This car is a rattle box.
01-07-15, 06:40 PM
#76
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Well, I guess you're probably used to those conditions. I assume you probably grew up there, so you knew what to expect.
01-07-15, 06:56 PM
#77
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I saw the pic, the pain!
01-08-15, 02:27 PM
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Nope, no such issue here...
01-08-15, 02:31 PM
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01-08-15, 02:41 PM
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01-08-15, 06:48 PM
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02-04-15, 06:47 PM
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03-18-15, 12:59 PM
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OK - just had my 5k mile service.
Of course, the service tech couldn't reproduce the clicking sound. I suspect that I was hearing at least two "rattles" - but more like a tapping. One seemed to come from where the aluminum trim pieces come together under the front left vent. The other seemed to come near the front left speaker. I was with the tech during one test drive. We drove over bumpy areas and the noise would not occur. The outdoor temps were about 60 degrees F, so maybe too warm.
The technician (the dealer's expert at rattles and odd noises) said that even if he could reproduce the sound, he may not be able to fix it.
I left my car for 5 days!!! Each morning, they would drive it and never did hear the noise.
But, there was a bulletin on a 2013 GS about coil locator pins. I asked the technician to explain so I could relay the info here -
He said that this issue has been occurring since 2010 and that a bulletin hasn't been yet issued for 2014 (my car's year) but will be. What he explained to me is that guide pins exist for the installation of the windshield. Once the glue takes hold, the pins are no longer necessary but can move and make a tapping noise. He cut the pins. He wasn't sure if his repair would be sufficient, but he said that if the noise continues - or gets worse - then he knows that this is the problem.
I haven't heard the noise since picking up my car. If I do, I will update this post.
The other "issue" that I had was the exhaust tips (silver colored) were oxidizing. The dealership replaced these and at first made it seem like I was unreasonable in expecting this. This discoloration started before I bought the car, which was at 10 miles! Since the service manager was fairly certain that this oxidation was caused from Colorado's application of magnesium chloride onto the roads, I asked for the old tips. I could then switch them out in the winter. He said that lexus has actually visited this area because of these tip issues, and so the defective tips are returned to lexus. Seems like a development area in need...
Of course, the service tech couldn't reproduce the clicking sound. I suspect that I was hearing at least two "rattles" - but more like a tapping. One seemed to come from where the aluminum trim pieces come together under the front left vent. The other seemed to come near the front left speaker. I was with the tech during one test drive. We drove over bumpy areas and the noise would not occur. The outdoor temps were about 60 degrees F, so maybe too warm.
The technician (the dealer's expert at rattles and odd noises) said that even if he could reproduce the sound, he may not be able to fix it.
I left my car for 5 days!!! Each morning, they would drive it and never did hear the noise.
But, there was a bulletin on a 2013 GS about coil locator pins. I asked the technician to explain so I could relay the info here -
He said that this issue has been occurring since 2010 and that a bulletin hasn't been yet issued for 2014 (my car's year) but will be. What he explained to me is that guide pins exist for the installation of the windshield. Once the glue takes hold, the pins are no longer necessary but can move and make a tapping noise. He cut the pins. He wasn't sure if his repair would be sufficient, but he said that if the noise continues - or gets worse - then he knows that this is the problem.
I haven't heard the noise since picking up my car. If I do, I will update this post.
The other "issue" that I had was the exhaust tips (silver colored) were oxidizing. The dealership replaced these and at first made it seem like I was unreasonable in expecting this. This discoloration started before I bought the car, which was at 10 miles! Since the service manager was fairly certain that this oxidation was caused from Colorado's application of magnesium chloride onto the roads, I asked for the old tips. I could then switch them out in the winter. He said that lexus has actually visited this area because of these tip issues, and so the defective tips are returned to lexus. Seems like a development area in need...
