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Anonymous Posted on Feb 17, 2013

Humming noise from engine when driving lexus

Car just had 120K check and first time driving, Trac Off, ABS lights flasked and car making lound humming noise from engine. 20 miles later, lights went off but humming continues. Loud hum, very evident when all fans, radio turned off. Seems to come through vents on driver and passenger side in front. What might this be?

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Hello. I want to know more first, does it only make noise in motion or all the time?

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  • Posted on Sep 01, 2009

SOURCE: trac off and check engine light for lexus es 300

A week ago, on my Lexus ES 300 (2001), "Check Engine" and "Trac Off" lights came on. This coincided with me filling the gas tank to the brim to round the dollar to be paid. I cleaned the gas tank cap and the tank opening. However, both lights persisted. On the same day, when I turned on the car again, there was a hesitance, a stuttering to come on. Both "Check Engine" and "Trac Off" lights were still on.

The next day, the car wouldn't come on at all. It sounded as the battery was dead. I couldn't even jump start the car. So, I got a new battery from Costco ($59) and put it in. It took 15-20 seconds of cranking to get the car started. Once it was started, the engine sounded fine and the RPM normal. The "Check Engine" light was off. However, the "Trac Off" was still on. I cleaned the gas tank cap one more time.

The next morning, when I turned the car on, there was no problems. It came on instantly as it used to be, didn't have any warning lights, and drove smoothly.

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  • Posted on Oct 11, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 lexus ls430. Dead

Sounds as though when your battery died the engine imobiIiser locked down.
YOU MAY HAVE TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO A LEXUS DEALER AND HAVE THE MASTER KEY AND OTHERS REPROGRAMMED TO THE IGNITION...BUT
If you have your wallet key as well , try taking all to the airport. HOLD the card to the dash beside the ignition for at least 20 seconds, then try turning the key several times. I haven`t done an LS but the failsafe when a remote fails is to hold the key beside the ignition for at least 20 seconds ....
Also try the lock routine, but I think the issue is in dash..security needing to reboot to your key.
My understanding is that the lock routine re initialises the lock setstings when power is restored

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  • Posted on May 09, 2009

SOURCE: check engine light on in 93 Lexus

The only way to check why the check engine light is on is to have autozone or a mechanic put a scanner on the car and read the engine codes. This will tell you exactly what is wrong. Many part stores will test it for free. Mechanics will charge about $40 But you will definately know exactly what the problem is.

If gauge is fine and car smells hot. It is probably due to plugged exhaust unless you have a wire laying on the exhaust manifold and it's melting.

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  • Posted on Oct 12, 2009

SOURCE: Lexus sc400 electrical problem

the computer is bad and also these cars are known for the insturment clusters to go bad along with the computer. get them both fixed and it will solve your problem.

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  • Posted on Jan 11, 2010

SOURCE: "humming" noise after tire replacement

check the wheel bearing sounds like a problem there.

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Humming noise from engine when driving lexus

Your wheels each have rotor speed sensors...
2006 LEXUS GX470 4 7L V8 ABS Wheel Speed Sensor RockAuto

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You should NEVER HAVE LEFT... without
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