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[Quantum Monkey]

Picked up my 2014 IS300H about a month ago, Always been a fan of more luxurious saloon cars but never really found myself drawn to the German manufacturers. After a few months of scrolling through Autotrader / eBay / review pages & youtube videos I settled on the IS300H, So far I've been really enjoying it, it ticks all the boxes and has given me confidence and a want to actually go for casual drives in the sun or evening cruises without worrying about breaking down or fuel economy or various other issues that previous cars had.

So far I've not done anything to it beyond getting a fresh pair of front tyres to match the rear which has unfortunately thrown up a TPMS warning light, the tyre guy returned and checked it over but couldn't find a fault and we've tried the button below the steering wheel so I dunno. Gotta book in for a service anyway so will ask about it when I'm there. No biggy

Hoping to do a few little bits to make it look a little more mine over time, mostly just window tints & chrome delete but we'll see. Also need to source either a leather repair shop or a breaker for a new arm rest as mine came with a small rip in it

Hopefully won't have to scroll through the trouble shooting sections too often but will be sure to look around for possible inspiration and ideas for any small tweaks or easy wins that can improve the car or overall quality of the drive.

Seems to be tradition to post a picture so here we are:

[DBIZO]

Great colour, enjoy!

[RONNIE W HODGEKINSON]

57 minutes ago, Quantum Monkey said:

Picked up my 2014 IS300H about a month ago, Always been a fan of more luxurious saloon cars but never really found myself drawn to the German manufacturers. After a few months of scrolling through Autotrader / Ebay / review pages & youtube videos I settled on the IS300H, So far I've been really enjoying it, it ticks all the boxes and has given me confidence and a want to actually go for casual drives in the sun or evening cruises without worrying about breaking down or fuel economy or various other issues that previous cars had.

So far I've not done anything to it beyond getting a fresh pair of front tyres to match the rear which has unfortunately thrown up a TPMS warning light, the tyre guy returned and checked it over but couldn't find a fault and we've tried the button below the steering wheel so I dunno. Gotta book in for a service anyway so will ask about it when I'm there. No biggy

Hoping to do a few little bits to make it look a little more mine over time, mostly just window tints & chrome delete but we'll see. Also need to source either a leather repair shop or a breaker for a new arm rest as mine came with a small rip in it

Hopefully won't have to scroll through the trouble shooting sections too often but will be sure to look around for possible inspiration and ideas for any small tweaks or easy wins that can improve the car or overall quality of the drive.

Seems to be tradition to post a picture so here we are:

Can I Take it You did Not Purchase Your New Tyres from The lexus Dealership...?? and More importantly get them to fit Them..??

[LenT]

1 hour ago, Quantum Monkey said:

and a want to actually go for casual drives in the sun or evening cruises

That’s how I felt when I got my Lexus!  I found I was actually inventing spurious shopping trips just for the pleasure of driving It.

So…all the best with it.

As regards the TPMS valves, the average Battery life is considered to be seven years - depending on mileage, which you don’t mention.  Any tyre dealer or Lexus Dealer should be able to check that and, frankly, if one has failed it makes sense to replace them all, because it’ll only be a matter of time and it’ll be cheaper to do the lot.

[Quantum Monkey]

2 hours ago, RONNIE W HODGEKINSON said:

Can I Take it You did Not Purchase Your New Tyres from The lexus Dealership...?? and More importantly get them to fit Them..??

I did not, I was recommended a mobile fitter that fits the tyres on our vans at work and quite a few of the employee vehicles and as he was linked to Black Circles there was a decent discount / sale specifically on the Bridgestone Turanza's that I needed to have all round matching, Seemed like a great plan at the time.

[Quantum Monkey]

2 hours ago, LenT said:

That’s how I felt when I got my Lexus!  I found I was actually inventing spurious shopping trips just for the pleasure of driving It.

So…all the best with it.

As regards the TPMS valves, the average battery life is considered to be seven years - depending on mileage, which you don’t mention.  Any tyre dealer or Lexus Dealer should be able to check that and, frankly, if one has failed it makes sense to replace them all, because it’ll only be a matter of time and it’ll be cheaper to do the lot.

