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1 hour ago, ColinBarber said:

You normally need a bit of leverage to push it in all the way. A piece of wood in the middle of the piston levering against the disc for example (being careful not to damage the rubber seal) or use a G Cramp to force it in just a few more mm to get enough clearance for the new pads. Plus as above, just loosen the reservoir cap so air can be released and make sure the fluid doesn't overflow if it has been topped up when the pads were wearing down.

Perfect answer ….. use a g clamp and a piece of wood across the face of the piston. Tightening down the g clamp gently should move the piston back into its body giving you the clearance you need. Keep an eye on the reservoir for any spill out.

This is a puzzle. We both have a 2010 model. However, there is a difference in that wife and I both have Iphone 6S. 
All contacts transferred without a hitch right from first ownership of the car in 2013. That was with Iphone 4S then 5S and now 6S. All I can say is that I followed the instructions in the manual and it worked perfectly.
The only bit I’m not too sure about is if I also had the phone wire connected to the USB port in the armrest at the time of transfer. Gut instinct tells me I did.  
Strange!!

These will be up on the roof again when the weather is a bit warmer.

They are remarkably stable on the roof rack when strapped down tight. I normally poke the oars in through the ski hatch from the boot.

Aye, we get a lot of admiring looks and comments. A really nice 40yr old pair of his and hers custom built touring/road bikes. As you spotted Reynolds tubing indeed.

I spent the first lock down sourcing and fitting new wheels, tubes, tyres, 6 speed cassettes, chains, derailleur sets and gear selectors. They are an absolute treat to ride now. 

I have this fitted to my 250. Thule bars with the relevant foot and a Halfords rack that’s probably 25yrs old. Works a treat though. Had it on my IS200 previously but with a different foot pack for the Thule bars. Did a French holiday to Dordogne … worked a treat!

The bars are locked on but I take each bike rack off with each bike and put the rack in the boot for safety as I really don’t want some itinerant to thieve it 

Actually, you can just click on it .. that worked for me just now!

Sorry about that I should have checked after inserting the link. Try this

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-2nd-gen-2006-2013/612326-diy-for-an-oops-moment-tried-to-replace-cabin-air-filter-without-setting-to-circ.html

Copy and paste into your browser

Take a good look at the pictures shown and take a look at yours and see if you can see any breakages anywhere.

Found it!!

Have a good read thru this from first to last post. I can vouch for the JB Weld (2 pack bonding/repair glue) as being most excellent for other repairs I have undertaken. You can get it from eBay.

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Hope that helps you and good luck with it.

15 hours ago, TOXIC said:

 

When I went to remove the filter I made sure the heating/venting was set to recirculated and I also set it to outside and circled between the two but the shutter that would prevent you from accessing the filter when it’s set to draw air in from outside didn’t operate.

 

 

This does sound like the actuator lever has been broken as the lid on the filter will lift up when set to 'Recirculate'.

There was a repair procedure put up on the USA Lexus forum. I'll go see if I can find it. Its not too complicated if you are at all handy at having a go.

Like others have said I too leave my A/C on and set to 'Auto' permanently. Never ever had any misting of windows in 8 years ownership.

I'm surprised a 2010 model has Halogen headlights. I thought the Headlights had changed right across all models to HID type with D4S bulb.

Mine are ... I have the Osram Xenarc Cool Blue Intense D4S and they are very good.

My old 2007 Lexus had Halogen H11 and they were a bit rubbish it has to said.

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Don't know if you need any guidance, but if you were, here are a couple of guides from quite a while back for brakes/discs on the 250.

Do you know if the Cabin Filter has ever been changed? If not, it's worth doing.

If it's old and full of debris and crud you'll notice an improvement in air quality inside the car when it's changed. I get the charcoal type from Eurocarparts whenever I do a bulk buy of assorted bits. They're only £11 or so.

