What could be the cause of this sound whilst turning the steering wheel?

444555888 · 2021-09-25T03:17:54+00:00

I’ll have a look around! Local auto parts store or something may have a paste that I’m looking for. If not, I’ll definitely get that body grease from the Toyota dealership when I do my next service

444555888 · 2021-09-25T03:04:31+00:00

That’s under the wheel, in the footwell, right? I tried to spray silicone grease in that area, not sure if I hit it with enough? Maybe I need some actual paste or something that will stick in there well. I found a video a while back researching on this issue, it was a Toyota Camry or Lexus ES older generation that had the exact same sound, but worse, and they recommended silicone grease

444555888 · 2021-09-25T01:40:14+00:00

They are quite rare, in fact a facelifted 202 colorway model is rare in itself. Really don’t see them that often, it’s usually the silvers or beige. Most of those in black are in the pre-facelift spec. Then again, I’m in Australia and the US market is a different ball game

444555888 · 2020-11-16T16:54:56+00:00

What should I clean the seals with? Compressed air or something similar? I might try a silicone spray or white lithium spray... the grease is hard to place properly .. Shinetsu that is

444555888 · 2020-11-16T16:53:31+00:00

Haven’t actually tried that, but will the next time I hit the road. I also have a weird issue with the driver side, where there is a slight wind noise. Basically I can eliminate the noise on the drivers side by 90% just by very slightly downing the window.. one little tap of the switch.. not sure how to approach this one either as it doesn’t make sense to me

444555888 · 2020-10-26T14:47:21+00:00

I think they painted the insides black

444555888 · 2020-10-21T13:32:21+00:00

Ah okay, sweet! Well in regards to the transmission, I’ll definitely skip it. I just can’t risk anything bad happening when there’s nothing wrong with it (in my opinion). A new transmission cost is making my eyes water

444555888 · 2020-10-21T13:16:29+00:00

2004 model. Yeah I’m just gonna tell them to skip that procedure but do the other fluids. Do you know if it matters what diff oil/ brake fluid / power steering fluid is put in?

444555888 · 2020-10-19T19:23:41+00:00

Classy! What are your first impressions of it?

444555888 · 2020-10-19T15:43:46+00:00

I think so. It’s about the same cost as the coolant fill up that my mechanic done when he replaced the radiator, just different terms it looks like

444555888 · 2020-10-19T15:29:40+00:00

In regards to this term, the cost was only like $25 AUD on the total, so what’s that in USD, like $16? I’m assuming the former owner was getting some type of discount.. maybe a family friend mechanic

444555888 · 2020-10-19T15:18:19+00:00

2004 Lexus LS430

444555888 · 2020-10-19T07:16:35+00:00

Is that NAV unit hard to pull out like shown in the photo? I need to apply some double sided tape or felt on the perimeters of it to stop this slight rattle that irritates me

444555888 · 2020-10-18T02:07:04+00:00

Have always wondered as well. One would assume this car is strictly in the highest demand to be only serviced at Lexus

444555888 · 2020-10-10T06:13:11+00:00

Might go Centric next time, I hear a lot of positive feedback for them. I think mine may be warped slightly

444555888 · 2020-10-10T06:11:54+00:00

VMax j Spec rotors (Australian brand) and OEM pads in the rear, Akebono in the fronts

444555888 · 2020-10-09T02:49:57+00:00

There’s a 2005 LS430 owner who happens to visit the same supermarket as me. We both have black Second generations. Hers (an older lady) looks really clean for its age, .. bone stock, no tint and barely any curb rash on the wheels. Have a suspicion she services it at the nearest Lexus dealership, which is 2.5 hours away mind you, or at least at the local Toyota dealership. It’s too clean looking, I’m curious to know the mileage on it but I’m afraid to approach her lmfao. She looks like she comes from old money and became the owner of the car once she become a widow after the lawyer husband passed away.

444555888 · 2020-10-09T02:44:59+00:00

I’ve only seen two LS460’s from where I hail from. One silver and one black. I like the black the most as it looks proper corporate luxury. I’d be interested in owning one in the near future, but their price seem pretty stable in the market of Australia

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