Metallic Rattle/Crackling In B-Pillar? (1 Viewer)

[incognito.gx]

We finally have a fix. After 3 separate trips to Newport Lexus, 3 visits to Mission Viejo Lexus and miles of drive time with the shop foreman, they found the rattle and crackling sound in the drivers side door. The door panels on both the front and rear driver side were the culprits. They added felt tape behind each panel to stop them from rubbing on the metal of the door and the sounds are gone. No more B-pillar rattle or loose metal sounds and I couldn't be happier.

My rattle is definitely coming from somewhere in the passenger rear area. Haven’t quite pinpointed it yet but def metal on metal

 

[3rdCoastGX]

Could only post a short video but this captures it. Constant at 5-50 mph.

 

[rovensail]

Could only post a short video but this captures it. Constant at 5-50 mph.
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This is the exact same noise I am experiencing with mine. I’ve become so fed up with my local dealer, I took it to a upholstery shop and asked them to drop the headliner and the c pillar covers so I could pinpoint it and rectify it.

Considering doing a full insulation application on roof and doors in hopes of fixing the issue because, at this point, Lexus et al is shitting the bed on our issues.

It’s an unfortunate turn of events for Toyota/Lexus. I’ve exclusively driven this brand since 1999 and have owned one of most models and ten Land Cruisers in those years. I can say with 100% certainty that I’ve never been this disappointed by their commitment to their customers as I am now.

 

[Capt CF]

If they would just fix the Mark Levinson issue then we could use that to drown out the noises. Kill 3 TSBs with one stone..

 

[3rdCoastGX]

Here’s a picture the Service Director just sent me of the problematic area:

 

[rovensail]

Here’s a picture the Service Director just sent me of the problematic area:

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What’s the orientation of that picture, please sir?

 

[3rdCoastGX]

What’s the orientation of that picture, please sir?

That's the C-Pillar / roof on the passenger side.

 

[rovensail]

Much obliged!

 

[incognito.gx]

Anybody have this issue intermittently or is it constant?

 

[rovensail]

Anybody have this issue intermittently or is it constant?

Mine is a consistent tapping sometimes for 10-15 minutes, before it stops from, what I assume is the temperature changing enough on the interior or exterior, for it to mesh properly.

 

[Monkishone]

Here’s a picture the Service Director just sent me of the problematic area:

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Our 24 has the same issue that I’m assuming will require welding to address. I’m not certain how that can be done without damaging the outside paint. Do you know if your repair required any exterior paint work? Thanks

 

[3rdCoastGX]

Our 24 has the same issue that I’m assuming will require welding to address. I’m not certain how that can be done without damaging the outside paint. Do you know if your repair required any exterior paint work? Thanks

It did not.