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#1605 of 1739 Re: Grinding Noise- Stop and Go [1plantation] by dallasman1 Oct 14, 2008 (3:06 pm)
Replying to: 1plantation (Aug 20, 2007 6:04 pm) 1 plantation- hopefully you're still around. I think I may have this same mild grinding/knocking/rubbing problem. I always feel it in the steering wheel when I'm taking off from a stop as the body is torqueing backwards (I am now starting to feel it also when torqueing foward when braking). Does this sound similar to what you had and were able to fix with the new U bolt. I've taken it to the dealership once already, and all they did if fiddle with the motor mounts and said they had minimized the issue. However, I am still having the same issue. I was hoping to be able to point then in the right direction next time I get it serviced. Thanks!
#1606 of 1739 Re: Paint Problems & Groaning noise [janb1] by dallasman1 Oct 14, 2008 (3:12 pm)
Replying to: janb1 (Sep 18, 2007 9:59 am) janb1- hopefully you're still around. I think I may have this same mild groaning/knocking/rubbing problem with the steering colomn. Did you ever figure what the issus was?I always feel it in the steering wheel when I'm taking off from a stop as the body is torqueing backwards (I am now starting to feel it also when torqueing foward when braking). Does this sound similar to what you had and were able to fix with the new U bolt. I've taken it to the dealership once already, and all they did if fiddle with the motor mounts and said they had minimized the issue. However, I am still having the same issue. I was hoping to be able to point then in the right direction next time I get it serviced. Thanks! Replies to this message: toy188 (Oct 22, 2008 9:22 am) dallasman1 (Oct 23, 2008 6:20 pm)
#1607 of 1739 Re: 2004 Lexus RX330 problems with air suspension [hunterjo1] by coyera Oct 21, 2008 (9:40 am)
Replying to: hunterjo1 (Sep 19, 2008 10:45 am) Dear Hunterjo1, I have now a problem with my RX 330 2004 Air suspension, the light in the dashboard to put the system off starter blinking on and off for few days. I finally took the car to the dealer, to find out the compressor is bad, no very clear explanation of what happened and my warranty expired in May of this year, repair estimate about 2K USD. I would like to know if others have had similar problems. My car has 28K miles on it and it has had a few other problems, including having to replace all tires with only 25k miles on them. Very dissapointed with the Lexus brand. Replies to this message: eyedoc4 (Mar 07, 2009 12:49 pm)
#1608 of 1739 Re: Paint Problems & Groaning noise [dallasman1] by toy188 Oct 22, 2008 (9:22 am)
Replying to: dallasman1 (Oct 14, 2008 3:12 pm) It is common that the joint of rubber boot and steering column (inside the car up near the gas pedal) has caused the noise when you turn the steering wheel far left or right. The harmless and common solution is to spray silicon grease around the joint then turn the wheel for a few time until you don't hear the same noise. Best use silicon grease, which is good for rubber parts. Replies to this message: dallasman1 (Oct 23, 2008 6:20 pm)
#1609 of 1739 Re: Paint Problems & Groaning noise [toy188] by dallasman1 Oct 23, 2008 (6:20 pm)
Replying to: toy188 (Oct 22, 2008 9:22 am) Will give it a shot. Thanks!
#1610 of 1739 Rattle from spare tire cover by lon7 Nov 04, 2008 (10:08 am)
I have 60K miles on my RX330 and just this past month I noticed a rattle coming from the back of the car. I checked it out and found it to be the cover on the spare tire carrier under tha rear of the car. I am going in for service very soon and will see if the dealer has any info on the problem. A simple gasket to keep it from vibrating would fix the problem. Replies to this message: lon7 (Nov 24, 2008 12:08 pm)
#1612 of 1739 Re: strange noise from transmission [ckanesthesia] by hmn8 Nov 04, 2008 (2:02 pm)
Replying to: ckanesthesia (Mar 23, 2008 6:46 pm) To: ckanesthesia   How did you manage to get Lexus to replace the RX tranny? Did they ask for service records? What is the name/ location of the dealer who took care of it? I know that it was still under drivetrain warranty but I've read that Lexus does everything they can to avoid replacing it and putting the blame on the customer. I too have an 04 RX330 with the whining noise around 75mph. I have 48500 miles. My problem is I bought it used (clean title) from a small non Lexus exclusive dealer and I don't have any service records. I do know based on carfax that it was previously a leased car from a Lexus dealer. If anybody have any suggestions pls reply. Thanks
#1613 of 1739 Advice on 94 RX 330 by jyj Nov 18, 2008 (9:49 pm)
Hi. am wanting input on buying a 2004 Lexus RX 330 for my wife. The car looks and drives good but am leary about the high miles. It has 110xxx mostly highway miles. If maintained properly what can I expect to get out of this car or should I pass on it.? Thanks JYJ Replies to this message: la4mead (Nov 18, 2008 10:24 pm) avery1 (Nov 18, 2008 11:38 pm) la4mead (Nov 20, 2008 6:08 pm) wwest (Nov 20, 2008 3:07 pm)
#1614 of 1739 Re: Advice on 94 RX 330 [jyj] by la4mead Nov 18, 2008 (10:24 pm)
Replying to: jyj (Nov 18, 2008 9:49 pm) It's not likely you found a 1994 model. The first year for RX was 1999, starting in 1998. Those were RX300's. Redesigned for 2004 they were called RX330. The first year models (1999 or 2004) had a few quirks, but were generally good cars when well maintained with a few exceptions.   The 1999-2001 models came with "under designed" transmissions (compared to the expectations of buying an expensive automobile with a rep for durability). Many but not all of those transmissions were replaced with more modern designed units, many times Lexus paid for it under warrantee. 1999-2000 also had some models show up with engine oil-gelling, although the problem did not seem to be prevelant in models that were well maintained, and perhaps city/low mileage/extended idling played a significant role. Those issues were not common in later models at all. 2004 had a completely modern drivetrain, but suffered from a few rattles and windshield issues during the first model run, from what I've understood on this forum.   Usually RX's with high highway mileage make the best used car buys for a couple reasons. I'd steer clear of models with low mileage because they tend to have more problems and the higher perceived resale value means you aren't really getting a great "deal" by looking for a low-mileage model. For some, extended idling and/or short trips seemed to leave a pattern of poor durability.   Make sure you have records of maintainence, there wasn't a lot of city "stop and go" (sounds like you already recognized that) and keep the engine oil and specifically transmission service more often than the manual recommends. And of course, bargain the price down because of the mileage. Eventually, you will need to repair something on a used car. Make sure you budget for it, then the likelihood of a satisfying experience will be on your side, and you have a good used car buy. Replies to this message: avery1 (Nov 18, 2008 11:38 pm) la4mead (Nov 20, 2008 6:08 pm)

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