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  1. ColinBarber
    You would need to check the service schedule for the vehicle. Modern Toyota/Lexus vehicles have the air filter changed every 40k miles so it wouldn't normally be done at a 100k service (40k, 80k, 120k etc.) - it should be inspected every 20k and if very dirty and needing of replacement then there would be an additional charge.
  2. ColinBarber
    Yes, the LS, GS and SC all shared the same engine and transmission but the introduction of the 6-speed was dependent on new model/face-lift release schedule, so it came to the LS first, then GS and finally the SC.
  3. ColinBarber
    Gas only escapes from the vent under pressure so the majority of the hydrogen would be force out of the tube. Any remaining probably isn't enough to be considered a problem and you need the tube to run down otherwise you will get an accumulation of water in the pipe which would block the gas from escaping. The lower capacity means it will get to a critical discharge point faster which isn't ideal but with only 8% difference shouldn't really be noticeable in reality.
  4. ColinBarber
    Biggest change was the introduction of the 6-speed transmission rather than 5. Other changes were adaptive front lights, cosmetic changes to the front and a different wheel design.
  5. ColinBarber
    Not on the NX.
  6. ColinBarber
    Was the power back door disabled in the menu system? Have opened and closed manually in case it need reinitialisation after a battery disconnect?
  7. ColinBarber
    Others have done the same and passed the MOT.
  8. ColinBarber
    The series II RX unfortunately doesn't have great undersealing from the factory - well not good enough to last over 10 years without deteriorating. Depending on severity it could may just be the start and surface rust but it will lead to more serious issues over time.
  9. ColinBarber
    Yes they virtual all are able to do that - if they work at all then it should be able to read fuel trims. More expensive ones can read faster for better diagnosis of faults but you don't need this. It is more around the software capabilities of the application you are using, some don't read the realtime data, only fault codes. E.g. the Carista app can only read error codes and set customisations, but their adapter + different software such as OBD Fusion can read realtime data such as fuel trims (https://www.obdsoftware.net/software/obdfusion)
  10. ColinBarber
    Check if it keeps dropping or whether it has just got to its natural level. My wife's old RX300 always spat out coolant until the level was below minimum - was always that way for the 4 years we had it.
  11. ColinBarber
    A reasonable amount. You are best to hook up diagnostic equipment to the OBBII port to see where the long term fuel trims are. As you say there could be a vacuum leak or an O2 sensor not working as well as it should.
  12. ColinBarber
    You can but you wouldn't want to as Lexus would charge £2k for the loom. Best to get an auto electrician fit new connectors into the wiring that is there. Your SE would have had an amp, so may take a bit of figuring out how the wiring has been altered.
  13. ColinBarber
    Yes worth a go, and also check if it makes a difference if the AC is on or off. It is possibly just because the idle is a little too low - it may be better when AC is on as the engine revs are normally increased to help with the increased load.
  14. ColinBarber
    It's a fuse block. There are the two main 12v vehicle fuseable links (140 Amps and 60 Amps) plus the little orange 7.5 Amp fuse which is the supply for the DC to DC converter within the hybrid inverter. There is no temperature sensor there, it is at the base of the battery compartment.
  15. ColinBarber
    What is the idle speed when in D?
  16. ColinBarber
    I imagine the alarm was triggered by the main battery going flat, which to the alarm looked like it was disconnected. Assuming an interior light or something wasn't left, a 60 mile trip wouldn't have put all the charge back in from the loss of being stood for weeks, and that deep-cycle probably at least partially damaged the battery. At this stage all you can do is recharge the battery using a charger and check its voltage after a couple of days to see if it is holding a charge.
  17. ColinBarber
    What happened to the engine - why was the camshaft replaced? Any valve damage? If there is no valve problem, then there is a timing issue. Maybe not between camshaft and crank but between the two camshafts or VVTi components.
  18. ColinBarber
    Your mechanical key will fit in there and allow you to press the button which, as Paul has stated, will allow the gear selector to be moved out of Park if the electric lock mechanism fails or you have a flat battery.
  19. ColinBarber
    What is the duty and VAT likely to be?
  20. ColinBarber
    Normally if there is a major issue with the AC the light would flash or not come on, that and the fact that the air is being cooled at least a little implies it is just low on refrigerant but not low enough for the system to shutdown. Did you set the temp all the way end to low and allow enough time for the system to fully cool? I'm not aware of any initialisation that is required to make the system work after a disruption to the 12v supply. Also make sure it isn't in ECO mode.
  21. ColinBarber
    To retrofit the OEM system would probably be more expensive than selling your vehicle and purchasing one with ventilated seats. New wiring, switch gear, electronics, ducting etc. You may be able to do something non OEM. e.g. the blower assemblies are around £250 each - you need 4 of those and the seats are probably different so wouldn't just bolt in.
  22. ColinBarber
    I'd personally recommend you use a cleaner and then a conditioner without dye. If it still needs dye then wait until you can take it to a professional who can mix the colour to take into account and fading over time etc.
  23. ColinBarber
    depends on the type and vehicle. This is the type Toyota are fitting to the Auris:
  24. ColinBarber
    Even without the mod, putting the climate system to feet allows cooler air to pass under the seat and be drawn up. Never checked but as the motor is right at the top of the seat it may well get its air from around the headrest area? Indeed, and unless you have perforated seats it wouldn't really work anyway.
  25. ColinBarber
    When you shift into gear with your foot on the brakes the car will squat or rise due to the suspension becoming loaded with the torque from the engine/transmission/driveshafts as the wheels cannot move. Due to the gearing the effect is less in a higher gear - the two stages makes it less noticeable to the driver/passengers than a single big squat/fall.
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