[IS Sat Nav Update from this place]

hi Stevet,

as texas said, just had a little brown trouser moment as dvd player/software wouldn't read disc.

spoke to sat nav store, who advised me to try a couple of things.neither worked.

the new disc was fine, followed same procedure, and worked 1st time. 

again big thumbs up to them for great service

the worrying bit was getting the disc out, on my 300 there's no eject button on drive, it's in a menu on the screen, which i couldn't get to as it was stuck on the disclaimer!

had to jam the disc to stop it spinning and force an eject, not ideal.   (had tried various methods, disconnecting Battery, hidden screen buttons)

 

 

[IS Sat Nav Update from this place]

just an update.

replacement disc in and working!!

can definitely recommend the sat nav store, not only a great price, but helped me when it was going wrong.

 

[IS Sat Nav Update from this place]

On 27/10/2017 at 2:14 PM, joelfigueira said:

How has everything been since using the new disc?  Mine has been no problem at all. 

got my replacement disc, and gonna try again this lunch time at work.

what's the worse that could happen?  wise words!

[IS Sat Nav Update from this place]

the original disc is in and seems to be working.

sat nav store are going to send me a replacement, so that's great service, and hopefully this one will work.

i'm just a little unsure whether to risk it?

as for engine bay clips, i'm amazed how many different sizes they have to do the same thing lol

[IS Sat Nav Update from this place]

6 minutes ago, joelfigueira said:

Ah man feel really bad it’s been a pain in the bum for you.

 

honestly it was so easy and I didn’t have any problems at all even to now all is working fine. 

lol  no problem.   it's always gonna be a risk for one of us, and at a saving of £150 it was worth a go.

I've asked them to send me a replacement if they think it was just a dodgy disc, as most of the feed back has been so good.

[IS Sat Nav Update from this place]

5 hours ago, joelfigueira said:

Have you contacted the site?

i didn’t have any issues at all.

they asked me to disconnect Battery again, and see if it ejected, it didn't.

have tried to find hidden buttons from various forums, but to no avail.

eventually tried the method of stopping the disk spinning, and letting auto eject, which it did.

i'm just hoping i haven't damaged the unit? time will tell.

so after all that, my experience hasn't been of an easy install.

have re loaded the lexus disc, and all menus now working 

[IS Sat Nav Update from this place]

Hi Joel,

not yet, and will do that next.

i'm currently looking on youtube, and the credit card with sticky tape method is looking like a goer lol 

[IS Sat Nav Update from this place]

well, now i really do need some help!

followed instructions, Battery disconnected for 15, and dvd won't read disc!

Comes up with disclaimer warning, i touch i agree, and the checking disc, and then back to disclaimer.

I can't eject disc, not sure what to do now.

few web sites say about hidden eject feature, some about removing drive.

any help would be greatly appreciated 

[Moving off when in idle]

14 minutes ago, johnatg said:

Haha! Anyone heard of irony?!

But to answer the original question - it's better to go straight away - that warms the engine up more quickly, which is better. An IS250 engine will take a long time to warm up at idle with 10 litres of coolant. But drive gently until the engine has at least started to warm up according to the temperature gauge - use light throttle and keep the revs down. You may have noticed that the auto box doesn't use 6th gear until it too has warmed up.

at all the garages i've worked at the mechanics always agreed with this.

they said that one thing people don't think of when letting their car warm up(engine), is that when they then pull away, is that nothing else is at a similar temp, most importantly the gearbox.

a little mechanical sympathy for the 1st part of the drive is a much more effective way of warming the engine and gearbox

[IS Sat Nav Update from this place]

ordered as well,  gs300 2007  so will let everyone know how mine works

[Lexus GS300 headlamp question]

thanks bobmc,

looking at vintages pics, i think i'll have a go,  it's a great write up

 

[Lexus GS300 headlamp question]

just an update, and a question.

headlamps working great, both height adjust as you turn ignition on, and not pointing at the floor, so all good.

but

ns headlamp is very cloudy, and i've been looking at polishing it to see if i can get it looking a bit cleaner.

has anyone got any advice, or has anyone used the kits on eBay? with good results?

