Weird cranking noise
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Hey,
I have noticed that when I start my car sometimes, it makes a strange cranking noise. It usually happens after it has been sitting for a while, or when the weather is very hot (has happened a couple times when it is very cold). It is almost like the starting of our car mixed with a dash of chainsaw. Any idea on what it could be?
I have noticed that when I start my car sometimes, it makes a strange cranking noise. It usually happens after it has been sitting for a while, or when the weather is very hot (has happened a couple times when it is very cold). It is almost like the starting of our car mixed with a dash of chainsaw. Any idea on what it could be?
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I just performed my first DIY oil change and when I started the car I heard the same type of noise. Shut the car off, started it again.... no noise. Started the car a few hours later, noise came back! Wondering if I did something wrong or may have damaged something jacking up the car (though I used the recommended jack point in the manual and double checked on the forums as well). Hope someone has some info ![Sad](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/sad.gif)
n/m ... found the other thread w/ same title. Thanks
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n/m ... found the other thread w/ same title. Thanks
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I just got my car back from the dealer having this problem fixed. There is a service bulletin from Lexus about the problem, cam gears or something. Look in this forum for the thread. There are 11+ pages of members discussing this same issue. I will update the forum if I notice the problem coming back.
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