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How to remove the cover panel to replace damper servo motor on driver side on 2003 Lexus SC430?

Hey guys, reviving an older thread on this subject. My headlight washers don’t work nor do I want them to work as I only drive the car in the summer and it gets the number dirty when I use it. I just want to glue the cap on the bumper and wondering what type of glue or silicone I should use to do this. Anyone ever done this or can recommend something? Thanks!

I'd expect at least a statement from Lexus to manage expectations as we bumble into another week, but here we are in the void. At this point I'm starting to wonder if they just pushed something out to appease the public without actually having a solution ready to go, I wouldn't be surprised if what they propose is just a licensed version of the autowatch ghost or similar. Cynicism aside I'm sure it's something they can fix/encrypt, and hopefully they announce something bespoke that does the trick soon. Oh well, at least the disklok diamond is out soon 🫠

I can see that would work as a personal car used primarily for recreational motoring, and to judge by the service record of that silver 200T, that is exactly how it was used. But I'm afraid ours has to double up as a domestic beast of burden, where the hybrid power train comes into its own. Btw my insurance is less than two-thirds of yours — you could have knocked me down with the proverbial feather when I got my revised quote through.

They sent me a video of it and thats it , been keyed but beside that looked quite clean

AND, just hope your door handles don't stop working! https://lexuspartsdirect.co.uk/product/lexus-lc-phase-1-o-s-door-handle-assembly/

You can see why it doesn't take much to write these cars off!

Enquired about this one, last serviced in 2018 🙃The seller didn't speak very good english either which made it difficult to ascertain any more info about the car

Maybe it's been hanging around a while, but sounds like one best avoided.

This one has decent mileage , HPI clear , and fairly priced , just missing the facelift cluster , has all the other bits

Has anyone experienced the insulation under the hood og Lexus RX450H being damp and white with mold? Thinking of buying a 2017 but concerned about the mold and what the causes could be or could have been.

Imzy.........Probably not a Lexus version camera, but I don't think that was the problem because it's the software that drives the camera functionality within the menu structure.

Does it have 5 wheels incl a spare ? £15k+ ….. just nuts Malc

Whoops……… Just noticed they’re Michelins changed about 9k miles ago with a Falken spare 👍 Malc

Well, the good news is that Lexus parts direct have a sale. Check out how cheap a wheel is - https://lexuspartsdirect.co.uk/product/lexus-lc-21-inch-type-wheel/ Yes, I'm being flippant, but the point I'm trying to make is that when things break, the fix may me extortionate. All LC500s (irrespective of value are £100k cars)

People get hung up about mileage, but it could work in your favour. For example, around 50k (miles) there will be a big service and the chances are front discs. So, what would you rather buy, a 45k miles car (that's not had the discs changed) or a 55k miles that's already had the work done?

Do we take to the streets of London and protest every week?

Anthony hi …….. can you give an indication of the tyre life ……. miles since changed and the brand Thanks. Malc

I had the same issue on mine years ago, a new 12V battery, and all was good

You should be able to do it yourself. You can register a replacement valve yourself or you can just add all four as a second set of wheels. Have a read here.

2017/10 refers to the manufacturing date. When was your car registered, if it was before Dec 2017 it is unlikely to be affected.

Check out the old threads particularly Linas' opinions. But as they say "Chacun a son gout" Sorry about that I lived in France for 20 yrs and some expressions are priceless. The Is200t is a very odd car and homework needs to be done, but then again I like cars with character and "what some may consider faults". For me it's interesting - like old school turbos - don't expect a quick getaway from the traffic lights, but it will go like the clappers from 50mph on.😄 BTW Insurance last yr (November) £ 435 fully comp 3 yrs no claims. 27 mpg Av🙃. 145 mph on the *** and still picking up speed😊until The plod fear set in.

Hmmm yes the IS200T, one is still for sale up north, a silver Premier with very low miles and a perfect service history. (Discussed in another thread here.) It's not impossible that because it's old-school ICE, and a known quantity, it gets a break on insurance cost. I certainly do on the IS250...though maybe that's because it's old.

@MaximusPrime It worked!!! Thank you so much, I'm very pleased it actually did the trick 😀 I'm going to leave it at that then, sorted for a very long time! Cheers again everyone for the quick responses and useful information!

Make sure that you have a test drive in one. It was pretty good but not for me. Ended up with an IS200t which everyone on here, except, me hates. I like it, but maybe I am old fashioned?🫢. BTW - no Canbus I am told. And no CVT, just good old fashioned engineering - tried and tested 100% No problems since new April 2017. If you get the opportunity try one out and judge for yourself.