Weird sound coming from ES 350 2016
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Weird sound coming from ES 350 2016
Hello Lexonians,
The car suddenly starting making this very high pitched squeeling, like metal on metal sounds sporadically, only when in motion. It's an ES 350 2016 with 20K miles on it.
It's very weird, sounds like two metallic robot rabbits going at it.
Has anyone experienced this? No problems at all up til now, but I'm actually afraid to drive it til dealer looks at it.
John L..
The car suddenly starting making this very high pitched squeeling, like metal on metal sounds sporadically, only when in motion. It's an ES 350 2016 with 20K miles on it.
It's very weird, sounds like two metallic robot rabbits going at it.
Has anyone experienced this? No problems at all up til now, but I'm actually afraid to drive it til dealer looks at it.
John L..
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Usually when you get a high pitched squealing sound it's a slipping belt. Sometimes the A/C compressor can also make this noise when the bearings go. Maybe even the water pump. I don't think your using the A/C if you live in Pennsylvania...
What do you see or hear when you open the hood?
What do you see or hear when you open the hood?
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I haven't yet opened the hood. But it only occurs when the wheels are going. When idle, it sounds just like normal.
I did shut off the 'Auto' and fan to see if it was that, and the sound continued.
I did shut off the 'Auto' and fan to see if it was that, and the sound continued.
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I'm going in to the dealer Monday. The sound is pretty sporadic, so I'm hoping the car makes the sound at the exact moment the mechanic drives it.
It seems like when you go faster you're more likely to hear it. It's the oddest sound I've ever heard. And it's very random, not regular at all.
It seems like when you go faster you're more likely to hear it. It's the oddest sound I've ever heard. And it's very random, not regular at all.
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I'm going in to the dealer Monday. The sound is pretty sporadic, so I'm hoping the car makes the sound at the exact moment the mechanic drives it.
It seems like when you go faster you're more likely to hear it. It's the oddest sound I've ever heard. And it's very random, not regular at all.
It seems like when you go faster you're more likely to hear it. It's the oddest sound I've ever heard. And it's very random, not regular at all.
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Have you tried backing up since you heard it? I once had a pebble caught against the rotor and it made a wretched screeching sound. When I backed the car up a few inches it dropped out and then all was well again. I would expect the sound to be constant however, but I suppose it might depend on the shape of the object.
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Thanks. It's in the Lexus service place now. Sticker shock - $190 just for the 20k maintenance. Next time I'll just get a standard oil change at a local garage.
That price is unbelievable.
Where do you guys take your cars? After a time, can I just avoid the dealer and take it to Joe's down the street?
I'll need a second job just to pay the maintenance bills. ;-0
That price is unbelievable.
Where do you guys take your cars? After a time, can I just avoid the dealer and take it to Joe's down the street?
I'll need a second job just to pay the maintenance bills. ;-0
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Thanks. It's in the Lexus service place now. Sticker shock - $190 just for the 20k maintenance. Next time I'll just get a standard oil change at a local garage.
That price is unbelievable.
Where do you guys take your cars? After a time, can I just avoid the dealer and take it to Joe's down the street?
I'll need a second job just to pay the maintenance bills. ;-0
That price is unbelievable.
Where do you guys take your cars? After a time, can I just avoid the dealer and take it to Joe's down the street?
I'll need a second job just to pay the maintenance bills. ;-0
Last edited by jollick; 03-19-18 at 08:46 AM.