ColinBarber

15 hours ago, Alan Salisbury said:

My concern is for the traction battery - should I fire the engine to charge it or will it be ok for another couple of weeks or so when I should be able to get on the road again?

Don't be concerned if the unattended period is less than three months - the traction Battery will be isolated so nothing will drain it other than a slow self-discharge.

18 minutes ago, In_a_state said:

Both specs use the same parts, from springs to shocks and controller, just the tuning is different. 

Who states the tuning is different? It's not something I've seen in Lexus documentation.

18 minutes ago, In_a_state said:

Luxury corresponds to Premier I suppose. 

Yes, I guess so. I'm not overly familiar with grading in other countries.

Yep, not possible. There are no electronics/software in SE or Luxury grades of the GS300h.

If you want to improve ride comfort then swap out the springs/shocks and/or change the wheels for a smaller diameter.

The one of the right is definitely fake - the C in Duracell is nothing like the real font they use.

4 hours ago, suedenim said:

We got into the car last night and everything died so we couldn't even open the doors

That's poor from your dealer if they didn't explain how to operate the doors in your handover.

4 hours ago, suedenim said:

Is this the case with the LBX? It is still dark so I haven't even been able to hunt for the lighter socket yet.

There should be one in the centre console and another in the boot. However, they do need the ignition to be turned on so they won't be of use to you.

4 hours ago, suedenim said:

I've found CTEK CONNECT CIG PLUG and MXS 5.0 feel like what we need and would be really grateful for advice, please.

This is a Battery charger - not sure if you would be able to charge your Battery for an hour or so with wires trailing across the pavement? As above, you may be better off with a solar charger (although it isn't going to be that useful in winter), or just carry a power pack that will enable you to get the car going again if the Battery were to go flat. e.g. 

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/battery-maintenance/jump-starters/noco-gb20-500a-jump-starter-721880.html

(cheaper alternatives are available on amazon etc.).

I would possibly consider turning off smart enter/exit and use the key fob buttons to lock/unlock the vehicle which will save a bit of Battery drain.

12 hours ago, Steve Oliver said:

If you're in the UK, all 2019 models had AWD ("The other important revision for 2019 is that all models in the range now feature all-wheel drive, using our compact and efficient E-Four system.") but you can also tell if you look at the energy distribution screen in the infotainment system. If it shows sending power to the rear wheels then you have AWD.

and then in 2020 they brought back the FWD variant. However, FWD was only ever for the base grade, the Takumi (or previous Premier) was only AWD.

As you say, look at the energy screen. Or under the rear of the vehicle for something that looks like a differential and driveshafts, or the VIN plate (and V5 logbook) will show the model number -  AYZ10R..... for FWD and AYZ15R..... for AWD).

2 hours ago, Spock66 said:

They will also be changed at 6-years if <60,000 miles, mine were done at the last service and there is no additional charge over the price of a full service.

As Thackeray stated, this is no longer an issue because each major service is the same price (they put up the price of a basic 20k service to offset the extra cost a 60k service). In the past however, people didn't want to pay for a 60k mile service, which replaces the plugs, when their vehicle had done less than 60k miles and they didn't need replacing.

4 hours ago, GMB said:

BTW after looking to solve this I discovered the setup screen with maintenance ( where I could delete the message )  Very handy, plus it proves that it was a maintenance message and not a warning.

 A lot of dealers don't set/reset those, they are more of a DIY reminder.

Edited title.

I think the ring is on the driveshaft on the GS rather than the hub - possibly your sensor is faulty or not aligned correctly.

16 minutes ago, Lesfac said:

But I would be inclined to use "less important" fuses.

Most of the critical ones (ECU, ABS, Traction control etc) would be in the engine bay so you won't be near them, just don't use ones related to SRS or A/BAG. The fuse box cover will have all the fuses listed on the inside (although in a cryptic form such as S/ROOF, OBD or FOG RR).

You will also probably find that the fuse box cover cannot be replaced with the piggyback fuse in place - so keep it safe somewhere.

This post shows what should have been done - hopefully they cleaned the correct parts:

Make sure the vent next to the rear seats isn't being blocked:

17 hours ago, Tynisteri said:

I checked how many volts does the wire get before light bulbs and its 11.97v.

i think maybe light bulbs take some voltage so it isnt 12

The light bulb should take all of the voltage, which is why you should expect the full 12v to be across the bulb.

