Hello everyone, just picked up a 2004 Lexus LX470 with 106,099 miles on it. Essentially 1 owner, original owner passed and their next of kin sold it to me immediately.
First step was to address the wheels as within a week I had a flat tire. Not the greatest experience right off the bat.
Found out it was due to a crack in the wheel itself...
After a quick trip to a local IH8MUD member’s garage I got a nice full set of replacement wheels.
Other than that I got a handful of common issues I guess.
If anyone can shed light on some suggestions on where to start for any of these issues I'd be happy to try it all out.
Otherwise this has been an overall pretty good purchase... I'll be updating along the way with any other issues, pictures etc.
First step was to address the wheels as within a week I had a flat tire. Not the greatest experience right off the bat.
Found out it was due to a crack in the wheel itself...
After a quick trip to a local IH8MUD member’s garage I got a nice full set of replacement wheels.
Other than that I got a handful of common issues I guess.
- Power antenna doesn't fully retract, it works... but not completely.
- Radio - no sound...
- Bad amp based on my recent searches?
- Steering wheel shimmy around 60 - 70 MPH...
- Might just be poorly balanced wheels (haven't installed all the new wheels yet, just the rears for now, haven't had time)
- VCS TRAC / VCS OFF lights were illuminated upon purchase and keep popping the 10AMP fuse in the passenger floor if I do NOT have the mirror switch set in the middle
- Bad mirror motors based on recent searches?
- And finally fresh one for the day... couldn't go more than 24 hours without another issue... Knock Sensor CEL last night after fueling up from a 1/4 tank. P0330...
- Any help here would be appreciated. I cleared the code, drove about 10 miles and it hasn't appeared yet, in case it does I'd like some suggestions as I haven't found much other than in relation to 80-series issues.
If anyone can shed light on some suggestions on where to start for any of these issues I'd be happy to try it all out.
Otherwise this has been an overall pretty good purchase... I'll be updating along the way with any other issues, pictures etc.