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I am fairly critical and sensitive to things related to my car. I notice every little noise, squeak, rattle, vibration, etc. I can honestly say that the driveline works perfectly now that the parts have been replaced under the old TSB. I have put over 5000 miles on these parts and the car drives perfectly, quietly, and smoothly. It operates exactly as you'd expect a Lexus to operate. A few people have asked this same question on this thread, but I haven't seen a response. With the problems Lexus/Toyota have identified with the parts, does this mean that those of us who already had the TSB fix completed will have problems down the line? If so, what kind of problems? What kind of defects did they find in these parts?

I am posting this item before anyone may need it. I want to help people avoid the frustration I had until I figured out how to make my new phone with with the GX470. According to the Lexus/LetsTalk website, the Samsung T-509 is fully compatible with the GX's hands-free system. So, I bought the phone from a T-Mobile store (I was already under contract so I couldn't go through Letstalk.com). I paired the device to the car, but it wouldn't complete dialing out when I would use the Nav Screen to dial. Only the audio would work, and only if I used the phone's keypad. What the instructions on the Lexus/Letstalk website don't tell you, is that you must first disable the "myFaves" feature from the phone's menu. After you do this, it works like a charm. I am not really sure how I figured this out, but I wanted to prevent a headache for anyone out there that is trying to use T-Mobile's new myFaves-enhanced phones. By the way, this Samsung model allows you to transfer ALL your contacts to the car's hands-free system at once, not just one at a time! Love it!

To hear the DVD through the audio speakers, simply press the "CD" button on the stereo unit until it cycles through to the DVD player. The same can be done with the steering wheel button. Just press it multiple times until the desired audio source cycles through on the screen.

I ended up cancelling my contract with Verizon (at $175 for EACH line!) because I was so frustrated with their crappy phone software. Even the display brightness and clarity were poor in comparison to the same phone with other carriers. They disabled most of the native Motorola software functions and added their own. I switched to t-Mobile and the phone (Moto V360) works great with the GX470. I had the RAZR before... didn't like it.. but that may have been because of the Verizon software. One caveat - tMobile's customer service or call quality are nowhere near as good as Verizon's. At least that's my observation in Phoenix, anyway.

100% covered under warranty. I called them in advance and told them of the problem and asked that they order the parts ahead of time so I only would have to make on trip to the dealership for the repair. (As opposed to taking it in, having them assess the issue, then order the parts and have me return on a future visit for their installation.) As always, they gave me a loaner, offered free snacks and drinks, cleaned my car inside and out, and treated me with the utmost respect. Despite having a pretty major design flaw, the rest of the car and the dealership service have won me over for life!

I hadn't used the rear a/c until last week and I had the clunk with it on and off. I didn't notice any correlation between the two. The driveline fix has resolved the problem so far. Now the car drives (and stops) is as smooth as any I've ever driven.

I had the driveline and control arms replaced on my '06 GX yesterday. The clunk, which developed to a prominent issue over 9,000 miles, appears to be gone! Let's hope it stays that way over time! Parts took over a month to arrive.

I have an '06 with about 6k miles on it. I have noticed the clunk now a few times and seems to be getting more frequent. Does anyone know if this TSB applies to all GX model years, or only certain ones? Is it necessary for the dealer to try the other fixes (lubrication, machining the splines) before the driveline is replaced?

I too have a Verizon RAZR. Since Verizon has disabled the object push profile, I've tried transferring my contacts from my Windows Mobile PDA to the GX using bluetooth. No luck. Can you please post your procedure so we can learn from you? What PDA are you using? Could it be that you're using a PALM OS device?

I have an '06 and was wondering: Which one of the coastaltech units works with the GX? Is it the Highlander or Prius unit? Also, is there something else I need so that my bluetooth will continue to work with their NAV enhancement?

My '06 GX has a manufacture date of 11/05. The Nav software version shown on the screen is 5.1. Anyone know if this is the latest and greatest, or is there a newer version?

You're right... mine only idles at a higher RPM when cold. Sorry for the confusion.

Is there any literature that came with the '06 DVD that noted what updates were included in the new version? I am curious to know if it lists specific cities, areas, etc.

If anything, my '06 seems to idle/coast a but too quickly for me, in either forward or reverse. It makes creeping into my tight garage space kinda tricky. I take my foot off the brake and the car wants to take off! The engine idle speed is pretty high (1400-1500 rpms) compared to other cars I've owned that idled at about 800 rpms.

I just got a pair of headphones through an eBay merchant that work perfectly with the factory DVD System in my '06 GX. They're by RCA, model #WHR120RS. The buy-it-now price was just $24.98 with free shipping. I needed a couple of extra pairs, but the dealer's price was $79 each. The nice thing about the RCA sets is that they can also be used outside the car as the kit includes a wireless transmitter, charger, and rechargable AAA batteries. My kids and I think the RCA's are even more comfortable as the earcups are recessed for the ear, instead of flat foam like the factory sets. The merchant I got them from is "auctionsmithonline." You can do a search for WHR120RS and find them. I don't normally recommend eBay merchants, but this one really did sell what was advertised and they followed through on their word. (No, I am not affiliated with this merchant, just a happy customer!)