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Sometimes is rarely, really, and then it seems that I cannot skip between tracks. When it works, the aux and radio have the same issue. So symptoms are different between sources, ie. CD sounds always great when it works and aux/radio always sounds bad. I ordered new head unit, but w/o a cd charger. Will try replacing and see if that solves the aux/radio issues.

I started experiencing weird audio issues, like the volume goes up and down, crackles, and, if I'm using radio, sometimes it will seek next radio station on its own. CD sometimes does work and the sound is perfect. Here's a sample video of how it sounds on radio (and aux): Lexus priced me at 2k for replacing the whole unit, and ebay has lots of second hand ones for ~10% of the cost, but they all look slightly different to what I have. I could either fix the whole thing but this can prove to be difficult. Is it possible that the amp is responsible for the volume/crackling, in which case I can just replace that for now? Anyone had similar issues?

Yesterday rained quite a bit, seems like the 2nd noise, then one that sounds like bed springs, tends to go away. Wondering whether it might be a seal on the back lid.

Hi thanks for the reply. I think the bushings may be one cause, the car is 60k miles but almost 12 years old now, and took it to Lexus when bought it new and they did say bushings need replaced. Took it to my local indie and they said that there's plenty more life in them. I'll be taking the car back to them next week, so will write an update. If they don't find anything wrong (and the last time they didn't, but this time around I send them these videos) then I will ask about the shocks. The ride isn't too bad still, but the noise is not great, and I've got OCD when it comes to noises in a car, so really keen to find out what is it and fix it 😬.

Repost of one I did earlier but videos didn't play, will delete the duplicate. So I've been hearing these for a while now: https://youtu.be/rXHNjOMsUFc https://youtu.be/H2ADN9G75TE First link noise can be heard clearly. Not very good sound on the second link, but sounds a bit like old bed springs would sound and tends to dampen some days. Any ideas what these might be?

Anyone can recommend roof rails and bike rack for 2010 RX? My model doesn't have roof bars, so the rails would use the fixing points on the roof. As for the bike rack, I'm thinking the type that's fitted at the back to keep the height low and so I can use the top rails for a roof box or perhaps a tent.

Really? I thought these were meant to be top notch. What's the £200 one you've got your eyes on? I have to replace media unit on my car as the bluetooth module is broken, so I'd rather replace it with something more modern instead. That is, provided, I can replace whole media unit with the third party one.

Have you checked https://gromaudio.com? I've reached out to them asking about one for my 2010 RX but they haven't gotten back to me yet. I think it's worth it though, they seem to be one of the best for this kind of thing.

Thanks for the answer, it's good to know ahead of the trip. Wouldn't want to drain the wrong battery 😄

Going camping and wondering if the 12v outlets work off the hybrid battery or the 12v battery?

Yeah, I'm pretty sure they would. We'll find out next Thursday. But the car drives well, suspension feel pretty great - although stiffer than my GS430 I had before. Just few very faint squeaks every now and then. The dealer put these fixes as amber. If it's the time to replace them I'm sure my indie will charge far less what Lexus want. And I can live w/o bluetooth for now. Considered putting in Grom Vline anyway.

Didn't expect anything major to come up, brought it in for geometry and that's the only thing I'm having done there. I've looked up bluetooth modules on eBay, booked my local indie I used before to have a look at the suspension. Thanks for the link and advice. I'll surely not go to the main dealer for anything other than battery health checks 😄

Edinburgh

Just been to Lexus with new to me RX450h 2010 model with under 60k on the clock. They quoted me a small fortune for few things. One of them is bluetooth module (almost 2k), but more worryingly - front suspension arm bushes split from housing advise replacement and rear trailing arm bushes creaking/squeaking advise replacement at around £2750. Quite costly repairs. Does anyone here have any advice on replacing this outside of Lexus and experience with non OEM parts for suspension?

Makes sense, thanks for your advice. Another factor is that the air suspension model last owner did maintenance himself, since he's meant to be a mechanic, and there's no service logs. That has no chances agains full 11 or so stamps done at Lexus.