) Discussion topics related to the 2004 -2009 RX330, RX350 and RX400H models

2005 RX 2005 A/T Oil Temp Light on and Won't Start...please help

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-19-14, 11:34 AM
  #16  
AngieO
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
AngieO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ohio
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by lexus114
wow, you are soooooo lucky that it didnt screw up the valves trying to start it.
Yes, Lexus114!! they checked them and they were good!!!
Old 05-19-14, 11:36 AM
  #17  
AngieO
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
AngieO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ohio
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by RX330inFL
Did they say "timing belt" or did they just say "belt?" Wondering if it was an accessory belt. Even those who waited until 120K miles to replace the timing belt have reported it looked in good shape. A timing belt would have been an expensive repair and they might have talked to you about replacing the water pump at the same time. As stated above, a timing belt which breaks can cause some serious engine damage on the RX.
Yes it was the timing belt....I was lucky! Maybe because it shredded and it just didn't break....IDK just glad that was all!
Old 05-19-14, 12:37 PM
  #18  
RX330inFL
Lead Lap
 
RX330inFL's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: FL
Posts: 3,999
Likes: 0
Received 25 Likes on 24 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by AngieO
Yes it was the timing belt....I was lucky! Maybe because it shredded and it just didn't break....IDK just glad that was all!
More than likely it broke at low RPM before the valves open fully.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
luckyis300
IS - 1st Gen (2001-2005)
1
04-03-12 09:47 PM
CallmeQ
GS - 1st Gen (1993-1997)
11
07-06-09 09:21 AM
my_shaldan
GS - 1st Gen (1993-1997)
3
11-12-07 04:13 PM



Quick Reply: 2005 RX 2005 A/T Oil Temp Light on and Won't Start...please help



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:40 PM.