Engine clicking noise on idle

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Oct 30, 2008 | 07:12 AM

warrenwlam

Thread Starter

Driver School Candidate

Joined: Oct 2008

Posts: 4

Likes: 0

From: la

Engine clicking noise on idle

I just purchased a ls460 2007 with 22K miles and we have heard an engine clicking noise on idle. It appeared to be a lifter type noise. The dealer in Bossier City, La. states that there is a service bulletin and major engine work is required. Fortunately for me I purchased this car through Lexus and it is under warrantee. Not exactly sure about the fix ....new intake valves???.. reprogram computer....does anyone have this problem and knows more than I do?

Oct 30, 2008 | 09:53 AM

dimapb

Lead Lap

Joined: Oct 2006

Posts: 467

Likes: 2

From: MD

Here is the TSIB number...
T.S.I.B.::EG014-07: 07 LS 460/460L: Engine Idle Knock Noise

Nov 1, 2008 | 07:43 AM

Mike_TX

Lexus Test Driver

Joined: May 2006

Posts: 1,155

Likes: 7

From: TX

My engine also makes that clicking noise, but I understood it is the direct injection system making the noise and it's normal.

Can someone post the actual TSB, or provide a ink to the document?

Nov 16, 2008 | 08:32 PM

LS2k

Intermediate

Joined: Nov 2008

Posts: 432

Likes: 45

From: CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by warrenwlam

I have the same exact problem, is it a big deal to get it fixed? Where can i get a list of all the T.S.I.B's?

Nov 16, 2008 | 08:36 PM

Luxofreak

Lead Lap

Joined: Dec 2006

Posts: 775

Likes: 7

From: WA

There's no "fix" for the ticking noise. It's the injectors and all dealers I went to said it's a normal thing. Hopefully they're using different injectors for the 2009 models.

Nov 16, 2008 | 09:24 PM