nidgemo

I started this topic years ago, and the car was genuinely a curse for the last two years I owned it. I swore at that point to never get another car with a DPF. The next car I got was a 2008 Merc EClass, purely based on the fact they were the last model with no dpf. Then, when I changed that, got a lexus IS300H (petrol hybrid) But what I can't understand, in the years that have passed since, is why the hell ANYONE is buing diesel cars. They don't work for 90% of people, they pollute, they don't cost any less to run. But the whole country STILL seems to be in love with diesel. Why???

and also, further to the above, if I do install the latest version (VD12104B), will it be compatible with my car (currently on VC03101B) - I have a IS 300h SE PS COMP P-NAVI with LEXUS PREMIUM NAVIGATION GENERATION 1, and what improvements will it give over the version I have? Thanks!

Hi Colin - yeah, it's the thud noise - definately worth getting checked out!

Cheers Colin I tried to get a video to catch the noise - there is a bit of gear changing noise in the car, but it's the noise on braking when reversing (remember, this is the noise from in car, with all wondows closed, so isn't insignificant!) You'll need to turn your speakers up to hear it - would appreciate any comments if anyone thinks this isn't a normal noise, and I should get it looked into (car came like this from the Lexus dealer when I bought it 11 days ago! - I just assumed it was normal!) IMG_6227.MOV

Hi All - just got a new (to me) 2014 IS300h - I assume, from the attached screenshots, that I'm very out of date here? For those who know their stuff on this, what versions should I be using?

Thanks all - I'd call it more of a click or quiet knock, so definately something worth looking into.

Thanks Nemisis - anyone else ever had this with their 300h?

Hi all - recently changed from an ECLass to an IS300H - am really really impressed with the car, and really happy with it - however, I do have one niggle which may (due to the braking system also harvesting energy) be perfectly normal - but thought it best to check! This never happens when driving forwards, but when reversing (even at very low speeds) and applying the brakes, there is a distinct and quite loud noise from the rear (i think) brakes - is this a normal thing for a 300h? Thanks!