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Cam gears......again????

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Old 01-29-11, 09:57 PM
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This is not what I expected of these vehicle when I bought it. I know every vehicle has its flaws but IMO, this is unacceptable. This reminds me of the 1999-2003 Acura TL transmission problem. Same type of extended warranty. Once the warranty expires, you are on your own.
Old 01-30-11, 11:02 AM
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well geeze, I just read this thread the other day, and I JUST HEARD the noise on my 250 2007.........

sigh.
Old 01-30-11, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by neweyslex
This is not what I expected of these vehicle when I bought it. I know every vehicle has its flaws but IMO, this is unacceptable. This reminds me of the 1999-2003 Acura TL transmission problem. Same type of extended warranty. Once the warranty expires, you are on your own.
Except this is just a noise.

I've heard of 0 cases of anything actually not working due to this problem
Old 01-31-11, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by syzygy
My thoughts exactly.

Maybe if the problem was definitively resolved after the TSIB, I'd highly consider doing the "fix" under warranty, but it doesn't even seem like this is the case.

I'd rather them not tinker with any engine parts if at all possible.

By the way, I don't think you're at any more of a disadvantage than I am buying the first model year of the car. I have a 2009 and I experience the issue as well.
Thanks for the point about the 1st model year car. Makes me kick myself a little bit less, although I am sad to hear you having the same problems.

I'm probably going to have to sell my IS if we have a baby since it's really not practical as a family car so i don't envision it being an ongoing problem for me other than the occasional annoying reminder.
Old 01-31-11, 09:52 PM
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I use to hear it almost every start up. Got it fixed with my valve spring haven't heard it since. It's been a few months and still going strong!
Old 02-01-11, 11:06 AM
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got mine done last month and no noise so far.....
Old 02-03-11, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Focker
Mine is intermitent too. I've started recording the startup of the car with my iphone to prove that it's actually happening.
I had to do the same, because the 1st dealer couldn't duplicate it
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