Here is how to do it. Follow the instructions, do not force anything as a broken link can be very expensive. Once you've done it ... it's quite easy. Just remember 'recirculate button' every time before you start. Change mine every year.

I'm pretty sure our cars are not affected by any Canbus issues..... at least as far as my experiences have been thus far. I'd be very surprised if the bulbs have thrown up a VSC issue. Are you sure you haven't inadvertently knocked anything whilst changing the bulbs. Bonnet shut properly?

The only thing I would say is... The type of bulbs you got with the different blade end.... I could not get them to work anywhere on my car. Worked in my son's Audi but not my Lexus. But hey you found they worked. Are they both still illuminating? 

Strange

That's how it is with mine ... but I'm on a facelift 2010 version.

Many moons back I had a 07 220D. That did not have Bluetooth but I fitted a gadget thingy to give me Bluetooth capabilities.

Lexus were incredibly slow off the mark with something as basic as Bluetooth on the earlier models.

17 minutes ago, steve2006 said:

Also check out a company called “Big Redd” and ebay.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lexus-IS250-2005-2015-Front-brake-caliper-guide-pin-slider-pin-kit-S7291CXA/332227517262?fits=Car+Make%3ALexus&epid=9015647186&hash=item4d5a4d9b4e:g:qzcAAOSwll5eZ8SA

Good shout that’s where I got my kits from. Could not remember the name, but that’s the kiddie. 🙂

You can get your parts from Lexus parts direct here on this forum, any motor part factors (euro carparts etc) or even reputable sellers on eBay. There are many good sellers on eBay. Always check the sellers feedback ... It's worth doing.

If it were me I'd probably get all 8 slide pins and the boot kits for them and do the lot. You will usually get new caliper fastening bolts too. Your existing kit may be 12 years old if not done before. Make sure your mechanic uses Toyota Red Rubber grease for the slide pins. Crucially this grease won't attack the rubber boots and make them all stretchy and distended. I've been using it for quite some years now and I've been impressed how well it holds up over time as lube for the pins. A drop of thread lock on the caliper fixing bolts is a must too!

I do my slide pins myself every year. Normally check them in spring.

I have this type fitted for my sidelights. From eBay

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I'd say no. Its the actual connector foot that for me is the problem.

My son had that type for his Audi. In the Audi they worked fine. In my Lexus I could not get 1 to work.

The type I have in many places on my car, are all exactly like the connector foot in my picture. I have them in the sidelights, puddle lights, vanity mirrors and dome light at the front.

I've used this type. Had them in there over 4 maybe even 5 years I'd guess.

Called something along the lines of T10 Cree LED wedge bulb.

Don't try this type (as below)...the body melts from the main bulb heat!!

Search eBay and you'll find loads!! Price has plummeted over time.

You could always prise out the hub centres (from the back of course!).

Carefully remove the Lexus logo and spray the disc behind in black. Then refit the logo and glue them back in place (they have little location sprues) ... and you have no issues of matching and a nice contrast for the logo to stand out.

This is how mine look now

Mine you, you'd need to do all 4 .....just a thought.

If you get a bit bored one weekend 🙂

If you mean the one within the headlight unit.

It's just a caplet type bulb ... think it was w5w type.

Its held in a carrier that is attached towards the top at the back of the headlight unit. It's a twist and pull out carrier. Then pull out the bulb and replace.

There is a Bass speaker hung under the rear parcel shelf But it's not an earth shaker.

There was never a sub in the boot or owt like that.

MM stands for Multi Media ..... by the way.

You have a menu for Bass, Mid and Treble settings within as well.

Could just be ...  not set up how you would like it. We all have different listening preferences.

Surround just gives it all bit more space and width and depth.

I have some DVD audio discs and they do sound rather good I must admit.

Possibly but you will need to access the menus. 

There is a noticeable difference (to my ears anyway) between Stereo and Surround options.

Mine is the facelift 2010 version so maybe things are a little different ... but in all honesty I doubt it