wing0

I posted this at LOC too, but want to see if anybody here have something to say.

Just went to Lexus to have a few things checked and repaired.

I had them check the ticking noise(which i already suspected is the fuel injector). They also told me so, but after telling them that it just started this after owning the car for 2 yrs. (2001 w/ 20000 km). They investigated into the issue. The fix is not ready yet, but they said they have to order the parts. Give me some input if this is some kind of TSB or REALLY a fix or improvement.

"There is an update to reduce noise level. Needs to replace fuel pipe, damper and gasket"

Which damper are they referring to?

clexusking

I can't find any TSB regarding the ticking noise, my wife's 04 RX330 makes the same noise. It would be interesting to see the results.......

wing0

Lexus knows about the fuel injector problem. Once I told the service consultant about ticking noise, she just immediately said it's the fuel injector and Lexus knows but haven't come up with a solution(they just don't want to replace the injectors i think). Since the ticking is coming from the backside of the engine, so it's harder to reach i guess and more work.

From the looks of the parts they're trying to replace, i don't see how this would help if it's the injector making the noise. I just hope it doesn't make the car more noisier....

Another thing I want to bring up here is that I read a TSB for 2001 regarding changing the ignition cylinder...does this improve starting the car up? After time if u let the car sit for 3-4 hrs. it takes 2-3 seconds to get the engine up(Battery was replaced last yr). I might need to address this with Lexus too.

Finally, do anybody get a popping noise from the big piece of dash right under the front windshield? I'm getting a popping noise from slight acceleration or braking...