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Road noise
by loucopits
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Aug 19, 2009 (3:25 pm)
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I would take the service manager for a drive, not the salesman.
Also,do they have a similar car in their loaner fleet that you can compare yours to?
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- #321 of 339
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Re: 2006 IS 250 Brake pads [tyou08]
by carmonkey
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Aug 19, 2009 (4:09 pm)
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Replying to: tyou08 (Aug 17, 2009 6:12 pm)
My rims came right off. Try hitting the lug area with a rubber mallet. Alternately, gently nudge the edge of the rim with your shoulder, but be careful not to nick the studs.
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- #322 of 339
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Re: My 3 week old Lexus IS250 [wendymw]
by carmonkey
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Aug 19, 2009 (4:14 pm)
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Replying to: wendymw (Aug 19, 2009 2:54 pm)
The road noise is noticeable on the IS. Tire and rim selection and the stiff suspension are key components to the road noise issue. When I switched from the factory Dunlops to Michelin PS2s, the road noise on my IS decreased a bit. I drove a friend's older M3 with PS2s, and the road noise was just a little less than my IS. Road noise comes with the territory.
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Re: 2006 IS 250 Brake pads [carmonkey]
by tyou08
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Aug 23, 2009 (6:00 pm)
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Replying to: carmonkey (Aug 19, 2009 4:09 pm)
Thanks Carmonkey.
Tyou08 
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- #324 of 339
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Re: Idle Vibration [ajfinoak]
by ar39
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Aug 27, 2009 (12:57 pm)
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Replying to: ajfinoak (Aug 15, 2009 11:40 am)
The vibration is caused by a bad camshaft gear. My 06 AWD had the same symptoms. There is a TSB to replace the gear and it was replace free of cost at the dealership in the warranty period.
The dealers have to be educated!
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Re: Poping sound [mca2]
by ar39
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Aug 27, 2009 (1:01 pm)
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Replying to: mca2 (Aug 13, 2009 5:43 pm)
Popping noise when braking is caused by the self adjusting/floating brake calipers. The noise is when the brakes "adjust". My car brakes do this every morning. Usually, I hear the noise the first time the brakes are applied. Get a confirmation from a good mechanic and if confirmed, nothing to worry.
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Re: Idle Vibration [ar39]
by gordongj
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Aug 27, 2009 (1:59 pm)
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Replying to: ar39 (Aug 27, 2009 12:57 pm)
Where is the 'supposed" quality in these vehicles that J.D. Power gives such terrific ratings to, and I wonder if any of the folks from Lexus ever read this postings?
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- #327 of 339
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Re: Poping sound [ar39]
by mca2
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Aug 27, 2009 (6:07 pm)
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Replying to: ar39 (Aug 27, 2009 1:01 pm)
The popping noise happens almost every time I turn (slow speed turns). Lexus has had my car for two months.
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- #328 of 339
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Re: Poping sound [mca2]
by ar39
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Aug 31, 2009 (8:11 am)
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Replying to: mca2 (Aug 27, 2009 6:07 pm)
Have you sought a second opinion from a mechanic other than the one at the dealership? In my experience, Lexus mechanics are useless!
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Re: Poping sound [ajfinoak]
by mca2
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Aug 31, 2009 (7:53 pm)
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Replying to: ajfinoak (Aug 14, 2009 7:18 am)
Ajfinoak,
I just heard back from the dealer and they say it is the engine mount. They told me that when I was turning it would put strain on the bad mount and it would make that popping sound. I am on vacation, so I cannot verify this until after labor day. I will post if this really did fix this issue.
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