View Poll Results: If you suffer from the 'startup noise' issue please check all that apply
I use 5w30 oil
21
31.82%
I use 5w20 oil
21
31.82%
The noise occurs when the engine is 'cold'
38
57.58%
The noise occurs when the engine is at normal operating temperature
9
13.64%
The noise happens all the time e.g. just about all startups
10
15.15%
The noise only happens occasionally
39
59.09%
My car is an IS 250
15
22.73%
My car is an IS 350
47
71.21%
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Startup noise poll
10-18-07, 07:21 PM
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I think it would be a good idea to link the sound file that someone posted recently that illustrates the noise.
Also, if every who is having the noise were to post the date their car was produced (month/year from label in door jamb) and mileage we could start to isolate which period in production this issue is most prevalent.
Also, if every who is having the noise were to post the date their car was produced (month/year from label in door jamb) and mileage we could start to isolate which period in production this issue is most prevalent.
10-22-07, 11:29 AM
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It could happen to any and all IS and GS cars with the 2GR-FSE.
If you think you have this noise call your service department. They are well aware of it and this issue was so bad at one point the parts were on back order. Just make sure they replace all seals and the intake and out take cam or else you'll be going back.
I've had mine fixed for almost five or six months with no issues.
If you look at the thread *engine cranking noise* which should probably be sticked it explains the noise, where it comes from, and I even posted the parts they ordered from my invoice. If its going to happen you can't prevent it, its a flaw..
If you think you have this noise call your service department. They are well aware of it and this issue was so bad at one point the parts were on back order. Just make sure they replace all seals and the intake and out take cam or else you'll be going back.
I've had mine fixed for almost five or six months with no issues.
If you look at the thread *engine cranking noise* which should probably be sticked it explains the noise, where it comes from, and I even posted the parts they ordered from my invoice. If its going to happen you can't prevent it, its a flaw..So instead of letting me do that the service advisor went out and got a tech to come talk to me. The tech was great he completely agreed there was indeed a TSB and he would first need to get the car to make the noise inorder to do the work. He also told me that a majority of cars with this issue will make the noise after an oil change due to lack of oil pressure. He said if it didn't do it then i would have to bring the car back during the week so they can keep it overnight and try first thing in the morning.
Luckily, after the oil change the tech started it and heard the noise. The parts are now on order but I was told it could be 4-6 weeks before they get the parts. I was assured that no damage is being done as I continue to drive the car in the mean time.
10-22-07, 11:43 AM
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if no damage is being done is there value is getting it done? seems like a lot of work, is there any downside.
also, if no damage being done, should we all wait until 5.9 years, 65,000 miles or so to get it done to get nice new parts to replace the old ones?
im a little nervous about getting it done. i heard the sound once in a while last eyar when cold, but it seems like ripping the whole engine apart may do more harm than good.
also, if no damage being done, should we all wait until 5.9 years, 65,000 miles or so to get it done to get nice new parts to replace the old ones?
im a little nervous about getting it done. i heard the sound once in a while last eyar when cold, but it seems like ripping the whole engine apart may do more harm than good.
10-23-07, 06:02 AM
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Really?
My noise, when I had it, seemed to come around about the time I needed an oil change. I am glad it worked out for you! If you can't trust your service department to fix the noise ajmtbm, then I'm not sure what you need to do. Maybe you need to look into a new dealership/service department if you're hesitant.. A noise that sounds like that has to be doing something....!
My noise, when I had it, seemed to come around about the time I needed an oil change. I am glad it worked out for you! If you can't trust your service department to fix the noise ajmtbm, then I'm not sure what you need to do. Maybe you need to look into a new dealership/service department if you're hesitant.. A noise that sounds like that has to be doing something....!
10-28-07, 04:40 PM
#22
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I just brought my IS350 in for the grinding/rattling sound at start up. Going in armed with a copy of the TSIB, I thought I was going to be in for a battle, but fortunately, they were able to replicate the noise one morning, and performed the work indicated in the TSIB. If I'm reading the invoice correctly, it states that they replaced the camshafts. I will still continue to monitor the car to see if the sound is gone for good.
To my surprise, they also performed the brake pad TSIB and turned the rotors without my asking.
To my surprise, they also performed the brake pad TSIB and turned the rotors without my asking.
10-29-07, 01:55 PM
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if no damage is being done is there value is getting it done? seems like a lot of work, is there any downside.
also, if no damage being done, should we all wait until 5.9 years, 65,000 miles or so to get it done to get nice new parts to replace the old ones?
im a little nervous about getting it done. i heard the sound once in a while last eyar when cold, but it seems like ripping the whole engine apart may do more harm than good.
also, if no damage being done, should we all wait until 5.9 years, 65,000 miles or so to get it done to get nice new parts to replace the old ones?
im a little nervous about getting it done. i heard the sound once in a while last eyar when cold, but it seems like ripping the whole engine apart may do more harm than good.
If this noise upon startup doesn't cause any problems them most likely I wont fix it until warranty is almost up. No way I'm going to let them take apart half my engine if this noise doesnt cause any harm.
05-04-08, 02:38 PM
#25
Haven't had any problems, yet.
But I can smell the oil being burnt, when I am in manual mode sitting on the rev limiter. lol
Don't really know if its all about the oil, or what?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqvhRi7-iMA
Last edited by t0e; 05-04-08 at 02:41 PM.
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