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Old 02-21-17, 06:32 AM
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I have a 2013 FSPORT with 30k miles that has a noise when I turn or do a uturn. This is my third 4th generation I've owned & haven't had this issue with other two LS460. Is there a TSB out for this? Any input or help with locating a TSB is much appreciated.
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There is a steering groan TSB, our 2012 had this when turning the wheel quickly. They replaced the steering shaft to fix it per the TSB. I'll try to find the # when mylexus finally fixes their screwed up website.
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Tec80, I'll be waiting for the TSB.
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I'm curious about this. on my 2013 I get a scraping noise when turning the wheel (say in a parking lot). It's like something is dragging between the wheel and column. There is even some wear on the column you can see when the wheel is in a certain position.

Is that what we are talking about here?

If so I'd love to get it fixed at my 70k service in a few weeks.
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At Salesguy, your issues sound similar to mine. I'm waiting for someone to send me a TSB. I hope somebody can help us find this bulletine. I've search & search with no luck.
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Aarrghh, the TSB # is not listed in mylexus service records. I need to look through the paperwork to see if it contains that detail. It might be L-TT-0117-13, Service Bulletin 415374
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Originally Posted by Tec80
There is a steering groan TSB, our 2012 had this when turning the wheel quickly. They replaced the steering shaft to fix it per the TSB. I'll try to find the # when mylexus finally fixes their screwed up website.
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I'm curious about this. on my 2013 I get a scraping noise when turning the wheel (say in a parking lot). It's like something is dragging between the wheel and column. There is even some wear on the column you can see when the wheel is in a certain position.

Is that what we are talking about here?

If so I'd love to get it fixed at my 70k service in a few weeks.
Do these cars have AWD? If so, look at this TSB:

http://www.revbase.com/BBBMotor/TSb/...dPdf?id=182278

Atrached is the first page.
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This might help when trying to find a TSB:

Originally Posted by Gbp
For troubleshooting possible problems with LS460's and LS60h's, it's possible that they have been addressed in various TSB's. It seems logical to have a central place to look up TSB's rather than just searching the forum for them.

2010 LS460 TSB's:

http://www.revbase.com/BBBMotor/Tsb/...75&Model=5862&

2010 LS600h TSB's:

http://www.revbase.com/BBBMotor/Tsb/...=75&Model=6589

You can change the YEAR value in the above URL's to see TSB's for other LS460 or LS609h model years. You can also do a TSB search here for a specific year, make, and model, but it seems you must enter a particular car system to search within (at least for the 2010 LS460, but not the 2010 LS600h):

http://www.revbase.com/bbbmotor

Obviously, this same technique applies to other makes/models. Eventually, a spreadsheet or table could get developed, but at least this is a start.
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My service advisor wasn't aware of any issue, said to mention it when I drop it off. Sure sounds like the TSB mentioned here but mine is not an AWD.
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Salesguy, Park Place said the same thing to me about my brembo brakes squealing so I took it to Sewell & they replace all four pads & four rotors under warranty due to the TSB they found. Call LEXUS rep & open a case, they will work with you. They comp me 4 rotors.
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Originally Posted by thomastan
Salesguy, Park Place said the same thing to me about my brembo brakes squealing so I took it to Sewell & they replace all four pads & four rotors under warranty due to the TSB they found. Call LEXUS rep & open a case, they will work with you. They comp me 4 rotors.
hi Thomastan, did they replace your brake pads and rotors under any bulletin or any TSB number? My dealer here in Wichita, KS said there's nothing can can find and won't do anything about it. Did Sewell just do it or did they give you and run around before get to it? If they would do it, I will drive mine there to get it done. Thx in advance.
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are any other people dealing with this squeaking on full turns at low speeds?
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Originally Posted by 1WILLY1
are any other people dealing with this squeaking on full turns at low speeds?
could be same problem as I faced? is it getting progressively worse?
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Originally Posted by jdanielca
could be same problem as I faced? is it getting progressively worse?
its not getting progressively worse actually , I first noticed it the day I bought my 07 executive, and since then its gotten less noticeable

Im taking it in to a lexus tech (indy) soon to see what they say , I hope its not the same

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