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#2 of 1743 noise by johngreis Nov 23, 2003 (1:50 pm)
I don't know if this is your problem but when I was putting some leather preservative on the front seats I noticed that when I hit the backrest (on the front side) it made a noise like something was rattling inside the seat back.   However it does not make noise when I hit a bump.
#3 of 1743 Torque Converter Noise by tuomala1 Dec 02, 2003 (9:02 am)
My RX330 makes a slight clunking noise when it downshifts from 4th gear to third gear. It will also make the same noise if you lightly accelerate or decelerate whenever it is in 4th gear. It is most noticeable at speeds between 30 to 45 mph. Dealer says it's normal noise from lockup torque converter. The RX330 loaner I used didn't do it and mine didn't until I put about 4000 miles on the car. Anybody else experienced this problem?
#4 of 1743 Transmission slipping and clunking by jabba Dec 10, 2003 (10:07 am)
My RX330's transmission slips between 1st and 2nd gear. Sometimes it stays between gears a full 2 seconds. I also get the clunking noise during downshifts. The dealer says this is normal for this design. I say very poor design especially for this price range. The slipping started when new. The clunking started a little later. I now have 7,000 miles on the vehicle. Replies to this message: igotripped (Oct 07, 2004 11:12 am) tleev (May 20, 2008 6:13 pm)
#5 of 1743 Transmission slipping and clunking by tvkw Dec 10, 2003 (10:54 am)
Will Lexus fix this problem? I am considering to purchase one, but if there is a flaw on the design, I may think twice. When is your build date?
#6 of 1743 Transmission slipping and clunking by chitung Dec 10, 2003 (4:19 pm)
My RX330 is closed to 5K service and I am having problem with the transmission and noise.   Transmission: - Slow shifting between gears - Two seconds delay shifting between 2nd and 3rd - Two clunking noise when approaching stop. - When driving between 5-10mph, tapping the gas pedal a little bit will make the clunking noise.   Noise: Toyota is trying to cut cost on parts and labors: - Use plastic intake manifold instead of cast aluminum (RX300) -> Noise from combustion chamber will be heard easier. That's why so many owners complain about louder engine noise. - Less insulator material between engine compartment and the cabin.   Cost cutting: Use only one hydrolic lift for the hood instead of two (RX330). This helps Toyota cut cost and time to install.   I am not happy about this car because the noise level is quite high and transmission is not smooth. The car is not quite as others said.
#7 of 1743 To all with transmission issues by lovemylexus1 Dec 10, 2003 (6:24 pm)
Have any of you had the ECM update performed on your transmission? I had similar complaints with slow shifting and what felt like slipping gears. I had the ECM update done at the 1000 mile service and now the transmission acts like I expect it to: smooth.   The Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) number is: TC005-03 Replies to this message: jud (Sep 26, 2004 5:10 pm)
#8 of 1743 tvkw - Ted by myk_a Dec 11, 2003 (11:53 am)
I'm not sure but it may be that this issue affects only specific models from Japan. I got mine on Nov. 1st from North America (Canada) and I haven't had any such issues. Then again, I've only got 2500 miles on it. Replies to this message: sa_liat (Sep 28, 2004 7:33 pm) md52 (Oct 01, 2004 4:11 pm) mfullmer (Oct 02, 2004 11:06 am) and 1 more... johngreis (Oct 07, 2004 1:53 pm) and 6 more...
#9 of 1743 Coin Holder? by milkchug Dec 11, 2003 (1:21 pm)
I have one major issue with this car. Is it just me or is there no coin holder in this vehicle? I have been pulling my hair trying to find anywhere to put coins. The center console is not a good place because I can't find anywhere stable to put it.   Thanks.
#10 of 1743 Coin Holder by lovemylexus1 Dec 11, 2003 (7:35 pm)
I hope Lexus remembers the coin holder in the next model!   I carry my sunglasses in my purse so I have no use for the overhead sunglasses case in the RX . So, I bought a small coin purse that will fit into the overhead sunglasses holder. Not perfect but it works.
#11 of 1743 Coin Holder and ECU program updated today by chitung Dec 11, 2003 (11:42 pm)
Toyota might thought that Lexus buyers are rich and having only bill/check/credit card. Coins are thrown into charity box. Coin holder should be only exist in economy car. Just kidding. The only place I can think of is the door handle slot where you your fingers place while closing the door.   My car was built in Japan Aug 03 and I just had ECU program updated today. The shifting is improving quite significantly from 2nd to 3rd. Overall, it's quite satisfying.   The only annoying thing left for me to solve is the engine noise. I am going to buy some sound deadening material to suppress sound coming into cabin. The reason the engine noise is excessive is the INTAKE MANIFOLD IS MADE OF PLASTIC/FIBER for this model. It is used to be made of cast aluminum which reduced the combustion noise significantly.

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