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Dec 11, 2007 | 08:00 PM

DoHwan

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Problem with IS 350 steering?

Hi I have an IS 350 07
i have this problem where if I turn right I have this weird vibrating/something is rubbing noise hapenning. It happens all the time and it doesn't happen when I turn left.
I'm wondering if there's anyone who would like to test this out with their 350 and tell me if this is happening with your car as well?
I took it to the dealership and they said something about the traction is slipping everytime I turn right?
anyone shed some light on this please?

Dec 11, 2007 | 08:32 PM

ISCjonny

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nope.. never had that problem turning... especially if you say its all the time. only time i had a rubbing vibration sound is due to road condition. does the tire slip icon light up when you turn? take your rims off and check the inner wheel well to see if theres any marks.

Dec 11, 2007 | 09:12 PM

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nope no marks, no marks on fender, and no icon. I guess Imma have to send it back to the dealership and have them replace the thing or fix it or do something. 'cause I think it's getting worse. thanx for your help

Dec 12, 2007 | 03:43 PM

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i bet it's some plastic rubbing in one of the front fenderwells

Dec 12, 2007 | 03:51 PM

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stock wheels?
get the tech with you for a test drive....

Dec 12, 2007 | 05:26 PM

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yeah I'm goin to go to the shop tomorrow made an appointment. hopefully they'll find out what's wrong and fix it. I'll keep you guys posted if you're still interested in what was wrong. It seems only I have this problem.

Dec 13, 2007 | 10:21 AM

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Just to keep anyone who will or has my problem in the light, I came back from the dealership and they found out that it was a wheel ball bearing problem. It's covered under warranty. So if ya'll have the problem that I had then I suggest that you go take it in.

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Dec 15, 2007 | 09:42 AM

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I'm only seen 2 ISx50 with play/loose front wheel bearings. Both were on the right front and both had badly bent wheels. One of them had a chunk missing. I don't think this is a problem with people that can avoid curbs and other suspension destroying obstacles. I doubt my car will ever have an issue with its wheels bearings. So I wouldn't be worried about it. Both those cars couldn't have their wheel bearings replaced under warranty since the damage was obvious. Insurance was an option one took and the other paid from his/her pocket. It isn't like the dealership would intentionally nullify warranty coverage. Somethings are just obvious and can't be warrantied. This also doesn't mean the warranty was cancelled. It just means that the component was not a result of part failure, design failure and/or a component interferance,etc. and the claim just wasn't presented to Lexus.

I'm posting this to let you guys realize that since one person has had their wheel bearing replaced it isn't a common issue at all and replacement of your wheel bearing won't make the car last any longer. Parts can fail on any machine and its better to handle them on a case by case basis. This is also the reason to get the vehicle serviced in a timely manner so these items can be noticed and addressed.

Dec 17, 2007 | 03:08 AM

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no it wasn't at high speeds. it was just the car kinda leaning towards the left 'cause the car was going towards the right. Carchitect is pretty much correct. I asked the tech at lexus and he said usually it's from bent rims or pot holes etc. however, because my car was new, there were no bent rims or damage to the rims at all, nor bubbles on the tires, etc. they fixed it under warranty. I just seem to have the IS that has all these problems. I think the tight turns is the traction control kickin in. that would be my guess

Jan 1, 2008 | 12:05 PM

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guess what i have the same problem.
the car has been at the dealer for two days and i'm picking it up tomorrow, they told me that they had to change some parts(Under warranty of course),i'll be posting part #'s tomorrow.

Jan 2, 2008 | 01:03 AM

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nope they didn't change any part's

they found the noise coming from a part we call it here "scissors", i don't know what the technical word for it.they oiled and greased both the left and right and till now no sound at all.