i have a 2004 TL with navi and have about 3000 miles on it. i've noticed since i got it that it sometimes makes a scraping noise within the first 1-2 minutes of driving it. Occasionally, I think I hear it when I'm accelerating from a stop. It feels like it is located somewhere just below my right foot. Has anyone else had this problem??? Or does anyone know of a link that might have already discussed this issue?
Thanks

 

The noise you hear may be the famous ABS "self-test" which occurs upon first starting the car and pulling ahead from a stop. Usually happens in the first 10 or 15 seconds of driving, and is perfectly normal. It's sort of a low pitch grinding sound. Try searching as there are lots of posts on this topic.

 

If he's really referring to ABS stuff, it usually takes place when you first time reach 10 MPH. IMHO.

 

It is the ABS - covered in the manual. I am grappling to conceive of what else it could be.

Wait - he did not indicate anything other than the time interval. The cast iron rotors can rust up fast, esp after a wash, and then the brakes make a grinding noise when the pedal is first applied.

Both conditions are totally benign, and not worth a second thought. Enjoy the car!

 

Thanks for the input. Glad to hear it's nothing to worry about.