ColinBarber

pre-cats have been known to break up and block the exhaust on the IS200. Initially symptoms are that the engine won't rev high. Random misfire errors are sometimes due to faulty fuel injectors.

There are multiple reasons, ultimate performance isn't the only one. Most Lexus vehicles are sold to business users looking for BIK which means the hybrids are a great choice. Some don't like the CVT but the emissions and economy of the 200T weren't competitive so they go elsewhere or just compromise on the 300h.

Non-gold members are not allowed to indicate they are selling their vehicle, hence the thread was removed for breach of the forum T&Cs.

The GS models can have two or three zone AC systems (depending on the grade). S-Flow works differently on each system. Without rear air conditioning system: Air flows to the front seats only. With rear air conditioning system:Air flows to the front seats only, and if the passenger seat is unoccupied, the set temperature, outside humidity and temperature inside the cabin are assessed, and air flows to the driver seat only.

Possibly a removed thread. Can't really explain without knowing what one it was.

They scrapped it because it didn't sell.

on the older RX (series II) the button was easily accessible, not sure why they make it so difficult on the GS. Having said that I never had to press it in five years of ownership.

I provided you with an option, a free one if you have a Smartphone, I'd appreciate a little more courtesy rather than your aggressive tone. There are paid for LPG points of interest you can download into TomTom, Navman, and Garmin devices if you have a standalone Sat Nav device.

You can do this in Waze - where you set your fuel preference to LPG. I'm sure there are other Smartphone apps that can do the same.

It's possible on other Toyota/Lexus hybrids so don't see why the IS would be different. The procedure or drain/fill locations are probably within the workshop manual or via the Lexus Europe tech site: https://www.lexus-tech.eu You will probably need to pay for an hour or more subscription time to access that info.

Remaining mileage isn't provided on the 400h. You just have the old fashioned fuel gauge.

This is the procedure from the owners manual:

Plenty of Lexus autos have 'lifetime' transmission fluid but really need a change every 100k miles. The hybrid transmission is different to an auto though. Much less stress is put on the fluid so isn't really as important. Still it can't hurt to change it (provided you use the correct fluid), at 150k at the same time as the inverter coolant. If you are worried about it then drain some out and see how dirty/burnt it is, and either put it back if ok or replace it all.

I think that refers to a real backplate, used on drum brakes to hold the brake components in place. If you don't have any brake components actually mounted to the plate then it is really just a splash guard. An MOT tester may not be able to easily tell if it is one or the other so just assumes it is a backplate if it is in place.

I guess it depends on how sensitive you are to these things. Clearly there are some bigger rattles that develop, typically on new models, that dealers can fix, especially once a TSB is released, but all Lexus tend to have minor creaks etc.

Eibach springs were fitted to the GS300 sport (1999-2000) as standard to lower it from the standard models.

Sorry I also you have said it could be the front pre-cats in the exhaust which have been known to break up on the IS200 and block the exhaust.

It may be the pre-cats in the front section of the exhaust that have become blocked.

Lexus isn't for you if you are sensitive to rattles/squeaks etc.

tony@wheels-inmotion.co.uk

It will improve in warmer weather, and when you get used to driving a hybrid.

I'm very tempted myself, hoping to free up some time to go and look at one. How stiff is the suspension? Does it cope with poor roads at low speed?

Try enquiries@lexus.co.uk

Vacuum Switching Valve. It's basically a small solenoid that allows a vacuum feed to pass through it. The output is attached to the ACIS actuator. Potentially the actuator could be leaking air, so when the VSV opens you have a air leak into the intake which causes a problem for the MAP, or the actual ACIS valve isn't opening correctly and disrupts the airflow into the engine. This is the test procedure in the workshop manual. You don't need to use vacuum gauges, you can normal see the actuator arm moving when you rev the engine. Or join the input and output of the VSV pipes together and clamp - you can then open/close the ACIS at will, bypassing the VSV.

Sorry, this is a bit late but hopefully useful to others. The wiring diagrams are available from Lexus: https://www.lexus-tech.eu/Menu/Repair €3 for 1 hour access to the info.