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Still here - nothing to report as car is running well. Mud guards recently fitted and am due to do an oil change and grease slide pains next weekend ... at least that's the plan (will probably rain) Not washed car for a while either so that's on my list

I fitted one to my last car but it was written off a while ago. I still have the instruction manual for the fitting and I am sure there is a wiring loom that goes with the electronic box. There are a few ways to wire depending on the wiring in your car - the wiring is not all standard across the range. When you are asking about the unit also ask about the wiring loom if one is still available for the Lexus. I will be interested in the response and may even try them myself in a few days also.

I had tried contacting Ash countless times a few months back but did not get a reply through his contact details or his company Not sure if he still does the boxes. I do believe he was unwell a while back ... I believe the company behind the manufacture of these is http://www.po-40.com/contact.html but I have not gone down the route of contacting them.

Just fitted the fronts - they look ok to be honest, wasn't sure at first but they do look good. Easy to secure, took 5 minutes each side, if that. Will do the rears next week as its a wheel off job to drill two small holes.

Anyone else fitted the OEM Toyota mud guards to theirs? I have been given a set and look ok when put up the car but not too sure?

Will be good if you can let us all know how you get on with the install - some pictures maybe?

....Also, be careful as if the wheels were not as standard on your car it will more than likely be classed as modified and it may be a way for the 3rd party to wriggle out of their payout. Shame about the damage on the wheels as they look like a nice set.

Might sound like a strange move but have you considered taking it to Lexus? If you are getting no joy from your insurer of theirs and no one is telling you what or where you should do to resolve the investigation into the damage on your car, Lexus would be your best bet. Let your insurer know and it may kick them into touch in them realising they need to get their finger out. Might be a good point to let us know who your insurer is so it gives a good basis of selection when other people become due. I was with Admiral when I had my accident and cant fault there service.

All are fine is left on

The P as you described is for the parking sensors

The first IS 250 I had the exhaust went at around 75k miles and it was almost 6 years old. The second IS I have is on 27k miles and is 12 years old. I have had it on a ramp to check a weak point and the complete system and it is sound throughout. Not a lot of rust as you would expect yet on the outside of the pipes as it was garaged for years by the previous owner. The weak point is just after the centre resonator where the pipe exits the box as it is not supported at that point and it takes both a lot of weight and a lot of expansion movement when going over rough roads - ok ... don't mention pot holes!!! It can be repaired quite easy if you have a ramp as I managed it before I replaced the exhaust with a stainless one - when the stainless one went on I looked at the repair and I could not break it, ok, I did try by hand but the place where it goes (where it went on mine) makes it an easy repair...

I had something similar on my last IS. Turns out it was an issue with the wheels - they could not hold pressure correctly as the inner alloy on two had corroded and was resulting in air loss (similar to a slow puncture) in pushing the rubber away from the rim slightly and creating an irregular balance. The wheel corrosion is a known issue with the original OEM wheels.. I would check your tyre pressures as a start point. I must say that all the years I have been on this forum I haven't heard of there being an issue with the wheel bearings, cant remember a time where its been a forum topic either? but not to say it cant happen...

Thanks Lee Got the app - works to a point but registering the car comes back with an error stating its already registered. Have contacted Lexus to see what the issue is...

Is this app available on android?

Been using the Castrol brand for years - Magnatec and now the start stop brand. I did use edge a while ago and I did not like it as it didn't seem to last long (went dirty quicker than the others) but overall the Castrol brand is good. Usually comes up on offer in ASDA for around £22. Cant see what the issue is in using a good brand if its cheap...its the distributor that's taking the hit on the cost, nothing to do with the quality of the oil.? Other users use different brands but again, as long as they are compatible and don't give issue then theres no problem, personal preference I guess. I do the oil changes twice a year and have done for years but will, when a tub of it is on offer, buy one so I have them there when it comes to changing the oil next time. Castrol is on offer for £23 at the moment at ASDA

Pretty sure the aerial on these are within the rear screen - within the wires layout that you see that heat the rear screen when its frosty. Check the wires have not been damaged or the adhesive to them has dried up - especially in the hot weather we have had.

