Hi all, does anyone know where the blockheater gets installed on the GX460? I just figure someone might know off the top of their head and save me some hassle looking for it.
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GX - 2nd Gen (2010-2023) - Block Heater - Has anyone had a factory provided block heater installed by their Lexus dealer on a GX 460? We are in a very cold climate and are interested in this option.
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And if you want to see the assembly and surrounding components, here's the FSM: GX 460 ManualsAll I have is
Block Heater - ClubLexus - Lexus Forum Discussion
GX - 2nd Gen (2010-2023) - Block Heater - Has anyone had a factory provided block heater installed by their Lexus dealer on a GX 460? We are in a very cold climate and are interested in this option.www.clublexus.com
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My Canadian GX came with a block heater from the factory, but I’ve heard there was a recall at some point where they just chopped the plug end off and never offered a proper replacement option.
Right now, I just have a random cord crimped off and sitting loose in the engine bay. Has anyone bothered splicing a new plug back on and using it again, or even just ignore the recall?
It’s incredibly frustrating that Lexus didn’t provide a replacement part or at least a proper solution.
Right now, I just have a random cord crimped off and sitting loose in the engine bay. Has anyone bothered splicing a new plug back on and using it again, or even just ignore the recall?
It’s incredibly frustrating that Lexus didn’t provide a replacement part or at least a proper solution.
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Where is your cord located can you trace it back to the heat for me?
To answer your question, I have heard of other people ignoring the recall once they heard there is no replacement.
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Richard
What was Lexus concern for the recall? Depending upon the reason, that may be the deciding point to ignore or not.
Toyota is conducting safety recalls involving certain Toyota, Lexus, and Scion vehicles
Toyota is conducting safety recalls involving certain Toyota, Lexus, and Scion vehicles TORONTO, Ontario – November 24, 2021 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) announced that it is conducting safety recalls of certain accessory engine block heaters installed...
TORONTO, Ontario – November 24, 2021 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) announced that it is conducting safety recalls of certain accessory engine block heaters installed by dealers in some Toyota, Lexus, and Scion vehicles. Approximately 51,373 vehicles are involved in Canada.
The subject vehicles are equipped with a dealer installed accessory engine block heater. Due to insufficient consideration for thermal durability at the time of block heater applicability, certain engine models that were manufactured with an oblong block bore were recommended an inappropriate block heater shape that allowed for a gap when the block heater cartridge was inserted. This can lead to an increase in temperature, which can exceed the allowable limit of the block heater electrical power cord insulation material. In addition, the electrical power cord insulation material of some other block heaters produced after 2016 may have used certain compositions that, when exposed to the high temperatures generated by block heaters, may degrade over time. There is a possibility that these conditions may cause a short circuit and increase the risk of a thermal event.
Owners of involved vehicles will be notified by mid-January 2022.
Information about automotive recalls, including but not limited to the list of involved vehicles, is current as of today’s filing date and is subject to change thereafter. For the most up-to-date Safety Recall Information on Toyota and Lexus vehicles, customers and guests should check their vehicle’s status by visiting Toyota.ca/recall or lexus.ca/recall and entering their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
For any additional questions, customer support is also available by calling Toyota Customer Interaction Centre at 1-888-TOYOTA-8 (1-888-869-6828) or Lexus Guest Service at 1-800-26-LEXUS (1-800-265-3987).
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