mickylaren

I'm very impressed with the RX so far (I'm a convert, coming from the ML320). I have a couple questions, though. I have this weird rattling noise in the driver's door. Has anyone else experienced this? Also, the pinch protection system for the power rear hatch is completely defective. It doesn't stop when you put resistance against the door (or press the black rubber sensor around the edge). I will have these checked out after the new year.


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jfelbab

Congratulations. Looks like Savannah Metalic, the same color as i chose.

I'll have to check my hatch to see if that is a problem with my RX. I have no rattles.

You obviously live in a better climate than I do. Wish I still had green trees.

mickylaren

Actualy I wish I had snow. Plus, then I would have AWD.

Yep...savannah metallic. I was straddling the line between silver and savannah.

CDN_Lexus

The sensors for the auto rear hatch are on the hatch itself (black rubber strip on the side of hatch) not on the vehicle itself. Try touching the black rubber strip on the hatch as it is closing. The hatch also senses resistence if it is closing down on an object. (ie. if you are standing in the path of it closing. Hope this saves you a trip to the dealership. Enjoy your new RX!!!

mickylaren

Oh I know...they salesman showed them to us when we test drove the RX. They worked several times when the car was a day old. Now, the door just continues to shut. If you put your hand and push against the door when it's closing, it will slow down and then you have to let go (or at least I do; I don't want to break the motor) and the door lurches in the direction it was traveling and continues to shut. When we saw it at the dealership, it would reverse directions at the slightest resistance.

The black rubber strip does nothing either. It's really really strange.

eyebike

Well, according to the manual on pg 39, jam protection (door reversal) works when the resisting force is as strong or stronger than the moving door. Moving forces increase significantly as the door approaches fully open or fully closed. So I guess it depends where in the cycle you block the door. Earlier, the less resistance you probably will need.

mickylaren

Trust me, neither the resistance sensor nor the black rubber strip reverse the direction of the door. You will break the motor or break your hand before the door stops moving. I tried it tonight again. It worked once, and then didn't work for the next three times.

rx330blk

I too have a rattle coming from the driver’s door; however, it is more of a rubbing of leather noise than a rattle. If your dealer finds out what it is that is making the noise please let us know, as it might solve my problem as well, as I am going to wait to have mine fixed at the 5k service point, since it is not all that bad.

However, it could also be that it is not coming from the driver’s door but the drivers seat, or the dashboard, these are more document rattles. For the dashboard one there is a TSB (search this forum for the #), and for the drivers seat it can be a DIY remedy (again search the forum for "creaking drivers seat"), or take it to your dealer, and have them replace the seat rails.

Hope this helps, and enjoy your new car

jamieZ

CDN_LEXUS can you clean or adjust those sensors on the side of the hatch or just replace if you think they are causing the problem? My door goes up to top, beeps four times and than comes back down. Trying it a couple of times it eventually opens and stays open. Frustrating... Thanks, jamie

draco

Jamie, you are aware that you have responded to a post that is 9 years old..........................

lexus114

Yeah I know right?

RX330inFL

Now, with the colder weather upon us the rear hatch struts will be problematic for many as they are less efficient in cold weather. One sign they should be considered for replacement. You can clean and lubricate the struts and that may help some. However, be prepared to replace.

Like many topics, this has been discussed many times before, in addition to the second thread you posted in with the same info. Such as:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...-any-more.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...atch-door.html

jamieZ

Didn't know it was nine years old. I wonder if he sloved the problem by now. I thought it was heat related. Last summer,if the SUV sat all day in the parking lot the rear hatch wouldn't open. In the evenings when it cooled off it would work. Now that it's colder up here in ontario Can. the door opens every time but it now goes up, beeps four times and comes back down. Press the button again and it goes up and stays there. So it acts differently in cooler weather. i changed the multiplex rear hatch computer 89222-0E020 with no difference. I'm thinking it could be a sensor. i purchased the 2006 RX330 this spring. I love this feature, only wished it worked properly. can anybody point me in the right direction? thanks, jamie