New owner 2012 IS250 F SPORT needs some help

[Nawaz]

Hi guys.

 

New to the forum. Yet not new to the lexus IS models. I have owned a 2002 IS200 Sport which sadly was hit and written off. So upgraded to IS250 F Sport on a 2012 year. With 54k miles and 2 previous owners. 

I haven't had to long and am somewhat in need of help and or advice. The car makes a click / knock noise when at slow speed and turning left only. I have gone back to the dealer. Not a Lexus dealer. Who has said "all new Lexus vehicles make this noise as it it electronic steering" I think that is a load of BS as my 02 never made this noise yet it was a proper steering pump with oil. 

Can anyone confirm this or tell me otherwise? The click noise is that a trait of the 2nd gen IS or is that bull? 

Any info would be greatly appreciated and would help me massively. I thank you guys for your time in advance. Thanks.

Pic of my IS250 F Sport as well.

[ColinBarber]

1 hour ago, Nawaz said:

Who has said "all new Lexus vehicles make this noise as it it electronic steering" I think that is a load of BS as my 02 never made this noise yet it was a proper steering pump with oil.

Your 2002 series I didn't have electric power steering, whereas the series II does - I think that is what the dealer meant. But I cannot recall many people complaining of this so I don't think it is a 'common' issue.

Hopefully others with a similar aged vehicle can confirm.

[Nawaz]

Colin Baber I appreciate your reply. 👍

[McShmoopy]

2 hours ago, Nawaz said:

Hi guys.

 

New to the forum. Yet not new to the lexus IS models. I have owned a 2002 IS200 Sport which sadly was hit and written off. So upgraded to IS250 F Sport on a 2012 year. With 54k miles and 2 previous owners. 

I haven't had to long and am somewhat in need of help and or advice. The car makes a click / knock noise when at slow speed and turning left only. I have gone back to the dealer. Not a Lexus dealer. Who has said "all new Lexus vehicles make this noise as it it electronic steering" I think that is a load of BS as my 02 never made this noise yet it was a proper steering pump with oil. 

Can anyone confirm this or tell me otherwise? The click noise is that a trait of the 2nd gen IS or is that bull? 

Any info would be greatly appreciated and would help me massively. I thank you guys for your time in advance. Thanks.

Pic of my IS250 F Sport as well.

Congrats on the 2012 IS, shes a beaut! Im a 2010 F Sport owner myself and there definitely isnt a clicking noise as standard. Would indicate a lose part or something amiss, may be worth taking to a Lexus specialist as the dealerships vary largely in quality depending on your location. 

[Nawaz]

Thank you McShmoopy. I think they are awesome vehicles. Such a joyful drive and refined ride. 

Anyhow I appreciate the time you taken to reply and will be taking it to a local Indy Lexus Specialst near Keighley, closest one near to me and get her checked out.

Once again guys I really appreciate your advice and insight. 

 

[McShmoopy]

13 minutes ago, Nawaz said:

Thank you McShmoopy. I think they are awesome vehicles. Such a joyful drive and refined ride. 

Anyhow I appreciate the time you taken to reply and will be taking it to a local Indy Lexus Specialst near Keighley, closest one near to me and get her checked out.

Once again guys I really appreciate your advice and insight. 

 

No worries, let us know how you get on! I love the look of the 2011+ facelifts but I really wanted the memory seats functions which only came with the early facelifts from 2009 to early 2011. 

[Nawaz]

I will do. Hopefully its a minor issue such as droplink or something. 

 

[scudney]

Hello Mohammed and welcome to the LOC hoping you find the forum educational and informative, with regards to the noise you mention l think you should get it looked at, i have owned mine for just over 6 years and it's not a noise i have come across 

[H3XME]

Try ball/cv joints. Drop links wouldn't make that noise, you normally hear those rattling going over bumps and ****ty roads. 

[Nawaz]

H3XME have it booked in for Thursday. To get this issue checked. Appreciate what you just told me. Will keep you all updated as you had time for my issue. Only seems fair to update you guys. 

[F.A.]

Lovely looking car. We had a 2011 Artic Pearl IS250 SE-L with the F sport front bumper extensions, so it looked very similar. I can also confirm ours had no clicking noise in the 9 years and 90k miles we owned it. 
 

 

[Nawaz]

F.A that's a lovely looking motor. Same as mine!! Apart for the alloys. Appreciate your time and reply. 

[Isaac5099]

Hi Mohammed, 

 

I believe I test drove that exact car you have bought at a dealership in Bury, I recognise the picture.

I took it for a test drive and noticed that too, I thought it was a balljoint issue and ended up not buying it for that reason.

I test drove it at Good Motors at Bury, It would be hilarious if thats the same one I drove!

 

Cheers,

[Nawaz]

Same on..