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I have just installed a Rewire Security DB2 on my NX300h. Installation and loading the app on my phone were both was very straight forward. The initial current draw was 30ma. It dropped to less than 10ma once it had found a GPS satellite and went into sleep mode. It has its own internal battery that allows it to function if it is disconnected from the car 12v battery.

you're not visiting the petrol pumps much then these days in her 😉 Malc

There is a huge amount of Spain I have not yet seen. However, a part I find very attractive stretches from Calpia to Denia with Javea being smashing. I have driven that area quite a bit and the colours of the flowers etc are not to be missed. Contrast that with what is just off the edge of that area - Benidorm (Brits by the Sea) !

Hi Malc, I drove it for the first time in over two months the seven miles to Clacton and back over the Marshes with quite high winds. It survived in tact though my effort to drill holes to put in a few self tapping screws got nowhere. Couldn't get any bite to the bit. Checked out this guy on you tube and he certainly gives an exhaustive challenge to discover what bit is best. He also has done the best Centre Punch. So, shortly equipped with punch and DeWalt drill bits will try again - when its warmer!!

Hi Leigh As a new owner of an SC430 with a non-operational sound system I have done much research into now having it performing well. You've also posted numerous times about aerials both wing and windscreen which prompts me to ask: Do you have the factory Pioneer/Mark Levinson system? I know that after market units can't interface with the steering wheel controls.

Stuart hi, How’s this working out now ? You're bespoke limo standing up to all the pressure 😄 Malc

Steve, you saw the Costas but missed “ simply the best “ by steering clear of the beautiful built super high quality city of Salamanca …… it really is truly breathtaking in the very best of “ build quality “ once one’s walking inside the city itself Don’t miss it the next time you chase thru Espana 🤔 Malc

This is always a Grey Area Scott.. When not going to the Dealership.. I Have heard on occasions that Tyres being fitted at Private Garages have problems because the fitter Shall we say Does not handle the small units with the Experienced care of the Lexus Dealerships. I,m not saying this is what has happened but.. it Could be.. And These little units are expensive.. Certainly hope that is not the case and resolved Soon... Best Regards..!!

Hi there do you still have these wheels? Thanks Email me on amadi_s@outlook.com I'm in West London. Would love these for my GS460

Oh well - worth a try before it gets expensive. If it was me I would try disconnecting all the cables to it which would fully power down the radio, but it sounds ominously like an internal issue. Sorry. When I worked at a large broadcasting company we had a usual last resort fix before it got too complicated and expensive. It was called the "engineers walk". We took the offending unit out for a walk and put it down and picked it up firmly a few times, in other words gave it a bit of a beating. Then plugged it back in. Amazingly it sometimes worked, but usually only for a limited time before it finally died.🤓. PS switch cleaner can work wonders too. Just one example off google below-

You can end up having to buy a whole new multimedia device if something goes wrong with it.... ("it shall be the responsibility of the dealer to rectify the situation in the event that it goes wrong").

Thanks for the intel. I'm getting 29mpg on mixed driving so far but on the more local and extra urban side (few runs above 50mph). Does make me think that maybe some cells are failing as I've been trying to make the most of engine braking and general braking too, and certainly havent been heavy footed. Feel like I should be getting 32mpg. Spark plugs were last replaced by Lexus main dealer just over 3 years ago. Does a failing 12V battery make any difference? Haven't checked tyre pressures on the 19inch wheels yet but the ride quality is absolutely shocking IMO. Constant vibration and judder with every road contour eliciting a reaction, even on the motorway. I read about the firm ride but this is kind of ridiculous. Rear bushings had an advisory so perhaps that's part of the problem there? Comfortable as the seats are, constant cabin movement grates.

2010 RX450 Premium 95000mls My average is about 31mpg on local journeys but on a run I have had as much as 36/37 mpg. However please be prepared for a drop to 27/28 mpg in winter. Bear in mind that the size of the vehicle, weight and the V6 engine but this is still better than you would get with other V6 SUVs.

When I had my new boots fitted it took almost 6 miles before the dash showed the tyre pressure. I know this because the numbers lit-up as I arrived home, 6 miles from Lexus Leicester. I think the short burn on the A6 helped!