Exactly this! thinking up random road trips and meeting up with folks more often now that I have a car that I can trust to get me about (hopefully!).

The guy that changed the tyres did mention the batteries might be on their way out, its 10 years old and has just over 40,000 miles on the clock. So if they've never been changed it makes sense. I've been on the phone with Lexus today and going to get it booked in for its major 10 year service, They sound like great folks and a big step up from the usual horror stories I hear about dealers. So I'll ask them about some new TPMS sensors or replacing the batteries on my current ones when I'm there.

[JamesIS220]

I take it the tyre shop checked the rear tyre pressures as I believe the tyre pressure sensors need to be equal pressure in all 4 tyres to work. Ie say 34PSI as an example all round. May be a tyre pressure sticker on drivers A pillar. Mobile fitter may of inflated, over pressure or not matching the rear tyre pressure. 

James.

[LenT]

1 hour ago, Quantum Monkey said:

So I'll ask them about some new TPMS sensors or replacing the batteries on my current ones when I'm there.

Although there is at least one video on the interweb of a guy dismantling a valve to replace the Battery, it struck me as not worth all the effort.  Apart from which, a professional tyre retailer might baulk at fitting valves that they didn’t supply or had obviously been tampered with!

This is why they are sold as factory sealed units.

 

[LenT]

1 hour ago, Quantum Monkey said:

I've been on the phone with Lexus today and going to get it booked in for its major 10 year service, They sound like great folks and a big step up from the usual horror stories I hear about dealers.

Would that be Lexus Milton Keynes?

[Quantum Monkey]

39 minutes ago, JamesIS220 said:

I take it the tyre shop checked the rear tyre pressures as I believe the tyre pressure sensors need to be equal pressure in all 4 tyres to work. Ie say 34PSI as an example all round. May be a tyre pressure sticker on drivers A pillar. Mobile fitter may of inflated, over pressure or not matching the rear tyre pressure. 

James.

He did mention he checked the rears but I'll go round them again and make sure they are all equal

[Quantum Monkey]

23 minutes ago, LenT said:

Would that be Lexus Milton Keynes?

thats the one!

31 minutes ago, LenT said:

Although there is at least one video on the interweb of a guy dismantling a valve to replace the battery, it struck me as not worth all the effort.  Apart from which, a professional tyre retailer might baulk at fitting valves that they didn’t supply or had obviously been tampered with!

This is why they are sold as factory sealed units.

 

seems a little wasteful and slightly annoying when a full set of sensors is gna set me back £200 from the look of it + whatever fitting comes to. Compared to a couple of packs of batteries for a tenner + fitment.

Its not really an issue just 1 extra light on the dash, so I'll get the big 10 year service out the way first then sort them out after.

[LenT]

23 minutes ago, Quantum Monkey said:

Compared to a couple of packs of batteries for a tenner + fitment.

Unfortunately, Aaron, it’s not quite that straightforward.  As I recall the video, the TPMS valve is a sealed unit and there’s no direct access to the Battery.  The unit has to be broken open to reveal the Battery - which is wired in and encased in a thick, white gel to insulate it from road shock.

It was not long after that I decided it was easier just to buy a new one!

40 minutes ago, Quantum Monkey said:

thats the one!

I bought my Lexus from them as a two-year old (that’s the car!) complete with a three-year service contract - which I have maintained.  In my personal experience they have been exemplary in the quality of service provided.

Occasionally I have used the Collect & Deliver facility, which has worked very well.  The last two services were accompanied by a video tour of the car highlighting and commenting on the areas checked - which I found very reassuring.

They also like to stay in contact to see if I’m interested in a new Lexus.  Unfortunately, they sold me the best Lexus the first time!

[Notamech]

2 hours ago, Quantum Monkey said:

thats the one!

seems a little wasteful and slightly annoying when a full set of sensors is gna set me back £200 from the look of it + whatever fitting comes to. Compared to a couple of packs of batteries for a tenner + fitment.

Its not really an issue just 1 extra light on the dash, so I'll get the big 10 year service out the way first then sort them out after.

