denslexusgx470 Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 i wana know if it is jst my dealer, or if the problems really come back after a while. :cries: If they jst come back, WHAT IS THE REAL FIX FOR THESE PROBLEMS??? :chairshot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXRemorse Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 i wana know if it is jst my dealer, or if the problems really come back after a while. :cries: If they jst come back, WHAT IS THE REAL FIX FOR THESE PROBLEMS??? :chairshot: ← It comes back! I have an '04 purchased in June. By mid-August I had a new drive shaft that was lapped, lubed, and drilled. 1k later the thump/clunk is back, albiet intermittently but when it's there, it's there...... On my last service report, the dealer actually wrote that they have tried all the fixes available and that nothing more can be done at this time. What a disappointment! I loved my ES300 and had NO problems in 6 years and 125K but this is pathetic in a "luxury" car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gx470forme Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 i wana know if it is jst my dealer, or if the problems really come back after a while. :cries: If they jst come back, WHAT IS THE REAL FIX FOR THESE PROBLEMS??? :chairshot: ← It comes back! I have an '04 purchased in June. By mid-August I had a new drive shaft that was lapped, lubed, and drilled. 1k later the thump/clunk is back, albiet intermittently but when it's there, it's there...... On my last service report, the dealer actually wrote that they have tried all the fixes available and that nothing more can be done at this time. What a disappointment! I loved my ES300 and had NO problems in 6 years and 125K but this is pathetic in a "luxury" car. ← Yep, it does come back. I am on the second round right now on my 04' The fixes, no matter if it is drilling holes, lapping stuff, new driveline, they all thump again after a few thousand miles. no permanante fix as of now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denslexusgx470 Posted November 11, 2004 Author Share Posted November 11, 2004 now everyone can see what i'm talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Bulletins for 2003 Lexus Truck GX 470 V8-4670cc 4.7L DOHC MFIService Bulletins TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title 1. EG004-04 APR 04 Exhaust System - Excessive Sulfur Dioxide Odors 2. DL001-04 APR 04 Driveline - Rear Driveshaft Clunk/Thump Noise 3. EL001-04 MAR 04 Electrical - 'Crank Hold System' Jump Starting 4. ST004-04 FEB 04 Steering/Driveline - Vibration/Drone 5. AC001-04 JAN 04 A/C - Poor Cooling in High Temperatures 6. EG003-03 DEC 03 Emissions - MIL ON/DTC's P0441, P0442/P0446 Set 7. SS002-03 DEC 03 Engine Controls - O2 Sensor Monitor Threshold Values 8. BO012-03 DEC 03 Interior - Seat Belt Extender Applications/Availability 9. EL015-03 NOV 03 Instruments - Inaccurate Outside Temperature Display 10. BO008-03 OCT 03 Interior - Console Box Door Won't Stay Closed 11. SS003R-01 SEP 03 Engine Controls - ECU Programming Error Displayed 12. SS001R-01 SEP 03 Engine Controls - ECU Programming Procedure 13. BO005-03 SEP 03 Body - Hood is Difficult to Open 14. BO006-03 SEP 03 Interior - Rear Door Power Window Switch Loose 15. BO007-03 SEP 03 Interior - Trim Panel Removel/Installation Precautions 16. EL011-03 SEP 03 Body - Power Window 'AUTO-UP' Feature Malfunctions 17. SU001-03 AUG 03 Suspension - Squeak From Front on Sharp Bumps 18. EL010-03 AUG 03 Lexus Link System® - Error Detected 19. NV007-03 AUG 03 Body - Rear Door Grinding Noise 20. AU002-03 JUN 03 Audio System - Rear Audio/CD Changer Troubleshooting 21. BO004-03 JUN 03 Interior - Front Seats 'Loose' Feeling 22. EL006-03 JUN 03 Navigation System - Map Screen is Blank 23. AX004-03 MAY 03 Cell Phone - Headphones Turn OFF in Cold Weather 24. PG003-03 MAY 03 Body - License Plate Mounting Precautions 25. TC002-03 MAY 03 Engine Controls - ECM Reset Memory Function 26. NV003-03 APR 03 Interior - Seat Track Squeak/Creak Noise 27. NV002-03 APR 03 Engine - Engine Cover Buzzing Noise 28. EL002-03 MAR 03 Instruments - Service Maintenance Lamp Resetting 29. NV001-03 MAR 03 Interior - Front/3rd Row Seats Squeaks/Rattles 30. TC001-03 FEB 03 A/T - A750 Solenoid Identification 31. EG001-03 FEB 03 Exhaust System - Sulfur Smell 32. SS005R-01 JAN 03 Diagnostic Tester - Immobilizer Function 33. PG016-02 OCT 02 Body - Moonroof Initialization Procedure 34. BO005-02 SEP 02 Interior - Seat Belt Extender Availability/Applications http://www.alldata.com/TSB/74/03740614.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denslexusgx470 Posted November 14, 2004 Author Share Posted November 14, 2004 wow, i never knew there were so many TSBs for this vehicle! I read it, don't mind about line #17, but i get irritated during winter about line #26 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cws29708 Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Thump can be fixed, my dealer finally did, but it took awhile, Lexus knows they have an issue on 04 GX's on this problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denslexusgx470 Posted November 16, 2004 Author Share Posted November 16, 2004 Thump can be fixed, my dealer finally did, but it took awhile, Lexus knows they have an issue on 04 GX's on this problem. ← i know Lexus can fix it, only if the tech at the Lexus dealer knew how to fix it also! :chairshot: <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atllex Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 So - I have 300 miles on my sept '04 GX, should I expect thunks, sqeaks etc? I hope not, cus that would start me to think I shoulda kept the '99 LX that I loved so much....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strindl Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 So - I have 300 miles on my sept '04 GX, should I expect thunks, sqeaks etc?I hope not, cus that would start me to think I shoulda kept the '99 LX that I loved so much....... ← I've got one thousand miles on mine, so far no thumps or squeeks, not even a rattle. Did that 99 LX have the same 235 hp 4.7 L engine in it? How do you find your new GX compares to your LX? