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Old 08-14-05, 04:08 PM
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my '00 rx300 makes funny noises (sounds like shuffling) from the dash board every time i start the car. anyone has experienced this problem?

i took my car to dealership for service, they said it's ok.
Old 08-14-05, 08:25 PM
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Could be a gerbil sleeping in there.
Old 08-15-05, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by HarrierAWD
Could be a gerbil sleeping in there.
I know you were joking.

A Squirrel was able to find its way into my cabin air filter and put a bunch of paintballs (that had been on my garage floor) in there. It is not too far fetched that some kind of rodent could get in there. Still need to find the intake and cover it with wire mesh.
Old 08-16-05, 01:46 PM
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Default what kind of shuffling?

like cards or more like an old guy dancing? is it soft or rather loud? i know it couldnt be your cd player (is it?!?!). do you live in cold weather? lots of factors to consider....could it be the aftermarket in dash 8track player? sorry...im sure im doing more harm than good...

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Old 08-17-05, 02:09 AM
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Default Dashboard Noise

Does the sound coming from your dash. Coming from behind the glovebox? Sounds like a clicking or fan running sound? The fan speeds up and then slows down? You can only hear it with the car running. AC and stereo off?
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Originally Posted by KeysRx300
Does the sound coming from your dash. Coming from behind the glovebox? Sounds like a clicking or fan running sound? The fan speeds up and then slows down? You can only hear it with the car running. AC and stereo off?
I had one funny noise in my car....... Don't know if it is the same that you are experiencing. Whenever I start the car, I hear something (feels like an electronic instrument) trying to kick off. I can hear the sound when the AC was either on or off. After some trouble shooting, I narrowed it down to either the Passenger Air bag or the AC. Since AC is something I can play with the external ***** and I changed the position of fan couple of times and bingo it worked! Earlier the fan setting was towards the head. The noise is no longer there and I hope it stays that way.
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joy - i have the same problem in my car..the sound plays every few seconds..it sounds like it is coming from behind the passenger glove box area..i thought it was the CD but it isn't..i read somewhere it has to do with an A/C vent/compartment opening and closing..not verified tho...hmmmmmm
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this is the exact problem i have. It goes away too sometimes correct? Then will pop up randomly sometimes a week away or sometimes a month. I brought it to lexus and they claimed it was fixed. I really want to get rid of it. You can only hear it if the car windows are up and doors closed. You really have to pay attention for it.
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Default ticking/shuffling noise behind right dash

Had the same problem a few times. The dealer took care of it each time. R&R Air Mix Servo.
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