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Without a doubt, yes it will. A conventional car has a starter motor that takes upwards of 300A to crank the engine, but a hybrid car doesn't have a starter motor as such and all the 12V battery does is to boot the computers and pressurise the brake system, which takes less than 20A to do. In fact, 'starting' a hybrid takes so little current that you could in theory use a pack of 8 AA batteries - but I wouldn't advise trying it 😄

If I remember correctly, Herbs has his neatly installed in the boot area ready for use if necessary. As he implies, you don't really 'jump start' the engine, you supplement or virtually replace the 12v battery this way to wake up the computers etc which then enable the traction battery to fire up the engine as necessary. As I see it, you could have a well charged traction battery but it can't do it's job unless the 12v battery is able to initiate the process. Of course it's best to avoid letting the 12v battery ever drop to a level where it fails to do this because each time this happens it will reduce the life of the expensive 12v battery. Therefore, if the car is not used regularly say once every couple of weeks or so, it makes sense to use a smart charger or one of those solar jobbies. Naturally, an older battery is going to hold it's charge less well than a newer one so that would affect need for checking/charging frequency.

During this current health scare I, (Like a few others) discovered that the 12v battery on our car was 'tired' and let us down a couple of times on our most infrequent journeys. I used our Genius battery pack , and have found that using the 'emergency post' inside the under-bonnet fuse-box an absolute doddle, and it only neccessitates removing just the one (engine bay)panel above the fusebox . And it takes so little drain from the Genius pack, I've not needed to recharge it at all

Lovely people, lovely programme , no swearing, a joy to watch. Some interesting Cars seen, and some returning to be sold on, it seems. Hopefully not as a result of bereavement through Covid.

You would wouldn't you!!

In an earlier post I imagined a Tesla M3 or MY with the build quality and refinement of a Lexus, and wondered if such a car was still some years away. But here is the Polestar 2, now on sale, with a bunch of very positive reviews, especially in relation to build quality. It will be interesting to see if it lives up to the early assessments. https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/polestar/2

It doesn't matter, just personal preference and whichever is easier for you. As Barry says above, I did install a more convenient 'jump start socket' in the boot at one time, but then I discovered that the tailgate can't be opened if the 12V battery is flat. I then decided to install another socket in a really convenient place but I still haven't been able to finish the job off yet as I'm still suffering from extreme vertigo when I have to get my head into strange positions.

My system is the same with amazing clarity.

When i turn up the bass on my mark levinson the rearview mirror vibrates like crazy, i can hardly see what's going on behind. Not sure a further sub is needed unless you're a proper audiophile

OEM are around £200.00 each according to Toyodiy, Rockauto have them from £30.00 up to £96.00. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/lexus,2008,is250,2.5l+v6,1441482,suspension,shock+absorber,7556 KYB are generally fitted OEM. You could try our resident parts supplier for a better price...Lexus Spares Direct ( just checked at £184.00 each). There are the usual crap offerings on fleabay

Yes i payed about £150.00 at Lexus Bradford, make sure you book it for them at the same time.

A couple of series called "Bangers and Cash" Not sure if it was on Ch 24 or 25. Ch Yesterday. Been a few weeks since I last saw one. Lockdown has made auctions a no-no. Good that they are running a Telephone bidding systems. Lots of lovely metal on their website this coming auction. Here's a taste if you've never seen it. Can find their website John if you search name. https://www.facebook.com/mathewsonsclassiccarauctions/videos/bangers-cash-episode-2/887084908414035/

Spark plugs are only done at dealers, on your request . Have either car got any out standing recall work to be done? Check on line with reg numbers. If rear petrol seal needs doing, it is a good time for plugs to be. Reason inlet manifold on near side has to come off for the work. Hence only thing left to remove is coil packs and plugs. Off side is easy to do.

Vibrations and noises are transmitted through the body of the car. Like another member already mentioned, I would check all engine and transaxle mounts, use a small crowbar to lever the rubbermounts and suspension bushings. Also all rubber propeller shaft couplings transaxle and final drive. Change the transaxle fluid and the filter. The owner's manual may state that the gearbox is sealed for life but if you look at the car's Toyota repair manual you will find when you should change the oil and the filter. On some models, if my memory serves me right, an oil change is recommended after about six years or 60 000 miles, whichever comes first. Chris.

Another excellent blues artist playing live as they seem to do best.

I took mine in last week and it was in Lexus Glasgow for 2 days. (got a nice NX as a loaner) No issues since its been done and I took pics of the dash beforehand just incase any damage was done 🙂

I sure would!! I seen this brown SC today, think its the Pebble Beach edition? i saw one that colour recently, certainly not to my taste, whereas the blue is beautiful!

