xsuperjoex

I always get a kind of noise when i cold start my car it sounds like something that is motorized moving...then it clunks into place...it used to happen when i drive too (but now my music it to loud to hear anything )...


Does anyone know what that is?!?!?!
I have a 98GS400

aliga

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I think it is the abs pump. I hear the same noise, it lasts for a few seconds, then stops.

Gazi

BLiu

ABS going through self-check...Not a problem, no worries.

It will do it at different times too not just during startup.

Brent

xsuperjoex

i really had no idea what that was, thanks for putting me at ease!!!

BLiu

Joe,

Please don't forget to post pics of your modified grill. What exactly did you do if I might ask?

Brent

xsuperjoex

I don't want to tell you yet...i'll show you then I'll tell you! (it looks so phat!!!)

LexusRules

suprising us are you....

you did this with the stock grill?

xsuperjoex

Yup!!

fierce gs

yeah its your abs. you will also hear it after every 4th or 5th brake. (just to be technical, hehe)

biggie27

Ive always thought it was the a/c vent thingy swithching from close to open or vice versa :eek:

zenn

see my post should i worry? aside from worry, will it get worse or damage anything else if it continues to behave as it is now?

thwang99

When you start your car next time, tilt your head down, and look at the steering wheel. You should be able to see it moving. That would explaint he motorized noise.

- Tony

P.S. hehehe j/k

zenn

wasn't the answer i was after

Synergy

I hate that damn noise. Mine does it all of the time, it can't be good for the car? I almost wen't to the dealer to see what the deal was but someone told me it was "normal." Very odd...

Sovero1

I'e noticed the same thing in my car. My 1st gen GS 300 will almost always switch from "recirculated" to "fresh" air mode when I start my car. It is then and olny then (also when I change it back to "recirculate") will I hear that mororized noise.