Guys i am really disappointed with my dealer or i should say Lexus Corporate as they are not helping me what so ever!!! I purchased my car back in Aug 08 with 5k miles on it...It was a demo car...Anyways right after i purchased the car i noticed strange metal clicking sound after the car warms up and i brought it to their attention. So the mechanic checked it out and he agreed that their is some strange metal sound, He told me that they will have to call the lexus regional rep and see what they have to say about it...After waiting for their answer they said it's normal and can not do anything about it!!
It's definitely not a normal sound as my friend has an IS-F too and his does not sound like that...I know that these engines have direct injection sound...This metal clicking sound is coming from the bottom of the motor and it gets loud..It's more noticeable on the driver's side bottom.
Guys if someone knows of a good dealer in NJ/MD/PA area let me know...i want this issue resolved as my Dealer is just BS'ing me!!!
This is from Lexus of Cherry Hill, NJ where me and my friend both purchased IS-F's on the Same Day.
Next time you hear it, if you pop your hood, can you hear it towards the top of the engine? I hear like a tapping sound on mine and the dealer said this is normal. You're right it does sound kind of like a metal clicking/tapping sound. You can hear it if you go near the wheel itself, however you can hear it better if you open the hood. I'll have to see if I can record a video sometime.
Next time you hear it, if you pop your hood, can you hear it towards the top of the engine? I hear like a tapping sound on mine and the dealer said this is normal. You're right it does sound kind of like a metal clicking/tapping sound. You can hear it if you go near the wheel itself, however you can hear it better if you open the hood. I'll have to see if I can record a video sometime.
mine does the same... like little chimes
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2008 Obsidian IS-F
2004 Crystal White Mica RX-330
I had a Yamaha bike that ticked incessantly when I bought it. I had the valves adjusted 5 different times thinking it was a valve problem. It wasn't. I complained to no end. Yamaha sent me a letter telling me the engine was fine and they don't fix "engine noises" they fix broken engines. When I did a bunch of work to it and made it even more powerful, the ticking got louder. The engine never failed. It annoyed the crap out of me, but after I'd rebuilt a few of them I found out they really did ALL make that noise.
I'm sure your dealer doesn't want to spend a bunch of hours troubleshooting the noise only to discover there's nothing broken they can fix. They invest the dealer's time in troubleshooting (or you pay for this time) and if there is no warranty issue, the dealer either eats the troubleshooting time (no dealer wants to do this in this economy) or you get charged and you end up even more P.O.'d because they're charging you money and they've not solved the issue. They're actually erring on the side of caution.
So, if you really want it fixed, you need to break the engine. They'll fix a broken one for sure. They just won't invest a lot of time in troubleshooting noises because they know they're going to lose. It's business.
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L-SB-0164-08 December 3, 2008
1UR-FSE, 2UR-GSE, 3UR-FE Accessory Drive Belt
Tensioner
Service
Category Engine/Hybrid System
Section Engine Mechanical Market USA
Applicability
YEAR(S) MODEL(S) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2008 GS460
2008 IS F
2007 – 2008 LS460
2008 LX570
Introduction
Some customers may experience an abnormal noise from the engine accessory drive belt area. An
improved accessory drive belt tensioner assembly has been developed to keep the tensioner pulley
in alignment with the other pulleys. If the tensioner pulley is out of alignment, use the procedure in
this bulletin to address the customer’s concern.
I have original PDF file(which has Repair Procedure pictures as well) from the lexus, but not sure how to post or link it, therefore I just copy and dragged it.
I am taking my car(with printed out papers) to dealer this friday for 10000mile service & above issues.
I am not 100% sure if this is the problem, but i wish it can help.
I will be happy to send you the original PDF files if you think you have the problem.
Please do not post the file or distribute it as it is copyrighted material by Lexus.
Guys....Thanks for all the replies....This metal clicking sound is not the usual new lexus engine like sound...Its only there after the engine has been warmed up....It is very loud metal clicking sound that appears from the bottom of the motor...I am aware of the regular ticking sound!!! i have driven other is-f's and i have still yet to hear something similar noise.
I guess i'll have to record the sound so everyone can hear it!!!
Maybe one of the CL member who has heard this sound can chime in
"Normal", "Unable to duplicate" or "No problem found" is a standard response when they can't diagnose the issue. I would request a Lexus Field Engineer and let him explains to you why it's normal. Escalate to Dealer GM to get an appointment if require. Just make sure the noise is not intermittent. It can be heard and duplicated consistently.
Please post update and good luck.
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Originally Posted by Salil022
Today 12:09 AM
flipside909 Why don't you just go to another Lexus dealer?
i will be making an appointment with a different lexus dealer this week. I'll keep everyone posted how that goes
Guys....Thanks for all the replies....This metal clicking sound is not the usual new lexus engine like sound...Its only there after the engine has been warmed up....It is very loud metal clicking sound that appears from the bottom of the motor...I am aware of the regular ticking sound!!! i have driven other is-f's and i have still yet to hear something similar noise.
I guess i'll have to record the sound so everyone can hear it!!!
Maybe one of the CL member who has heard this sound can chime in
make a video and post it on youtube so everyone can hear
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2008 Obsidian IS-F
2004 Crystal White Mica RX-330
I have original PDF file(which has Repair Procedure pictures as well) from the lexus, but not sure how to post or link it, therefore I just copy and dragged it.
I am taking my car(with printed out papers) to dealer this friday for 10000mile service & above issues.
I am not 100% sure if this is the problem, but i wish it can help.
I will be happy to send you the original PDF files if you think you have the problem.
Hey Byung can you contact me thru PM regarding about this PDF file, I would like my dealership to check this out too.
Engine Metal Clicking Sound..Help!!
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