matt8

Hi iwonder Do you have the full checklist?

Hi iwonder Do you have the full checklist which you've shown a section of in your post please?

So what do we prefer? 5 or 7? I think more than 3 is good, but 7 too many. I'll probably set mine to 5. What have you all changed yours to?

I keep one of the small dehumidifier bags in the car and that has helped reduce the misting a great deal. My biggest issue is defrosting, which a heated windscreen would solve. Yes, I believe this is a Ford patent. Not seen it on any other model of car. Not keen to use deicers or similar, so it's scrape and heat till glass is warm enough to prevent any more water re-freezing. Anyone got any better ideas?

Switch the heating element on and touch it after a few minutes. You'll feel the warmth of it!

My dongle came from China, nothing expensive. Works well on my Windows 10 Laptop. That's a nice key cover. Where did you get it?

You'll want to try techstream, not Carista.

Welcome Andrew. Great vehicle choice! I am sure you'll bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the forums. As Steve says, look forward to reading your posts.

£400 https://www.lexus.co.uk/car-models/is/accessories/#choose-accessories

Hi Bluenose If you're struggling to get the trims that run down the windscreen (A pillar I believe they are called), they are a right pain. There's some black clip that must be rotated 90 degrees at the top, and if memory serves me correctly, the bottom too, before the trim effortlessly detaches. Getting this off is a faff and took me ages. It's important however, it keeps the trim in place if airbag deploys. Stops it hitting you in the face at high speed. Would getting the above trim off help at all? If so, it will come off if you persevere. Maybe you can see things a bit more clearly. If your fitter did what I did, I fixed the power cable in place at this point, so the air bag would not deploy with a thick cable running in front it. Could be dangerous otherwise. Any clues here? Sorry I can't be of much further help.

There's an option in the manual that details disabling keyless entry (stops the key broadcasting a signal, therefore requires you to press the unlock button on fob) but I'm unaware of any option for disabling keyless start. Are the two being mixed up? There was mention here the other day about holding key over start button, which could be deemed as disabling keyless start perhaps?

There's a fuse box in the passenger footwell, I'd have assumed that was the easiest to access for powering dash cams. One of my first posts explains how I removed the panels and other things to get to the fuse box. Have a search. There's a possibility your fitter used the same cable routes I did. In which case, you have some fairly comprehensive instructions.

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I was able to run a Hybrid Battery Health Check using Techstream. I understand that means nothing in terms of warranty, but to say it's completely different software is not the case. It's universal to Lexus and Toyota. Now perhaps they have some other special software and hardware to test it with, in addition or in place of techstream.

I purchased the cable on AliExpress and then obtained the software myself for free via Internet. The software that came with the cable was not the most recent hence me going online to look. Can't recall where I got it from, but I had to search a good amount first.

I got the cable in eBay and the dealer Techstream software running on windows 8. Managed to get it connected to car and changed some settings. It works. I haven't got software in front of me, so can't guide you. But maybe a video like this? Either do it yourself or ask the dealer (will be cheaper doing it yourself I imagine, cable is about a tenner)

It charges my phone, but very slowly. I've instead purchased a 12v Cigarette socket to dual USB port and leave that in. At 2.4A output, it charges my devices much quicker. They cost about a fiver on Amazon.

I am assuming fitting Brembo would void any extended warranties? That is, they are not Lexus original?

That is a concern. Where should I put it? Any tips? Thanks, Rich!

Thanks Martin. I'll give that a go!

This is my understanding, yes. However, once the green 'ready' light is on, the hybrid battery takes over and power is supplied to accessories from that. At this 'ready' point, the car is on, and in a non-hybrid vehicle, the combustion engine would be running and powering all the accessories. If your hybrid has shut its combustion engine off, the hybrid battery is able to power and run all accessories that the driver is demanding. The hybrid in 'ready' state is a substitute for a running petrol engine. This is my understanding.

I have the Thinkware F770. It actually has built in power saver as standard, no need for an additional bit of hardware. I set mine to 12.3 volts or 12 hours. Usually hits that voltage before the time does. Hybrids have small batteries and the dash camera won't feed off the hybrid battery when engine is not running. I've never had an issue starting the car for 8 months since having the camera on the vehicle.

Hi all I've noticed it for a while, but have only thought to post today about it. When my driver window winds down, it has a rather loud squeaky noise. It only occurs if it has been raining / if the glass has been wet. Is there a seal problem somewhere? Is the rubber / felt seal at the bottom of the glass failing? Still under warranty, so may ask dealer to take a look. Problem is, throwing water on it doesn't seem to replicate the matter. Your thoughts appreciated matt8

Not something I would undertake myself, I'm happy with what the car came with personally. I commend your efforts however, I'm sure someone else will want to do the same having seen you do so now.

Interesting Jimmy. What version are you currently running, regular or premium nav? When did you get your update? The two files used for update appear to be called HASHLIST.DAT and LOADING.KWI. Anyone willing to share these files from their new maps card, so we can have the latest firmware, that was once free, but now chargeable? Not endorsing copying of maps, just want the latest firmware.