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  1. ColinBarber
    I'd check your brakes aren't sticking. Never heard of people complaining with a lack of power on the 400h. Due to the way the transmission holds the rpm of the engine at a constant speed, acceleration can be deceptive.
  2. ColinBarber
    You can get plastic polishing compounds which will polish those out but it will be quite difficult to apply it with the cluster in situ. Ideally something less abrasive than a product for plastic headlights as it will be a much softer plastic over the instrument cluster. You could just try a pure wax to fill in the scratches, they will be less visible if filled.
  3. ColinBarber
    This really seems to affect non-UK vehicles, very rare for UK owners to notice the problem. I was able to replicate the issue at 50 mph on a slight incline but changing the speed by a couple of mph either way solves the issue so I never felt it worthwhile trying to get the TSB fitted which reduces/solves the issue.
  4. ColinBarber
    AWD an option for all grades. Quite a complex options list, not in keeping with the Lexus of old.
  5. ColinBarber
    here's the press release: http://media.lexus.co.uk/2018/10/lexus-announces-new-ux-suv-crossover-prices-and-model-range/
  6. ColinBarber
    Speed rating I understand but load index is a bit extreme, especially if you are going higher that should be allowed.
  7. ColinBarber
    Do you seats have an auto mode for climate? There should be a setting to adjust how long they stay on for.
  8. ColinBarber
    If it isn't a documented workshop procedure then a dealer will not be able to do it and Lexus in the UK are just a marketing department. If the factory cluster isn't switchable then I fear Lexus will not be able to help you. Let's hope I'm wrong.
  9. ColinBarber
    I was commenting on the behaviour you stated after the repair:
  10. ColinBarber
    Fitting Nav to a non-nav vehicle will cost thousands unless you can find parts from a written off vehicle.
  11. ColinBarber
    The 400h has a 3.3l V6.
  12. ColinBarber
    If the petrol engine isn't shutting down correctly then there is an initialisation procedure that needs to be performed after the 12v battery is disconnected. A search on these forums should find the solution.
  13. ColinBarber
    Does your vehicle have a reversing camera? Does that still display on the screen?
  14. ColinBarber
    On the series I, and possibly series II, the US models didn't have the separate cooler in the wing so maybe the extra piping is used as a poor mans cooler for vehicles that don't have a real one.
  15. ColinBarber
    The European RXs already have an separate oil cooler at the front of the wheel arch, and the normal cooler inside bottom of the radiator.
  16. ColinBarber
    NX is quite a bit smaller than the F-Pace. The Jag is wider and a longer wheelbase than even the RX, the RX just has a large overhang on the rear making it slighter longer overall.
  17. ColinBarber
    Hybrid gives better mpg for everything other than high speed motorway driving where it is about equal with the RX300/350. Both petrol and hybrid can be covered to lpg, although more common on the petrol models.
  18. ColinBarber
    The 400h never had air suspension.
  19. ColinBarber
    Aligned correctly?
  20. ColinBarber
    Make sure you don't have disk mode / disk use feature enabled on the iPod.
  21. ColinBarber
    That's a good point. The OEM one is rated at 38 Ah @ 5 hour.
  22. ColinBarber
    Yes that was for the RC F and GS F, not sure about the IS F though.
  23. ColinBarber
    Two clicks is correct.
  24. ColinBarber
    They do check the fuel cap in the MOT. That in itself won't cause an error, but if it wasn't tightened back up correctly then that can cause an error.
  25. ColinBarber
    Personally I'd go for the 450h because I'd want the extra power, and better economy. But if those aren't a priority then the 300 sounds like a well looked after example and probably cheaper/more reliable long term for the reasons in this thread.
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