IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present) Discussion about the 2014+ model IS models

Steering Wheel 'Clicking' noise

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-29-14, 11:40 PM
  #1  
teapony
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
teapony's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: VA
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Steering Wheel 'Clicking' noise

Hey all, just a question...

I have a 250 f-sport model, it's only around 1.2k miles, and I recently noticed a 'clicking' noise while making some turns. Would it have anything to do with the weather? I have been experiencing colder/rainy weather compared to the warm weather I was driving in when I first got the car...

Anyone else get this weird 'click' noise? I feel like it's coming from the steering wheel column.... or am I just being paranoid?
Old 04-29-14, 11:55 PM
  #2  
Rebirthing
Intermediate
 
Rebirthing's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: OC, CA
Posts: 452
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

I thought it always makes that sound. Not just Lexus...
My brother's Accord, my dad's Prius, and our RX400h all make clicking sounds.
Old 04-30-14, 08:13 AM
  #3  
teapony
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
teapony's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: VA
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

@Rebirthing When I'm in my sister's ES, I don't hear any clicking. Even in my Civic, no clicking...
Old 04-30-14, 08:14 AM
  #4  
teapony
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
teapony's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: VA
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Plus, this started recently. The first few weeks of driving were click-free... oh well
Old 04-30-14, 08:17 AM
  #5  
dojoman
Lead Lap
iTrader: (5)
 
dojoman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: California
Posts: 3,900
Received 268 Likes on 216 Posts
Default

I have the same clicking noise. Does your car have VGRS?
Old 04-30-14, 08:22 AM
  #6  
teapony
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
teapony's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: VA
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

@dojoman Nope, no VGRS.
Old 05-01-14, 01:30 AM
  #7  
Rebirthing
Intermediate
 
Rebirthing's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: OC, CA
Posts: 452
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

just a random question... if you don't have your turn signal on, does it click? give it a try
Old 05-01-14, 05:49 AM
  #8  
AdvanSLF
Lead Lap
 
AdvanSLF's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: VA
Posts: 606
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Rebirthing
just a random question... if you don't have your turn signal on, does it click? give it a try
LOLOLOLOLOLOL i don't think thats what he meant.. i think when he turns the wheel, the steering column or rack makes a clicking noise. ...turn signals.. you're funny.
The following users liked this post:
Zhethe (12-05-20)
Old 05-01-14, 04:42 PM
  #9  
Rebirthing
Intermediate
 
Rebirthing's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: OC, CA
Posts: 452
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by AdvanSLF
LOLOLOLOLOLOL i don't think thats what he meant.. i think when he turns the wheel, the steering column or rack makes a clicking noise. ...turn signals.. you're funny.
lol
I'm not talking about the turn signal sound. I know exactly what he meant.
It was just a random thought to test it out whether the sound has anything to do with the turn signal on or off.
Old 05-01-14, 07:37 PM
  #10  
teapony
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
teapony's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: VA
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Rebirthing
just a random question... if you don't have your turn signal on, does it click? give it a try
LOL at the convo up top because of this.

But it's not even full turns. If I just turn the steering wheel a bit, I'll hear the clicking. I'll give it a shot, though!

And I actually didn't hear it so much today. Today has been the first day that it hasn't been rainy and cold, though, so I feel like it's a temp thing?

also, she* but, thanks guys.
Old 05-02-14, 02:53 AM
  #11  
minizaa
Driver School Candidate
 
minizaa's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Bangkok
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I do have the clicking sound too.
Old 05-02-14, 06:08 AM
  #12  
4TehNguyen
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
4TehNguyen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 26,033
Received 51 Likes on 46 Posts
Default

even my 2IS did this
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ToyotaLexus
RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003)
1
01-21-09 06:02 AM
Yg_green1
GS - 1st Gen (1993-1997)
16
01-01-08 09:40 PM
right RX
RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003)
7
02-14-06 02:01 PM



Quick Reply: Steering Wheel 'Clicking' noise



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:41 AM.