I recently purchased a '00 LX470. When accelerating, especially uphill, there is a vibration that seems to come from the transfercase. This creates an buzzing noise. I can feel the vibration in the H/N/L shift lever, and when I hold the lever the sound is attenuated a bit.
I read about a problem with similar description in a a technical service bulletin. According to this bulletin, the solution is to replace the complete transfer case! My dealer confirmed this. However, they are a not sure this is the only type of problem that would cause this buzzing noise. Before replacing the complete transfer case (under warranty), they are investigating other causes.
Did anyone here have a similar problem? How was it solved?
Thanks.
I read about a problem with similar description in a a technical service bulletin. According to this bulletin, the solution is to replace the complete transfer case! My dealer confirmed this. However, they are a not sure this is the only type of problem that would cause this buzzing noise. Before replacing the complete transfer case (under warranty), they are investigating other causes.
Did anyone here have a similar problem? How was it solved?
Thanks.