Lexus RX 2004-09 :: RX350 - Rear End Noise Squeaks / Groans Rubbing Sounds

I had this problem before on my 2009 RX350 and took it to the dealer - they were stumped at first but eventually figured out it was the spare tire making noise every time I made a turn into a driveway or went over a little hill/bump.

They did something to adjust it or tighten it and the jack etc. and it went away. Now the sound is back, big time. How to adjust the spare to get rid of this. Also if there's a hack to pad or insulate the spare that would be great.

I also found another thread on a similar thing but it's talking about struts, shocks and trailing arms on 3rd generations. [URL] ....

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Lexus GS 2013+ :: Tires Rubbing Even On A Slight Dip On Freeway When Running At About 70 Mph

I have been having issues with the tires rubbing even on a slight dip on the freeway specially when running at about 70 mph . I have a 20x9 front offset 32 tires 245/35/20 and 20x10 rear offset 35 tires 275/30/20. I also installed tanabe nf210 springs. Is it bec of the offset? What can I do to get rid of it?

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Lexus LS 2007+ :: Locked Out With Engine Running - Fob Key Not Working

Got out of car to open garage, car locked itself up with engine running. Had key fob in pocket. Nothing worked from fob. No unlock, open trunk, or sound horn.

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Lexus ES 2007-12 :: Engine Temperature Running Into Red Then Back Down

So my o7 es350 with 75k on it just started acting really strange. I noticed while at a traffic light the temperature gauge was right in the beginning of the red zone. After being there for around 20 seconds it dropped back into the normal range. Then while driving it would randomly shoot up very quickly and then back down again, just as quickly (a couple seconds).

I sat and idled it for a while and the gauge slowly creeped back into the red, then in a matter of 15 seconds dropped back into the normal range. I checked the fan, and coolant levels and both seem to be fine. I called the dealership, but they were no dice at all.

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Lexus LS 2007+ :: Temperature Going Rapidly Up - Engine Cooling Fan Running At Max

2nd time happening to me: I started my car, backed up and drove few hundred feet before stopping at a traffic light.

While stopping there, I noticed the engine cooling fan was running at max and the temperature was going rapidly up (in less than 10sec the gauge almost hit the red line).

While the gauge was going up I shifted the gear stick to P and the gauge dropped to normal in less than 5sec.

I shifted back to D and the car drove normally ever since.

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Lexus ES 2007-12 :: Widest Rear Tire On 350 Without Rubbing

I recently got a set of staggered IS 350 wheels, and while I realize it's not ideal , my father wants to know if they will fit his 2012 ES350 ? The front tires I'm having put on are 225 / 45 / 18, but the tears are still good and are 255 / 40 / 18. Will the 255 fit in the back without rubbing issues.

So, I just went ahead and put the wheel on. The stats are 18x8.5, +45 offset, and 255/40/18.

Initially the tire rubbed while driving, the wheel was able to rotate, but not without the rotating rub noise against the strut. So then I put on a 5mm spacer I had and it was perfect.

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Lexus LS 2007+ :: How To Stop Rubbing On Rear Tires

Is there a simple, inexpensive, right now fix to stop the rubbing on the rear tires? I'm running 265/30/22 tires and get tire scraping on dips and some turns with a half tank of gas and two small passengers.

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Lexus LS 2007+ :: Interior Rubbing Noise Over Bumps

In the attached image, I circled an area in red. When going over bumps, I hear a soft but annoying rubbing noise.

Any clue how to fix this?

*image is taken from the drive side rear seat.*

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Golf IV / Jetta IV :: Sounds Similar To A Fuel Pump Running After Engine Is Turned Off?

Experiencing dead battery due to a sound like a running fuel pump but the engine os off?

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Golf VI R :: Rough Running - Knocking Sounds Coming From Engine At Stop Light

I started my car this morning and drove to work. It's not that cold. I heard knocking sounds coming from the engine at a stop light. I lightly tapped on the accelerator to hear it better. My commute is short (3 miles), so I gingerly cruised there. I didn't try to accelerate and it didn't seem like I was suffering from loss of power either. I opened the hood and let it idol at work and couldn't really hear the knocking sound.

I downloaded the code when I got to work. After that I started the engine again and it sounded pretty normal. I'm due for my oil/filter change (~5500 miles).

Here are the codes. Any reasons to worry, or is this an one-time thing?

