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Anyware

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  1. I'm not sure what the exact problem is, but it had something to do with vibration, and the fix has to do with dampening the vibration. There are a number of parts that needed to be added/replaced, which is why they needed the vehicle for awhile. As for why some vehicles exhibit the problem and others don't, my personal theory is that some people notice it and some people don't. I've tried to show the problem to a number of people, and many of them can't identify any problem at all. I do know that it is more evident in the driver's seat...I think this is partly because the corresponding vibration can be felt through the steering wheel. Even on mine, it was more difficult to identify from the passenger seat. I can still hear the noise if I am under power between about 70mph and 75mph, but I have to listen VERY closely. If I didn't know the noise ever existed, I doubt that I'd ever notice it. Here is some of the pertinent information from my service invoice. The descriptions are truncated, but someone here can probably make out what they mean: A STEERING VIBRATION & DRIVELINE VIBRATION/DRONE CAUSE: INSTALL UPDATED PARTS FOR VIBRATION ST3010 STEERING VIBRATION & DRIVELINE VIBRATION/DRONE 1 41196-60010 DAMPER, DIFFERENTIAL 2 90080-10167 BOLT, WASHER BASED H 1 52380-60061 SUPPORT ASSY, DIFFER 1 51405-35101 COVER S/A, ENGINE UN 1 45219-60090 YOKE, STEERING SLIDI 1 45203-60120 SHAFT SUB-ASSY, STRG FC: 44,99 PART#: 41196-60010 COUNT: 1 2727 DRONE NOISE, SERVICE BULLETIN ST3010
  2. I picked up my GX-470 in late January, 2004, and mine was one that exhibited the noise/vibration between about 65mph and 80mph. I received a call from my dealer on February 19th to inform me that Lexus had a fix (the fix was released on the 19th). They had already ordered it, and I had it installed today. Apparently, the fix involves a number of parts, so they needed the vehicle for most of the day. I am extremely happy to report that this does fix the problem. This was the only complaint I had with the vehicle. Now, it rides and sounds just like a Lexus. I'm convinced that the fix resulted in a more "buttery" ride at any speed (although it could just be me). I had a smile on my face while driving home from the dealer...no noise at all. Ahhhhh... :) The service department said that all new GX-470s are being delivered with this "fix" from the factory, so this shouldn't be a problem for the most recent vehicles...and it certainly won't be a problem going forward. If you've been waiting or wondering if this fix would make a difference, believe me...IT DOES.
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