 

thanks

tim

 

[Lexus GS300 headlamp question]

thanks bobmc,  all done

the part was actually very reasonable,  £350 for the double unit.

seems to be working, but will take it out tonight in the dark.

the worse thing?    one shiny headlamp and one dull lamp.

I did mention to the misses maybe i could change the other one, but i got the look!

[Lexus GS300 headlamp question]

so booked into Lexus Cambridge tomorrow for a new os headlamp, apparently the motor has seized/burnt out? and you guessed it, not available by itself.

Lets hope this fixes the issue!

tried eBay for a 2nd hand lamp, but the only couple in the uk for sale were only just a little cheaper than a new one fitted so don't feel quite as bad

[Lexus GS300 headlamp question]

just an update.

local indy garage can't do it, they are not 100% sure which sensor or motor or ecu is causing the fault, and their computer can't find any error codes.

instead of just guessing they suggested Lexus, and didn't charge me anything so that's ok i guess.

Lamps would fail an mot on height, but no warning lights to say motor not working.

Lets see what the dealer says? 

[Mechanic Damaged My 220d]

hi Marty,

has he explained the problem to you? is he waiting for parts, or tech advice?

i'd start by just a phone call to check you're both happy with whats to be done, and to just confirm the price he quoted(just for your sake)

 

tim

[Lexus GS300 headlamp question]

18 minutes ago, TigerFish said:

If they are HID headlamps they should go through the "drop and rise to correct level" reset when switched on. If they are just halogen bulbs, they probably don't have self levelling. No idea if all gen 3 cars had HIDs. If not, then a manual adjust would be the only way, unless there is a thumb wheel height adjuster inside the car to adjust for trailer/passenger load (I've not had a gen 3 GS, only gen 1 and 2, the gen 2 had HIDs and they cycled through the height reset when switched on, and the warning light on the dash also self tested when ignition switched on).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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thanks Tiger,

gonna book it in local garage, and see where beams point on MOT ramp, then they are going to check the level sensor on suspension to see if it's stuck.

looks like they are hid, and no thumb wheel in car to adjust. 

fingers crossed it's not to expensive 

 

[Lexus GS300 headlamp question]

12 hours ago, TigerFish said:

Has it got headlamp washers?

Is there a self level "check" lamp come on when you first switch the ignition on?

 

 

 

Hi Tiger,

yes to h/lamp wash, and no warning lights on. Seems to think it's ok?

maybe it's just very low?

I did try on the garage wall at home, and they don't seem to set.

When i tried our rx400h the lamps bob up and down and set.

 

[Exhaust - dreaded centre pipe split]

hi Vintage,

we had a quote for our RX400h, £1000 for just the part, luckily the local garage that had it said they thought it was worth trying to weld.

Charged me £70 i think, and that was 3years ago, so def worth a go

 

 

 

[Lexus GS300 headlamp question]

Hi guys,

hope this is nearly in the right place?

I wanted to get everyones advice if possible?

 

My headlamps seem very low on dipped, dangerously low if i'm honest.

I will check them against the wall tonight, just to see if they self level.

As i drove in the night Fri, they were terrible.

We happened to stop at a shop, where i got out and just bounced the front and rear of the car, and they seemed much better, and much higher.

I will get the local garage to check them out,but was wondering if there should have been a warning?

Apart from the obvious lack of vision lol

 

My car is a gs300 2007

 

 

 

[SC430 project]

looks really good, the body kit sort of reminds me of something?  mgb rv8? got a retro look to it

[Gutted !!]

hi Noo Bie,  is it worth asking the shop if they have cameras? or if it's a parking eye type of car park would they have a car leaving matching your pic at the same time with a clear reg?

[Quick hi from new owner]

thanks guys, nice to meet you all.

hopefully the questions i ask won't be to silly.

although i did have to use the manual to find the hidden head rest button on the drivers side.

will have a nose at the build sections, did see an interesting thread on audio, but that might be a little out of my league.

[Quick hi from new owner]

22 minutes ago, Boddney said:

Lovely car.............everyone. Welcome to our world Tim.

thank James.

looks like a really good site. going to check out some of the sections as i get time at work.

[Quick hi from new owner]

both i'm sure!