I was going to post a question about removing the door card .... don't need to now. Did you experience any issues when removing it? When my drivers side window is wound down and back up again it comes back up (on the inside) with a light smear of grease or something? just above the window etching and its a big "smudge" (door handle location side of the glass) and I was wondering how to take the card out to see what's causing it.

Good write-up - one of the few people to do this. It was on my list but the car was written off before I got a chance. Good reason not to do it

Some things to check as its unlikely that the Brembo discs you have bought and fitted are warped. 1. Make sure they are genuine 2. Make sure the mating faces (disc to hub) are clean and no dirt or rust remains 3. A sticking caliper will apply heat when driving and could cause the discs to warp when stationery with brakes applied - have you actually checked the caliper piston movement 4. If theres a vibration through the steering wheel then the issue is with the front discs - if its through the seat then its the back discs 5. Check the ball joints are secure - worn ones will cause a vibration when braking and possibly slow speed 6. Check your tyre pressures and for corrosion (with tyre off) on the INNER wheel as if there it could cause a slow puncture and a vibration when pressure is low.

If you cant get the codes read then my suggestion would be to disconnect the battery for approx. 10mins then re-connect and see if the issue has resolved itself. Any chance it has been sat out in the sun for a lengthy period of time as it has been hot in some areas - possibly had an effect on throwing the car into error mode. The other possibility could be a weak earth connection from the battery but I guess the RAC would have checked that?

I had the option after asking myself if it could go to Lexus when I reported the accident but I had to ask. There was a bit of pressure I felt to take the option to go with Auxilis but i had a feeling the car was going to be written off so I went with the easier option. There definitely is the option to go with Admiral but you will lose part of your no claims and I think your excess but check first. When you are involved in an accident you feel like the companies are firing questions and options at you when all you want to do is get it sorted with no hassle. I guess different situations are dealt with differently from different areas - I had a good experience with Auxilis, was given a year old BMW 3 series M Sport and had it for a month before it went back. I had no real issues other than chasing for the second and final amount from the company. They even let me remove parts from the written off car before it was destroyed so in this case I was a happy customer. Don't intend to be in the situation again but who knows but my no claims is intact and with a renewal quote just through my insurance has not changed.

... and to be fair to the van driver - he did stop so credit where its due but still.... should be more carefull

Mine went to Lookers to be assessed then they came back a week later to say it was a write off. If you go with Auxilis then I am pretty sure it will be repaired through their network. If you go with Admiral you can specify who repairs it but you will loose a no claim bonus. You don't with Auxilis so its kind of a gamble - if you know its going to be a write off then go with Auxilis, if its not and you are happy to lose the excess and no claims then go with Admiral but can have the repairer specified by yourself. On the one hand, like you say, Lexus do not have a body or paint shop, but knowing a good one and using them will come at a cost but maybe a better job...swings and roundabouts and something really your insurer should be on your side about repairing your car as its not your fault.

oh.... and I forgot ... the ambulance chasers will be on your case ... leave your phone off at night !!!

I was with Admiral - just cancelled with them tonight as their renewal quote came in at £300 dearer than a renewal quote. When I had my accident in February, non fault 3rd party to blame. I used the Auxilis service and was quite impressed - hire car turned up next day - it went back almost a month later. My car was written off and Auxilis dealt with the issue from start to finish. I must say though that two payments were made ... one almost immediately and I have just this week had the second which is 4 months later. I had the excess back and was not left out of pocket. What you will get though are a bombardment of calls from the other drivers insurance stating they will take over the claim as their hire car costs are cheaper... stick to Auxilis as its less hassle and its all dealt with by them. I know what you are going through but at least its not written off but all the same, you will know its accident damaged. Good luck