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Emperoh:

Bros u need to meet this guy. . . . . .maybe one of these days, anytime you are in Town.

Vibrations haven't totally gone, but i will do a wheel balancing and alignment and see what's up. Then plan to change the disc and brakes again.

I wish Gazzuz will give me the price for a good one.

Emperoh:
Mike,

are you in town?

Got some issues. . . . . .some vibrations at high speed.

Had a learning experience i do like to share here. . . . . .

Car: Lexus ES330
Year: 2005

So over a period of time, i just notice some sort of vibration on my car starting at 60km/hr.
Was quite disturbing since no amount of wheel balancing and alignment solved my problem. I think i even reported the case here.

Went to my mechanic and did a test drive with him. Closer observation showed weak front Stabiliser linkages and suspension bushings. He suggested they could be the cause. I had both parts changed and then a test drive. This somewhat reduced the vibration but did not solve the problem well enough. Still felt tingles at 70 and increased vibration at 80km upwards.

We fixed to meet following day for closer examination. We discovered a binding brake on left front wheel. One of the Caliper pistons was stuck out and the rubber linings also worn, causing a sort of hydraulic leakage. Mind you, there wasn't any hydraulic shortage too. Mechanic also attributed a type of gripping sound i heard on acceleration from a static position to the binding brake, but didn't specifically say it caused the vibration. We looked for the rubber linings but couldn't find any to re-kit the caliper. I also noticed that the brake discs i bought and changed last December were already warped Also, brake pads on the left front wheel totally worn!!

I asked them to couple the legs and let me have my car since they couldn't get the re-kit materials for the caliper. I was already making arrangements to order the part from Lagos when i decided to try out Apo mechanic village (my first time going there since i moved to Abuja). I also gave them all through Thursday to see if they can find a replacement caliper for the car or the rubber kit.

By Friday, with no response from the mechanic guys, i headed to Apo. Got there and took out the offending caliper. No matching part was found, as the most common for the 2005 Camry was single piston caliper, while mine was double piston. I insisted on what i needed. Eventually, some dude came and took the old one and left. Came back 30 minutes later, with my caliper rekitted . I got a new pair of brake pads and reinstalled on the car.

Meanwhile, i went for another round of wheel balancing before the caliper fix. So i kinda noticed an improved driving with no much vibrations. In fact i drove to the airport and back with no issues the saturday after the Friday i did an alignment. So it was hard for me to pick out that the vibrations were completely gone after the caliper service.

Fast forward 3 weeks later, and a trip to Kaduna inbetween, the vibrations paid me another visit
Just returned from an official trip and my car parked for 3 days. I made to move it out for work the next day and i heard this sound like something being let of a strong grip. I paid not much attention to it. Car drove smoothly to work on Thursday. But on Friday, omo, the vibrations came back. I couldn't do much as i left town the following day and returned on Monday morning.

Moved the car out a parked position and heard the same gripping sound again. I decided to pay less attention to it until wknd, and with the benefit of holidays, i would have time for it and to get to the bottom of this nonsense

But on Tuesday, after several rounds and all runs, the car became practically undriveable at any speed beyond 50km/hr. Could see the passenger front seats shaking. None of my two trust mechanics were available. One eventually asked me to return at 2pm since he was engaged. Well, i went to some third guy who works on a number of my colleagues car, who asked to go do an alignment. My insistence it was not an alignment issue was rebuffed. I asked him to refer me to someone and he did. I struck a deal with the alignment guy, if alignment didn't solve the wahala, I won't pay! And he set to work. When he finished, a test drive showed no difference.

I also noticed that at initial start up, when the wheel is relatively cold, the vibration goes away and return with intensity when hot. Well, i managed the car to my mechanic's workshop and somehow, met him. We fixed an appointment for this morning. He couldn't work on it yesterday as he was busy. I just queued and got fuel, sorted a number internet issues I had, used an ATM and was driving home when i just thought of ringing the second mechanic. Lo, he was back and asked me to come. I bought banana and drove to his shop, i anticipation of a long diagnosis and repair and maybe a sleep over (my car) at his workshop.

He test drove the car and was telling me about considering changing my tires but somehow, noticed that my brakes were binding. We could even perceive some brake odour at shot stops. Lo, the right front wheel was binding. When in drive, the car won't even lunge forward. On neutral on a slope, the car is static. The slight gripping sound on braking also noticed. While i noticed these sounds, it never occurred to me they were the cause of the vibrations.

