Won't switch out of Normal from Sport Mode
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Won't switch out of Normal from Sport Mode
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I took my IS200t in for an oil change at the dealership yesterday and have since noticed that when driving in Normal mode, the exhaust is loud upon acceleration like it is in Sport mode. I tried driving in Eco mode and it sounds the way I remember Normal sounding so I think there's an issue with it not engaging into Normal mode when selected. Has anyone had this problem or know a fix besides taking it back to the dealership? I'm about an hour and a half away from the closest one.
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I took my IS200t in for an oil change at the dealership yesterday and have since noticed that when driving in Normal mode, the exhaust is loud upon acceleration like it is in Sport mode. I tried driving in Eco mode and it sounds the way I remember Normal sounding so I think there's an issue with it not engaging into Normal mode when selected. Has anyone had this problem or know a fix besides taking it back to the dealership? I'm about an hour and a half away from the closest one.
Thanks!
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Hi!
I took my car for an oil change at the dealership yesterday and have since noticed that when driving in Normal mode, the exhaust is loud upon acceleration like it is in Sport mode. I tried driving in Eco mode and it sounds the way I remember Normal sounding so I think there's an issue with it not engaging into Normal mode when selected. Has anyone had this problem or know a fix besides taking it back to the dealership? I'm about an hour and a half away from the closest.
Thanks!
I took my car for an oil change at the dealership yesterday and have since noticed that when driving in Normal mode, the exhaust is loud upon acceleration like it is in Sport mode. I tried driving in Eco mode and it sounds the way I remember Normal sounding so I think there's an issue with it not engaging into Normal mode when selected. Has anyone had this problem or know a fix besides taking it back to the dealership? I'm about an hour and a half away from the closest.
Thanks!
If the cluster speedo doesn't have the white surround lit up, and you don't see the Sport mode indicated on the cluster, then you're not in Sport mode.
If the vehicle seems louder, I would suggest to check to see if the oil filler cap has been installed. The engine will sound louder if the filler cap is left off.
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If the cluster speedo doesn't have the white surround lit up, and you don't see the Sport mode indicated on the cluster, then you're not in Sport mode.
If the vehicle seems louder, I would suggest to check to see if the oil filler cap has been installed. The engine will sound louder if the filler cap is left off.
If the cluster speedo doesn't have the white surround lit up, and you don't see the Sport mode indicated on the cluster, then you're not in Sport mode.
If the vehicle seems louder, I would suggest to check to see if the oil filler cap has been installed. The engine will sound louder if the filler cap is left off.
Thanks! I checked it and it's on tight. The oil looks like it may have been slightly overfilled and maybe it caused a blown head gasket? The sound is very heavy on exhaust and the exhaust pipes are clear.
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I don’t know about blown head gasket but the driving modes don’t affect the loudness of the exhaust because there are no valves in the exhaust. The only difference is normal and sport mode will hold a gear longer than eco and cause the rpm to go up higher before shifting which is why you might think its louder. It could also be something else but im not sure
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I don’t know about blown head gasket but the driving modes don’t affect the loudness of the exhaust because there are no valves in the exhaust. The only difference is normal and sport mode will hold a gear longer than eco and cause the rpm to go up higher before shifting which is why you might think its louder. It could also be something else but im not sure
Interesting because Eco is very quiet and Normal and Sport are louder, low and heavy. My coworker rode with me and there is an obvious difference is sound on acceleration and he said it sounds like his F150. It's noticeably lower and louder. This is the second F Sport I've leased and the noise it's making is louder and deeper than either ever sounded on Sport Mode. I'm stumped.
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Being the turbo model of the IS, this may be something unique to that model. Hopefully other 200t owners will chime in.
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Check to see if there is a vacuum leak between the air intake and the throttle body. It may cause it to sound loud.
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As said, sports mode simply remaps the steering box, throttle and transmission behavior (and the suspension thingy if you have it). The exhaust doesn't know any differently except, as said, your revs might be higher. If there is something louder with your exhaust, it wouldn't be because of sport mode, but the result of higher revs/engine behavior due to the trans holding a gear longer.
In other words, don't look at any modes, but look at your exhaust if you feel it is abnormally louder. Maybe you hit something or it's leaking.
Also check that the airbox is shut/sealed tight and properly. any leaks and you'll get a low noise.
In other words, don't look at any modes, but look at your exhaust if you feel it is abnormally louder. Maybe you hit something or it's leaking.
Also check that the airbox is shut/sealed tight and properly. any leaks and you'll get a low noise.
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^I suspect the tech checked and/or replaced your air filter and didn't seal/shut the box properly.
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Doesn't the 200t have the sound pumped in through the speakers? Did they turn the volume of that up?
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The Adaptive Variable Suspension "AVS" is only fitted to the IS350 F-Sports, 3.5L V6 311 HP AWD or RWD
NOT the IS200t (now IS300 RWD for 2018), 2.0L 4 cylinder turbo 241 HP RWD only
NOR the IS300 (now the IS300 AWD for 2018), 3.5L (yes) V6 260 HP AWD only
NOT the IS200t (now IS300 RWD for 2018), 2.0L 4 cylinder turbo 241 HP RWD only
NOR the IS300 (now the IS300 AWD for 2018), 3.5L (yes) V6 260 HP AWD only
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AFAIK only the 350 f sport has the active sound thing but i don't think its speakers but rather plastic plumbing.
i dont think the 200t has anything...
would be surprised
i dont think the 200t has anything...
would be surprised
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Ah thanks. I figured it would be like the RC200t and the NX200t that have a sound control/volume **** for synthetic engine sound pumped in through the speakers. Perhaps not on the IS.
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^interesting. will have to look that up. At least my 16 doesn't have it.
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A good way to check if the drive mode is in fact (somehow) causing the issue would be to accelerate somewhat aggressively in Eco Mode and see if it's still loud then. Have you tried that?
I doubt that the mode has any bearing on the exhaust/engine sound, but just trying to help you eliminate some possibilities.
I doubt that the mode has any bearing on the exhaust/engine sound, but just trying to help you eliminate some possibilities.