My Push Button Start is making a noise...
My Push Button Start is making a noise...
right after i push it and right before the engine turns over. The best way I know how to describe the noise is that is an "electronic grinding" noise. Kinda like a rapidly winding clock winding. Any of you guys ever had that?
thanks. i have an appointment with the stealership tomorrow. i just wanted to check with you guys before they feed me a line of crap. did they scratch up your dash or anything? every time i take mine in they end up scratching something or leaving fingerprints everywhere.
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From the description, it sounds like steering wheel lock unlocking. You can hear the steering wheel lock locking after you shut off the car the first time a door is opened.
Perhaps your mechanism is getting noisier?
Perhaps your mechanism is getting noisier?
I had this start to happen on my IS also? I do think its the steering wheel lock unlocking and not the start button. It got worse with time and was more frequent. I just never took the car in to see what it was. Never had a problem with the car starting.
Post back I am curious what it is??
Post back I am curious what it is??
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its your needles going up and down...try it...
you don't even have to start the car, just turn on the power (acc) and look as the needle goes up and down.
i'm not sure if this is covered for a replacement? i never thought about it again until i read this post lol...
please update what the dealer does...i wouldn't mind a new cluster with fog light signals...
you don't even have to start the car, just turn on the power (acc) and look as the needle goes up and down.
i'm not sure if this is covered for a replacement? i never thought about it again until i read this post lol...
please update what the dealer does...i wouldn't mind a new cluster with fog light signals...
Try this - park the car in a quiet place, shut the engine off, remove your seat belt, wait until it's quiet, then open the driver's door. When you open the door, the steering lock will engage. It will make a noise of some intensity (mine got louder over time). See if this is the noise you are hearing on start up. If it is not the noise, then it's not the steering lock.
So far I've heard this on every late model IS & GS with the tilt wheel option.
So far I've heard this on every late model IS & GS with the tilt wheel option.
Try this - park the car in a quiet place, shut the engine off, remove your seat belt, wait until it's quiet, then open the driver's door. When you open the door, the steering lock will engage. It will make a noise of some intensity (mine got louder over time). See if this is the noise you are hearing on start up. If it is not the noise, then it's not the steering lock.
So far I've heard this on every late model IS & GS with the tilt wheel option.
So far I've heard this on every late model IS & GS with the tilt wheel option.
i took mine in and it came back the same.. i did not even bother going back. i fixed it my self. it got very annoying so after it wouldnt go away i hit the dash a couple of time. and since its been good. its been about 3months now and car makes no noise just need some tough love..
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electronic grinding" noise. Kinda like a rapidly winding clock winding. Any of you guys ever had that?
My dealer is getting a new cluster put in for me.
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i took mine in and it came back the same.. i did not even bother going back. i fixed it my self. it got very annoying so after it wouldnt go away i hit the dash a couple of time. and since its been good. its been about 3months now and car makes no noise just need some tough love..
They told me it is normal and they did nothing. Then I took the car, parked it, and it was dead silent. Stayed that way for 3 days, then it came back. They might have tried something, but it didn't last. I would get it noted in your service record in case something happens later on. At least that way they know you've already complained about it and if it fails after warranty expires you'll have a leg to stand on for a warranty fix.