Andy Woolliscroft

40 minutes ago, rayaans said:

Its a common issue in London and hence why they've had protection plates out to prevent theft for a few months now. Won't help now but get them fitted by the dealer when its done to prevent it happening in the future.

Thanks. Yes Lexus are fitting the plate after work completed. 

17 minutes ago, Bluemarlin said:

If they're talking those kind of numbers I'd be leaving it to my insurance company to worry about.

Yes I’ve already started a claim but I suspect my premium with rocket! 

On 10/2/2023 at 6:03 PM, DaveyBoy said:

Sorry to hear this Steve. I'm assuming you had no steering lock. Unfortunately, most cars are affected. Landover BMW etc. You'd need to do serious research to find protected models. I think most VW cars in the last few years are ok as they were one of the first to encrypt the can bus signals. For lexus, you'd need the new models for 2023. So probably UX, maybe the new RX. But not any old 2023 lexus will be safe.

Also, ghost immobilizer has been reported to NOT offer canbus protection for this latest attack despite rumours that it does. Go and check Landover forums and YouTube. I've seen reports myself. As anything on the internet, he careful what you read. Doubt the truth in everything. Assume all cars are vulnerable until you find evidence of encrypted can bus.

I have a CAN phantom immobiliser and it foiled an attempted theft last Monday. 
That was 2nd attempt in 2 months. 
Does anyone else have this immobiliser fitted?

Previous theft was found using tracker which made me fit Phantom. 
steering lock is only a visual deterrent. They just cut the steering when once they’ve started the engine (not just the electrics) . 
however headlamp connector and ecu compromised (see my other post on 450h attempted theft)

On 3/13/2023 at 11:56 AM, owen leleu said:

I like the idea of extra security,particularly the Ghost 2 immobiliser, but I have read on other forums that any start/stop device has to be turned off otherwise when one stops at traffic lights, for instance, and the engine cuts out you have to go through the whole starting procedure again ie entering your PIN.

With our ICE constantly cutting in and out on the RX ,I wonder how this would work? Clearly you could not enter your PIN every time to restart the engine.

Anyone any ideas?

My CAN phantom has a valet mode which you can quickly enter when engine running. And turn off with your pin when not required.  Not aware if Ghost has the same .

Took my rx450h to Lexus to check damage caused by attempted theft via and headlamp assembly. Was advised that the connector clamp and Ecu is damaged and so the car needsa replacement ecu and a replacement engine bay wiring harness requires replacement at a cost of £12,500 !!  Seems excessive! Could anyone advise if a full harness is required or just ecu and connector required to the harness?

thanks