LX470 died on the highway

[camo51]

Driving to work the other day cruising along at 65mph going up a slight hill. All of a sudden with no noise at all, the engine was fine but getting no power to the wheels. I pulled off to the side of the road and called a tow truck. While waiting I tried putting it in H and L, all the gears, and am getting nothing. Even tried engaging the CDL and it doesnt make a difference. It just rolled back down the hill. The transmission fluid smells fine but a little dark.

Going to check the cv axles and splines shortly. Any other thoughts on what could be wrong?

 

[Bisho]

If the CDL indeed engaged and it still didn’t have power, I’m afraid it’s most likely the transmission. Did you hear the click and the appropriate lights came on?

 

[GTV]

Some basic information like year, mileage, etc. would be helpful.

 

[GOLIGHTLY]

Like, limp mode, or truly no engine activity or anything?

 

[hoser]

Model year 2000?

 

[YotaWagon]

Model year 2000?

Unfortunately it seems to check out.

New LC owner in CO

forum.ih8mud.com

@camo51 he asked because the model year 2000 transmission seems to be a known potential weak point.

 

[camo51]

Unfortunately it seems to check out.

New LC owner in CO

forum.ih8mud.com

@camo51 he asked because the model year 2000 transmission seems to be a known potential weak point.

2002
330,000 miles
Cdl light does turn and I do hear the click underneath.

Like, limp mode, or truly no engine activity or anything?

Engine runs fine. No weird noises or anything on that part.

 

[camo51]

Unfortunately it seems to check out.

New LC owner in CO

forum.ih8mud.com

@camo51 he asked because the model year 2000 transmission seems to be a known potential weak point.

Forgot to add, that 2000 was taken out by a head on collision just a few months after that post. Luckily no one died.

 

[GOLIGHTLY]

If you don’t have any other leads, you might try throwing a new mass airflow sensor in it. Wasn’t on a Land Cruiser, but on an old F150 it actually kinda mimicked what you’re talking about. Could probably test the voltage coming from the current one, I just don’t know enough about how that circuit functions to give you a knowledgeable “here’s what you’re looking for”.