Hi Everyone,

Although I have the same dashboard rattles as everyone else on here (even though it has been out once to rectify the problem), I have now been blessed with another annoying noise. During the recent hot weather, when I drive the car, a horrible plasticy cracking noise comes from the rear of the interior. From what I can tell, its either coming from the rear parcel shelf or the third brake light surround. Strangley enough, when the temperature is lower, i.e. early in the morning, the noise disappears. Has anyone else had this problem?

Also, has a standard fix been identified for the vibrating rear view mirror.

Thanks Guys.

I get a rattling from the parcel shelf but it can often be heard, not just during warm weather.
Do you know what the fix for the rattling is for the passenger air vent?

I had exactly the same, it was cracking for 3-5minutes and then stopped suddendly. And it appeared only when direct sun headed on the car.

Now its fine, dissapeared by itself... Sometimes I think that my car lives its own life

had this problem before, look at my post from last year, http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...c=44736&hl=

oh and after all of that it still has a problem, but as you state only when its hot.

Had the same problem with mine. Cured by a new parcel shelf being fitted, and also some clips for the roof lining (a known problem in another Lexus model apparently? GS?)

I had same problem on GS, only when hot. After 5 visits the dealer has finally solved it with a new rear glass. Apparently it was a trim problem on the glass fitting or something. Any way, complete new rear window and no more creaking.

Had a new shelf and still get the cracking - in direct sunlight.

same issue on mine..luckily it happened when the service manager was in the car with me trying to listen for the passenger air vent rattle (which never happened when he was in the car:( ), so the car is goin in for that to be sorted on monday. like u all have said, its not always there. just sometimes. that was the first time i heard it, when he was in the car too...strange!!

we have the same but i just pop the boot and bang the bottom of the parcel shelf lol.

it seems to have worked i thought it might be the rear sun shield or levinson rear speakers????

the service manager at birmingham did say it was the rear windscreen. so not sure..

Hi,

FYI This is now a known issue, Lexus tech are aware and there is a bulletin about the fix. Was previously an issue on the GS. Happens in hot weather or when direct sunlight on rear screen.

Its to do with some clips that are left in when the rear screen is fitted. If you remove these clips it fixes the issue, no need for screen replacement or parcel shelf etc. Very easy fix apparentely, but it works.

Hope this helps,

Will the warranty on these rattles be extended when the 3 yr manufactures warranty runs out?