My new to me LX 570 and a few questions. (1 Viewer)

[NYC570]

Hi I'm new to this forum. I own a lexus isf and have been a member of the clublexus forum for a few years. About a month ago I purchased a CPO 2013 lexus lx 570 with 32k miles and I'm wondering whether a few things are normal or not.

- I feel a slight but noticeable vibration at full lock of the steering wheel, at either direction, when making sharp turns. I belive this only happens when the LX is cold and I'm wondering if it's normal. I've read about some others having the same issue but no definitive answers.

- when I press the brake pedal i hear sort of a breathing or electrical sound. Sometimes a slight vibration on the pedal accompanies the sound. The vibration isn't related to the pads or the rotor but to whatever makes the noise down at the pedal. This is mostly noticeable at slow speeds in stop and go traffic. I'm wondering if this is normal.

- I also noticed that the front driver and passenger seat belts are different at the bottom where they attach to the pillar. The passenger side has some sort of electrical device before the bolt that secures it to the pillar. The driver's side doesn't have this device.

I'm really enjoying the truck and even though my isf is fully modded, i think the LX will remain mostly stock since it's my daily. So far I've only done full led inside lighting, weather tech liners and front and rear bar guards. I've been reading this forum for a few months now and I'm thankful for the wealth of info it contains.

Thanks,
John

 

[TonyP]

- Never had that issue. But if it persists or bothers you I'd utilize that CPO

- Like a squishing sound? Normal

- Do you have a pic? I've had my belt assembly apart but I can't picture what you're referring to.

 

[NYC570]

I'll take pics of the seat belts tomorrow and post them to show what I mean.

Thanks,
John

 

[NYC570]

This is the driver's side.



This is the passenger side.



The plastic thing that you see on the passenger side has some wires going to it. The driver's side doesn't have any of this.

 

[gaijin]

This is the driver's side.



This is the passenger side.



The plastic thing that you see on the passenger side has some wires going to it. The driver's side doesn't have any of this.

My 2013 LC looks exactly the same as yours - passenger side with the added bit and driver's side without.

HTH

 

[NYC570]

Thanks, i guess it's normal then.

 

[Redbull]

The swish noise when braking is normal.

 

[TonyP]

Yup, that's how the belts look. Also, that sensor on the bottom is an expensive bastard.

 

[NYC570]

Just an update on the vibration I was feeling. As part of my first oil change I also greased the drive shaft since I noticed the engine air filter and cabin air filter were never changed. I don't think the dealer where it was rigorously serviced ever did it. All these things were supposed to be done as part of the 30k service. In the lexus vehicle history the 30k service is one of the entries. This is why I don't trust dealerships for service, even if it's free. After greasing the drive shaft, the vibration when turning is completely gone.

 

[i4c4lo]

This is the brake booster. It's a normal sound.

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when I press the brake pedal i hear sort of a breathing or electrical sound. Sometimes a slight vibration on the pedal accompanies the sound. The vibration isn't related to the pads or the rotor but to whatever makes the noise down at the pedal. This is mostly noticeable at slow speeds in stop and go traffic. I'm wondering if this is normal.