bmorelli Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Hey everyone! I'm the new owner of a 2001 RX300 (73,000 miles) and I've noticed a noise coming from what seems to be the passenger side of the car. It sounds almost like coffee brewing (that's the best way I can describe it). It seems to only happen when the car is at idle, and it doesn't seem to happen all the time. I had the vehicle inspected at my local Lexus dealer before purchasing the car and it came back with a clean bill of health. I'm not sure what the mystery noise is, but any input is appreciated! Thanks! Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteanello Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I had a similar problem with our '04 RX. When I took it to the dealer I described it as a gurgeling noise. It was coming from the footwell area. Initially (under warranty) the dealer couldn't reproduce the noise. Later (our of warranty) they heard the noise and said it was some sort of dirverter door related to the auto climate control. Since it was reported under warranty, they fixed it at not charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blk_on_blk Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Are you talking about the infamous climate control solenoid cluster 'gurgle' sound? If so, there are many threads on here and Club Lexus explaining what it is and how to go after it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carguy07 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Probably this: http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...showtopic=21392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmorelli Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 Probably this: http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...showtopic=21392 thanks for this link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcohen23 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I had the same issue with my '99 RX300 2 years ago.... It was the blendor motor. cost about $200-$300 to fix. Most of that was the lobor to locate the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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