Start Up Noise

[WeiMark]

Did anyone have noise when you start up the engine?

exactly same as:

any ideas? thanks in advance

[ilv1004s]

metal rattling noise?

its due to cam gear back lash

it sould be fixed under warranty

[samsung001]

I do have this noise. Some ppl claim the noise is normal for IS250, but some say is abnormal. The best way is do is get Lexus to inspect the car. (Hm...but...do they normally say the car is normal?)

[ilv1004s]

I do have this noise. Some ppl claim the noise is normal for IS250, but some say is abnormal. The best way is do is get Lexus to inspect the car. (Hm...but...do they normally say the car is normal?)

cars making this noise should be fixed under warranty from lexus

this is not normal

[baws250]

but what if the cars not under warranty? like mines an o6 is250 and i get that noise sometimes when I start it. Should i be worried as it could be something major?

[Sapphire Cam]

There are other threads in the forum on exactly this topic. Have a read.... Related to a couple faulty VVTi controllers for memory. Fixed in vehicles post-2008 I understand. Still can be an issue for 05-07 makes. Mine did it - got it fixed under warranty. Not critical I understand, don't think its going to cause any abnormal wear on the engine - just sounds a bit unnerving. If your car is post-warranty period, then best to speak to your nearest Lexus dealer. If it was listed as a 'quality recall' (as opposed to a safety recall - there is a difference), then Lexus should still repair out of warranty. But don't quote me on that!

[sherlockyou]

that sounds definitely wrong...

[steeeven]

Mine does this as well but it only last for literally 2 seconds. Car is out of warranty also :(

[LEX51S]

If anyone beats me too it in finding out the out of warranty cost please let me know post it up.

[Zed_IS250]

i was told about $2500....... lexus said they are willing to pay 50% or labour or parts charges as a good will thing

expensive because whole engine has to be taken apart

Thanks

Z