danmm7

Since i am considering buying an early year LX470 ... i've been doing some research on these car and i found the following statement under 'reliability' section on autos.msn.com:

"An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Electrical Junction Block. The cost to replace the Electrical Junction Block is estimated at $600.00 for parts and $260.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax."

This is shown to be a problem on 1998-2002 LX470 and Land Cruisers.

Is this a real issue and is it that common and expensive to fix? How many of you here have experienced this?

Thanks!
Dan


P.S. Another issue they list is this: "An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) system. Problems with the EVAP system cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate." Is this legit too??

RobRed

Problem, as in they all do it? No.

Does it occur? yes.

Will it cost you a grand to fix? Yes.

BTW you wont find Lexus shop rates at 65hr.

danmm7

Yes, I am aware of this. autos.msn.com listed this price. Must be very outdated.

RobRed

I noted that you signed up on TLCFAQ - welcome.