Recent content by JimFromAZ

I have a fuel gauge sending unit problem and really appreciate the details Kevin put into his post. I've read through the 20 page FSM PDF Kevin attached. One question I have is regarding the arm of the sending unit. When you lift out the Fuel Pump assembly, what's the trick to prevent bending...

Hi All, Have you upgraded your GX470 or Prado 120 with a CarPlay / Infotainment system? My GX has navigation, so the Joying unit discussed on a YouTube video doesn't work. I want to replace the OEM screen as it is OLD, so I'm not looking for a system that uses the current screen or hardware...

Glad to hear there is another quality repair company in the Valley. I have a 2009 GX and have taken mine to LeksFixIt in South Scottsdale on Hayden, but they could not find the problem. They did say I have random misfires on the driver's side bank, but they couldn't diagnose what the cause is...

Just to confirm, are you saying that Macs missed this clogged CAT? And that you discovered it on your own or elsewhere? What was the cost? Thanks…

I was in Plano, TX this last week and spoke to the owner of Leksfixit for about 40 minutes last Friday regarding my misfires (he owns two shops, the one in Tempe and the one in Plano, TX). My misfires were categorized as "soft" misfires because no codes are generated, but the misfires can be...

AFei, did you try those new aftermarket coils and new sparkplugs? What's the result? I have a 2009 GX470 with Bank 1 misfires, usually noticeable at idle, but I ignored the issue. RPM drops from 700/800 to about 500. The misfires were noticed by the guys at Leksfixit in south Scottsdale on...

i had my RMS done a few weeks ago (2009 GX470 with 150k miles). Cost was about $1,000 for seal and labor. RMS was leaking more and more over the last few months and now it no longer leaks. While my mechanic had the tranny out, he replaced the tranny seal as a preventative measure. Don't have the...

Thanks, Gun Runner 5! Great idea!

Hi All, What lighting do you use for the unfortunate nighttime repair? I have a pocket flashlight, LED headlamp and small magnetic LED work lights. Do carry or use anything different like a large portable flood light on a stand or a battery powered LED strip or something else? If you really want...

I just got a quote from a mechanic who owns and runs his own shop in Mesa, AZ. For my 2009 GX470, the rear main seal plus labor was quoted at $1070 + Tax. I'll have him troubleshoot the leak as I think it's the rear main seal, but I'm not 100% sure. A few months ago I replaced the passenger side...

Sixto, what year and model do you have? Thanks, Jim.

I'm replacing all old hoses and tubing. Some are flayed at the ends, others are hard like a rock. All together it probably results in poor performance.

I totally agree with you. I'm probably going to replace the current one just because I don't know how old it is. Thanks!

Here's the pic. either this is the correct part and LexusPartsNow.com and Amazon are wrong or a prior owner had this installed by mistake.

Hi All, I purchased a 2009 GX with 145,000 miles on it in August. Been going over all preventive maintenance items. I was told by a specialist at LexusPartsNow.com that my 2009 GX470 does not have a PCV valve. When I search for the PCV on Amazon, I find part number 12204-50030 but Amazon tells...