Notices
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

Inside Dash problem REVISIT!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 02:11 PM
  #1  
jcat_350's Avatar
jcat_350
Thread Starter
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,347
Likes: 6
From: RI
Default Inside Dash problem REVISIT!

okay, so before, as stated in a previous thread, I was noticing that after running my A/C for a while I heard a sound that was a lot like pebbles tumbling around in my dash. Other members described it as liquid bubbling. My carpet is not getting wet, my A/C still blows out cold air and works normally, but the last couple days ive noticed it's now more of a buzzing, almost like the old school printers used to make. It's not constant, just a short little "bzzzzt.....bzt.....bzzzt...bzzt....bzzzzzzzt....bzt....." almost like a cd player going over a disc but REALLY loud....haha if you can picture what a robot would sound like farting, that's kind of what it is.


any ideas guys?
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 05:44 PM
  #2  
jgoodtimes's Avatar
jgoodtimes
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
From: wi
Default

I just noticed this sound in my 98 GS300 too, I'll be keeping an eye on this thread too....

And great description of the sound!
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 07:33 PM
  #3  
98GS430's Avatar
98GS430
Pole Position
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 203
Likes: 14
From: VA
Default

Could be water dripping off the condensor, or possibly the blower motor
Reply
Old Aug 1, 2008 | 11:40 AM
  #4  
Nilesh's Avatar
Nilesh
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
From: FL
Default

I had same problem in my 2000 GS, it turned out to be servo motor, the teeth were wearing off.
Reply
Old Aug 1, 2008 | 12:07 PM
  #5  
eyecon7's Avatar
eyecon7
Lead Lap
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 730
Likes: 4
From: Fl
Default

Me 2..its not the AC....its comming from the steering column for me and it comes and goes...
Reply
Old Aug 1, 2008 | 05:41 PM
  #6  
ISFjimmy's Avatar
ISFjimmy
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 806
Likes: 12
From: Texas
Default

it sounds like lil baby birds on my dash.

it sounds like the guage is processing or something.
Reply
Old Aug 1, 2008 | 05:45 PM
  #7  
garbage85's Avatar
garbage85
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,472
Likes: 1
From: ma
Default

sounds like a baby Canadian wood pecker, pecking away on a red oak tree
Reply
Old Aug 1, 2008 | 06:10 PM
  #8  
jcat_350's Avatar
jcat_350
Thread Starter
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,347
Likes: 6
From: RI
Default

Originally Posted by Nilesh
I had same problem in my 2000 GS, it turned out to be servo motor, the teeth were wearing off.
expensive fix? DIY potential? more info please.
Reply
Old Aug 1, 2008 | 09:23 PM
  #9  
eyecon7's Avatar
eyecon7
Lead Lap
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 730
Likes: 4
From: Fl
Default

Originally Posted by PachecoGS4

it sounds like the guage is processing or something.
EXACTLY the sound i got....
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 05:42 PM
  #10  
jcat_350's Avatar
jcat_350
Thread Starter
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,347
Likes: 6
From: RI
Default

BUMP BUMP guys this is getting really annoying for me, searched and didnt find anything. any help?
Reply
Old Aug 4, 2008 | 10:56 AM
  #11  
sakataj's Avatar
sakataj
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (182)
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 17,247
Likes: 77
From: tenn
Default

sounds like a bad servo
Reply
Old Aug 4, 2008 | 12:38 PM
  #12  
jcat_350's Avatar
jcat_350
Thread Starter
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,347
Likes: 6
From: RI
Default

Originally Posted by sakataj
sounds like a bad servo
it actually turned into one long buzz, as one member described it like an old p-51 mustang fighter plane starting up.


what exactly does the servo motor do? where's it located? is it easy/cheap to replace?
Reply
Old Aug 4, 2008 | 10:19 PM
  #13  
ISFjimmy's Avatar
ISFjimmy
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 806
Likes: 12
From: Texas
Default

sounds like my car is signing onto AOL....
Reply
Old Aug 4, 2008 | 10:31 PM
  #14  
sUpErMaNGS's Avatar
sUpErMaNGS
Driver
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 109
Likes: 0
From: NY
Default

i just heard mine today! any ideas how to fix?
Reply
Old Aug 4, 2008 | 11:00 PM
  #15  
ISFjimmy's Avatar
ISFjimmy
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 806
Likes: 12
From: Texas
Default

Originally Posted by sUpErMaNGS
i just heard mine today! any ideas how to fix?
yeah. turn up the radio. and if anyone ask, say your raising birds in your engine bay.
Reply



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:17 AM.