Canada - Engine - Engine Idle Vibration/Drone Noise
BulletinTSB2545
Issue Date
January 8, 2008
Title
ENGINE IDLE VIBRATION AND DRONE NOISE
Component
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Models
'07 - '08 ES 350
INTRODUCTION:
Some 2007 - 2008 model year ES 350 vehicles may exhibit an engine idle vibration and drone noise from the engine compartment under the following conditions:
- Engine idling at operating temperature
- Gear selector in the "D" or "R" position
The vibration is not noticed when the vehicle is under load above idle. Follow the repair procedure below to address customer concerns
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2007 - 2008 model year ES 350 vehicles equipped with the 2GR-FE engine and produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown below.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
PARTS INFORMATION:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
REPAIR PROCEDURES:
1. Replace the front active control engine mount. Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Lexus
- Model: ES 350
- Year: 2007 or 2008
- Service Category: Engine/Hybrid System
- Section: Engine Control
- Keyword: 2GR-FE Engine Control System: Active Control Engine Mount: Removal
- Keyword: 2GR-FE Engine Control System: Active Control Engine Mount: Installation
NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available.
IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.