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Old 04-24-15 | 09:02 AM
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Hey guys need some help.Lexus LS430 03. Makes a humming sound when u first cold start it.No lights or warnings.....thx
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Old 04-24-15 | 01:40 PM
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Can you help us out and be a little more descriptive of the problem?
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Old 04-24-15 | 07:28 PM
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Can you help us out and be a little more descriptive of the problem?
Yes.When the car is cold and you first start it up it makes a humming sound.But as soon as it warms up it stops...
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Old 04-25-15 | 09:35 AM
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If the sound is coming from the engine then maybe it's a serpentine belt or pulley issue. Can you pinpoint an area of the car it's coming from?
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Does it change when you turn the steering wheel cold?
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Old 04-27-15 | 07:30 AM
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Does it change when you turn the steering wheel cold?
No if I turn the steering wheel it still makes the noise the same. But as soon as the car starts t warm up it stops.Only last for 3 mins....thx
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Old 04-27-15 | 07:32 AM
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Does it change when you turn the steering wheel cold?
No. The noise only last for the first 3 mins till the car starts getting warm.thx Today I start her upno noise!!! I dont know. Gotta get her checked out. Thx guys.
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