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Aliexpress has all sorts of cheap bells and whistles

16 hours ago, CT200NI said:

Ah that's unfortunate. You might need to update via USB stick as well, which is a pain. I did this in January, some website online was able to get me an activation code for like £60 I think versus a couple of hundred at the Lexus dealer, whom will tell you only they can do it as the DIY approach depends on the seller having access to some Toyota / Lexus activation server which uses your system's ID to come up with a special code that will work with it.  Bloody slow for them to get back with it, and a little complicated to get the formatting of the drive correct (at least if you use a Mac like me) and then takes AGES like an hour to load on.  Plus, the 'latest' 2024 map in January was actually 2022 data - unless they lied to me about that. 

Linky?

Another thing for our CT is the fact that the Battery does not start the engine like it does on the Avensis and usual ICE cars so the strain its minimal. I am running my current/original/factory 12v Battery for 10 years ('14 plate) and its at 70% Battery life.

@CT200NIthe door feld is like 5-6 quid. 

I bought this recently from Aliexpress and man, no more rattling inside the car! Especially the cup holder(s). If you got a solid cup/thermos, you'll know what I mean.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_EQaWI7H

10quid its a complete car set

@Irbaaz give priuschat a go. Our CT has the same engine and trans as gen 3 prius.

https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=4e705730157a89e6&sca_upv=1&sxsrf=ADLYWIJCErIoRCP59S7CgO3jLuskzlYLyA:1720384205853&q=priuschat+gen+3+insufficient+flow+egr&spell=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi--d3L4pWHAxXtTkEAHUfgCH8QBSgAegQIBhAB&biw=393&bih=690&dpr=2.75

Fingers crossed is not a head gasket but please keep us updated on your findings!

UK (and Europe) has not seen as many HG issues as the US but you never know as your passed the 100k mark + 14 years.

Of course? Its a risk of fire?

9 hours ago, RONNIE W HODGEKINSON said:

Thats Why i am an Advocate of the little DB2 device which connects to your 12v battery which gives you a daily report on the state of your 12v Battery as well as being an all round Car Tracker  ( better that the Lexus app ) In Every way as well as Host of Additional information  AND it Only Costs around £35 + a yearly Subscription.. Best gadget i have EVER bought...

Rewire Security

Which android/apple software are you using?

Oh man, the 12v used be £100 from the dealership, now its £150-200. Lexus parts sells it for 152 quid.

Use a compare tool like this one https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/insurance/car-insurance/

Suprinsingly, my ct only increased by 20% in march.

Never ever re-insure with the same insurer without consulting the market. Once you get the best price, contact your current insurer for a price match if you are that loyal/desperate.

Tip: sweet spot is about 24 days before your insurance expires.

SE-L comes with cruise control as standard according to Parkers. You sure you got sold SE-L?

Edit: also found an old uk 2011 spec sheet

I guess we can all chill with the cat thefts. The numbers are down, 70-80% less in 2023 compared to 2021. If anyone was part of any CT/Prius/Jazz group, it was literally filled with thefts a couple years back. Now there's barely any post. 

I believe the main reasons are:

- prices of the rare metals going down

- water mark activity (perhaps, I have my doubts, I dont think even 10% of the people got a shield on)

( - thieves switching to stealing jags :p )

Downgrade the tyres down an inch. Go with a 55 sidewall and happy days.

How's the car @CT200NI SB? all nice and dandy?

Welcome to the Lexus world!

If I remember right there is an option to increase blinker volume if you use Techstream. It should also be available with Carista app or similar.

You'd just need to find someone to connect to your car's obd2 port with the toyota/lexus software/app.

How's the mileage? If its over 100k, I would not change the ws fluid

Loyalty doesnt pay unfortunately. It never did.

Some interesting info: https://www.confused.com/car-insurance/guides/has-car-insurance-gone-up?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_source=brandawareness&utm_term=20230724&utm_content=july2023newslettermotorrdcv2_012

Funny reading some of the comments saying its a Lexus thing. You are on a Lexus forum, what do you expect?

In the last couple of months I noticed some of my colleagues complaining about insurance hikes.

The few I can remember is an ID3 from 600 to 1100. A Toyota Yaris '14 with a 30% increase and I have also simulated a new quote (CT'14) and it does raise from 440 to 620.

All car parts are going up and so the price of the cars, automatically this leads to an increase of repair prices and here we are with an increase in insurance prices.

Inflation hits all aboard. Quiet times = predictibility = low prices.

There's war in Ukraine, global inflation and Brexit, what should we expect prices going down? Its gonna be fun when visa checks (travel) will come later this year and % tariffs from EU goods.

@SRVOwrong forum mate 😝 Ask on the FB group

Mostly in the US.

I believe it might be the mild weather and better fuel quality that saves us.

They do pop from time to time on the bigger CT groups but people dont tend to do as many miles here as they do in the US.

I'd go with CRC. 

Check comparisons on YT.

I would go for the aftermarket cat, the genuine ones have weak spots and seen them cut on CT Facebook group.

Unfortunately, I have a genuine one aswell 😞

In the UK the OEM tyres are Yokohama BluEarth E70 if I remember right.

@R32crewhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_CT

Our CT was delivered with the same trans and engine world wide. Quite unique.

I guess it was the headgasket

@R32crewinteresting topic, lets see how this will workout! Keep us updated and fingers crossed for a cheap fix!

^if you service at your dealer, you get warranty up to 10y/100k miles

Sounds like a head gasket leak. Seems like its gonna affect us in the UK aswell but not as often as it happens in the US.

Sorry to hear about your issues mate, sounds like you need a new engine (usually cheaper in the states).

How's the mileage and how frequent was the oil changed in the best? I also see you have a facelift '15. Interesting, they did attempt to sort the issue with o-rings and piston changed in '14 and '15 models (facelift). 

Now I wonder if your egr has been cleaned if you have high miles.