clunk and vibration and thump in transmission. *nm
tl*the contact owns a 2003 lexus gx470. while the vehicle was parked in the garage, the contact's mother-in-law accidentally activated the four wheel drive button. as a result, the vehicle backed out of the garage and crashed into a parked vehicle in the driveway. the purchase date was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 85,000.
there are multiple complaints on the internet available with this vehicle and the transmission, transfer case "actuator" replacement part # 36100-6d190, is cracking around 90,000 to 100,000 miles and leaking oil on streets and anywhre you park. the cause is from lexus service at the 100,000 mile tune up, in many cases, if a owner has never used their 4 wheel drive, and service engages 4 wheel drive during service and then cracking this defective part that has not been used in 10 years. that was my situation, where i dleivered a perfect vehicle to lexus of greenville sc for 100,000 tune up service, and the car was returned to me leaking. it was reported immediatly with no result to fix. $3500 part. i have had a few meetings with lexus corporate over the past 2 years too, case# 1706011926. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).' *pm
my 4 lo light is constantly flashing, and i lose power when trying to accelerate. 1.loss of traction control: if the 4wd system fails while engaged, it could lead to a sudden loss of traction. this can be particularly dangerous in conditions where 4wd is necessary, such as on slippery roads, steep inclines, or off-road situations. 2.unexpected vehicle behavior: a malfunction in the 4wd system could lead to unpredictable vehicle behavior. for example, if the vehicle unexpectedly shifts into or out of 4lo mode, it could disrupt the driver's control over the vehicle. 3.increased wear and damage: operating the vehicle with a malfunctioning 4wd system can lead to increased wear or damage to the drivetrain. over time, this can result in more significant failures, potentially leading to unsafe driving conditions. 4.difficulty in handling: if the vehicle is stuck in 4lo mode, it might become difficult to drive at higher speeds. the 4lo mode is designed for low-speed, high-torque scenarios, and driving in this mode on regular roads can affect handling and control. 5.increased risk in emergency maneuvers: should an emergency maneuver be necessary (like sudden braking or evasive steering), a malfunctioning 4wd system could impede the vehicle's response, increasing the risk of an accident.