Ken83
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Would that be the Mark Levinson version? I don't have that one. My control unit is matt, though I do have satnav etc, but wouldn't think that would be premium?
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Thanks for the heads up!
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Thanks Jim. If I have any issues after the new battery, I'll get one of these. Ken
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Thank you all for your time! It seems the consensus is that a new battery is required. I'll do just that. Cheers, Ken
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Hi Chaps, I was hoping to get some help with an intermittent problem I am having with my Is300h. Every so often, I get the message pop up that the hybrid system has stopped working and I need to shift to park (even though it's already in park). I happened maybe 6 months ago and I eventually got it to start by just trying a few times (then it was fine after that) and then it happened again a couple of months ago after I had been on holiday for 3 weeks and again after a while it started and was fine after that. On Friday my wife parked the car, I now have another car so I didn't use it over the weekend as I would do, but this morning (Monday) my wife couldn't get it to start for the same reason. I tried a few times but couldn't get it to start either so I sent her off in one of our other cars and after dropping the kids to school I tried again and eventually got it to start when I kept my finger on the start button rather than just press it once as usual. Then after reading some stuff on the net which suggested it could be the 12v battery I took it straight to Halfords for them to check the battery. They said it's showing at 295 amps so the battery is ok, but I may need to run it a while to charge it up which I did. Seems to be ok so far, but wondering what it could be and if anyone has had a similar issue? Lexus have quoted me £210 for a new battery (inc VAT). The car is 10 years old and I'm not sure if its the original battery so may need a change, but if Halfords are saying its ok then maybe not? Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks Ken
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IS300h F-Sport Tyre choice and TPMS advice
Ken83 replied to Ken83's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
Thanks Bob, I will check those out too. I have never understood the lexuspartsdirect website. Is it still Lexus just cheaper or a 3rd party selling on Lexus parts? Either way, I will check it out for this. Any way of avoiding main dealer prices I'm up for! Cheers, Ken -
IS300h F-Sport Tyre choice and TPMS advice
Ken83 replied to Ken83's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
Thanks for the feedback Rayaans. With our weather as it is, I think Its safer to stick with an all rounder so your input is very useful. Cheers, Ken -
Hi All, Can I get some opinions on tyres to put on my IS300h. I currently have Dunlop Maxx RT on all corners as I did not like the firm ride from the original Bridgestone's. They're not bad, but I find they wear a little quicker than other tyres I have had and they suffer from crawing (I think its called when it slides on the edge of the tyre when you full lock). I'm currently considering: - Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 6 - Bridgestone Turanza T005 (which I believe are new and softer than the previous Turanza's I had) Any feedback/opinions, would be great. Also, my car is an F-Sport. Front wheel tyres are 225/40/R18 rears are 225/35/R18 and are much more limited in choice and more expensive than fronts. Does anybody know if you can use 225/40/R18 on the back as well or it will cause issues? Lastly, I need to change a TPMS sensor. Lexus have quoted me £86 for the one ands my mechanic can program for another £40. Has anybody used a non Lexus sensor and did it work ok? Or should I not risk it? I find their parts are exceptionally expensive. It's £210 per sensor supplied and fit at my local Lexus dealership. Cheers, Ken
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Blurring/hazing headlights Is300h 2014
Ken83 posted a topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
Hi All, I've noticed the headlamps (the clear casing) on my 2014 IS300h are becoming hazy. It's worse at the top but seems to be working its was down. It's surprising as its only 8 years old and I have a 12 year old Mercedes CLC as well which has totally clear headlamps. Not sure if the spray of screen cleaner you get when you first clean the windscreen is causing this or this is just what happens at 8 years. If anyone else has this problem on their IS300h or knows how to get rid of it permanently or for a good while at least, please let me know as its likely to make the car look quite aged as it goes on. Cheers Ken -
Thanks all for your suggestions! I went with Autoglym in the end and the end result is good, but will be trying some of the others when it starts to look a little dry again.
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Thanks - if you let me know which ones specifically (only if you have that to hand) I'll order the set. Incidentally, I just picked up the car after the rear caliper change and it seems to be totally silent at present. Fingers crossed!!! Ken
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Were they for Lexus originals or aftermarkets and if aftermarkets which pads and did you notice any change in braking? Thanks
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@DomThanks for the message. I did suspect that brake dust was a factor as it dusts up like you wouldn't believe! Funny what you say about the jet wash - one guy at Lexus told me that high pressure washes rather cause the issue as they blow off the grease on the calipers. Mine is currently at Lexus where they are changing the back calipers (front already changed) as they are sticking and they think that's the reason. It did get better after the greased them last year as they said they were sticking and causing the issue, but seems to have come back. the saga continues 😄
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Hi All, I have red leather seats in my IS300h which are starting to look a little dull and dry - they looked fantastic when I bought the car 3 years ago. I usually clean/condition them with wipes but I think they need a slightly more intense treatment now. Can anyone recommend a leather cleaner and conditioner I can use on them safely to treat them this summer that they have experience of? Also, can you get touch up pens for the nicks you get on the seats to get them back to the original colour and make them less obvious? Thanks Ken
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Hi All, The passenger dipped beam on my IS300h has stopped working. Lexus has quoted me £125 to change just that one side. They say its not the light unit but the bulb. Looking online I can get the bulbs for around £40 each. I also found some HID bulbs called 'OSRAM Night Breaker Laser Xenarc' which are £120 for a pair from autobulbsdirect.co.uk. Can anyone please advise if its relatively easy to change the bulbs myself or I shouldn't even attempt? Also, does anyone have any experience with these bulbs? I'm thinking if its £120 for 2 and its easy to change I may as well change both myself and get the better performance these bulbs are supposed to provide as TBH the lights aren't currently anything to write home about. Lastly, if anyone could advise if they've had any issues with error messages after changing bulbs? Funnily enough, I received no error messages after the current bulb failed (which is very strange to me) I only noticed on a reflection. If you have had error codes let me know as if it may be the light unit malfunctioning, I'd rather they change the bulb and see that's the case than I do it and they say its happened because I've used aftermarket bulbs. Thanks Ken