Hi! Me again! Sorry to be a pain ... BUT 1) I have cream leather and it's a wee grubby. Is there a product that will bring the shine back? 2) does anyone know where i can source a "gold" coloured magnetised fastener for my rear seatbelts ... one is missing and is the "loose" seat belt is driving me CRAZY! thank you x 2! Varun

That's reassuring but I will check them in the near future and report back. Thanks

I got it sorted in the end. What I didn't realise was that the pin the EGR is mounted on with the nut on the end can actually be removed! So I took that out, assembled the EGR and pipe back together off the car then refitted. Now I've done it once the next time will be alot easier. The valve was completely carb'd up and I'm not surprised it kept sticking! I've not driven the car for 4 months so had forgotten what it's like but it seems to be more responsive now when accelerating. It's not juddered yet but I've only been out in it twice. Does anyone want me to do a guide on how to remove it with photos?

They have the 200t which came out at the same time as the 300h so I'd assume that pricing. The person updating the website probably assumed the IS 300h was already covered by the IS 300 - the website has been full of errors like that over the years. They don't seem to add vehicles to essentials until around 6 years old - they seem to assume you would get the 5th service done before it is 5 years old and you don't need another for 12 months.

The Essentials servicing pricing for the IS300h isn't on the website either - they seem to have stopped putting models on there recently as they reach the 5 year mark... However, when I took the Essentials service plan for my 2014 IS300h the price was just a few pounds more than the IS250 (I assume last gen) that is listed on there. As the "full price" service costs for the NX300h are similar to the IS300h I would expect that the Essentials services for the NX300h will be similar to my IS300h, so just a tad more than the IS250 shown on the Essentials list. Probably best to call Lexus and get a quote - I have a service plan for Essentials for three services (so 30k miles worth) over 2 years.

Initial expressions were nice tidy car but then I saw the steering wheel mileage is high List of MOT advisories endless - which continue throughout the history - does'nt appear very looked after But love the colour

Don't want to be a bore because I know it's been said enough times before, but I still can't get on with the pinched waist grille. And I even have one of the newer styled Lexuses (well, my wife drives it - an IS300h). It does look better in the flesh but I still find it too agressive. IMHO the LS range should retain a modicum of decorum 😀.

No worries, that's what clubs and forums are for. You're paying it forward with your informative You Tube vids as opposed to my poor efforts in that vein.....notes on how Not to treat your SC430. The infamous Bluewater meet and gate-crashing the MR2 owners club meet last year. All good fun but poorly edited. It was only for fellow SC430 owners really but the build thread has been viewed far more times than I ever imagined it would be. Probably due an update, perhaps I should engage you to do it professionally when I next fly to the Highlands. Now that you have fixed the audio maybe you could have a go at my Nav screen project that needs finishing.. Pure madness. Real time OBD read out via bluetooth using Scantool and DashCommand.

Maybe you did not notice the gel pad as it was stuck to the sensor screen? I believe it is meant to have an oily coating .... I've read about that over on the US Lexus site. The account I read talked about a repair guy putting a type of oil onto the pad (sometimes referred to as a 'Tape') then refitting the whole lot. Then using a hair dryer to waft the outer windscreen face to encourage removal of any bubbles between the pad and the underside of the glass. Attached is a Lexus pdf about the rain sensor. This may help you a bit.Again, they refer to the gel pad as a 'Tape'...odd it's more of a pad to me. Rain Sensor.pdf

I have never liked the spindle grill on the Lexus range and they are now starting to look like a panel van front, no style and as stylish as a kerb edge.

Worry not, with the way the industry is going, big grilles (or even grilles) could be a thing of the past. Enjoy it while it lasts 😉

The GS F was always limited in the numbers Lexus expected to sell in the UK. The LC has had around 400 sold to date in the UK. The LS hasn't sold more than 100 in any year since 2009 and only 26 in 2019. The numbers are always better on facelift years but many of those are demonstrators and press vehicles which inflate the figures.

You'll need to squeeze the plastic clips you see in that area which I've circled below with pliers to remove the panel on the exterior of the boot (the one that has the boot release button and the number plate lights). It might not be obvious but it is a part that can be removed. Removing it will expose the bolts for the rear camera. Those two black plastic covers you are referring to are where the bolts holding the camera get secured into.

