steve2006

My wife would be happy with just the facelift 😀

Sorry but you can only ask questions about the F-Sport wheels 😀

If you mean just the bumper cover see link below but bear in mind there are 4 different part numbers for the sport models and sonar system. This is also supplied un-painted so you need to factor that in as well, same for the mountings if any are damaged. https://lexuspartsdirect.co.uk/product/lexus-is-phase-2-sel-front-bumper/

Never mind the battery cover do they have the Lexus torch still in the tool kit, still in the wrapping and fully functional?

That part is not allowed on this forum, please remove 😀

You need a battery “Insulator” Malc, the battery will last twice as long and you will see a 30% increase in MPG 😀 Also nice to see the battery terminal covers are still fitted which often disappear. OK on a more serious note remember to ensure you order the correct terminal layout when ordering a replacement battery

Found this on a local FB page 😀 “So my car needs to pass an MOT to make sure it’s safe to drive on roads that aren’t safe to drive on ?”

Resistors? It’s normally the capacitors which cause the ECU problems.

Arr the smell from the Feu Orange gently swaying on its string looped over the choke knob, the blue furry dice hanging from the interior mirror and finally that green sun strip with Steve on the driver’s side and that of my present girlfriend on the other side, the latter being changed on a near weekly basis. The 1970s pitted with British Leyland and the joy of breakdowns 😀

My days lying under the car are also now finished, getting under is still OK but getting out and back up on my feet is a major problem. It’s a bugger when the car is in better condition than its owner! I’m doing the same, engine oil and filter and a transmission drain and refill during the next MOT at my trusted garage. I must admit my finger nails have never been so clean 😀

Hello Juan and welcome to the LOC. As the check engine light comes on briefly there should be stored fault codes in the engine ECU which you can access and will hopefully help you diagnose the problem. The link below explains how to do this and includes a couple of video links showing how to do it. http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/intro/codereading.html Once you have the codes please post them up so we can assist you further. Without further investigation it is very difficult to say what the cause is and buying random parts hoping for a fix is the most expensive way to go. However given your symptoms and the age of the car it could well be the engine ECU which are well known for leaking capacitors, take a look at the link below particularly the “symptoms” sections where it mentions the engine bogging down around 2000 RPM https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-1st-and-2nd-gen-1990-2000/656360-all-my-crazy-lexus-issues-solved-ecu-leaking-capacitor.html

Hello Graham and welcome to the LOC. You have the same car as me then. When you pushed the pistons back did you first open the calliper bleed nipple to allow the excess brake fluid to leave from there?

I have this feature on my JDM 2004 Toyota Celsior (Lexus LS430) but they only activate when the headlights are on, it’s dark and the indicator for that side is on. UK specification cars don’t have this feature.

Please PM me Colin and let me know how it’s done, I did message Steve about it.

Interesting video regarding the sill rust problem

OEM would probably be your best choice, aftermarket maybe Mintex. Bit of a discount here https://lexuspartsdirect.co.uk/product-category/brakes-transmission/?make=316&model=337 Preparation goes a long way when replacing discs, rust left on the hub mating surface can create problems with warping and avoid heavy braking where possible until everything beds in.

I can’t see a way of changing the title but I will make enquiries with admin 😀

Is this requirement from a certain year onwards? Reason I ask is that my 2004 MY Toyota Celsior has self levelling HIDs but no headlight washers yet no MOT problems.

Lexus/Toyota yes, JLR and Mercedes maybe not 😀

Further north we have Nottinghamshire County Council who provide an interactive map showing reports on potholes and the current status for each report. This makes it easy to determine if a pothole has been previously reported and the present status. Derbyshire County Council also have online reporting but update any reports by email so you are unable to tell if other reports for the same pothole have been submitted. Interestingly DCC actually state their responsibilities which to me implies liability should any damage occur due to failing in their duty of care. The problem is because of prior neglect there are so many potholes it would be a full time job just reporting them all! When I do submit a report I always remind the local authority responsible of their Duty of Care and subsequent liability should any damage occur to my car once the report has been confirmed by them.

Upper Control Arms ball joints and Lower Ball Joints I would look at first.

To be fair the exhaust on the LS400s were factory stainless steel with the exception of the Y pipe so will all look this good. How much crud has accumulated inside the rear wheel arch lips is a better indication of care along with the condition of the rear subframe and suspension components. I must confess the driver’s seat looks as new with none of the cracking or wear normally present.

It sounds like the HV contactors, basically heavy duty relays, seem to remember reading about them and how to repair somewhere. It may be worth asking Hybrid Batteries Solutions who are on this forum. https://lexuspartsdirect.co.uk/product/lexus-rx400h-phase-2-hybrid-battery-relay/ Could you confirm the year of your RX400h?

It sounds like the check assembly, the part between the hinges which prevents the door opening beyond a set point.

Which posts Derek, I can’t tell from your posts profile?