Ticking Noise From Engine

[Guest dms666]

In my RX330, I hear a ticking noise from the engine.

When in idle, the engine produces a noticeable (and quick) "tick, tick, tick..." noise...like the clock sound from "60 Minutes". Am I hearing the cylinders, belt, or what?

Clearly I have no automative knowledge so let's clear that up right away. :)

[OKEH1]

In my RX330, I hear a ticking noise from the engine.

When in idle, the engine produces a noticeable (and quick) "tick, tick, tick..." noise...like the clock sound from "60 Minutes". Am I hearing the cylinders, belt, or what?

Clearly I have no automative knowledge so let's clear that up right away. :)

I have same problem on my 2004 RX330, was told it is the fuel injectors and is a known issue, but so far no fixes ( I was told that 2-days ago when my went in for repair).

I have lived with my noisy RX for 2 1/2 years now, and really cant wait till I can get rid if the vehicle , inmy opinion it is just very average and not the high quality I was led to believe.

[Benjamin Tang]

i assume it's injectors as well. if you think yours is loud... you should listen to a gs400. when i first heard mine i thought i was losing the valves... but i've since gotten used to it.

[LEXIRX330]

I have same problem on my 2004 RX330, was told it is the fuel injectors and is a known issue, but so far no fixes ( I was told that 2-days ago when my went in for repair).

I have lived with my noisy RX for 2 1/2 years now, and really cant wait till I can get rid if the vehicle , inmy opinion it is just very average and not the high quality I was led to believe.

I also hear the ticking but it does not concern me. I have heard that many of these engines do this...and it does not seem to be a problem...

I guess it just does not bother me! I love my RX330, I think that the quality of this vehicle is far superior to most, not sure what is wrong with yours...

[Rx330driver]

I agree that i hear the sound, but it doesnt neccessarily bother me. I cant wait to get rid of the car so i can buy another Lexus with the sound. lol

[mehullica]

There has been a fix out for months. Replacing the fuel line from the fuel rail to the metal fuel line. TSIB EG005-05

[Booyah]

Yep there has been a TSB for that fuel pressure line ticking for MONTHS--your service dude is blowing smoke up your crack--Get on him to find it

[berthiag]

OK, the Lex has a tick!! It is the injector, ours was corrected two weeks ago. Still a slight noise but the car is so quiet everything is noticable evne a rock in one of the tires.

Check with another dealer, Inskip in RI fixed it the first time around.

[Rx330driver]

can someone possibly post the TSB document on here so i can bring proof to my service advisor?

[Benjamin Tang]

There has been a fix out for months. Replacing the fuel line from the fuel rail to the metal fuel line. TSIB EG005-05

wow i'm completely unaware of this... ours has been ticking since day 1 and i just took it for granted after being told it was the injectors.

but a question: why would a fuel line cause this noise?

[chiks]

In my RX330, I hear a ticking noise from the engine.

When in idle, the engine produces a noticeable (and quick) "tick, tick, tick..." noise...like the clock sound from "60 Minutes". Am I hearing the cylinders, belt, or what?

Clearly I have no automative knowledge so let's clear that up right away. :)

I have same problem on my 2004 RX330, was told it is the fuel injectors and is a known issue, but so far no fixes ( I was told that 2-days ago when my went in for repair).

I have lived with my noisy RX for 2 1/2 years now, and really cant wait till I can get rid if the vehicle , inmy opinion it is just very average and not the high quality I was led to believe.

There is a Fix. Check the TSB at for fuel injector rail.

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems...PC&type=VEHICLE

[Rx330driver]

o god, i went to the main site of that, there are A LOT OF TSB RECALLS a lot alot alot for my car. this is bad.