Squeaks and dash noise
01-29-09, 02:31 PM
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I first want to say thanks to thomastan 
for all the information that he's been giving on this issue. I took the advice and printed out a few of the forum threads (enough to make them not want to read them all). I called the 1-800-25-LEXUS number (didn't get Celeste though). They told me to go to the dealer and have them look at it then they might work with me. Well I had to pay the $114 diagnosis fee. I first showed them the printout. It is a good thing to have this because they know you've done the research so they better not try any bull. They first came back and said that they didn't hear anything but there was something wrong with one of the struts. HUH??? They offered to get in the car with me and go for a ride. Well because it wasn't as cold the creaks from the dash were not as pronounced. Just my luck right? But we kept riding and purposely hit a few potholes and the tech heard it. Now we go back to the service room and the tech said he would take a look and do some things to fix it and it would be about $60 worth of work. He was talking about padding it. Then to my surprise they offered to fix the Fuel Rails for the fuel injection, the Electronic steering racks, and rear brake caliper bolts. which is on recall now but I didn't know it was for the 430. They gave me an RX350 loaner and said I could come back tomorrow afternoon to pick it up. Needless to say I'm pretty happy right now but we'll see tomorrow when I get my GS back. I'll keep you all posted. Again BIG THANKS go out to Thomastan and a big thanks right now go out to Hennessey Lexus of Gwinnett in Georgia for working with me and trying to help get this fixed. Fingers are crossed.
for all the information that he's been giving on this issue. I took the advice and printed out a few of the forum threads (enough to make them not want to read them all). I called the 1-800-25-LEXUS number (didn't get Celeste though). They told me to go to the dealer and have them look at it then they might work with me. Well I had to pay the $114 diagnosis fee. I first showed them the printout. It is a good thing to have this because they know you've done the research so they better not try any bull. They first came back and said that they didn't hear anything but there was something wrong with one of the struts. HUH??? They offered to get in the car with me and go for a ride. Well because it wasn't as cold the creaks from the dash were not as pronounced. Just my luck right? But we kept riding and purposely hit a few potholes and the tech heard it. Now we go back to the service room and the tech said he would take a look and do some things to fix it and it would be about $60 worth of work. He was talking about padding it. Then to my surprise they offered to fix the Fuel Rails for the fuel injection, the Electronic steering racks, and rear brake caliper bolts. which is on recall now but I didn't know it was for the 430. They gave me an RX350 loaner and said I could come back tomorrow afternoon to pick it up. Needless to say I'm pretty happy right now but we'll see tomorrow when I get my GS back. I'll keep you all posted. Again BIG THANKS go out to Thomastan and a big thanks right now go out to Hennessey Lexus of Gwinnett in Georgia for working with me and trying to help get this fixed. Fingers are crossed.
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02-01-09, 11:21 AM
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Well I got it back and everything sounds great or for that matter doesn't sound at all 
which is a good thing. I only had to pay $56 because they credited the amount of the diagnostic fee. I'm very happy about this now and once again thanks to thomastan for putting this info out.
which is a good thing. I only had to pay $56 because they credited the amount of the diagnostic fee. I'm very happy about this now and once again thanks to thomastan for putting this info out.
02-01-09, 04:45 PM
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Hi all, I have had my 06 gs430 since Oct 08. I have been on this forum since i brought home the car. It has a wealth of info but I wish I did not read the post on the dash rattles and squeeks. Now that I know of them, I hear them!!!!
02-01-09, 07:33 PM
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so I started searching the web and found this site. What a relief to know I wasn't the only one. Did you get the campaign done on yours?
02-02-09, 10:04 PM
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Lexus Claim Dept. didn't vouch for my rear rattles so Park Place Lexus vouch it themself...now that's customer service 
So far NO RATTLES AT ALL !!! just finish putting the Vleds for DRL, Reverse Lights, Fogs, Trunk Lights, Shark Fin Antennae and about to install Prestigious Society Nav/DVD Override...also polish and put Rejex !!! NOW GOING FISHING...enough with the ride.....
So far NO RATTLES AT ALL !!! just finish putting the Vleds for DRL, Reverse Lights, Fogs, Trunk Lights, Shark Fin Antennae and about to install Prestigious Society Nav/DVD Override...also polish and put Rejex !!! NOW GOING FISHING...enough with the ride.....
02-03-09, 05:48 AM
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Ive been looking into getting it done. I just recently registered the car with Lexus online about 3-4 days ago and i got some recall/tsib info yesterday for the brakes and some other issue. when i schedule that repair, ill ask about the dash fix.
02-03-09, 10:52 PM
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Park Place Lexus pay for the rear rattles and park sensors bc Lexus Claim Dept already pay over $3k on the front rattles, front sensors and rear view mirrow. They denied my rear rattle so Park Place took one for me...
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02-04-09, 06:32 PM
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thanks for the info
Thanks for the info "thomastan." Really helped me get my GS430 fixed eventhough my original warranty is up. The extended warranty doesn't cover it.After two weeks of numerous phone calls to lexus and them calling the dealer i purchased the vehicle from plus the dealer i usually service my Ls, they finally decided on taking full responsibility,and fix the rattles 100%. Again thanks for the information,Thomastan and the rest of Club Lexus.
02-04-09, 10:54 PM
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Thanks for the info "thomastan." Really helped me get my GS430 fixed eventhough my original warranty is up. The extended warranty doesn't cover it.After two weeks of numerous phone calls to lexus and them calling the dealer i purchased the vehicle from plus the dealer i usually service my Ls, they finally decided on taking full responsibility,and fix the rattles 100%. Again thanks for the information,Thomastan and the rest of Club Lexus.
02-05-09, 12:15 PM
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Lexus Claim Dept. didn't vouch for my rear rattles so Park Place Lexus vouch it themself...now that's customer service So far NO RATTLES AT ALL !!! just finish putting the Vleds for DRL, Reverse Lights, Fogs, Trunk Lights, Shark Fin Antennae and about to install Prestigious Society Nav/DVD Override...also polish and put Rejex !!! NOW GOING FISHING...enough with the ride.....
So far NO RATTLES AT ALL !!! just finish putting the Vleds for DRL, Reverse Lights, Fogs, Trunk Lights, Shark Fin Antennae and about to install Prestigious Society Nav/DVD Override...also polish and put Rejex !!! NOW GOING FISHING...enough with the ride.....