We dismantled the caliper and discovered one of the pistons were stuck out. Took the caliper to Apo and serviced the caliper and reinstalled. Did a test drive and my car was sailing smoothly at 140km/hr. I will have another set of balancing and alignment later today to solve a slight tingle at 120km. Also planning on changing my rotors once more.

So ends my long story

GAZZUZZ:
On a happy note, the Acura RL 2004 is r eady and good to go!!

Engine ECM/TCM was replaced and same faults showed up, harness was retraced and fault found .

I really have a crush on this car

No more dtc codes, washed and ready to go!

lomomike:
Emperoh, thanks for your assistance and every thing youre doing in Lexus thread while was away due to poor network connection. I left Akwa Ibom this morning and heading towards Abuja. Mehn those guys down there are flexing natures best gifts.

Am4obama:
Welcome to the Club.. Just bought my Rx330 few months ago, swift and superb in driving but I notice the code 'VSC' on my board. I did scanning with my bro, came up with P0430 or P0320 not sure though but the code has to do with catalyst in exhaust. I took it to mechanic wat they did was to push 'mesh' into the exhaust. After clearing code, and driving for a while, VSC re-appears. Don't knw wat to do for now. Secondly, when I applied break, I do hear a sharp sound around the tires.. Could it be my break pad? I rep. PortHar....

ExpressBooking:
Please any idea on where and at what price I can get Tokunbo or new headlamp (driver side) and front bumper for 2005 Lexus ES330

sharpsharp:
Has anyone here every cleaned oxygen sensor, reinstalled and it worked to clear the error code?

lomomike:
oh sorry about the ish.... Good youve discovered the reason for the warps... My phones were off because i was in ibadan, in a hospital.... I returned on saturday and fell ill due to stress... but Im in Uyo now.

Your AFS, did you depressed the button accidentally, did you/the mechanic touch the AFS height adjustment sensor on the suspension?

lomomike:
Howfa oga?
How is your ride, hope its been fixed?

ChimaAdeoye:


You think say na beans? That's why real estate is booming.

You guys ain't totally wrong mehn!
I left Enugu in 2006. . . .i still visit almost every other month to see my parents. The last rent we paid in Achara Layout in 2010 was N240k for a 3 bedroom flat. I knew New Heaven was going for around N260k - N280k around then. Independence Layout, were my uncle lived in a stand alone compound (bungalow) was N400k. But men, N1m in a space of 5 years?

Massive mehn!!!

spyder880:
Duplexes - N1,000,000.00 average
Flats - N400,000 average

Jisos!!!
Na so rent don reach for Enugu?

Experience4u:
thanks for your speedy response. Pls can I have your number so as to call you. Thanks

lomomike:
Mine is limited...

GAZZUZZ:
Like brand new.

GAZZUZZ:
Still not fixed? Don't worry will be in PH this weekend or next, I shall have a look at her.

Unclee. . . . . . .wee you aso come to Abujha?

My L is hafing hissues!!

GAZZUZZ:
https://www.nairaland.com/2356445/remotely-follow-vehicle-repairs-online


Well documented here

I saw this last night and was really thankful. Cos i was thinking of how to shell out another N75k for a pair of front brake discs.
Do you know anyone who does it in Abuja?

Do you achieve a very smooth surface afterwards such that the vibrations are never felt? Pardon my curiosity.

lomomike:
somersaults from podium to front desk. Picks up pen and paper.

Student mode activated.

Emperoh, im glad your L is in trusted hands.

lomomike:
Auto genesis, where is it located?
Is it the auto shop in Dutse junction?

Lexusgs430:
No blow your ECU O !!!!!!!!!!

lomomike:
Good morning chief, you mean the pulsating noise at high speed or the noise from the hub?

GAZZUZZ:
I have a soft spot for my NL cartalk peeps

spyder880:
Ikeoha is one senator who has been outstanding in the attraction of democracy dividends to his whole district. I beg him to pass a road from Nenwe through Nomeh Unateze to Oduma Achara. Nomeh is not in his senatorial district but we have been so much abandoned by everyone. Our own senator is so so insensitive. Gil Nnaji is a minus one to Enugu politics.

ExpressBooking:
My dear club Lexus members, anyone have an idea of how much I can get a Tokunbo 2004/2005 Lexus ES330 with Navigation in Lagos.

GAZZUZZ:
Since you are unsure, buy and instal an 02 sensor spacer, that should eleminate the cat code and 02 code, if 02 code comes back then for sure 02 sensor is bad.

nissparts:
You'll need a scan tool that can monitor the o2 readings and ensure they match with the specifications which you can find in your service manual