Hello, I'm located in the Tucson, AZ area. I actually spoke with Jonathon in the Tucson area, and he has a transmission & transfer case and offered to swap out for me for $1600. He was finishing up a head gasket job, but I've sent him a couple of follow up messages on Facebook that show no read...
1997 Lexus LX450...
Yesterday, after heading back to Tucson from SW Colorado, climbing a hill, there was a loud crack and a bang, sounded like a rock came off the hill and hit a couple of things underneath (not an actual rock in this case), and following, I couldn't drive faster than 50-55, and...
I'm experiencing the same thing which has been occurring for the last month or so. My first question is, what is a TPS, and secondly, have you made any progress on this for any updates? As I was reading your description, I was like....damn, couldn't have described my own issue better.
Also, quick thought from your notes, I do have a center diff lock switch. The light comes on that it's engaged. I often times on dirt roads or beach leave it locked in 4H. Could this be a system/part of the issue...related to the clutch/etc. you spoke of?
Thank you so much. I've dove into and learned much about this truck over the years, but I know nothing with respect to gears/clutches/etc. If you were dealing with this situation, not having the knowledge of repairing on your own, what would you do? Speaking mostly to the transmission stuff...
First Issue: A/T Temp Oil Light...
Background...I drove in 2H on the beach & the A/T Temp sensor came on, followed by a fire where there was a slight amount of transmission fluid coming out which caught fire. I had a shop in the Seattle area drop the transmission pan, replace the filter & do a...
There's an instructional thread here on Mud which describes what to do with the wiring for the Lexus system. It's been some time, but if I recall correctly, you actually have to buy some converting wire kits for a new stereo and actually connect them near the right side where the amp was located...
Here's a thread to the post on Facebook Marketplace where the formatting of the product list is easier to understand. Link below of all photos in google photos album.
I’m moving in a month and everything thing must go whether to you or the junk yard. Deep discounted prices on everything left...
Works well in terms of music. Honestly don't think I ever actually used it for calling but it does have that feature as well with a mic. It's powered with a USB cable. The only downside to this one, is that it doesn't charge while it's on. It has about a 4 hour battery life. I had another but...
So, today I did a downgrade to upgrade after upgrading my stereo and speakers. I put a 1992 center console into my 1997 LX450 which gives me more storage &!!! an extra cup holder or two (debating on adding the old console cup holder into a position for the passenger. With that, I'm selling my...
Alright!!! Just wanted to give a shout out to you all for your guidance and help, as well as others on Mud. I've now cleaned all electrical connectors, replaced all u joints and cleaned/greased the splines (shortly after that, I developed a bad grind when slowing down...). The culprit...the...