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Unfortunately I just joined the club last night. Textbook too. I was wrenching on the 200, which is my wife's DD and she was driving the 100, which she never drives. Went to shuffle some vehicles in the driveway and the key turned with no response....right after she drove it. I knew exactly what happened, thanks to previously reading this thread. LX470 with 210k. Luckily a screwdriver and those 12" HF hemostats (regular length ones in my suture kit were not long enough) did the trick to move it out of the way. New OEM part on order, with an ebay rod as a spare.
Was your rod stamped with 7853A or 2061B? I also have a 2003 lx470 with power tilt/telescope and having a hard time figuring out which rod will fit my car (for backup/preventative - don't want to tear it apart to figure out which one to order!)
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Hello everyone! Unfortunately, I have also joined this club, 1998 LX470 with about 160K miles. Just want to say thanks to everyone for all the tips for getting the parts out. I received my new part today (OEM from Lexus and just plan on replacing the broken rod). Unfortunately during the process of fishing out the broken part I turned my steering wheel to allow a little more working room and the steering wheel locked. I have posted a picture to show what I'm talking about. After the steering wheel locked, the piece that is inside pretty deep that can be pushed to the side (labeled #1) now won't go as far to the right (it does move a decent amount though), and the metal piece at the top (labeled #2) used to slide all the way and have clearance so that you could see past it, if that makes sense. Now it doesn't go that far.
I am unable to get the new piece in, and I think it may be because of the above. I took off the white plastic piece behind the column bracket (the part you're not supposed to take off to remove the rod, just loosen) in order to try to use a small screwdriver to push it over while trying to insert the new rod. I feel like I was able to keep it pushed over as much as it would go but I'm still not able to pass the rod.
Is there any way to disengage the steering lock so that that piece will slide further? Are there any other options? Or is it supposed to be tricky to get in there? Placing it in the new one isn't too tricky.
Worst case scenario I guess I can replace the whole column bracket. I sure would like to avoid that. But if I must, does anyone have a link to instruct me on that? It doesn't seem straightforward.
Thanks!!!
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I am unable to get the new piece in, and I think it may be because of the above. I took off the white plastic piece behind the column bracket (the part you're not supposed to take off to remove the rod, just loosen) in order to try to use a small screwdriver to push it over while trying to insert the new rod. I feel like I was able to keep it pushed over as much as it would go but I'm still not able to pass the rod.
Is there any way to disengage the steering lock so that that piece will slide further? Are there any other options? Or is it supposed to be tricky to get in there? Placing it in the new one isn't too tricky.
Worst case scenario I guess I can replace the whole column bracket. I sure would like to avoid that. But if I must, does anyone have a link to instruct me on that? It doesn't seem straightforward.
Thanks!!!
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You should be able to remove the white wire/switch unit completely off the ignition housing and trun the blade (the remainder) of the broken rod while moving the steering wheel little to either side.
Thanks for the reply. Sorry, I guess I wasn't clear. The broken rod has been removed already, and I removed the white piece behind it.
Use a long screwdriver and press in the metal tab that has been pushed out towards the radio. At the same time try to turn the wheel to make it free from lock.
DUDE! That worked! Had to mess with it a bit but the steering wheel unlocked and I slid the part in. Still lots of work to do but another hurdle overcome. Thanks so much!!!
I am attempting to make the same repair to my 2001 LX470. I got the part number matching replacement from ebay, and after a lot of work finally got the old piece out and the new rod in. However, I have two issues: Turning from lock to acc is quite hard, but it will turn. I have no idea why this would happen, but maybe the ebay rod is not quite perfect? The other, more serious issue is that while I can have the engine turn-over, it will never start. Not sure if some kind of immobilization kicked in or something else. Anyone have an issue with engine not running after the replacement?
On the starting. Believe you are correct on the immobilizer is the issue on not starting. Going off memory...make sure than immobilizer ring or that little plug back in the slot is plugged in. It cant be dangling down or it wont be close enough. Cant answer to the rod. Maybe pull out rod and compare size on the notches.
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is this what all the hub bub is all about ?
is this what all the hub bub is all about ?
Thanks so much! You were exactly right.
Experienced this nightmare last summer. Thank goodness this thread, would've wasted way more time without you guys posting you lessons learned. Big thank you to everyone who contributed.
I have read through a number of pages and it seems that the OEM PN for my 2003 LX is 45280-60610 and not 60510. These part numbers are for the whole assembly. Can/will anyone confirm that the rod I need to extract from the assembly is the same for my 2003 with power telescoping? I am not trying to shortcut reading the whole thread. I'm genuinely confused. Thanks in advance.
Toyota Land Cruiser Lexus LX470 OEM Upper Steering Column Bracket 45280-60610 | eBay
Lexus LX470 2002-2007 (UZJ100). Toyota Land Cruiser 2002-2007 (UZJ100, HDJ100, HDJ101). LEXUS GENUINE. TOYOTA GENUINE. GENERAL INFORMATION.
www.ebay.com
Says right there in the description that’s what you need. Just order it up and put it in it’s a quick project.
I appreciate your response and certainly don't want to ruffle feathers as the FNG on here, but I'm asking if the difference between the 60610 and 60510 part numbers are in the housing (throw away for this project), or in the shank (critical piece for this project). The 60610 part is available local at the Lexus dealer for $450 and the 60510 is $150 cheaper at the Toyota dealer. Again, not being snarky. Just trying to save where possible. Not sure I want to wait for shipping from UAE in the ebay link you shared and I will attempt to use your socket mod to limp the car home at least.Toyota Land Cruiser Lexus LX470 OEM Upper Steering Column Bracket 45280-60610 | eBay
Lexus LX470 2002-2007 (UZJ100). Toyota Land Cruiser 2002-2007 (UZJ100, HDJ100, HDJ101). LEXUS GENUINE. TOYOTA GENUINE. GENERAL INFORMATION.www.ebay.com
Says right there in the description that’s what you need. Just order it up and put it in it’s a quick project.
60610 can be had for $150 cheaper too.
2003-2007 Toyota Land Cruiser Mounting Bracket 45280-60610 | Toyota Parts
Genuine Factory 2003-2007 Toyota Land Cruiser part # 45280-60610 - Mounting Bracket. McGeorge Toyota Parts is your choice for Toyota Parts and Toyota accessories. We are a factory authorized Toyota Dealer with Toyota parts and Toyota accessories all at wholesale prices for your Tundra...
toyotaparts.mcgeorgetoyota.com
I got my full bracket for my 2000 LX from my local Toyota dealer for $199. Part # 4528060510 fit my telescoping LX just fine, same part as Lexus spec. Just extract the rod.
Ended up getting the aftermarket rod by itself from ebay and never used the Toyota one.
My 20 dollar eBay one is working fine as well
