Well what to do next was an easy decision. Getting this windshield taken care of is priority. I found a glass guy in my town who knew what he was doing. He came and pulled the windshield off this morning and wouldn’t you know it…..rust!
He said he has seen much worse and gave me the option of...
Alright. The issue has presented itself more frequently. Starter, intake manifold gaskets, a couple of new connectors are being ordered. Got myself a top side creeper because I was quoted $900 to do this job. I'm doing it myself and might as well do it in comfort.
These are from the fog light in my 2000 LX470. The one without the red gasket is attached to the bulb side. The one with the red gasket is attached to the wire harness.
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I went to start the vehicle. The starter engaged but did not turn. I immediately cycled the key again and it started just fine. This was the first this had happened. On all other previous occasions the starter does not engage.
80 degree
1745 hours
Last drove Sunday around...
-I have a small pocket knife on my key chain and my house key.
-The only splice in the wiring that I have found is an after market DVD player was installed and it appears it was spliced into a radio wire behind the stereo. I is a Nakamichi head unit.
-I opened the key fob and it looks clean...
There is actually a small crack on my Block assembly fuse link. 100 Series OEM Fusible link assembly kit (1998-2002) - https://www.cruiserpatch.com/products/98-02-100-series-oem-fusible-link-assembly?_pos=2&_sid=d4baebf6b&_ss=r
have been considering replacing it. Do one of these wires...
I jinxed myself. Got in the car today. Turned the key and nothing. The security light was not blinking either. Cycled the key again and it started right up. There was no clicking from the starter or anything sounds on the first key turn.
81 degrees out
5:00 pm
All the lights had been turned off...
I have an Ironman foam cell pro kit coming to me. I emailed the engineer over there to inquire about the need for a diff drop. He explained that most of their kits do not need a diff drop with the exception of the LC100/LX470. I ordered mine with the diff drop.
I agree with it being exaggerated. I rebuilt the upper portion of a 351W last year and the job is pretty similar. I am knocking on wood as I type this....I haven't had an issue since June 15th. I have taken it off road camping twice and I am driving it about 3 days a week.