Mr Vlad

Any car is correct/suitable for a 2 mile commute so long gs as it's given an Italian tune once a week.

Hi Carl. Just read your thread. What's the latest with your cars heater problem? I'm suprised such a problem arose.

Am I missing something? I just can't see why anyone would like/want to get a LPG conversion on a hybrid!

For valve caps simplygo to a pound shop where you can find all kinds of caps at 4 for a pound. Oh and not all of them are crap. A lot of them are very good quality.

I'm suprised they're not already part of the test. After all reverse lights have been on cars for decades and is a light after all.

Yes an Italian tune can work wonders. Either way get your car on a good diagnostic machine even from a dealer to get to the bottom of the light.

Mmmmmm that's interesting. To be sure do contact your lexus dealer.

I've just googled it and it stated a severe misfire which dumps unburnt fuel into the catalytic convertor causing premature overheating causing a big expense. Ok it may cost you quite a few quid but best phone your dealer to deal with it. Is your car less than a year old or does it have a warranty? In any case Don't use it till its sorted I'd suggest and possibly save a grand or more. How many miles on your car and how old is it?

Hi. Have a look in your handbook to see if there's anything in there to help. You could phone a dealer to get an idea. When it flashes does your car judder or miss a beat? Yellow engine lights usually stay on and are a serious problem but since yours flashes it could be a dodgy connection somewhere.

If I remember correctly Warranty Direct would cover the batteries But if I'm wrong I wouldn't personally be bothered after seeing a video on youtube about a company in America supplying new replacement battery cells for the Prius. I think by the time the batteries in my car needing attention then that same company, of which I believe there are quite a number spread about America and by that time too they'd be here in blighty, I'd get replace cells and change them myself. Toyota will do my servicing. Lexus will do the hybrid heath check and all other electrical mechanical items will be covered by WD. It' my choice at the end of the day and also my car will undoubtedly be the most looked after is300h out there and for a fraction of the cost the 'I saw you coming' company known as lexus. Thankyou

Relay boxes placed near the car and a high power aerial to pick up the signal from the key? Poppycock. There have been hand held devices used to pick up signals from car remote fobs and I've known about them since the 90's. They can also pick up the signal in keyless entry systems. To totally protect your car get an aftermarket alarm/isolator system fitted. I've recently learnt about a new system called Ghost. I'l be making enquiries about its fitment to the is300h.

Car makers own extended warranties aren't necessarily the best out there. There are independent company extended warranties that are excellent and made for people who feel their hands are tied because of terms and conditions.

What an interesting thread as I was unaware that there' only 1 reverse light and only 1 rear high intensity light. A pet hate of mine as I hate cars with only 1 of each. As for the MOT status of reversing lights. They are Not part of the test. I' like to know how the reversing light was changed to a high intensity light as it' so.thing I'd do. Someone' stated they' change the rear reflectors to be high intensity lights. Sorry pal but that'd be a MOT failure and illegal. Cars Must have rear refectors.

What I've found over the years is that you notice more of the cars you drive. For example you gone from a beemer 3 series to a GS300. You then start seeing the GS300 because you'e got one and didn't notice them prior to your purchase. You probably notice less CT200's now.

You could try squirting silicon spray in the grooves of the window rubbers grooves where the glass rides. Hope that makes sense.

Looks like it' been neglected and just needs a good clean and possibly a polish.

So Sven. What's the latest? I forget to mention when I last posted that my brake light comes on with the slightest pressure on the pedal.

I 2nd it that you get your dealer to double check the brake light switch is adjusted correctly. I'e had that same problem with a coupleof cars over the years. It's not a hybrid thing.

Yeah it's a bummer when scroats knick nice valve caps. Just replace with the same. Hopefully those scroats won't appear again.

I had a look on the Castrol site to see what oil they recommend. What gets me is I'm gobsmacked why a none turbo engine needs fully synthetic oil. Castrol suggest a 5w20 fully synthetic. Me? I put Zx1 in my car as soon as I got it home (as I've done with all my cars since I first saw the stuff) and I'll use a semi synthetic oil when the time comes which is more than capable of lubricating the is300h engine.

I'l ask on the Ford forums if the same happens. I can' remember on the cars I've had. I'l post replies as and when. Yes I think Toyota / Lexus need approaching to see if they can sort this irritation out.

Well I tried an experiment today and was quite suprised by the result. If I indicate right and turn my steering wheel 90° to the left then the indicator turns off. The same happens indicating left and steering wheel to the right 90°. I have also noticed there is No mechanical click noise to state indicator turned off. I've not noticed a detant. The system must be electronic. I don't think there is a fault with your car. It's just how it is however bizarre it is.

I have to state that my last 5 Fords have had quick clearing windscreens and none of them had wiggly wires within the glass. The wires were visible in certain light conditions and they were in a square pattern. Ford forum members even complain about them but only a minority But it's a ruddy good system none the less. Since learning how to use mine now on a single button press I'm impressed how quick the screen clears.

Ah Thackeray I get you now. I' also find that irritating. I'l make a mental note to notice what mine does. But I'd suggest there may be a fault within the steering wheel/shaft causing that. My apologies for misreading earlier in your thread.

Now isn' it interesting what you find on a forum. The default 3 signal is standard wirh just about all manufacturers but it' good that it can be changed. 5 sounds good to me and I'll have a play soon. As for the indicators going off after you've turned your wheel. It's supposed to happen like that otherwise they'd never cancel till you did it. Try a different turn angle with your steering wheel so you miss the detant that cancels the signal.