A TPMS light on the dash is an MOT fail unfortunately. So you will need to sort it before your next MOT.

As mentioned above changing the Battery can be done as a DIY but it needs time. Like you will need to take the TPMS sesnor home and solder in the new cell. Its not an easy swap you can do at the tyre shop.

You can consider eBay etc to find genuine sensors cheaper. Here is one such example https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314744520503?itmmeta=01HZG5FVHP6MNND3Q0HH1M0ZCP&hash=item49483c3f37:g:wlkAAOSwNI9mK1~G&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0GuK%2F%2BN6e0QBbvSWqRObXT0nK6--QeF08obMxMcQF06e3FRMUe%2F51Lk4zAIxbQc6yTiQAfnm3vNU2tzLZuUifFLT7j9Zh%2FykXDpjj3KFWZY%2FPxBUmTcxK1%2B43PjPxHhZmGm%2FAPShejypLlEfpeoZk%2F2QsZwYokrSLiatdZN%2BBmNM3DG447nNjf8BL5qNpI%2BGbgxLnAV7Era5LkI2gnjqb9tl5yGZ2%2BUDFenD3PBLw4nZ5XB1AYqj1zn59EWpgioUC%2BsKUtqhp6UHHX3wchZl1oQ%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR_S4v4X8Yw

[Quantum Monkey]

On 6/3/2024 at 10:58 PM, LenT said:

Unfortunately, Aaron, it’s not quite that straightforward.  As I recall the video, the TPMS valve is a sealed unit and there’s no direct access to the battery.  The unit has to be broken open to reveal the battery - which is wired in and encased in a thick, white gel to insulate it from road shock.

It was not long after that I decided it was easier just to buy a new one!

I bought my Lexus from them as a two-year old (that’s the car!) complete with a three-year service contract - which I have maintained.  In my personal experience they have been exemplary in the quality of service provided.

Occasionally I have used the Collect & Deliver facility, which has worked very well.  The last two services were accompanied by a video tour of the car highlighting and commenting on the areas checked - which I found very reassuring.

They also like to stay in contact to see if I’m interested in a new Lexus.  Unfortunately, they sold me the best Lexus the first time!

yea I'll bite the bullet and get the new TPMS sensors, probably the ones that Notamech has recommended if it means saving £100 for the same thing. Glad to hear you've had a great experience with Lexus MK, they did offer me the collect & deliver service, a courtesy car or to just drop me off & pick me up from the local shopping centre so I might just drop it off and take a trip round the shopping centre 😄

 

On 6/4/2024 at 12:05 AM, Notamech said:

A TPMS light on the dash is an MOT fail unfortunately. So you will need to sort it before your next MOT.

As mentioned above changing the battery can be done as a DIY but it needs time. Like you will need to take the TPMS sesnor home and solder in the new cell. Its not an easy swap you can do at the tyre shop.

You can consider ebay etc to find genuine sensors cheaper. Here is one such example https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314744520503?itmmeta=01HZG5FVHP6MNND3Q0HH1M0ZCP&hash=item49483c3f37:g:wlkAAOSwNI9mK1~G&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0GuK%2F%2BN6e0QBbvSWqRObXT0nK6--QeF08obMxMcQF06e3FRMUe%2F51Lk4zAIxbQc6yTiQAfnm3vNU2tzLZuUifFLT7j9Zh%2FykXDpjj3KFWZY%2FPxBUmTcxK1%2B43PjPxHhZmGm%2FAPShejypLlEfpeoZk%2F2QsZwYokrSLiatdZN%2BBmNM3DG447nNjf8BL5qNpI%2BGbgxLnAV7Era5LkI2gnjqb9tl5yGZ2%2BUDFenD3PBLw4nZ5XB1AYqj1zn59EWpgioUC%2BsKUtqhp6UHHX3wchZl1oQ%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR_S4v4X8Yw

Ty for this, I'll definitely get it sorted before the MOT runs out but would like to get it through its major service first and keep some money aside incase any issues arise during the service that need sorting. I'll grab a pack of these genuine sensors from eBay seems like a great deal and our mobile tyre fitter mentioned he could replace them to save a few pennies