That sounds good to me 🙂 Solid engines as well. Oh while I remember, is there a way to update the map on my car? Seems like the software version is nearly ten years or so out of date on it. Since there is no CarPlay or android auto available (unless there are options to get this setup somewhere using aftermarket units or kits) as far as I can tell

My GS250 came with tinted windows all around as well. Light greenish but haven’t looked at changing it to anything else. Thank you for the links above as well

Well done. Lots of miles and smiles to come 👍 Malc

I have this is200 1999 its dripping on my driveway. I know i have a coolant leak somewhere as my coolant level goes down. I also need to burp the coolant system as theres sloshing noise. The oil cap is not frothy or anything. Appreciate any help here! IMG_5733.mov IMG_5728.mov

I notice the stag is colour coordinated white with the garage 😉

If they are the standard SC430 wheels, spec should read .. PCD 5 x 114.3 Diameter 18" Offset 45 spec should be embossed on the back of the wheel spokes 👍🏻

Well it appears not. There is a noted advisory "poss thermostat leaking coolant". Toyota coolant is red/pink, and there is some old staining in the water pump area. Having seen the Car Care video of the water pump replacement, there's not a lot you can do about an overflow when removing it. I'll keep my eye on it. EML - Timing belt issue fixed VSC - Reset yaw sensor Coolant levels, Oil levels etc all good Running bulb replacement (whilst inspecting brakes) Parking Brake adjusted at hub (24 clicks) and pedal My choice of Lexus secret behaviours Thorough visual inspection of brakes and suspension No codes. Paul at ToyotaTech Guilford 5*+ (he's booked up until mid June) Total cost less than 2 hours labour. To do: Tighten roof latches to lessen bumps and creaks. In adding the in-line fuse holder to the radio system, I appear to have resolved the 5A pcb fuse issue, so maybe it was a simple dry joint. I have been in there so many times now it holds no mysteries. The rear seat speaker is underwhelming but overall sound is exceptional. The "secret" switch in the armrest is bypassed currently. It probably requires something of better quality. It is 12v rated but has 3 pins. There is an LED which oscillates dimly when in circuit. Every time I use the switch I need to recycle the ignition for the system to wake up. It is probably too clever and reacts to increased resistance or voltage drop. I'll research it more as I hear the CD stacker travelling even without the ignition key in place, so it must add to parasitic drain. Re-load the extending aerial. It sticks up around 1" which obviously allows fod and water ingress 24/7... Cosmetically she's in good shape. I do need the passenger triangular sweeping panel adjacent the parcel shelf (maybe both would make sense). Front drivers reflector is cracked and needs replacing. I removed the rear lamps to clean any gutter debris behind them and the drivers side fixing is a rusty bolt without a cover, definitely a replacement. The drivers door threshold panel is also unsightly with a big scuff mark across the illuminated Lexus logo. All seats could do with some colour, particularly the flat seat sections, front and back. Whether this is dull due to sun bleach or water I don't know. I have some leather feed from Halfords, but it is clear and I have no experience of its effectiveness. I do have some LiquiMoly Gummi-pflege so will treat all the rubber seals once the rain subsides. Can't wait to get some miles under the belt

Not a problem buddy. That's exactly what I've been doing. Heat and penetrating fluid. Using a 50/50 mix of diesel & aviation hydraulic fluid as that's what I've read that the RAF mechanics used to use to good effect. Got them more or less freed. Fingers crossed the rears are good.

Considering it's an outside car and we've had a cold, wet and windy winter. the 10yr old CT still brushes up ok with a decent wash down. Ready to go for another year now, MOT, Major service, Lexus Roadside, new 3yr fixed price service contract and the 11th year of Relax warranty. all done and yet another year of completely trouble free motoring. This car never ceases to amaze me.

Sorry for only replying now but wouldn’t expect a good mechanic to struggle, particularly if you took them off the car in advance. Having the right tools and a strong vice makes all the difference. From experience galvanic corrosion could be the issue but isn’t something some penetrating fluid couldn’t sort….

I'll let you know how i get on then Don. Appreciate your input