Suspension noise
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Suspension noise
Can someone guide me to the discussion on problems/nosies with the suspension. There had been talks on thumping noises coming from the struts, shocks.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Last edited by malhokc; Nov 11, 2002 at 01:17 PM.
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malhokc, don't have a link but I can tell you what the deal is....
The strut tower mounting bracket gets worn allowing a wierd thumping noise from any corner of the car involved. Though not dangerous (suspension will not fall off or break, nor are there any directional stability problems), it's very annoying. It's a known issue with Lexus and they'll replace them; last I heard there is a TSB out.
Ours were done about 2.5-3 years ago, no recurrence of problem.
The strut tower mounting bracket gets worn allowing a wierd thumping noise from any corner of the car involved. Though not dangerous (suspension will not fall off or break, nor are there any directional stability problems), it's very annoying. It's a known issue with Lexus and they'll replace them; last I heard there is a TSB out.
Ours were done about 2.5-3 years ago, no recurrence of problem.
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Thanks mooretorque.
I had mine replaced (rear) back in May 2001. I think it's coming back. I only saw 1 TSB on it for a 2000 model, none for 2001-2002. I have a 2000. I'm going to see if gets any worse before considering going back to dealer. I still have about 12K left on the warranty.
I had mine replaced (rear) back in May 2001. I think it's coming back. I only saw 1 TSB on it for a 2000 model, none for 2001-2002. I have a 2000. I'm going to see if gets any worse before considering going back to dealer. I still have about 12K left on the warranty.
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TSB
Does anybody have any information on this Technical Service Bulletin? I've got an annoying noise on my front suspension (mostly passenger side). I had them look at this early this year and they did some work (much improved, but coming back).
I'm out of my warranty period (99 RX), but if it's a technical service bulletin, wouldn't they still replace it, being a manuf. defect?
Thanks,
Hando
I'm out of my warranty period (99 RX), but if it's a technical service bulletin, wouldn't they still replace it, being a manuf. defect?
Thanks,
Hando
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with the cold weather i started hearing creaking from the front suspention when i pull out of the driveway off the curve, is this the same problem? and if it is the same problem will Lexus fix it if it is in a TSB even if i just made my 50,000 mile mark?
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I had this and also a broken strut on the front left, and Lexus just charged me for the part, no labor, despite my car being 5,000 miles out of warranty. The person who owned my car before me, never took care of the things (low price). Lexus of San Antonio already knew about the issue when I brought it up.
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I've lubed the top of the coil tower...
... (suspension support) with some success. The TIB shows the suspension parts. I happened to use WD40 at the very top during this very cold weather in Boston.
See the following thread for more details and photos:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...656#post505656
See the following thread for more details and photos:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...656#post505656
Last edited by ederny; Mar 29, 2003 at 05:21 AM.
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suspension noise
Originally posted by tomv
My warranty just ran out.. I'm at 4 years and 2 months.
Does Lexus only honor TSBs while under warranty?
Since my warranty expired, what do I need to do to fix this problem?
thanks
My warranty just ran out.. I'm at 4 years and 2 months.
Does Lexus only honor TSBs while under warranty?
Since my warranty expired, what do I need to do to fix this problem?
thanks
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