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Old 12-31-20, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Krishh
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I recently got a 2021 rx fsport. I notice some clicking sound coming from the rear end(feel its from the trunk area). It does not occur while going over the bumps or something. Sometimes i hear whenever the car is idling or stationary... Has anyone noticed this? Thanks
I've heard it on many cars and different makes, it happens when the exhaust system cools down and parts/materials begin to shrink
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Anyone have any solutions to fix this??

I got this issue fixed 2 years ago but it came back! Same squeaky noise coming from the right rear passenger. Seems like a strut issue as it happens when going over bumps. I hate it!

Lexus says it's not covered anymore

Where do I wd-40?!
Old 03-05-21, 09:08 PM
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I Finally got my issue fixed yesterday. I went to two dealers who simply said they were not able to replicate the issue. Luckily the third dealer found out the issue. It was the side spoiler on the rear hatch that was squeaking. Dealer applied some insulation where the side and the top spoiler meet. No more squeaking noises.

just curious , should’nt they replace the part instead of insulating it?.
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My Steelman Wireless ChassisEAR let me locate and resolve a soft clink noise that vexed me for six weeks. The wireless version cost $200. At the beginning of the six weeks anti-noise battle, there was no way I would spend that kind of money on a clamp on microphone system. After the aggravation of lifting my car multiple times to find and locate the noise source, I gave in and ordered one.

It was worth every dime to be free of the infuriating noise.
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Originally Posted by Krishh
just curious , should’nt they replace the part instead of insulating it?.
I don't know about the rear side spoiler, but a lot of these plastic parts just snap or clip together. If nothing was broken, and depending on the method of fastening, a replacement might squeak just the same as the original.

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Originally Posted by Seattle SCone
My Steelman Wireless ChassisEAR let me locate and resolve a soft clink noise that vexed me for six weeks. The wireless version cost $200. At the beginning of the six weeks anti-noise battle, there was no way I would spend that kind of money on a clamp on microphone system. After the aggravation of lifting my car multiple times to find and locate the noise source, I gave in and ordered one.
I had no idea such a thing existed. I looked at Steelman's site and didn't see anything that might be useful for interior rattles. Are you aware of anything? I have a cheap mechanics stethoscope, but it is essentially useless for interior/plastic part rattles.
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When I get a chance, I'll see what happens if I tape the clamp-on miccrophones to some interior panels and see if they work that way. They are basically contact mics. So, the only real limitation is getting a solid mounting to the part being sampled.Maybe double sided tape or putty?
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