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Update: Looks like the issue is resolved. Advised 4 hours in workshop to hunt it down, several test drives as well. Couldn't get much more info but he mentioned trim removal and refit and padding. I took it over roads that typically set it off, nothing. Got a motorway run this weekend that would also cause it to go off, hoping its an "all clear'! Warning: advised that Lexus has recently changed trim warranty investigations down from the 3 year full warranty period to 18 months or 20k miles. I just slipped in underneath this. Chris

Update: I mailed Lexus Liverpool today to tell them the noise was still there. Shared the advice from on here and they are keen to talk monday and have allocated workshop/investigation time next thursday, very willingly infact. Lexus service shining through. just hope they can resolve this time (3rd times a charm 🙂 ). @jumbojake, I purchased some of the tape for an intermittent creak in the center console (when leaning on it). Hopefully works!

Hey, yes agree, exactly like two sticky surfaces taking on and off each other! Annoyingly it comes and goes. Sometimes its just over the biggest of jolts, other times its near continuous and even the engine starting up will set the noise off with vibration. It isn't the top piece around the grill, its the lower flat piece with the vent in. I've tried jamming credit cards and folder paper up between the two parts thinking it was an interface noise, but it still persists. The only way of stopping it (and Lexus garage saw this as well) was to place hand on top of the area towards the back. I'm starting to suspect that its also temperature related. Didn't have the issue in winter, suggesting that its something very slightly moving in a gap. Chris

Was it a clicking noise like this (turn up volume). When i place my hand on the flat panel (not the speaker panel), it goes. https://1drv.ms/v/s!Ahowv1VKiW-Hmsp5wPWhA7OIW3vjDA

I have just upset myself. Looks like the part is a single piece of most of the dash. The closest things i could see was removing the defrost nozzle and maybe pushing something into the void. Looks like a weekend Job. Will keep you posted. The tech guide is fascinating!

Thanks Herbie, i think i will have a look at that!

I know exactly where it is, this post is help to understand how to remove the trim piece in the area.

Hi All, I recently changed from a 2017 - 2020 RX (lack of car play was driving me insane, but i loved the rest of the car). Both the old and the new have a terribly annoying trim noise that comes from the location in image attached. Its resolved by merely placing hand (without any pressure) on the top towards the back. My question to my fellow enthusiasts - anyone know how to resolve (or remove the trim piece for me to). It's been to Lexus and they heard it but were unable to resolve twice now. They took the pillar trim off and re-attached and made no difference (as that wasn't the location). I will be asking to go back, dont want to push my luck with them though as been un-charged each time. Thanks!

I have a 2020 and tried to emulate your fault. It did not behave as you stated. Does this happen when connected with cable on carplay. it routes the audio through cable there. If it still happens when cabled would suggest a phone reset before heading to dealer to check on infotainment software.

Yeah a little hard. But I can always find a way round in my head. It’s 2.5 months of the lease on my GTI 😂

Yes I felt that also. I told them between 5-5.5, but they were not willing to shift.

It appears to have had break issues a couple of years back but passed. Theyve said they resolve both before sale. What are thoughts on price?

Ok update. Found a 350 SE relatively nearby and took it for a drive. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201908231458062 There were 2 immediate on test drive issues that they said they’d resolve should I go for the car: 1. Breaks were weak and crunchy. Worn disks and pads? 2. Knocking at low speed going over touch surfaces (like pothole/manholes). Worn suspension bushing? everything else was good, no damp carpets, clean and strong engine, good gbox and underside was immaculate and no noticeable rust spots. The only issue I have is the price. Practically 6k seems high...thoughts?

Unfortunately I was in the US and only just got back today. Oh well 🙂

Well that’s done. Went to view and it’s been sold. Hope it wasnt one of you lot 😉 joking aside, going to keep an eye out for similar ones now 🙂