Without a picture of exactly where you are measuring it is difficult to tell where the problem is, but it seems there is possibly a bad earth (although that is likely to affect multiple lights) or corrosion in the bulb holder. If you want to eliminate an earth issue without having to trace the wiring then use a spare piece of wire and use it to create your own temporary earth, ideally directly connected to the battery's -ve terminal if you have wire long enough, or from a clean metal point on the body somewhere.

Definitely the RX if the size isn't too big. Both can easily be stolen, so make sure you get Lexus to fit the anti-theft protections they are now offering.

I'd remove the switch and check resistance across pins 1 and 3 confirm if it is working or not. Also check the fuses that feed the circuit aren't cracked.

Possibly you have a bad earth at the lights?

I use Dodo Juice Supernatural Leather Cleaner and Supernatural Leather Sealant.

18 minutes ago, BillNick said:

Do they not have rear fogs in Japan? Cant see it being road legal here without a rear fog?

Which is why you used to see a lot of imports with a bolt on fog light hanging down off the bumper. The UK has requirements for a rear fog light and there needs to be a separation between brake and fog light - so you couldn't just convert dual brake lights.

Never looked at a JDM GS F - it may be that they use a common rear light cluster on the GS F across the world so everything is good.

18 minutes ago, BillNick said:

Infotainment I reckon someone knows what they're doing on Techstream could sort that out - maybe not.

Not the sort of thing you can just do in Techstream - if the headunit is the same it will likely need a firmware update.

8 minutes ago, BillNick said:

What should one look out for on a jap import? Will the infotainment be japanese? Perhaps a simple Techstream update ??

mph on speedo, infotainment system, rear fog lights, modifications.

8 minutes ago, Tony1313 said:

Are the radar sensors not the  reversing sensors.

No, the reversing sensors are low range ultrasonic sensors. The radar sensors fitted in the rear wings/bumper of the vehicle which are used for rear traffic crossing alert and blind spot monitoring use millimetre radar which have a longer range - the two serve different purposes, where the radar needs movement so wouldn't be useful for stationary objects when slowly parking.

8 minutes ago, serbarry said:

Maybe it is different between Italy and UK and between Toyota and Lexus, because In Italy the warranty of Toyota covers the battery for the first 5 years, from the 6th to the 10th year the battery is still covered through the hybrid health check every year, but from the 11th to the 15th year the warranty covers the other hybrid components but not anymore the battery.  

This is a UK focused site, so unless it is explicitly stated to the contrary, assume details posted here are UK only. There is a difference in warranty terms across European countries.

For the HHC in the UK, both Toyota and Lexus in the UK provide 15 year warranty on the battery:

https://www.toyota.co.uk/owners/toyota-warranty

1 hour ago, Tony1313 said:

I was also wondering this the sensors are already in place

The radar sensors are expensive. They certainly won’t be there if the vehicle’s spec doesn’t include them. 

2 hours ago, serbarry said:

I am not sure but I think that the hybrid battery is covered up to 10 years with the yearly hybrid check and from the 11th to the 15th year other components are covered such as inverter, MG1 and MG2 but not the hybrid battery.  

No, it’s the other way around. Only the Battery is covered, not the inverter or motors. 

Obviously the video is hyperbole to get views, there are plenty of people who have 100k+ miles on an IS250. The main cause of unreliability is they moved to Direct Injection with this engine and didn't consider what it would do to the intake valves which get carbon build up. Best thing to do is change the oil regularly, using a quality oil.

1 hour ago, Ian2015 said:

Hi Colin. I must confess I haven't heard of "Relax Warranty" despite the car being Lexus serviced since new.

Here is more info:

https://www.lexus.co.uk/owners/warranty/lexus-warranty

A condensor is covered by this extended warranty although perhaps it was damaged by an external object in which case it wouldn't be covered.

Heater flaps and motors are explicitly stated as being covered by the warranty so if your vehicle qualifies then it should be fixed FOC.

1 hour ago, Tynisteri said:

Okay the problem is on the inside of the headlight. I used 400 800 1500 and 2000 and no progress

You would need to finish off with a cutting compound/polish otherwise it would remain very cloudy.

If it is on the inside, have non-standard bulbs been used that have overheated the lens?