07 GX470 Rear Suspension Stuck
01-04-10, 04:13 PM
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07 GX470 Rear Suspension Stuck
I am having a problem with my rear suspension. The indicator lights on the dash (for the rear suspension control) are working correctly as are the controls on the center console, however the rear of my vehicle is stuck in a high position. I have read through the owner's manual and am looking for advice before calling the dealership. HELP!
01-04-10, 04:58 PM
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w/ an '07 you're probably still under warranty which is good b/c most often this issue is caused by one of the rear height suspension switches. There's one on each side and they are known to stick/freeze. Had mine replaced under warranty on my '04.
Someone wrote up a DIY R&R here not too long ago if IIRC so a search should be able to find the thread pretty easily.
Good luck
Someone wrote up a DIY R&R here not too long ago if IIRC so a search should be able to find the thread pretty easily.
Good luck
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The weather has been out of the norm cold and the vehicle was fine when I left the garage... after being out and parked in the cold for 3 hours is when I noticed the height difference. It COULD be frozen... any suggestion on how to unfreeze?? I can't fit the vehicle back in the garage at it's current height. Thanks for all of your help!
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01-06-10, 10:52 AM
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The weather has been out of the norm cold and the vehicle was fine when I left the garage... after being out and parked in the cold for 3 hours is when I noticed the height difference. It COULD be frozen... any suggestion on how to unfreeze?? I can't fit the vehicle back in the garage at it's current height. Thanks for all of your help!
01-10-10, 07:51 AM
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The weather has been out of the norm cold and the vehicle was fine when I left the garage... after being out and parked in the cold for 3 hours is when I noticed the height difference. It COULD be frozen... any suggestion on how to unfreeze?? I can't fit the vehicle back in the garage at it's current height. Thanks for all of your help!
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04-14-10, 08:07 AM
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I just purchased an 07 gx 470 and when I come to a stop... I feels like the brakes stuck but also feels like someone tapped me from behind?? Anyone else with this problem or does anyone know what this problem could be??? Course the dealership said all do it!
It doesn't always do it???????
It doesn't always do it???????
04-14-10, 10:36 AM
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I am having a problem with my rear suspension. The indicator lights on the dash (for the rear suspension control) are working correctly as are the controls on the center console, however the rear of my vehicle is stuck in a high position. I have read through the owner's manual and am looking for advice before calling the dealership. HELP!
Geico's Mechanical Breakdown Coverage for all intent's purposes just like the Extended Warranty from Lexus, but far, far CHEAPER... It's only availble to Original owners of a newly purchased or leased vehicles with less than 15,000miles and for small ($) annual premium you are covered up to 100,000 miles or 7 years, with $250 deductable... Never thought I would use it, but VERY glad that I got it!
As soon as I told the Lexus service rep that I had this coverage, he told me he would speak to his manager and told me he would call me back. When he did, he offered me the discount price... no deductable needed and it was cheaper than the deductable itself...
Bottom line, I'm sure it's the height sensor... Good Luck!!
04-14-10, 10:40 AM
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I just purchased an 07 gx 470 and when I come to a stop... I feels like the brakes stuck but also feels like someone tapped me from behind?? Anyone else with this problem or does anyone know what this problem could be??? Course the dealership said all do it!
It doesn't always do it???????
It doesn't always do it???????
Good luck!
PS. My other reply has to do with the issue where the HEIGHT of the rear end is JACKED up HIGH and riding super LOW... not sure if you have one or two issues with your GX... ?
04-14-10, 10:45 AM
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I've already had both of the ride height sensors replaced once, and I don't have any doubts that the stupid rear suspension will have another problem sooner or later.
How's the ride with the coils compare to stock. (That is of course, stock suspension that's working right. I went a year with mine riding poorly intermittently, until the sensors finally quit completely)