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  1. TigerFish
    If you just want a cheap stand alone reader (no laptop required), I have one of these and it works great. Gives the description of the code too. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Fault-Code-Reader-OBD2-EOBD-CAN-BUS-Scanner-diagnostic-tool-D900-/182389825332?hash=item2a7747df34:g:ewcAAOSw-3FZCYzL
  2. TigerFish
    as Is200 Newbie says, worth checking the rubber grommet. You can see what the grommet looks like in the tutorial I did on my GS brakes in this link.
  3. TigerFish
    They look good 😎 Sent from my iPhone using Lexus OC
  4. TigerFish
    Yeah, you can buy an amp bypass cable, lots for sale on eBay. All pretty straightforward once you have the cable and a fascia adaptor. Sent from my iPhone using Lexus OC
  5. TigerFish
    Looks very nice. My old GS300 Sport was the same colour, looked awesome in the sun. Sent from my iPhone using Lexus OC
  6. TigerFish
    When the knock sensor failed on my GS, it could be cleared and only come back when giving the car some beans, i.e. a decent amount of load . If driven gently, the light would stay off. Sent from my iPhone using Lexus OC
  7. TigerFish
    Fair enough. I guess another trip to Lexus to get the specific code is probably the best option. The knock sensors aren't especially cheap so knowing which one it is would be handy, but you could do both. I'd give the starter motor an overhaul while the manifold is off just to be on the safe side. Sent from my iPhone using Lexus OC
  8. TigerFish
    I had a knock sensor fail on My GS430 Sport. Changed the one relating to the fault code and problem was resolved. Does need the inlet manifold off, but wasn't too bad a job all in all. I ordered replacement inlet gaskets and throttle body gaskets, but I recon the old ones would've been fine. Have you tried any other code readers, or just the one? Where are you located? Sent from my iPhone using Lexus OC
  9. TigerFish
    Give Tony a call, he'll give them to you to take to someone local, he'll also talk to them if need be. Sent from my iPhone using Lexus OC
  10. TigerFish
    Welcome to LOC Sent from my iPhone using Lexus OC
  11. TigerFish
    Black grill surround and blacked out chrome for me too
  12. TigerFish
    Get the codes read first of all. The traction/vsc light are most likely a knock on effect rather than an issue themselves. Where are you located? Sent from my iPhone using Lexus OC
  13. TigerFish
    They are great bulbs, by far the best ones I've found. Good reliability too, I've had a pair in my GS for a few years. Bit cheaper now than they used to be too, I think they were about £20 when I bought them originally. Sent from my iPhone using Lexus OC
  14. TigerFish
    Anti-clockwise to loosen Sent from my iPhone using Lexus OC
  15. TigerFish
    Other option is use a large flat blade screwdriver in one of the notches and use a hammer to tap it round (like a drift). Once it has cracked off the first fraction, the mole grips should work. Sent from my iPhone using Lexus OC
  16. TigerFish
    i used pair of mole grips with a piece of rag to protect the nut and bodywork.
  17. TigerFish
    I did this tutorial some time ago on my old Mk1 GS300 Sport. The details are probably the same though, so it may help....
  18. TigerFish
    The antenna is built into the rear screen. Probably worth checking for any scratches or bad connections and/or earths on the element causing a bad circuit.
  19. TigerFish
    Not a complicated process other than needed a good foot pump or compressed air to help expel the pistons. BiggRed4u on eBay do seal kits for the calipers. They are also pretty good direct for reconditioned calipers.
  20. TigerFish
    You'll still need the wobble nuts though. Sent from my iPhone using Lexus OC
  21. TigerFish
    There are lots of wobble nuts for sale that cover the range, so that change isn't an issue. The bore (and offset as also mentioned) are additional factors though. Adaptor plates make offset even more of an issue. Probably also worth considering the insurance implications, as non-factory wheels cause problems, they may refuse insurance completely with wobble nuts or adaptors. Sent from my iPhone using Lexus OC
  22. TigerFish
    Wobble/variation bolts/nuts would probably do the job. But the centre bore needs to work too. If the bore is smaller than the lexus, the wheel won't fit either (and would have to be machined to increase the bore). If the bore is bigger, you'll need spigot rings as well.
  23. TigerFish
    Get the codes read, it will give a decent indication of where to concentrate some effort. Where are you located? Sent from my iPhone using Lexus OC
  24. TigerFish
    Have you tried bridging the connections in the diagnostic socket under the bonnet instead, just in case the obd port pins under the dash are playing up?
  25. TigerFish
    Does look like they are hedging their bets on the Gen 2 and Gen 3 discs. If you're still not convinced, a quick call to a Lexus parts department with a chassis number would confirm it.
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