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Forgot to mention to anyone on this thread. My uncle, a mechanic for 30+ years, said it's a luxury vehicle not for off-roading! I was cracking up on the phone when he said that lololol
"Horrible Purchase"
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^this. When we changed the battery and alternator in my LX, the VGRS light flashed for a few hours, and went away.
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Hmmmm, alternator wasn't changed. I'll have to look at it when I get it home tomorrow.
Try turning the steering wheel lock to lock next time you drive it. My VGRS light usually goes off in a minute or two after I start driving. Maybe get Techstream and clear any DTCs.
The VGRS light should turn itself back off once you've driven it in a straight line over a certain speed (something like 20-30mph IIRC). If it doesn't/hasn't, start with easier checks (fuses, checking that the VGRS motor and wiring on the column is plugged in, wiring not pinched, etc.), working your way up to TechStream.
Techstream: How-To: TechStream In 5 Minutes
Get the bibles (FSMs): 98-07 Cruiser FSM. That link is probably for an LC and not an LX, but you should be able to search on FSM to find an LX-specific one. It'll still come in handy, especially for diagnosing electrics.
Techstream: How-To: TechStream In 5 Minutes
Get the bibles (FSMs): 98-07 Cruiser FSM. That link is probably for an LC and not an LX, but you should be able to search on FSM to find an LX-specific one. It'll still come in handy, especially for diagnosing electrics.
First long road trip, they'll change their minds. My LX is a dream to drive cross-country.
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The 7th, 6th, and 5th last words are a must
"Indestructible" except the AHC will probably break, the brake booster will fail and you'll have no brakes, the sway bar mount will break off, and the motor and trans are the same generic kit from the tundra, Sequoia, and 4Runner
Also horrible mileage
Lol
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Nice fellas, really reassuring lol
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But, does your girl friend like it?
You bought it on your dime... so even if it is your family (sorry) who care. One life live it... is my policy.
Just get the heater T's done ASAP. Go with OEM Heater T.
Just get the heater T's done ASAP. Go with OEM Heater T.
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Well, your family would be utterly aghast at the level of impracticality sitting in my driveway.
It looks like "Sister Margaret's School for Wayward LC/LXs".
(It also probably illustrates what a horrible parent I am, as my 21 year old son's first car was a 100 series. He’s got ~6 years and ~50,000mi in it so far.)
It looks like "Sister Margaret's School for Wayward LC/LXs".
(It also probably illustrates what a horrible parent I am, as my 21 year old son's first car was a 100 series. He’s got ~6 years and ~50,000mi in it so far.)
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Just tell them you're 21 and you're into doing impractical things with the meager budgetary outlays you have because the remainder of your life will be consumed by prudent decisions that prioritize the wellbeing of your dependents.
For now... PARTY.
ramangain
Clarksonian disciple
And get Techstream
and replace your heater tees, radiator (if it's brown under the upper hose), replace the timing belt, flush the AHC a bunch of times, and do a trans flush
then sit around paranoid the brakes will fail you at a critical juncture
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Hey how'd you find what I tell my therapist?!
I was once a young man
If you worry enough about the brakes failing you may be able to forget about VSC pulling you off the road. It depends on whether you have a greater fear of crashing while going straight or crashing while going crooked.
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