the analyzer Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Hi, I have 2006 Lexus Rx 400H. When moving or adjusting the front seat it moans/groans whines when going forward or backward. I went to Youtube and a person discussed the problem and their video had the exact same noise with a lexus. The recommendation was to lubricate/grease the long threaded rods that move the seats and to also lubricate the end moving screws. He had immediate results...it didn't work at all for my seat. It continues to moan and grunt. I used a synthetic grease that was recommended. Its only the drivers side for me that's noisey and I notice it more when its hot in Seattle. The steering column also makes a groaning/rubbing noise when adjusting. The steering does not make noise turning or driving only when the "preset" is making its adjustment for the column up/down and in/out. Again I notice these noises when its hot out, when its cooler there are no noises. Someone on Lexus Forum had same steering issue and said that it was from expansion and parts rubbing. He recommended loosening the covers over the steering column. I purchased this car used but in good shape. I want to keep everything "nice" and maintained by myself. 2FDAF59F-16EF-4A34-9FB9-516C896210B7.3gp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX400h Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 I don't think ours was ever tomb-quiet. I cannot hear anything when playing your video. Everytime I shut off the car the steering wheel rises and does make a noise but it doesn't seem to be getting louder. We are the original owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the analyzer Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 Im bummed you cant hear it. Make sure your audio button is on. I can click on it and sound works. I sent via Apple iPhone video. You need to hear it! thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX400h Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 The speaker icon in the video is greyed-out, so I suspect that the downloaded video does not allow sound when others are viewing it. I run Windows 10 and Edge but that shouldn't make a difference. (unless it does) 😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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