IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present) Discussion about the 2014+ model IS models

Wierd sound when starting the engine

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 16, 2018 | 03:54 AM
  #1  
starrk1982's Avatar
starrk1982
Thread Starter
10th Gear
 
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From: UAE
Default Wierd sound when starting the engine

After keeping the car overnight I am getting a weird sound when starting the engine. the car start normally and if I switched off the car and star the engine the sound will come however with a lesser and if I did the same action again the sound will disappear.

find below a YouTube link for the same


please help.

my spec: 2017 IS 350 F

regards

Last edited by starrk1982; Aug 16, 2018 at 04:03 AM. Reason: added the car spec
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2018 | 08:17 AM
  #2  
Sasnuke's Avatar
Sasnuke
Lexus Test Driver
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 6,260
Likes: 1,752
From: Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Default

Best guess is something going through a self check on ignition on. Maybe HVAC system.
Obviously doesn't sound normal...you're still under warranty...back to the dealer you go.
Make sure you have the video on hand, cause guaranteed it won't do it when you get there.
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2018 | 06:36 AM
  #3  
starrk1982's Avatar
starrk1982
Thread Starter
10th Gear
 
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From: UAE
Default

Originally Posted by Sasnuke
Best guess is something going through a self check on ignition on. Maybe HVAC system.
Obviously doesn't sound normal...you're still under warranty...back to the dealer you go.
Make sure you have the video on hand, cause guaranteed it won't do it when you get there.
the dear told that steering column was in need of lubricant. for some reason, it dried out. I have been using the now the vehicle for a week and sound didn't appear.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
wickedt
LS - 4th Gen (2007-2017)
10
Dec 26, 2023 12:29 PM
Mbodall
LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006)
3
Jun 14, 2018 07:40 AM
Gs46046
GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011)
14
Dec 31, 2016 02:17 AM
karlonas
GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011)
0
Nov 4, 2015 01:10 AM
LexusIS-TL
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
4
Jan 26, 2008 08:41 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:43 PM.