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denslexusgx470 Posted November 25, 2004 Author Share Posted November 25, 2004 So - I have 300 miles on my sept '04 GX, should I expect thunks, sqeaks etc?I hope not, cus that would start me to think I shoulda kept the '99 LX that I loved so much....... ← I've got one thousand miles on mine, so far no thumps or squeeks, not even a rattle. Did that 99 LX have the same 235 hp 4.7 L engine in it? How do you find your new GX compares to your LX? ← THE 235HP 5Spd AUTO engine came to the LX in 03. the previous models were only 230hp w 4spd auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersofla Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 i wana know if it is jst my dealer, or if the problems really come back after a while. :cries: If they jst come back, WHAT IS THE REAL FIX FOR THESE PROBLEMS??? :chairshot: ← we have had our GX470 since june. before that, we had the LX470. the LX was the best vehicle i have ever had the pleasure of driving. the GX is the WORST. i have very few things to say about it that are positive. it has been in for service about 4 times. it started the transmission slip issue in august. at first, i kept looking up into my review mirror to see if someone had nudged me from behind!!!!! it went in for service and they tweaked the drive shaft. it came back -- on the ride home! last week it went in for service and they have now replaced the drive shaft. it's better, but the first signs of the recurring problem STILL showed again on the ride home. now, it's intermittent, but still, when sitting at a stop sign or redlight, it's there. not all the time, but it will not go away! i'm going back in again on thursday to ride with a technician. this will be the third time. i DO NOT LIKE this car anywa. i HATE the tailgate. i think it's really kind of cheap, it flails around in a light breeze. this is the fourth toyota produce i've had -- including a limited four runner, land cruiser and LX470 -- and it's hands down the worst. most at the dealership refuse to acknowledge there's a problem. but i have a neighbor with the same issues and i see others have as well. THIS REALLY LOWERS MY OPININO OF LEXUS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denslexusgx470 Posted December 11, 2004 Author Share Posted December 11, 2004 i wana know if it is jst my dealer, or if the problems really come back after a while. :cries: If they jst come back, WHAT IS THE REAL FIX FOR THESE PROBLEMS??? :chairshot: ← we have had our GX470 since june. before that, we had the LX470. the LX was the best vehicle i have ever had the pleasure of driving. the GX is the WORST. i have very few things to say about it that are positive. it has been in for service about 4 times. it started the transmission slip issue in august. at first, i kept looking up into my review mirror to see if someone had nudged me from behind!!!!! it went in for service and they tweaked the drive shaft. it came back -- on the ride home! last week it went in for service and they have now replaced the drive shaft. it's better, but the first signs of the recurring problem STILL showed again on the ride home. now, it's intermittent, but still, when sitting at a stop sign or redlight, it's there. not all the time, but it will not go away! i'm going back in again on thursday to ride with a technician. this will be the third time. i DO NOT LIKE this car anywa. i HATE the tailgate. i think it's really kind of cheap, it flails around in a light breeze. this is the fourth toyota produce i've had -- including a limited four runner, land cruiser and LX470 -- and it's hands down the worst. most at the dealership refuse to acknowledge there's a problem. but i have a neighbor with the same issues and i see others have as well. THIS REALLY LOWERS MY OPININO OF LEXUS! ← :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexLuder Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 5051 miles and it came back riding better after the 5k check up, no squeeks no rattles, plain and simple wonderfulllll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 Damn. Forbes says Lexus is now selling more SUV's than sedans. Are they rushing production or something? They are really hurting themselves from what I read here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denslexusgx470 Posted December 14, 2004 Author Share Posted December 14, 2004 5051 miles and it came back riding better after the 5k check up, no squeeks no rattles, plain and simple wonderfulllll. ← was it just grease? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchan865 Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 I have close to 2K miles on it. While driving on the Sierra mountain several days during a very windy night, occassionally I hear some vibriation or rattle some where on the top of the roof. I thought it was the roof rack but after inspection, rack appears to be mounted tight. So I am somewhat puzzle to what it was. I was driving about 60-65miles. Now we are not hearing it anymore. Strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denslexusgx470 Posted December 31, 2004 Author Share Posted December 31, 2004 I have close to 2K miles on it. While driving on the Sierra mountain several days during a very windy night, occassionally I hear some vibriation or rattle some where on the top of the roof. I thought it was the roof rack but after inspection, rack appears to be mounted tight. So I am somewhat puzzle to what it was. I was driving about 60-65miles. Now we are not hearing it anymore. Strange. ← i think it's coming from the moonroof sidings on the inside. If you touch it real gently, you can feel like it would fall off! that's probably where it's coming from. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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