Rattle From Gear Stick

[rosstheboss]

I have a three day old is200 sport and when the car is in 2nd and 4th their is an annoying rattle that is pretty loud. What level of rattle noise is acceptable from a three day old car and is there a quick fix for this.

Cheers

Ross

[Monster-Mat]

give the leather gear gaitor a twist at the top slip ring........report back

[bloofire]

Hi, i have exactly the same problem.

My car is 2 and 1/2 years old.

It started doing it about a year ago and lexus cured it at a service.

It's started doing it again now - only in 2nd, 4th and 6th gears. particularly in 6th - irritating.

Last time I think they said something had come lose under the gaiter. I have the 40k service in a couple of weeks so hopefully will get fixed again then.

I wouldn't worry about it too much - just take it back to the dealer - kick up a stink (demand an IS300 with styling kit as a courtesy car :D ) and they will fix it.