Recent content by thomkat

Ive got 235K on my 2012 GX460 now, after about 200 oil changes and the tapping sound happening on all of them for about 20 miles or so for me, im thinking about changing the oil but not changing the oil filter and leaving everything in tact with the filter housing to see what happens. Im not...

That noise is from inside the oil filter housing ! I know this because I do my own oil changes and if you get the filter just a little off it will make noise for days after the oil change until it somehow corrects its seating. Now when I change my oil I carefully inspect the filter housing and...

I’ve tested all servos . They all work fine . What I’m thinking is that the AC amplifier harness connector (5 pin) is corroded. The harness connector has a chip inside and they are known to get moisture and corrode. I haven’t taken the glove box out to test my theory.

I know what the error code stands for , just wondering if anyone had the same experience .

I don't have anything wrong with the AC or Heat other than none of my settings save, and every time i get in the GX the temp is set back to 75. When I run the A/C diagnostics 97 displays on climate control. Any of you run into the 97 error code before?

My 2011 does this. I noticed it after I changed the oil myself. I drove it down the road and heard the ticking noise that coincides with acceleration. It seems to be coming from the oil filter, housing, and the spring inside. But after a few hours, it will stop making the ticking noise. Mine...

Looking to buy some AHC front shock spacers. I’ve looked everywhere and can’t find them.

I had this same issue with my FJ. Thump from the back when stopping and taking off. Intermittent. The fix is the updated driveshaft for the FJ cruiser. I’m not sure about my 2006 LX470, but I’m going to say so. It was 100% gone after I bought the updated drive shaft. There is an old part...

New shoes today ! 265/70/18 standard load ! So I can keep that Lexus quietness !

Hey guys bought the Lexus last week and I’m about to put tires on her. With 18s , what would you recommend as far as tire size. I am wanting the largest size I can fit with no lift . This is going to be a light off-road vehicle no big trails just gravel and camping spots. I see a lot of...

Just changed these plugs today at 158k . Just wondering if these look like they are original. I’m not the original owner. Thanks in advance.

Hey guys i just bought the GX460 Saturday and it’s got about an 1 1/2 - 2 lean to the front passenger side. I’ve read about the KDSS system maybe off a little. Are there any ways that some of you could tell me about resetting the kdss system. I’ve seen a lot on YouTube. But maybe you guys...