MikeP Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 My '04 LS430 has a constant rattle when the sunroof is opened. I think I have eliminated the sliding shade as the culprit because it doesn't rattle when opened and the sunroof is closed. Also, when the sunroof is open, I can stop the rattle if I put a little pressure on the leading edge of the sunroof with my hand. Has anyone else had the same problem & if so, was it fixed? I also have a slight intermittent buzz from around the shift. I think it's coming from the trim plate (with the shift slot and gear indicators) as it touches the wood on the console. If I pry the trim plate up slightly and hold it there, the buzz/rattle stops. Other than these 2 rattles, the car is rock solid and extremely quiet. The silence makes the rattles even more noticable. I'll ask the service advisor about the rattles when I bring it in for its first service. I hate rattles Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF3 Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 It sounds like your sunroof has a loose screw or the rubber bushings need to be lubed up. Since your bringing your car to the dealer, have them check it out for you, just let them know that you have the rattle so that they can calculate that into the warranty repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90LS400Lexus Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 My '04 LS430 has a constant rattle when the sunroof is opened. I think I have eliminated the sliding shade as the culprit because it doesn't rattle when opened and the sunroof is closed. Also, when the sunroof is open, I can stop the rattle if I put a little pressure on the leading edge of the sunroof with my hand. Has anyone else had the same problem & if so, was it fixed?I also have a slight intermittent buzz from around the shift. I think it's coming from the trim plate (with the shift slot and gear indicators) as it touches the wood on the console. If I pry the trim plate up slightly and hold it there, the buzz/rattle stops. Other than these 2 rattles, the car is rock solid and extremely quiet. The silence makes the rattles even more noticable. I'll ask the service advisor about the rattles when I bring it in for its first service. I hate rattles Mike I can understand why you would be upset over rattles. I hate them too. Luckily- my 90 LS400 w/231K has no rattles whatsoever. I think rattles are totally unacceptable on a 2004 car- especially a Lexus. If the dealer checks it be careful. I have heard of dealers trying to "fix" rattles, only to make them worse.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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