2 Faults Found:

001322 - Camshaft Adj. Bank 1 Intake
P052A - 001 - Cold-Start Timing not Reached

Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01100001
Fault Priority: 2
Fault Frequency: 1

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Lexus LS 2007+ :: Rims Start Rubbing When Someone Sits In Back

I have got 22 inch rims and whenever someone sits in the back, it's always rubbing. What can I do to prevent that. Someone recommended me spacers.

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Lexus LS 2007+ :: Clicking Sounds At Low Speed While Turning

My 2010 LS 460 had the Control Arms replaced at 45,196 miles. Now, I am hearing a clicking sound at low speeds when I am turning in either direction. I can hear it with the windows rolled up and the radio on, it is fairly pronounced. The vehicle now has 51,350 miles on it. What this could be?

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Lexus LS 2007+ :: Rubbing Noise With Harsh Vibration When Turn The Wheel In Either Direction

I bought a 2010 lexus ls460l awd with about 80,00 miles on it and also bought a warranty for 3 year/ 36,000 miles. After having the car for a couple of days i noticed things that I didn't like as well as figured weren't normal, alot of it had to do with noises, the dealer told me they didn't cover noises, and i asked if those noises meant something was wrong then what?? It was mostly squeaks and rattles that I didn't expect to hear in a car of this caliber, going over uneven road there's a constant squeak coming from the front, if its a bump its an extremely hard thump in the rear, and the idle.....is BY FAR the loudest I've ever heard in any car that I've been in.

When I turned the wheel all the way in either direction and pressed the gas, it made a rubbing noise with a harsh vibration, brakes squeak horribly about 2 days out of the week for about an hour then it goes away. When i took it in they said everything was fine except a part on the rear struts and said they needed some special oil for the vibrating rubbing issue. Picked up the car and noticed the vibrating issue was resolved but during the drive home noticed everything else stayed the same.

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Lexus LS 2007+ :: Door Sounds Like Electric Motor When Tried To Open

My 2009 LS 600h:

I park the car, i turn it off, the steering wheel goes to park position. Then, when i open the door i hear a sound like a electric motor.

My GS 450h did exactly the same. Auto handbrake on or off makes no difference.

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Lexus LS 2007+ :: Loud Hissing Sounds When Press On The Brake

I replaced rear pads with akebomo and installed centric premium rotors but in the morning I hear a very loud noise (as loud as as a steam locomotive :-) for the first few times I press on the brake, then the sound goes away. After that, no hissing sound all day until next morning.

I used a brake silencer spray on the back of the pads but to no avail. I had the mechanic lube the pins twice but in vain. Noise went away for 3 days and came back.

I was told to go with OEM pads with shim. I was wondering if this the correct solution and where is the best place to get those OEM pads?

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Touareg :: Dash Squeak Near Windshield / Sounds Like Plastic Rubbing Against Glass

My Touareg developed a dash squeak last week. It seems like it's coming from where the dash and windshield come together. It sounds like plastic rubbing against glass.

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Passat (B6) :: Front Brakes Make Rubbing Noise That Sounds Like A Honk

So after I come to a full stop and then release the pedal to start moving again the front brakes make a rubbing noise that sounds like a "honk". Im not sure if this is a trait of Automatic cars as the car is trying to push foward on its own. My previous cars were all stick. My wifes car (Auto also) does not do this. Also the Auto Hold feature is very jarring when you step on the gas to go the car almost lurches foward as the brake disengages. Is it just my car or is there something that needs adjustment?

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Lexus LS 2007+ :: Music Gone / Constant Chirping Sounds - No Air On Left Vents

Last night I was driving home and my music was gone. All I hear was the constant chirping sounds and there is NO WAY to turn it off. I ended up pulling out the 30amp fuse under the pass side to turn it off. Sounds like the amplifier failed.

Driving to work ...I noticed the left (driver side) air vents are not following any air.

The two vents on the passenger side are working fine..but not the two on the driver side. Yeah I played with the settings, turned it on/off, Hi/Low air, close/open vents..nothing worked. What's going on with the air vent?

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Lexus LS 2007+ :: Warning Buzzer Circuit No Longer Sounds When Open The Trunk

I'm having a problem trying to troubleshoot the warning buzzer circuit. Normally,the warning buzzer beeps twice when the trunk begins to open. It will also beep twice when you press the button to close the trunk. Yesterday I noticed that the warning no longer sounds when i open the trunk, but still beeps when i close the trunk. I examined he trunk closer, but couldn't find the buzzer or an activator for the beep generator. The service manual was worthless.

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