Engine cranking/startup noise (merged threads)
#601
Lexus Test Driver
I took my car in for the cold start up noise a few days ago. Just got it back.
Turns out there was also an issue with the water pump. I thought that noise was related to the cold start up noise....anyway, they list the cause as, "excessive clearance in camshaft".The invoice listed "Gear Assy, camshaft" and three or four gaskets...
If your having anything close to this noise, and the car is still under warranty, just get it fixed. I'm guessing it was a combination of the bad water pump and the start up noise, but my car seems to run much better. they also fixed the fuel line issue and the throttle recall. Washed the car and filled my tank with fuel....no questions asked. I had loaner and my car back in 2 days.
As I was leaving I passed the parts dept. and decided to break down and order my F-sprot sway from that dealer since they where so helpful.
....a few more details. I've owned the car since new, it is a 250AWD and has 35k miles.
Turns out there was also an issue with the water pump. I thought that noise was related to the cold start up noise....anyway, they list the cause as, "excessive clearance in camshaft".The invoice listed "Gear Assy, camshaft" and three or four gaskets...
If your having anything close to this noise, and the car is still under warranty, just get it fixed. I'm guessing it was a combination of the bad water pump and the start up noise, but my car seems to run much better. they also fixed the fuel line issue and the throttle recall. Washed the car and filled my tank with fuel....no questions asked. I had loaner and my car back in 2 days.
As I was leaving I passed the parts dept. and decided to break down and order my F-sprot sway from that dealer since they where so helpful.
....a few more details. I've owned the car since new, it is a 250AWD and has 35k miles.
Last edited by Big Willy; 04-29-10 at 12:23 PM.
#604
Lexus Test Driver
Mine started happening more often when I let it sit all weekend. So maybe just tell them park the car for a week. I also noticed it more when the air temp was cooler.
#606
Lexus Test Driver
Take your car to the dealer, get the loaner, and tell them keep your car until it makes the noise. If they let it sit and it is the same problem, after a week of not starting it, it will make the sound again.
#608
Lexus Test Driver
#609
Lexus Test Driver
How many miles on the cars that have been fixed? Does anyone know how many miles the new parts are breaking down at? My concern is that the parts last for 40k or 50k miles, so I will need to pay out of pocket the next time the thing breaks.
#611
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (7)
Don't give up bud. The tech that worked on one of my customer's IS250 was able to replicate the condition and was able to replace the camshaft gear assembly. He has about 49600 something miles and gave me a laundry list of warranty concerns. BTW the powertrain warranty is 6 years/70k miles.
#612
My dealer kept my car for a week and gave me a 2010 RX350 as a loaner. They had to order the camshaft and parts.
Car is back, haven't heard any grinding noise. So far so good.
Car is back, haven't heard any grinding noise. So far so good.
#613
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (9)
Well got a call back from the dealer and they can't get it do make the noise and it sat for 3 day's. So i will be picking it up today and will have to pay $125.00 just for them to look at it. So any other advise otherwise i will have to keep taking it in and if they dont hear ill just have to pay them $125.00 the service rep did say if it still happens to call Lexus Corp direct.. Can anyone help me out ???
#614
Lexus Test Driver
Well got a call back from the dealer and they can't get it do make the noise and it sat for 3 day's. So i will be picking it up today and will have to pay $125.00 just for them to look at it. So any other advise otherwise i will have to keep taking it in and if they dont hear ill just have to pay them $125.00 the service rep did say if it still happens to call Lexus Corp direct.. Can anyone help me out ???
If it didn't happen in three days then tell them let it sit for a week. If your car does make the noise, it will happen again.
#615
Well got a call back from the dealer and they can't get it do make the noise and it sat for 3 day's. So i will be picking it up today and will have to pay $125.00 just for them to look at it. So any other advise otherwise i will have to keep taking it in and if they dont hear ill just have to pay them $125.00 the service rep did say if it still happens to call Lexus Corp direct.. Can anyone help me out ???
Last edited by AdioKIP; 05-11-10 at 09:30 AM.