Lextranny

Hi all,

I did a search but couldn't find anything....

I just brought my Rx330 to the dealer because I had some noise when I turn on the A/C like a whinning noise. I got a call from the dealer this morning and he said there is a TSIB for this. He said that the clutch on the A/C unit was causing the noise.

Anyone else had this problem or heard of it??

Thanks!

cdnewton

Here are the TSB/TSIBs for the AC ......

Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger 2005 LEXUS RX330

EL003-06 02/06/2006 ABNORMAL FUNCTION OF A/C AND COMBINATION METER
AC001-06 04/19/2006 MOAN SOUND WITH A/C ON - REVISED
AC001-06R 05/18/2006 MOAN SOUND WITH A/C ON - REVISED
AC005-04 12/16/2004 SENSOR INSPECTION FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

mandyfig

Yours would be the AC001-06R......moaning sound on 1500 rpm when you turn on the AC. They have to tear down the compressor and stuff.

Lextranny

Do you guys have a link to all the TSIB?

My car is still at the shop. They have to order the part. I think they are going to replace the entire A/C unit. Will know more later....

jfelbab

My 04 RX makes that sound. Do you know if that TSIB cover 2004 as well?

sjpobox

yes the 04-05 maybe 06 not sure, we replace the high side a/c hose and the clutch. covered for 4yrs or 50,000 miles.

cdnewton

Yes, here are the TSIBs for 2004 RX 330 A/C:

05/05/2004 GROAN SOUND WITH A/C ON - BETWEEN 1100-1400 RPM
11/30/2004 MOAN SOUND WITH A/C ON
12/16/2004 SENSOR INSPECTION FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
02/06/2006 ABNORMAL FUNCTION OF A/C AND COMBINATION METER
04/19/2006 MOAN SOUND WITH A/C ON - REVISED
05/05/2004 GROAN SOUND WITH A/C ON - OBSOLETE
11/30/2004 MOAN SOUND WITH A/C ON - OBSOLETE
05/18/2006 MOAN SOUND WITH A/C ON - REVISED
12/04/2003 A/C PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT

NXOwner

Yes, I've had my AC fixed, thanks to a TSIB. My 2005 was in for something else and the service folks notice the buzzing sound while test driving for the other service performed.


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Lextranny

Well....you got lucky they were able to hear the A/C problem. My technician didn't believe it until I drove with him and he heard it. I just hope they don't mess up something else in my car!!

mandyfig

Some Techs know and try to pretend they don't! Some just go ahead and fix it, because they have done a ton of them!

sjpobox

its an easy fix the tech who wouldnt do it is an idiot.

mandyfig

Second to that, how did they get their ASE certs?

NXOwner

Yeah, why wouldn't they do it? That way, they get paid from the manufacturer (Lexus).


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AM1

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from what i understand the dealers make more money performing srvices then doing warranty work. i had some stuff done on warranty that i had to talk the service advisor into doing.

mandyfig

Am1 is right, for example they get full tilt per hour rates when doing service work..like oil changes...and then get a negotiated warranty per hour work. Remember they can not exceed stated allowance for warranty work. even if they spend a ton of hours.....hence, they screw you by not performing the work as specified in the TSB, half hazard crap! Did you notice? They always destroy something....while doing warranty work.....you will find out sooner or later.....