03-20-15, 07:22 AM
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The other "issue" that I had was the exhaust tips (silver colored) were oxidizing. The dealership replaced these and at first made it seem like I was unreasonable in expecting this. This discoloration started before I bought the car, which was at 10 miles! Since the service manager was fairly certain that this oxidation was caused from Colorado's application of magnesium chloride onto the roads, I asked for the old tips. I could then switch them out in the winter. He said that lexus has actually visited this area because of these tip issues, and so the defective tips are returned to lexus. Seems like a development area in need...
I use this:
http://www.autogeek.net/motmagalpol.html
Unreasonable to expect replacement I agree. Every car I've ever owned has needed routine polishing of the exhaust tips/finishers. This will continue to happen in the summer too, its exposed metal...its going to need to be polished and maintained. Sitting on the lot...they're going to oxidize sure.
12-20-15, 10:25 AM
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subtle clunking noise from front and rear
12-25-15, 04:54 PM
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before i get into my rant, i STILL love this car, and will most likely lease another one (white on red f-sport) when my lease is up in march of '15 if i don't get a killer deal on a bmw m4.
just too many rattles inside, see list below.
1) aluminum trim right under the AC vent to the left of the steering wheel, on bump roads makes a very annoying ticking sound but if i press on it it disappears. i will have them look into it at my 30k oil change.
2) headliner by the map light - if i listen to loud music with the ML, this part rattles, or if someone slams the doors hard, it rattles, but if you hold the map light section it doesn't make noise.
3) headliner near the center of the car - if im driving on bumpy roads, this things make an awful clunky noise.
4) rear seats/back shelf - again, if im driving on bump roads, makes horrible clunky noise.
i'm in driving on smooth roads, the car has no rattles, but on rough roads i definitely have to turn up the sound system as it gets inexcusably rattly.
also, we were going to dinner last night and my friend in the front passenger seat told my friend in the back to pull up his window (this is bc of the wind noise) that comes from the b pillar area so he thought his window was down. SMH!
again, i love this car, but just some rattles i wouldn't expect.
i know some of you will say your cars are whisper quite, even in bumpy roads and no wind noise. I congratulate you for a quiet GS, but i know there have been quite a few posts here complaining about rattles and wind noise so i definitely know i'm not the only one.
oh yes, and 30k on the ODO.
just too many rattles inside, see list below.
1) aluminum trim right under the AC vent to the left of the steering wheel, on bump roads makes a very annoying ticking sound but if i press on it it disappears. i will have them look into it at my 30k oil change.
2) headliner by the map light - if i listen to loud music with the ML, this part rattles, or if someone slams the doors hard, it rattles, but if you hold the map light section it doesn't make noise.
3) headliner near the center of the car - if im driving on bumpy roads, this things make an awful clunky noise.
4) rear seats/back shelf - again, if im driving on bump roads, makes horrible clunky noise.
i'm in driving on smooth roads, the car has no rattles, but on rough roads i definitely have to turn up the sound system as it gets inexcusably rattly.
also, we were going to dinner last night and my friend in the front passenger seat told my friend in the back to pull up his window (this is bc of the wind noise) that comes from the b pillar area so he thought his window was down. SMH!
again, i love this car, but just some rattles i wouldn't expect.
i know some of you will say your cars are whisper quite, even in bumpy roads and no wind noise. I congratulate you for a quiet GS, but i know there have been quite a few posts here complaining about rattles and wind noise so i definitely know i'm not the only one.
oh yes, and 30k on the ODO.
RE: 1) aluminum trim right under the AC vent to the left of the steering wheel, on bump roads makes a very annoying ticking sound but if i press on it it disappears. i will have them look into it at my 30k oil change.
My 2013 GS-350 has done this constantly. I brought it to the shop 4 times and it stops for a day ot two then it's back. I just traded for the 2015 GS-350 and oh how I thought this was going to get rid of of the ticking sound on bumpy roads. Well it NEVER!! My God, what the heck is this ticking? I barely touch the dash and bam, it's gone. When and if you find what it is please please, let me know so I can let the dealer know.
