Canada - Engine - Engine Knock/Rattle Noise On Cold Starts: Overview

Bulletin
TSB2450R

Issue Date
July 20, 2007

Title
BRIEF ENGINE KNOCK/RATTLE NOISE AT COLD STARTUP

Component
ENGINE MECHANICAL

Models
'07 GS 350

TSB REVISION NOTICE:
- November 2, 2007: The Production Change Effective VIN has been updated in Production Change Information. The Parts Information table has been updated.
Previous versions of this TSB should be discarded.

INTRODUCTION:
Immediately following a cold soak startup, some 2007 model year GS 350 vehicles may exhibit a brief rattle/knock noise from the engine compartment for approximately one second. Refer to the repair procedure below to address customer concerns.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2007 model year GS 350 vehicles equipped with 2GR-FSE engine and produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

PARTS INFORMATION:

GS 350