ColinBarber

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If it is end to end movement that happens with you are breaking going slowly forwards and then backwards I don't think the clips help with that, they are there to stop up/down and sideways rattling against the disc. A bit of brake grease on the ends of the pads can help, otherwise the end of the pads or callipers have worn so there is a greater movement which produces the clunk.

In a rear end accident, or if the vehicle rolls over, you run the risk of acid leaking into the cabin if the battery is compromised. If the seats are down then there is a greater chance of that happening but even when up, it isn't liquid sealed and therefore some could still get it. A flooded battery will work fine, you just have to make a decision on the risk of acid leaks.

The IS300h has folding rear seats so the boot isn't sealed as with the GS.

Lots of people selling what look like 3D printed ones on Amazon and Ebay. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sharplace-System-Valve-Voltage-Refrigerant/dp/B0714C1H62

Unlikely but try banging the roof to see if you set it off. Only had one or two false alarms over the last 10 years, put it down to a spider or insect getting too close to the microwave motion sensor.

Any Lexus dealer can get those parts. I thought lexuspartsdirect were now taking and shipping orders as of a week ago. Not sure they will actually fix your issue though - there is nothing to go wrong with these springs, and can easily be bent to provide a bit more force. Is the noise a rattle, or just a clunk as you change direction when reversing where the pads move and hit the side of the calliper?

Most Toyota models have this set up, including the GS300 and GS430. Seems the LS suffers from failure more the most, possibly an installation/vibration/pipe routing design issue but if I purchased any of these vehicles I'd get a new radiator installed, that way you don't have to worry about it for another 10 years.

Are your coolant or oil levels dropping over time? Was the engine overfilled with oil after the work done on it?

Back to back you may be able to tell a difference in the chassis stiffness going fast around bends or over potholes but wait a hour or two between drives and I'm not sure how much difference you could tell. As you have stated the facelift was mainly cosmetic and the added safety features. The nav systems are quite similar, maybe a little faster and allows full screen map which I don't think was possible pre-facelift on the 12.3" screen. There are probably quite a lot of other tweaks that don't get mentioned in the brochures or press releases but all relatively minor. HUD is a big plus as Les has mentioned. It is the colour one.

To be fair, Toyota/Lexus roofs don't tend to leak - most direct leaks are caused by corrosion of the metal around the sunroof which they don't suffer from. Most problems that do occur are the drain holes getting blocked, with water backing up and coming out at a joint somewhere within the cabin.

Essentially the same thing. Some people say a sunroof is solid metal and a moonroof is glass. Others say the a moonroof is fixed and sunroof slides back or can be removed. Another opinion is moonroof is an Americanism of sunroof. Lots of different answers, who knows if any are right. Basically they both describe holes cut in the roof that comprise the chassis and at some point will leak 😉

Looks like your vehicle was a business owned one on the high mileage 12.5k miles service schedule - exactly the same as the 10k ones, just stretched out a little for people doing high motorway mileage. The issue with the service sheet I attached is that it is generic across all models. The IS specific spec sheet issued by Lexus Europe suggests diff oil only every 40k miles but some dealers are changing it at every 20k miles. Either way you should do it for this 40k service so you know it has been done. In theory Toyota dealers shouldn't have access to Lexus vehicles in their diagnostic equipment as their license would only cover Toyota badged vehicles - some seem to get around this, especially the ones that don't own a Lexus franchise as well as Toyota. However whilst they may be able to perform a health check I doubt there would be any 12 month battery warranty as that is provided by Toyota GB who are the ones that set the rules that Toyota dealerships shouldn't be servicing Lexus vehicles.

It is only there to check service history, not what was completed in full detail.

Yes, if you disable the smart entry system the normal remote buttons will still operate to unlock/lock the doors. When the smart system is disabled, the vehicle will not send out a continuous signal (every 1/4 second rather than actually continuous) looking for a key. The system will remain disabled until you go back into the customisation menu to reactivate the system. The smart entry and start system is combined. If you disable smart entry, smart start is also disabled. It means you have to hold the key near the start button to disable the immobiliser and allow the button to function, rather than the system just detecting presence of the key within the interior of the vehicle.

Do you have the owners manual? What does it say about double locking. Some Lexus/Toyota models allow unlocking via the mechanical key (and it can be quite stiff to operate if it hasn't been done in a while) and some don't. With either system the internal handles and locks are isolated so there is definitely no point trying to hook them. Hooking the bonnet release is the only thing you can do on the inside, otherwise you are breaking the grille etc. to get the bonnet released from the outside.

Yes, you have the ability to disable smart entry / start through the standard customisation settings within the vehicle.

What age of vehicle? Outside of fuel economy or road tax there isn't any difference in normal running costs. I'd say the 430 engine is more reliable than the V6 used in the series III GS. Some of the early V6s with direct injection can suffer carbon build up and VVTi issues. There is no CVT in any non-hybrid Lexus. The GS430 has either a 5 or 6 speed auto, depending on age of the GS you are considering.

The new NX WILL be close to the RAV4, in the same way the UX is close to the C-HR and the CT was close to the Auris. That is no bad thing as the RAV has much better engine/hybrid system compared to the current NX and the plug-in variant, due to be released before the end of the year, looks very interesting. I really hope there isn't a NX450e though. EVs are best when they are designed ground up as an EV, not converted from an internal combustion or hybrid designed vehicle.

0W20. Yes, remember there is a minor service every 10k miles/1 year in-between the major services every 20k miles/2 years. The minor service isn't much more than an engine oil and filter change plus checking over the vehicle including a hybrid health check. The following has the generic differences between the services: Lexus - Service Table 0418-2.pdf

Keep your keys in a metal box within the house, steering lock. Ghost alarm maybe (https://autowatch.co.uk/veh-sec/ghost-2-menu). Trackers are expensive and don't stop your car being stolen, you just stand a good chance of recovering it.

Due to the age (over 5 years) you can get essentials servicing which is cheaper than standard - worth asking about this.

Lexus Swindon (https://www.lexuspartsdirect.co.uk) give discounts from RRP and a good source of genuine parts. Full service list depends on mileage/year. e.g. air filter is only inspected every 2 years/20k miles and replaced every 4 years/40k miles. Diff oil is replaced every 4 years/40k miles. Cabin filter every 2 years/20k miles in normal conditions. Spark plugs every 60k miles. If you are capable of changing diff oil then you can certainly check and regrease your calliper slide pins. I'd say the cabin filter is mis-priced on Ebay. Should only be around £30. You can get aftermarket ones with carbon for less than £10.

Welcome Siddie Unfortunately I don't believe there is a way to see the engine ECU error codes without using an ODBII tool. The most simplest of tools to use would be something like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Foseal-Reader-Scanner-Display-Screen/dp/B07RQCP5PY/ref=pd_sbs_60_1/261-0266801-2814428?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07RQCP5PY&pd_rd_r=c1704375-01f0-4a64-a5fa-e54e55fb2f8d&pd_rd_w=nHuFm&pd_rd_wg=QJCHf&pf_rd_p=2773aa8e-42c5-4dbe-bda8-5cdf226aa078&pf_rd_r=60672HJKDY9RX2YZY1D5&psc=1&refRID=60672HJKDY9RX2YZY1D5 The menus you can get to from the LCD screen are for the information system - it won't help with engine codes unfortunately. There is also a method to flash codes but that only related to the body ECU which controls electric windows etc.

Warranty does include two MOT tests and full AA membership for you and your spouse (in any vehicle).