varunsharma

Dear All,

Sorry if this is a replicated question!

I have a 54 plate SC430 ...

The exhaust system is quite rusty and needs a change.

Can anyone suggest an "after market" that my mechanic can easily fit?

Lexus want me to pay £3 million pounds (!) for the honour ... 

Thank you in advance!

Varun :)

Quick daft question ...

is there meant to be a light under the gear panel?

when it's dark and I put the lights one .. everything lights up ... but i can't see which gear to pick!

just asking!

thanks, Varun 

Dear All,

Oh no! the paint has peeled from my wheel cover (Please see photo)

On eBay I can purchase a new one for £60 (inc del) from the USA ...

Is there a cheaper/paint-job option? If not, no worry!

Also, thank you for previous advice

a) new rubber boot seals - £150 + £38 fitting

b) the tyre pressure light always on ... was down to tyre caps ... new ones sorted it out!!! 50 pence!!! whoohoo!!

thank you, 

Varun 

6 hours ago, Geoffers said:

If the pressure is definitely correct all round and you're certain they are the usual pressure you have them, (you could be certain by adding more air but not overboard) then it could be the battery in one of the sensors. The battery can be replaced, although some are soldered in. It's a pain trying to find the correct one though.

Thank you Geoffers - I think a trip to my local mechanic is in order! 

Dear All, 

Please see photos below.

I have 2 questions: 

1) this light came up on the dash. I have taken the car to the local tyre merchant which checked tyres and rims ... all is fine.

No pressure loss/no cracked rims. 

Is there a reset for this light please?

Or am possibly missing something?

2) I have had terrible leaking issues ...

HOWEVER, I sorted one issue (water ingress through a side vent) 

BUT now there seems to be an issue with a seal around the hood ... 

any advice please on sourcing new rubber?

The "pad" in the photo soaks up the rain ...

THANK YOU in advance ...

Varun :)

On 3/4/2019 at 10:00 PM, Bob King said:

Well above is how bad the Lexus seats can get and here’s is the improvement after added some liquid dye ...this was the results a couple of hours later and 24 hours later .

Dear All,

Losing the will to live!

LOVE my SC430 ... spending a couple of hundred here and there for little niggles BUT the pleasure driving outweighs that in bucket-loads

HOWEVER

I recently had my car valeted and today found that the clips from the floor carpet have "disappeared" ... I can only assume that the cleaner "pulled" the carpet up with the vacuum, saw the clip go through the hole, panicked and then put the other one through its hole too!

ANYWAY - what is my easiest solution please? 

The rubber protective carpet now slips as it has no anchors ...

THANK YOU in advance ...

Varun 😞

Dear All,

I wish to put in a Parrot MKi9200 ...

Have just updated the Sat Nav disk so am happy with that ... just need music going through all speakers ...

Did try Pure Highway 600 - which was not "bad" ... just obtrusive DAB aerials etc ....

ANYHOO:

https://camaudiotech.com/product/sot-913-lexus-sot-iso-parrot-adaptor-cable/

Have been informed that this ISO cables DOES work on a Mark Levinson - has anyone tried it?

thank you, 

Varun 🙂 

7 hours ago, mr2lad said:

@varunsharma.... this is the box of magnetic fastners i bought 

 

I did buy some ... now I have to get someone to affix one of them!!!

🙂

13 hours ago, Bob King said:

Out of interest do your seats look as bad as this from my first SC430  ?

 

actually - i am "pleased" to say, it's MUCH MUCH MUCH MUCH cleaner ... !

and less - marked - ....

V

for all the advice received from SC430 owners ... 

your kindness has LED to a very happy "classic" car owner.

i drove an "SC" around Japan in 2006 - unforgettable! It's lovely to be driving this lovely car again ...

regards, Varun 

You guys are all awesome!
I am having my blue with cream interior SC looked at by Lexus Exeter in the morning! Just a good once over .. then ... happy driving with top down!

YAY!

regards, Varun 

Hi! Me again! Sorry to be a pain ... BUT

1) I have cream leather and it's a wee grubby. Is there a product that will bring the shine back?

2) does anyone know where i can source a "gold" coloured magnetised fastener for my rear seatbelts ... one is missing and is the "loose" seat belt is driving me CRAZY!

thank you x 2!

Varun 

Perfect! thank you Sir!!!

-Varun 

I am a mechanically minded dufus. Will need expert help!

has anyone used these and will they work in the current "holes" on the rear bumper?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lexus-SC430-01-10-Rear-Parking-Sensors-Kit-Matt-Black-with-Buzzer/360860425281?epid=1656236668&hash=item5404f51c41:g:K8kAAOSwgv5ZedCM

thanks!

Varun 🙂

Did you see me? Did you wave? 

😄

Good evening ...

I am going to have my 54 plate 430 serviced by Lexus in Exeter ... BUT was wondering if there were any enthusiasts/specialists in North Devon.

thank you,

Varun 

thank you all ... i think i have found someone in my area - i.e. devon - which can do it all in 4 hours for ... £1196! expensive BUT will be worth it ...

pioneer screen though?!

regards, Varun 

Good day!

I am a new member here ... and am buying an 54 plate low mileage SC430 ...

I do love my music (Spotify) and need hands-free telephone ,,,, and live traffic on the sat nav.

I live in North Devon.

Is there anyone there to advise me on the best way forward?

with thanks, Varun