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Welcome Ian. Did you buy privately or from a Dealer? If the latter what Warranty came with the RX ?

It is not for me,but Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder.

Stupid me Stu, trying to spin too many plates. I was probably standing in the Dunces corner--not next to you by any chance ?? Substitute Hydrogen for Nitrogen please.

Nitrogen comes from the Stars, does it not Stewart? It combines with 2 parts of Oxygen to produce water.Or am I being stupid as I can be sometimes ? Herbie or Roger or William should join this science lesson me thinks.

Thanks Roger.My approach is similar to yours and Malcs. Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the Universe, so it seems sensible to use that of which there is most ! Of course on Planet Earth it has to be manufactured and distributed and its consumption produces only water.

4K ?????? Sorry, just realised that you are referring to the oroginal post

How many "takes" in Don`s American Pie, William, do you think ?

In HJ Newsletter today. Lexus crowned as the best carmaker in the UK by the Honest John Satisfaction Index

Thanks Roger. I understand that Hydrogen powered vehicles are Japan`s next major vehicle initiative. Watch that space !!

Me too !

And you are not allowed back until June young man !

Great Posts Malc and Stewart. Have look at this as one of its central themes is keep what you have ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVFJUxeGFAE

I viewed this earlier John and a central theme was to keep what vehicle you have, maintain it and save the Planet more than you would if you bought a new car--electric or otherwise !! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVFJUxeGFAE

I believe that the answer is "no" John. The Handbook tells us not to engage Neutral when at Traffic Lights for instance.

Same for many of us Steve. The operative word in my post was "again" It`s why so many viewers are deserting the terrestrial channels and going to Streaming I suppose.

The LS 400 is on again at noon today on Channel 12 Freeview.

It is a 1993 LS 400. Been on several times previously.An interesting viewing for us Lexus owners. Typical Brewer...buys cheap, then gives it away.

And we complain about the cost of owning cars !

Johnny Kidd........................a blast from 57 years ago !!

Interestingly, this has just been posted on a MB Forum Eameez "Mercedes C180K - 2006 (W203) Engine M271 100,000 miles My C180K will not start and if it does it sounds like a diesel tractor and runs rough. Can anyone help me detect the reason because due to Covid 19 i can't take it to a garage and i need the car to use to shop etc. It all started the one morning when the car started up fine but had a rough idle. I could rev the engine cleanly but it would idle rough. I took the car on a drive and it was fine on the motorway for 30 miles but it still idled roughly when stationary. I then made the return journey about 2 hours later and the car ran fine again but still had an idle issue. Once i had reached my destination i tried to start the engine again about an hour later and the engine ran really badly and sounded like a diesel tractor so i immediately turned it off. I used my handheld code reader and got teh following codes: P0301, P0302, P0301, but not P0304 All codes are listed as Cylinder Misfire Detected P0325 - Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Bank 1 or Single Sensor P0341 - Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 or Single Sensor I have replaced the Camshaft Position Sensor with a new one thinking that was the issue but the problem still exists I called the roadside recovery company (AA Ireland) and they called out. He tried to start the engine but couldn't get it started. He took out all of the plugs and visually inspected them and none of them were damp or showed particular signs of wear. He tried to start the car again and he managed to get it started and but it was running really rough. He couldn't identify what the issue was and told me to take it to a garage and get them to stick it on their machine. I do have very oily camshaft magnets. I took them off and cleaned the oil away. There was a trace of oil on one of the terminals which i have cleaned. I traced the wires back to the ECU and there was a small amount of oil at the end of a lead but i can't be sure if this is the camshaft magnet lead. I have seen online that i can test the magnet by attaching a 12v battery and placing an electrical meter inline to the magnet and then by moving a metal spanner around the magnet i should be able to see if the magnet generates a signal. I haven't done this yet but will try to do it next. I have no idea how to test the leads though so if someone can advise on testing that the leads to the magnet give a signal/volt then i would love to hear from you. So basically, can anyone help diagnose my non-start and rough idle. I don't want to keep replacing potential problem parts with new ones as i don't have much spare cash following Covid work restrictions. Thanks in advance for any help you guys can provide "

Thanks Stewart, I know Glyn.

Who was the Indie Stewart, as I live on the Wirral ?

Thanks Rameez. Sorry about all of the questions,but at least all Members now have framework within which your problem can be considered. 50k miles is low for 13 years and relates to an average of just under 4k per year. It has just been tootling about, I agree with you that the codes need to be read, but what was it that you asked your local garage to do just after you bought it?

Thanks Steve. Try to be nice to him,but do not be surprised if he does not want to communicate or play ball. Don`t be too hard on yourself as I suspect that had you asked, he would have promised (orally) to send you the key and then not done so. You may end up paying the full cost of the replacement key (possibly circa £300) and if you do warn his future customers via a review that they might be better advised to seek a car from someone other than him. Other Members will come along I`m sure and advise how you can obtain a suitable replacement key. Good luck and do enjoy your forthcoming drive. Do let us all know how things go.

Hello Rameez, CEL ??? How long have you had the 450h ? Where did you get it from ? Full Lexus Service History? Date of last service ? Date of last M.O.T. ?