SuperCoupe400 Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I used to notice a subtle and not too loud chirp coming from somewhere inside the car (I suppose the dashboard area) almost everytime I'd start it up. But lately I'm hearing it when I stop at a light (usually after coming off the freeway) - but it only happens every now and then. A "chirp" is the best I can describe it. It never does it more than once at a time. It's not something you'd hear with the radio on. Has anybody else been getting this noise? What is it? BTW, it's definately not a squeak of any kind. It sounds electronic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCoupe400 Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 I've been accused from time to time of hearing things, but please tell me I'm not the only one hearing these "chirp/whistle" noises? Anybody?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexus082 Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Thats not too distinct to be honest. Thats kinda hard to diagnose. Does it sound like its absolutely coming from the inside or the maybe the outside? If you hear something more than a few times you may not just be hearing things. :whistles: Just joking around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason0865 Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 I have a 03' SC430 and I'm hearing that noise 1 month after I bought the car from the dealer. The dealer mechanics told me that it is the sound of ABS, but I've never heard any sound to my previous older Lexus. It's annoying having to hear that when the car is only 40K miles. Can anyone please help and provide some insights? I"m so upset now and thinking about taking the car to multiple Lexus dealers. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCoupe400 Posted October 2, 2006 Author Share Posted October 2, 2006 Thats not too distinct to be honest. Thats kinda hard to diagnose. Does it sound like its absolutely coming from the inside or the maybe the outside? If you hear something more than a few times you may not just be hearing things.:whistles: Just joking around. Well, it certainly sounded like it was coming from inside the cabin. But now that I've replaced my alternator and p.s. pump I don't recall hearing it again. humph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelsAmongUs Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 The only chirping I have heard in my SC4 is if you hold down one of the stereo buttons (station, skip, etc.) for longer than three seconds there is a very distinct chirp given. Hope this helps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase Croft Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 strange that those particular changes in ur car made it go away, i would have not suspected those to be the problem but hell, if it works :-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCoupe400 Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 strange that those particular changes in ur car made it go away, i would have not suspected those to be the problem but hell, if it works :-P Dhoe!! I spoke too soon. I just heard it again yesterday. This is probably just going to be one of those things that never gets resolved. The sound doesn't seem to be linked to anything I do or that the car does. In which case, it's not something I can take to the dealer and reproduce for them to listen to. It's happened while standing still, and while in motion. I never hear it with the radio on (sound is too low to hear with music on). It doesn't even happen every time i'm in the car. on average, it's about once a week. Oh well. Nothing seems to be wrong, so I won't sweat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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