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Jun 26, 2013 | 02:22 PM

02vtecsir

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Is250 problems. Two

First one. When the car sits for a couple hours when I start it the motor makes a sound like the head doesn't have oil or something. Like metal to metal contact. But only does it for 1-2 secs then stops and doesn't do it again until after it sits again

Second. It just started. When I put the car into drive and I am on the brakes. The car surges

Any ideas ??

Jun 26, 2013 | 03:18 PM

lysis250

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The first one sounds like you have the cam-gear rattle (You aren't the only one with that issue).

The second one sounds like the carbon build up (Many others have this issue to, but flooring the car once in a while can prevent it).

A lot of others have these issues, and there is also a recall for both of these issues.

Jun 26, 2013 | 03:50 PM

02vtecsir

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Called Lexus. They said there's no recall for both. And. If it was a tsb issued it would only be covered if it was under the 4 year 50,000 mile warranty. I'm way over that

Jun 26, 2013 | 04:41 PM

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I got a recall notice for the carbon build up issue, and for the can gear rattle. Just use the search function, I think there's official threads regarding both of the problems you're experiencing.

Jun 26, 2013 | 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 02vtecsir

First issue is a TSB but only covered under the original drive train warranty. From what I've read, other than being annoying it does not actually harm anything. However, they still can repair it for you (with you paying out of pocket of course).

Second issue is covered for 9 years from the service date of your vehicle and does not matter how many miles you have on the ODO. However, they do have to verify the problem and your car has to throw a certain error code/'s that the tech's are looking for. If you do have the carbon build up issue and they are able to verify it, they will repair it for you free of charge.