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Hi ,the system should record the fault ,usually if the fault then does not re occur after restarting the car a few times the light will go out but the fault code number is in the system to be read when required . This may just be a glitch and if the car is starting and running O K I would not worry too much and wait until your service . Do not run the car if the engine is misfiring as unburnt fuel can damage the catalytic converters . Dave

Hi as suggested ,the mobile route is only a stop gap measure ,they don,t usually remove tyres ,just break the bead seal to allow painting ,I will not use this method again ,I speak from experience of the 2 worst wheel suppliers Mazda and Lexus ; I cant understand Lexus ,as my son has a 12 year old Toyota with perfect original alloys used every day Thanks to John for the Stockport recommendation not too far from me ,my wheels are 6 years old and will soon need attention Dave

Hi ,sorry to hear about your problem ,warning lights do cause consternation .My advice would be to get your ' mate ' to put a code reader on the car and check if any fault codes are recorded ,it will only take 10 mins ; if a code comes up you have an answer if not I would carry on as normal .This will not work if the battery has been disconnected since the event as the code will be erased . Let us know how you get on Dave

Hi and welcome to the club ,your IS looks in great condition,I ran an IS 200 sport cross for 6 years ,you will enjoy the drive .All I would say is in view of the 65000 miles ensure you have evidence of the cambelt being changed ,it was originally 100,000 miles but practical experience is 60,000 Dave

Hi if the light is showing there will be a code stored . The cheapest answer is to buy a cheap reader off E bay and plug that in .The Lexus price is crazy for diagnosis ,try another independent garage ,do not reset the code or disconnect the battery ;post the code up here and you will getyour answer .Don,t leave it too long if the car is misfiring as unburnt fuel will damage the cat Dave

Hi, I think the silver in the UK is 1CO and called Platinum ice Dave

Hi , I agree with the post from Texas ; as a member of the Mazda owners club we have had cases of NGK iridium plugs sourced from China doing exactly as he described when electrode parts have detached . NGK engineers claimed they were fake and with the high standard of fake packaging very hard to spot unless you were an expert ,so steer clear of cheap Chinese plugs Dave

Hi, I also use a silicon grease Loctite super lube every year and have not had any problems ,I think Cera Tec was developed as a metal free alternative to copper grease ,to coat the backs of brake pads for anti squeal and an anti seize compound . Dave

Hi I have had my IS 250 C over a year now and I am very pleased with it . As stated you must be prepared to travel ,I went from Lancs to Cambridge for mine . There are a lot of well looked after examples about which are probably 2nd cars .The mechanics are similar to the saloon ,the auto gearbox is great ,the hood is a work of art and seems to be very reliable .This car is heavier than the saloon and my front brakes have only lasted just over 20,000 miles .I don't think mileage is a problem ,but the 60,000 mile service is an expensive one as it includes spark plugs . Ensure service history is present ,you will find cheaper cars outside the Lexus scheme ,and lexus will provide a copy of previous service history on request. Downsides ? this is not a sports car it is a cruiser ,the rear seat accommodation is really tight for 2 adults ,the hood takes up a lot of the boot space when stowed..I think prices will start to rise once the sun shines so if you decide to buy don't delay too long .Finally make sure you do your homework on what extras are on each model so you get what you want ,good luck PM me if you want any more advice ,I've rambled on too long Dave

Hi and welcome to the club again .I do not think you will regret the choice of the IS 250 these are great cars and as you have found really good value .You will find a lot of useful information on here regarding the few regular checks these reliable cars require; enjoy your car Dave

Hi ,I have not had this problem on my Lexus ,but on previous cars with plastic breakages I have had success with a 2 part epoxy sold specifically to repair plastic bumpers ,this should work if all else fails . Dave

HI and welcome to this great forum , your car looks in really good condition and I like that colour .The IS is comfortable ,very ,compared to the MX5 !! , I am a MX5 fan and I have a Mk 3.5 as well as the Lexus ,I have been driving them for the last 16 years Best value for money fun car on the planet ,enjoy your new Lexus Dave

Hi this is a common problem with this model ,and well documented on here . What I suggest is you go back to your mechanic and get him to check the disc run out with a dial gauge on both discs . If this is within tolerance the problem lies with the calipers and/or pins which will need to be thoroughly checked .If it is outside the tolerance ,he will have to check discs for warping or hubs .When I had this problem on my sport cross I ended up with 2 reconditioned calipers to cure it . Dave