Had an issue on my is300h where the wipers were stopping mid screen and only way to get them to work was in fast speed on manual. After a bit of research on the forum I changed the wiper relay and that cured the problem. Bought two used from eBay for £5 and have kept the second in reserve just in case but have had no issues since. Not sure you have the same problem but a cheap fix if it is.

It is very easy if you you have multimeter. The dome light is kept in place by few clips, see the attached Homelink installation manual that shows step by step how to remove it. There is a bunch of wires in light connector, have used multimeter to find one that is live when car is on, ground connected to one of the screws and that is it. http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/5eff5f3abdfd1/HomeLink_CT200h_RHD_PZ481_00291_AIM_002_039_0.PDF

Mine was also written off many years ago for a broken headlight, cracked bumper and bent wing and bonnet edge. Had it not been on the insistence of my insurers it would not have been recorded as cat C. Around £800.00 to get the repairs done and still going strong.

I use 12v to USB adaptor in all my cars connected to power behind the dome light. Nice clean installation and no need to run wires around the windscreen and under the dashboard.

Swap them plastic clips out for fender bolts, you'll never need to replace and just undo with an Allen key

Seems appropriate or did a few days back

What a great hit this was - even though the performance was entirely fake as the real Singer left the Group just before its release. His name (and you can still find him singing today) is Paul da Vinci. I thought at first it was the guy who sang Wymoweh, but it wasn't. Cheerful number and those Seventies theatricals. Nothing like such fun these days (not that I'd really know! )

This cheers me up no end!

Well, of course, I had no idea! So I've looked it up and according to an internet page it was 24. The song producer Ed Freeman is quoted as saying: ""He is an excellent, very, very talented singer, but someone had apparently made fun of him because he sang things with the exact same vocal inflections every time. So he decided to be more improvisational, and my estimation was that his improvisations just didn't work and were muddling up the song. In my head, I knew what it was supposed to sound like — I don't now remember how I arrived at that, but when I kept asking him to sing it in a certain way, he wouldn't do it. He wanted to play with it every time, inserting slides, melismas and other things that, to my mind, didn't fit. So we ended up recording him 24 times on 16-track tape and took different parts from different takes until I got every word the way I wanted it, without all the play, and I don't think Don appreciated that very much..." " Now, when I listen to 'American Pie', I know where all of the vocal edits are, but there's only one where I actually smell a rat. One word is made up of three syllables and they come from three different takes."

Hey everyone, Hope you are all well and safe? Here is a photo of a white LFA at the Gleneagles (before lock down ofcourse) Thomas

Congratulations on the purchase of a fine car, and having the same engine as mine I know you can't go wrong! I really like the SC, nothing else out there like it.

Hi Just drove home my new purchase of a 2007 SC430 the colour is Twilight Amethyst Pearl with Ecru cream leather. Only a slight wind noise near the drivers side mirror area with the top down? Any one had this and is it the rubber side strips between roof and doors? Jack

That looks like a gorgeous car, and as someone who only recently became the owner of an SC, I congratulate you on your purchase.

Hi, Congrats on acquiring the new wheels, it looks a really good one. It can be the door seals but a little wind noise from the mirror is common if not 'normal' depending on how quiet the rest of the car is. Sometimes excessive wind noise can be caused by an ill fitting door seal at the top of the 'A' pillar. The other thing to check is that the door mirror is properly seated and secure. If you are able to, on a nice quiet straight road, try with your hand or a small piece of cloth to cover up areas around the tweeter cover and up along the window line to see if you can identify where the wind noise enters the cabin. There are a few short threads on clublexus that discuss the annoying driver side wind noise. Worth a read.

+2 for Dodo juice. Clean leather has to be matte not shiny... and please please... do not use conditioners - they do not work on sealed leather!

You guys are all awesome! I am having my blue with cream interior SC looked at by Lexus Exeter in the morning! Just a good once over .. then ... happy driving with top down! YAY! regards, Varun

Good point. I haven't tried to clean mine yet but will do so when the weather warms up. I have got Maguires APC and also Chemical Guys Fabric Cleaner. The CG fabric cleaner is great on carpets both car and house so will probably try that first as it isn't as harsh as the APC. All other suggestions welcome.

Mild (wool) soap solution in warm water applied with a damp (not wet) soft cloth will remove most contamination. Very grubby/ingrained dirt might need a little agitation with a soft nail brush. Wipe over with clean damp cloth, job done. Or you can buy the Lexus leather cleaner kit ...

this does apply to facelift model. had a letter and got it done on my 2006 at Lexus Cheltenham who collected the car and returned it all for free.