Thank you for sharing your story John.
The GS 450h now looks a real treat and we now know which Trader to avoid in future.
I hope that all goes well for you and that you have many happy hours enjoying your Rocket Ship.
A LEXUS Warranty might be a sound investment ?
Regards
John
I finished up with a good car but only because I could fix it myself.
I replaced the disc, pads and calipers. It's been service by Lexus a couple of times and received a clean bill of health. I also had a fresh set of wheels and tyres, so all in it cost about £1500 to put it right and now I'm very pleased with it.
IMG_2010 by John Pate, on Flickr
The light sensor is the little button-like thing at the base of the windscreen. It is for use when the headlight stalk is turned to "Auto". I believe the sensitivity can be adjusted by the dealership. I've never used the auto setting myself, but now you've brought it up, I might just try it!
You're quite right my mistake.
There is an actual gasket.
Gasket, Automatic Transaxle Oil Pan. 35168-21010
Priced around £10.00.
Good price on the ATF do they have any more :)
John, my mk4 occasionally does exactly the same flickering that you describe. It has nothing to do with a defective battery but the light sensor Jake 430 was on about. It happens mostly at dusk or when you emerge from a tunnel or pass through a shaded area of road. Perfectly normal.
Hi Sheikh, I would think the bloke who did mine is too far from you, unless like many of us you want an excuse to go for a drive.. This is his e-mail adress. jon@fuels4tomorrow.com
Address: 4 Church St, Carlton-le-Moorland, Lincoln LN5 9HR
Phone: 01522 788363
I'm guessing its about 90+ miles..
....... never noticed it happening on mine over the last 5 years and now at @187k miles
wonder if it's something to do with the fog lights being in the same cluster as the headlamp .... did you turn the fog lamps on too ?
Malc