Hi thanks for that info ,us lads oop north get used to cleaning in the cold weather !!!! I have not used the sonax BSD ,your results look good so I will give it a try ,found some on offer at euro car parts Dave

Hi great result there Steve , especially as the warranty was promptly honoured ,not having a warranty the only worry I would have (apart from the cost) is the relative low mileage of your car when the water pump failed Dave

Hi ,I have used Blue Print brake components on vehicles in the past with no problems ,they are well respected in the replacement market and I do not think you will have any problems Dave

Hi I'm afraid if you want a replacement ' keyless ' fob ,in my experience only Lexus can provide one . When I purchased my Lexus ( from a Mercedes dealer ) there was only 1 key and I told them there was no sale without a 2 nd key .They assured me they could sort it without the help of Lexus ,but after 1 week of trying all their contacts ,they had to pay Lexus main dealer £325 including programming ,1/2 hour labour .When they re-programme they remove any 'old' keys from the ECU so make every effort to locate it ,because if you subsequently find it after re programming it wont work .As Garry has said ,have you checked your house insurance and car insurance details you may be lucky and find you have cover Dave

Hi Linas I find your post re assuring ;I purchased my car at 20 000 miles ,noting there was a big lip on the front discs ,but as I do my own maintenance it was no big deal . I changed the front discs and pads at 22 000 and thought this was a really short life I have fitted Brembo discs and pads to see how they go .The rears are now due for changing at 30 000 miles and I can say I have never had such low mileages from rear discs ,I'm glad its not an isolated problem .The calipers are all perfect and I keep a close check on them to prevent seizing . Dave

Great post Normski , collating all the relevant information into a guide to assist practical members ; I will be doing mine when the time comes ,but it is only at 30,000 miles at present. I have done a few in the past and you are correct ,they are tight to unscrew ,I don't rate WD 40 as a penetrating oil I always use plus gas Dave

Hi the finish on these wheels is really first class ,I have had wheels on other cars refurbished cheaply and I agree you get what you pay for ,mine where never a match for yours . I have those wheels on my IS 250 and I fancy a change of colour as they are over 5 years old and looking a bit jaded .The only question I have is regarding the TPMS /valve units , were they successfully removed and replaced without problems ? as I have heard of expensive breakages in this area Dave

Hi ,this subject has been debated many times the products you have listed will perform fine ; if you have problems locating or purchasing them I would recommend the following alternatives which I have used for many years without issue 1 Slider pins/rubber etc Locktite super lube synthetic grease buy in a tube off the net 2 Anti squeal The old favourite anti seize copper grease or the non metallic Cera Tec the one I use has Textar on the tube but Mintex also sell one . Make sure the rubber bellows are replaced properly to ensure water cannot enter . Dave

Hi and welcome ,glad you are enjoying your new purchase ,looks very clean I think you were wise to steer away from a modern diesel ,unless use use long motorway runs regularly. 2CV6 owner ,you should have kept it ,they are becoming collectable now .I was interested that you went to Belfast and got a better deal, the previous owner of my car brought it over from Belfast and I wondered why ,perhaps he also got a better deal ,mine is on Belfast plates but I notice yours is a Preston registration . Enjoy Dave

Hi and welcome to the forum ;good choice of car and I'm sure you will enjoy driving it .Had mine 12 months and really enjoy driving the best car I have owned . I had a IS 200 sport cross for 6 years previously ,that was a good car to . Car looks great ,I think the colour is Messa Red ,really suits the car Enjoy Dave

Hi John ,I know what you are saying regarding on line shopping ,I did try it on a few occasions but discovered that the muppets that could not park were probably the same muppets who packed my shopping ;got fed up with wrong and substitute items Dave

Hi yes I agree about the problems with people who can,t park ,I,ve had a few dents removed professionally over the last couple of years at £80 a pop.The downside is as stated ,parking companies don,t miss a trick .Although not using 2 spaces I used to park when possible on the end of a row partly across the shaded area with a larger gap on 1 side and no one parking on the other ( if you get my drift ) not any more ! had 2 fines over the last 9 months 1 at Sainsbury and 1 at Aldi both at quiet times so beware Dave