Does your GX Vibrate at idle?
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No. For example, a couple days ago my wife an I were sitting in the GX with the engine idling and the AC on (waiting for the rain to stop so we could walk in to a store without getting soaked) and she asked me if the engine was running. It made me notice that I couldn't feel the engine running (idling) at all.
Also, 87 octane (vs. 93) would not make the engine vibrate. 87 is plenty of octane for pretty much ANY engine at idle. It's only under throttle and load that 87 octane *could* start to 'not be enough'. FWIW,
my GX always runs on 87.
Also, 87 octane (vs. 93) would not make the engine vibrate. 87 is plenty of octane for pretty much ANY engine at idle. It's only under throttle and load that 87 octane *could* start to 'not be enough'. FWIW,
my GX always runs on 87.
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i have an o4' and i've been recently getting that problem. it only happens on a code start. I don't know if its normal either. You think we should bring it into the dealer to let them run tests on them? I live like 2 and 1/2 hr from my dealership so i guess it'll have to be an over night thing since it only happens on a cold start.
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I have a '04 also. I spoke to my service manager this morning. As soon as my parts come in for my rear TSB (apparently, they're on backorder), they're going to take a look at the vibration for me.
I'll post the diagnosis along w/ anything they fixed.
I'll post the diagnosis along w/ anything they fixed.
i have an o4' and i've been recently getting that problem. it only happens on a code start. I don't know if its normal either. You think we should bring it into the dealer to let them run tests on them? I live like 2 and 1/2 hr from my dealership so i guess it'll have to be an over night thing since it only happens on a cold start.
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With the AC compressor kicked in a little vibration is completely normal. All GXs do it. Go to your dealer and ask to test out others and you will notice they will feel similar. Only difference is; some people can feel it, some people can't. Those prone to being hypersensitive to noises, vibrations, etc. (I am) will notice it. Nothing to worry about.
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With the AC compressor kicked in a little vibration is completely normal. All GXs do it. Go to your dealer and ask to test out others and you will notice they will feel similar. Only difference is; some people can feel it, some people can't. Those prone to being hypersensitive to noises, vibrations, etc. (I am) will notice it. Nothing to worry about.
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But seriously I haven't been in one that didn't. I inquired about this as well. Although I must add I don't have a great track record with my Lexus dealer. Seems I find every little rattle/vibration in a vehicle and when I go to the dealer to see if they can address it...they can't. They say it's normal. So I drive every vehicle on their lot and they all do it too. I have yet to find a GX or LX that is perfect to my liking...lol. With that said...it is far better than anything else I have driven (SUV wise). I have had 22 cars...and I am only 28.
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my gx vibrate at idle. i got 2007 , and bought as cert. and find the issue when i bougt it at 30k. so far no luck to fix yet. many tech tested. still can't find the problem. maybe defect car.
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With headlights and drl off, I feel a tiny amount of idle. If I turn the headlights on to the first position, the engine ups it's idle a 100-200rpm to compensate for the increased electrical draw and voila I get a smooth idle. Been that way from day one. Exactly the same with my 2GS430. Yes, I'm on prem in both autos.