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Old 06-17-11, 12:59 PM
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Hi, been having a moaning sound, coming from the steering column, when steering at a low speed. Does anyone have any info or been having the same problem. Thank you for your time in reviewing this message.
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yes, i get the same thing, as do others

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I also have this noise occasionally,
so that means it is normal?
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Just had my steering column replaced because of rattles. Now it seems to be tighter and smoother.
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Originally Posted by iewiew
Just had my steering column replaced because of rattles. Now it seems to be tighter and smoother.
warranty coverage ?

rattles or groans ?
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We had the same problem. The dealer stated that the grease had dried up around the boot. They greased it and the noise is gone.
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I am experienceing the same rattling noise from my 2010 RX. I checked with the dealer and they said that quite a few owners have had their steering columns replaced. I was wondering if anyone has tried to ask Lexus for a factory recall. i know it's ben a few years but may be it's worth a try? i will try through my local dealership and let everyone know if i have any success.
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Hi, I should say that the car, while US Specs, is with me in Saudi Arabia and therefore getting parts for a US Spec car here is very difficult. I was planning on buying the steering column in either Canada or the States and bringing it back with me, Does anyone know the deminsions? Weight, Length, Height, Width? or is there a web site from which i can find these measurements? Txs
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It won't be a recall because it doesn't affect safety. They usually create a Technical service bulletin (TSB) to correct only those vehicles that are affected
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Default RX 350 Steering Column Rattle

Originally Posted by JerryDC
I am experienceing the same rattling noise from my 2010 RX. I checked with the dealer and they said that quite a few owners have had their steering columns replaced. I was wondering if anyone has tried to ask Lexus for a factory recall. i know it's ben a few years but may be it's worth a try? i will try through my local dealership and let everyone know if i have any success.
It is my understanding that because it is not a safety hazard, they are not recalling it. May 2014.
Mine is doing the same thing and it costs $2700 to replace it for a stupid rattle. Nah
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Taking mine in...
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For a "groan" just spray some white lithium grease under the carpet around the base of the steering column in between the black plastic thingie and the column. Then forgetaboutit. I have a 99 model and do that about every five years. The noise goes away and comes back every five years or so...
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