fitter

ideal thanks bought a pair while i was there no the bloody track rod end nut is seized solid so ive got to find out what nut it is or its a new track rod end!

cheers Neil

Hi all

I had my is up on the kack today (cleaned and regreased the pads and check over) and i noticed some play in the bottom ball joint when i lift wheel up and down but nothing at all pulling the bottom of wheel

its knakered right ?

thanks fitter

i believe the sensors will show millivolts at initial start up and should increase to between 0.5 - 0.9v at tickover once engine is warmed up, and stay there. But i'm not 100% if that applies to all of the 4 sensors.....

hmmm im wondering in that case wether the fuelling is off on bank 1 (injector or spark ???) and im running rich or lean hence the different readings.

The only thing i know for sure is that the car is driving fine.

I dont mind buying a sensor if im sure thats the cause i cant stand chasing a problem with replacing bits left and right

Neil

Hi having had my is for 2 years with no issues the other day the eml came on having borrwoed my mates scanner it came up with the following code :- p0135 02 sensor heater circuit bank 1 sensor 1.

Now I know this points to the 02 sensor as faulty but while the scanner was connected i cleared the code and took it for a drive.

Now on 02 sensor bank 1 sensor 1 the voltage is a lot higher than on bank 2 sensor 1 (they both vary but on tickover bank 1 is showing 0.8v ish and bank 2 is showing 0.04v ish) but they do come closer together the higher the revs.

Now my question is does this still sound like a failing 02 sensor or maybe a fuelling issue (drives fine)

Thanks for reading

Neil

Mines the same

Was going to look into it a bit more but never got around to it (its not on my side) and to be fair i rarely use the drivers side

Neil

If it helps anybody the pipe coming from the left hand side of the raiator (the shorter one) is the return to the gearbox

Neil

yep, i wish id found that out before i washed driveway with half a gallon of fluid...LOL

LOL luckily I put a container under first.

Cant beleive they only sell 5l of oil though just need to top up a little dont need much at all

Neil

If it helps anybody the pipe coming from the left hand side of the raiator (the shorter one) is the return to the gearbox

Neil

hi, got a 2001 lexus is200 automatic and when the engine is warm the car idals at the first notch (500rpm) im just wondering if thats slightly too low as it sounds like if it goes any lower it will stall. Also when i set off its very snatchy when i press the accelerater, just wondering if thats because i dont have enough revs t start with? cud u please check you cars and see EXACLTY where the needle is, or even take a photo,ill take a photo of mine later.

thanks

ben

I have an auto too I think tickover is about the 750 rpm but will check for you tomorrow

As for when you push the accelerator they do seem to take off pretty sharpish

HTH Neil

Just got back and if it helps my rev counter is near as dammit/very slightly above the second mark on the rev counter with car in park

HTH Neil

hi, got a 2001 lexus is200 automatic and when the engine is warm the car idals at the first notch (500rpm) im just wondering if thats slightly too low as it sounds like if it goes any lower it will stall. Also when i set off its very snatchy when i press the accelerater, just wondering if thats because i dont have enough revs t start with? cud u please check you cars and see EXACLTY where the needle is, or even take a photo,ill take a photo of mine later.

thanks

ben

I have an auto too I think tickover is about the 750 rpm but will check for you tomorrow

As for when you push the accelerator they do seem to take off pretty sharpish

HTH Neil

Ive decided to do an ATF fluid change on my car and I was wondering on the bottom of the rad is the 2 pipes for the gearbox cooler

My question is what is the direction of flow

I can take the pipe off to find out but just wondered if anybody could give me the heads up

Thanks Neil

p.s I might take some pics and do a little write up if its any help to anybody

Ian selling one £80 all working but used it's a wittier one with two connection things sorry don't know anything about this kind of thing I live in south Yorkshire call me on 07787296826

Could you post it

Neil

Im after a towbar for my is200 (non sport)

Thanks Neil

cheers cant imagine the ride would be much different to mine {215/45/17)

Thanks Neil

I have been offered a cheap set of 225/45/17 tyres for my is200 and was wondering if the clearance would be ok.

Neil