Engine cranking/startup noise (merged threads)
05-06-07, 09:34 AM
#106
Well update for my car.
Its my VVTI controller thing and it will be replaced in June. Apparently the parts are on backorder.
My service advisor says no harm will come to the engine.
Still sad that I have to wait for a month. But atleast I know what it is and from what I understand from my advisor the majority of all Lexus dealerships should be aware of this issue.
Its my VVTI controller thing and it will be replaced in June. Apparently the parts are on backorder.
My service advisor says no harm will come to the engine.
Still sad that I have to wait for a month. But atleast I know what it is and from what I understand from my advisor the majority of all Lexus dealerships should be aware of this issue.--
I took my vehicle in last week (4/27) and just got it back yesterday. The dealer had to replace the "valve lashes" that was recently revised. The vehicle was in for about a week. In that time, they tore apart most of the engine and replaced guides, seals, gaskets, etc. Thus far, I have not experienced any start-up noise or issues with cylinder misfire.
05-06-07, 09:42 AM
#107
Yikes, they are that back logged? Is it the same fix likely as this?
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I took my vehicle in last week (4/27) and just got it back yesterday. The dealer had to replace the "valve lashes" that was recently revised. The vehicle was in for about a week. In that time, they tore apart most of the engine and replaced guides, seals, gaskets, etc. Thus far, I have not experienced any start-up noise or issues with cylinder misfire.
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I took my vehicle in last week (4/27) and just got it back yesterday. The dealer had to replace the "valve lashes" that was recently revised. The vehicle was in for about a week. In that time, they tore apart most of the engine and replaced guides, seals, gaskets, etc. Thus far, I have not experienced any start-up noise or issues with cylinder misfire.
05-06-07, 10:01 AM
#108
Is there any chance the engine noise could be related to the tsb on the oil leak as listed below?
Anyone with an impacted vin notice any oil?
"2006 model year GS 300, IS 250, and IS 350 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown
Some 2006 model year GS 300, IS 250, and IS 350 vehicles may display evidence of a small oil leak, located on the timing cover and/or the Camshaft Housing Sub–assembly. Please use the repair procedure below to address customer concerns."
LINK TO TOPIC ON OIL LEAK TSB DISCUSSION:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...06#post2603606
Anyone with an impacted vin notice any oil?
"2006 model year GS 300, IS 250, and IS 350 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown
Some 2006 model year GS 300, IS 250, and IS 350 vehicles may display evidence of a small oil leak, located on the timing cover and/or the Camshaft Housing Sub–assembly. Please use the repair procedure below to address customer concerns."
LINK TO TOPIC ON OIL LEAK TSB DISCUSSION:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...06#post2603606
Last edited by ES3; 05-06-07 at 10:06 AM.
05-06-07, 03:32 PM
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My car does not leak oil and it appears they are going to replace my VVTI thing, I don't recall him saying anything about the valve stuff. He said its because oil is draining out of the controller I guess and then once the engine starts it gets pumped back through.
He said they had a conference call with corporate about this a few weeks ago. So they are aware. All I said was "two second clatter on start up" and he knew exactly what I was talking about. There's another IS thats a 2006 build with only 10k miles that is going in for the same thing.
He said they had a conference call with corporate about this a few weeks ago. So they are aware. All I said was "two second clatter on start up" and he knew exactly what I was talking about. There's another IS thats a 2006 build with only 10k miles that is going in for the same thing.
05-06-07, 05:24 PM
#111
Is there any chance the engine noise could be related to the tsb on the oil leak as listed below?
Anyone with an impacted vin notice any oil?
"2006 model year GS 300, IS 250, and IS 350 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown
Some 2006 model year GS 300, IS 250, and IS 350 vehicles may display evidence of a small oil leak, located on the timing cover and/or the Camshaft Housing Sub–assembly. Please use the repair procedure below to address customer concerns."
LINK TO TOPIC ON OIL LEAK TSB DISCUSSION:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...06#post2603606
Anyone with an impacted vin notice any oil?
"2006 model year GS 300, IS 250, and IS 350 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown
Some 2006 model year GS 300, IS 250, and IS 350 vehicles may display evidence of a small oil leak, located on the timing cover and/or the Camshaft Housing Sub–assembly. Please use the repair procedure below to address customer concerns."
LINK TO TOPIC ON OIL LEAK TSB DISCUSSION:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...06#post2603606
05-06-07, 05:26 PM
#112
My diagnostician must have been on the same call. He said that they have monthly calls and this topic was discussed. So, it must be true. He also said they're waiting to announce the TSIB until they get enough parts manufactured FWIW.
05-12-07, 11:08 AM
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I was concerned about the GS350, doesn't it use the 2GR-FSE?
05-12-07, 06:27 PM
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The dealer here says the engine sound is "normal" (and it’s the fuel pump) .... although I doubt they actually heard it as it’s inconsistent. I provided them with a printout of the problem and a link to my sound byte but I don’t believe they checked it out.
This dealer is an OK dealer but never has been exceptional in any way .
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05-13-07, 06:36 AM
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Well, hopefully not .... no one has actually mentioned thatthe VVTI controller
issue is anything other than noise .... what does is it's failure imply ..... who
is the OVC expert here???
"ES3" ... how do you find the park assist? I scraped up my front lip real nice
a few weeks ago ..... the lower lip is LOW ..... didn't realize that till too late.
Does it work on a 6-8" tall tire stop/curb that is common in parking lots?
I just had my front and back bumper covers pulled, and painted, so it looks great but i need to work on my "depth perception" i guess !
KC
issue is anything other than noise .... what does is it's failure imply ..... who
is the OVC expert here???
"ES3" ... how do you find the park assist? I scraped up my front lip real nice
a few weeks ago ..... the lower lip is LOW ..... didn't realize that till too late.
Does it work on a 6-8" tall tire stop/curb that is common in parking lots?
I just had my front and back bumper covers pulled, and painted, so it looks great but i need to work on my "depth perception" i guess !
KC
05-13-07, 07:43 PM
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05-20-07, 06:31 PM
#119
Well @#$%...... After about three weeks of no noise after they replaced the VVTI thing..... I started it up again today and guess what? I heard the noise. I'm hoping it's just the one they DIDN'T replace (they only replaced one and there are two, one for each set of cylinders). I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I won't hear it again. If I do I'm gonna be an unhappy puppy.
05-20-07, 11:13 PM
#120
I changed my oil and filter today, and after letting the car sit for about 2 hours I started the car and heard the noise. I haven't heard in at least a month, but it didn't surprise me after draining the system of oil. Sadly, when I brought it in to the dealership last week it didn't make the noise...
Javier
Javier