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  1. ColinBarber
    For what reason? If you fitting the same size, speed & load ratings there is no need to inform them.
  2. ColinBarber
    Did you pull all fuses in all fuseboxes? How long was the car left off before measuring the current as it may need time to go to sleep?
  3. ColinBarber
    A ghost immobiliser is a product from PFK electronics/Autowatch - https://www.autowatch.co.uk/veh-sec/ghost-2-menu Similar to IGLA or other CAN bus immobilisers on the market.
  4. ColinBarber
    Have you checked the rear ones too?
  5. ColinBarber
    These are specific to the SC as they took the already relatively twisty GS chassis and needed to strengthen it because of the lack of roof.
  6. ColinBarber
    Of those I’d get the Ohme because it would allow you to switch to the Intelligent Octopus Go tariff. I’d also get it from Octopus because it appears cheaper than from the site you mentioned.
  7. ColinBarber
    Try this, there are a few to choose from: https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/lexus,2008,is250,2.5l+v6,1441482,drivetrain,cv+axle,2288
  8. ColinBarber
    Normal in that there will always be a gap. If there was movement it wouldn't take long for the holes to become larger, the studs would be damaged (being softer than the disc) and everyone would always have clunk noises.
  9. ColinBarber
    The plates stop squeal so that isn't your issue. The oversized holes on the brake disc look normal to me. There will be no movement when the wheel nuts are done up correctly.
  10. ColinBarber
    Some models have an adjustable voltage cutoff. You need it to be set to 12v or above.
  11. ColinBarber
    Random cylinder misfire error or multiple cylinder misfire errors are a result of something common such as fuel or air because multiple plugs or coil packs don't fail at the same time. Cylinder 2 injector is fed by the end of the second fuel rail - it makes sense that a fuel starvation problem would manifest itself there first.
  12. ColinBarber
    Welcome Ray, enjoy your new toy 🙂
  13. ColinBarber
    and the Lexus RX with people’s premiums going up x4. Telsa 3 and Y are pretty much unstealable at the moment. The premium increases seems to be related to the high cost of repair, somewhat due to parts availability causing 5 figure hire car charges.
  14. ColinBarber
    Normally this type of noise is pads moving from one end to the other, and typically happens once if you reverse out of your driveway which will move then pads on one direction and then you hear it when you make you conduct your first forward stop. As eight has mentioned, easy to check - do low speed heavy braking going both forwards and backwards a couple of times. The cause is missing end clips, no brake grease on the ends of the pads or worn calliper. Another common cause is the sliding pin with the bushing on it - someone forgot to put the bushing back on so there is play.
  15. ColinBarber
    All manuals are available electronically and IMO are better as you can quickly search for the information you are looking for. Lexus will normally, on request, provide full paper manuals to the first owner. https://www.lexus.co.uk/owners/about-my-lexus/manuals#/
  16. ColinBarber
    Yes, it’s a Takumi one with illumination.
  17. ColinBarber
    Throttle body cleaning is normally the first thing to check/perform when you have an idle issue but worth making sure vacuum hoses are in good condition and that you can't hear any air leaks. Coolant temperature sensors can cause idle issues, but that is more related to the LS400 rather than LS430. If you have access to a diagnostic tool that can show you rpm/engine temp/fuel trims etc it would help eliminate a faulty sensor, if not start by cleaning the throttle body and MAF sensor.
  18. ColinBarber
    The LS has always managed at least 10, although we are more than 1/2 way through the year and it's only at 5 so far 😬 https://media.lexus.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/pdf/Lexus-UK-Sales-Figures-August-2023.pdf
  19. ColinBarber
    The driveshaft is one piece from a Lexus point of view - the cup cannot be removed/replaced. This is a picture of a replacement shaft taken from Rockauto - about £70.
  20. ColinBarber
    Yes that is ridiculous but it's the standard price a Lexus dealer is going to charge. You could import 2 driveshafts from the US and get a local mechanic to fit all in for under £400, and probably half that if a generic gaiter can be found that will fit.
  21. ColinBarber
    It seems to be a secret, most dealers don't know about it and even some Lexus customer service agents. See this thread for more info:
  22. ColinBarber
    3rd Gen does not have this vulnerability, only 4th Gen 2016 onwards.
  23. ColinBarber
    Relax warranty isn’t provided if you have either a valid new car warranty or a used car warranty from Lexus.
  24. ColinBarber
    Yes the warranties are transferable but you can’t have two at the same time.
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