YotaCarFan

Issue: Various rattles in the dashboard and center stack, especially in cold weather

Noise locations:

* Underside of dash pad behind gauge/meter cluster
* Between metal tabs of speaker grills and underside of dash
* Top of defroster duct outlet where it contacts underside of dash
* Center stack where ash tray bezel is located
* Plastic and/or metal clips securing dash to firewall/cowl area

Note: This is an updated TSB that supersedes older ones, and it has methods to specifically target the precise areas causing the rattles, as well as specifies improved clips to hold various parts in place more tightly. No VIN cutoff. Applies to '07 and '08 models.

The repair: Pull out the entire dash and center stack, apply felt pieces, replace clips, put foam around various wiring harnesses, etc.

YotaCarFan

Issue: Ham-fisted grease monkeys at the Quikie-Lube or dealer may ram an oil fill gun nozzle or a funnel into the thin metal plate located inside the engine just under the oil cap. This plate is a baffle that's designed to ensure proper oil movement in the cylinder head, and bending it is not recommended.

The Repair: Unbend the metal plate.

Note: Not covered by warranty if you bent it yourself!

kreativ

Does this replace "BR004-06 REAR BRAKE SQUEAK", or do you have both done to remedy the problem?

rxovermdx

ES350 is an excellent car for your $$. Here is my testimony however..I test drove ES twice before going for 08' new RX 350. Here were my reasons from someone hwo owned 83' RX7, 86' Accord hatch, 03' Camry LE and 06' Pilot EXL.

1. ES was very smooth and luxurious but I wanted something less 'senile'. I am 38 y.o., and I will reserve luxurious sedans for when I am 65. It did not ride or sound any better than used 07' Avalon Touring (12 speakers w/o ML). That;s why I traded in my Pilot for 08' RX350 with Nav(ave mixed MPG=26-27).. and I love its versatility and don't have to worry about flooding risk--see below for sedan flooding risks.

2. With recent flooding in midwest, I was unfortunate enough to have ran my beloved 03' Camry over a partailly flooded street (maybe 8 inch accumulation of water), and eventhough I drove through it VERY CAUTIOUSLY, since then there was raspy machine noise from my otherwise serene 2.4L motor that served me so well for 135K original miles. Water probably went into my muffler and/or radiator. It was time for a decision, whether I should trade-in my 'beater/commuter car' Camry for another one. I looked at new Accord, Civic (all Honda dealers are thieves by the way; 08' new Civic had $3500 'Market adjustment mark-up!!!). My conclusion was either 06' BMW 330i ($28K), used 07' Avalon ($22-24K) or spanking new 09' Camry. Well, it was no brainer for me. I paid $18300 for CE model automatic 5-speed with 3 miles on it. The new Camry is a big improvement over 5th generation Camry, most importantly in the interior feel/quality and tighter suspension (no more floaty buick-like ride!!!). Best of all, for the price of 08' ES, you can get TWO 09' Camry CEs. I got $5000 for my 'well-maintanied' 03' camry. ES is nice but you should consider the flooding and the the risk of becoming dormantly demented prematurely.

I say get 09' Camry and save $15K for your kids' college money, or get 330i!!!

toneman

Okay, pardon my ignorance but what the heck does the post above this one have anything to do with this thread?

Anyways, to stay on-topic...looks like I'll be needing to have the AUX input TSB performed on my ES--I get the hiss/ground noise when I have my 3G iPhone connected to the AUX input and powered by a car charger adapter.

SmokeyES35

he has posted the same thing in multiple threads in the es 350 forum.. he is just a spammer that is made because he cant afford a lexus

pestleman0

Does anyone know where to find the latest full detailed TSBs? I am looking for all especially the one concerning rear brake pads. Also, is there a TSB for the center console button replacement so that it doesn't open so easily? Once again, if anybody has full access to all the TSB's it would be greatly appreciated.

pestleman0

Here it is. Enjoy!
http://www.lexustsb.com/search/es350

jinnjia

YotaCarFan,

Do you have the PDF file for "L-SB-0017-08: Instrument Panel Rattle"
I cant find this TSIB, has it been officially released yet ?

Thank you !!

pestleman0

http://www.lexustsb.com/questions/22...L+RATTLE+NOISE

NJPaul

I have a 2008 ES350 with less than 7000 miles on it and after I brought it in for a check engine light problem, I was told that it needed a camshaft and the engine had to be removed in order to fix the problem. It was running rough and the service manager told me that it was misfiring. He said that there is a TSIB for this problem and my build date is listed.

I cannot find it however and I would like to see it. Can anyone tell me how I can get a copy of it?

Thanks

YotaCarFan

SB date: 5 Jun 2008

Issue: White powder spews out of heater/AC vents

Applicable to: all 2007 and 2008 model year ES350 vehicles

The repair: Replace evaporator coil

YotaCarFan

SB date: 11 Nov 2008

Applicability: ES350 produced before JTHBJ46G#82230455 VIN

Issue: Car does not crank or stalls right after starting

The repair: Replace the start button

YotaCarFan

SB date: 20 Jan 2009

Issue: Moon roof won't auto-close

Applicable to: 2007, 2008, 2009 ES350

The repair: Reinitialize system

YotaCarFan

SB date: 26 Jan 2009

Applicability: 2007, 2008 ES3500

Issue: Under some conditions, an internal part may break, causing a "popping" noise, followed by the power window no longer going up/down when the window button is pressed

Repair: Replace window glass (new version of window has stronger mounting tabs on it)