its_a_doozy

Welcome, I agree great colour choice

Sorry to hear about the bump. Hopefully it will be as good as new after the repair. I know what it's like driving around in a new damaged car. Mine wasn't hit by a bus though, just a fat fingered mechanic at Lexus who didn't know how to remove an IS250 dash without damaging it.

Hey ho.

I was told it was the SatNav wiring loom, and that they has added some insulation.

To be honest the actual rattle sounded more like a loose screw bouncing on the speaker cone, and sometime when driving I would bang the dash and it would go for some time.

Turning up the ML stereo always got rid of any rattles and squeaks, especially near full volume

Good luck with yours, I hope they treat the dask with TLC, unlike hoof hands charlie who did mine.

The 250 has screw holes so why not use them?

You are right, my IS has plastic screws. Hadn't looked previously

Just deciding whether to screw holes in the new plates (depends where the screw caps align too), or use the sticky pads.

Anybody got a good tip for drilling plastic plates without damaging them, creating an air bubble around the hole?

Great tip. I have my new plates coming soon. Ordered online from Demon Plates, and will be needing to remove the original plates installed by the dealer. Off to get some fishing line cheers!

Just to let you all know. My Lexus IS250 goes back into the dealers on Weds as they now have all the replacement parts, which were damaged whilst they attempted to fix the original rattle in the centre console speaker.

I have been rattle free since the fix in Jan, but had the damaged dash to live with since then :tsktsk:

Anyway, regardless of all this, I still love the car, the styling and the standard. Just a damn shame the dealer had two left hands and fingers like udders :duh:

Hi peeps,

I am also in the market for a Bike Rack solution for my IS250.

I don't want one of those universal boot mounted ones, as I have seen the damage they can do to paintwork and bumbers.

I was thinking of roof mounted system. Called Lexus dealer for a quote and guess how much? Well I want to take two adult bikes and two kids bikes to Cornwall this summer. The quote was £566.68, inc VAT and fitting.

I have looked at Thule systems, and also Atera, which seem to be good aluminiun bike holders. But what I need first is a good set of roof bars for the IS250.

Has anybody bought a good set, that doesn't cost the earth?

Also just for info. the Lexus dealer told me this spec. for carring things, not sure where it is from:

The IS 250/220 roof can support 75kg Max weight

The roof rack weighs 4.5kg

Each carrier weighs 3.2kg making the total weight 17.3 kg for 4 bike holders.

For 4 bikes they must not weigh over 57.3kg between them

Anyway, any advice or lessons learnt would be very helpful. Once I get a solution I will share my views and experience here.

Thanks

Well the rattle problem was a BIG job for my car as the damage the garage caused is still awaiting a part from Japan !!! :tsktsk:

The Lexus Dealer I won't mention has had to order parts for the gear shift housing and dash trim as they damaged the plastic when removing these parts to get at the rattle which came from below the centre speaker.

Needless to say I have been driving rattle free for some 5 months or so, and still have a damaged dash. Escalated through Lexus Customer Services and still waiting the parts !!! Utter crap :shutit:

Either way, it's still a womans voice shouting at you. I seem to always have my Lexus SatNav woman (named Sexy Lexi) telling me to do a U-turn at the next opportunity, and if it's legal.

So human or robotic, the map reader stilll gives me grief

Thanks Editor for that. So we still need to go out and buy an AA or RAC road atlas then

M60 Roadworks near my house cause the SatNav to go bonkers. Because they are building a wider motorway and new bridges, whenever I go under the new bridge or over it, the SatNav thinks I am on one road, then the next, and sometimes I'm doing a magic floating trick....

Does anybody know how and if the map gets updated?

I have compiled CDs with MP3 and WMA without any problem or tweaking. I have the ML system included with the MM/SatNav kit.

For info, I use Nero CD software to burn CDs. It has a simple option to Burn MP3 Disc or WMA Disc. This works fine, and I have also manually created a disc with a mix of both types of file, and they play in the Lexus.

One thing I have noticed about all MP3/WMA files, when you select Random (RND) play, it plays a tune then before selecting the next choice it plays a few seconds of the next track. Slightly annoying if you then decided to sing along to that one and it jumps to the next RND tune....back track doesn't work due to the next song being random... :duh: .hey ho.!! Bigger fish to fry!

Did you know the following sequence will put your Lexus IS 250 into pampered mode:

1) Get out of the car

2) Stand and stare at car

3) Get in the car

4) Sit and start at car

5) Get out of the car

6) Pay man money for full valet

7) Stand and stare at car

8) Stand and stare at car

9) Stand and stare at car

10) Get in car

11) Sit and smell the cleanness

12) Sit and look around car

13) Smile

14) Start engine and admire clocks

15) Select a good compilation MP3 CD

16) Drive away relaxed, smiling and content

:winky: Your car is now in Pampered Mode. To revert to pampered mode you follow the same sequence.

P.S Thought a guy was having a stroke in his new Lexus IS250 the other day. He was flaying his arms and his legs seemed to be going up and down as if in fit. Turns out he was just trying the handbrake/foot brake sequence to disable his nanny settings.... :duh: At the same time he kept shouting "I'm Hungry" and the car kept saying "Displaying border crossings", "Displaying Ice Rinks". He did seem very red in the face :P

Over the last few days I have noticed a slight rattle coming from the behind the dash, in particular the sat/nav area. The rattle has progressively got worse, with my trip on the motorway today producing a continuous rattle and some vibration which is a right annoyance, especially in such a quiet and expensive car. I have only clocked up 875miles.

I shall be taking it in to Lexus to have it fixed tomorrow.

Has anyone else experienced severe rattles or vibrations from their IS250?

I will let you know the outcome after my visit to the dealership.

Yes that sounds like the very same rattle I had. Lexus Dealer removed the radio/SatNav and inserted some foam rubber behind the unit to silence the wiring loom. That has fixed the rattle, but in the process of pulling the dash apart the mechanics have damaged the Metal effect trims on both sides of the gearbox and the black plastic side panels on both footwells. They have ordered the parts and the car will be going back in soon.

So, good luck !!

AYE!! My rattle was fixed when it went back to the Lexus dealer, they said that the wiring loom part of the Multimedia kit was loose.

They damaged the centre console in the process though and 3 months on I am still being told they are waiting spares from Japan !!!! :tsktsk:

Not a happy Lexus driving bunny !! Just been on phone to Lexus Customer Relations and they are chasing, but non of this gets over the problem I am driving damaged goods caused by the dealer.

Just seen this on Yahoo. Anybody with an IS250 got a silver engine like this? Mine is dark grey/black.

Found from:

http://uk.search.yahoo.com/search/images/v...&ei=UTF-8&src=p

Also found this sweet Lexus IS site:

http://www.thenewis.com/

If you did go for the Lexus as opposed to the BMW, you would not be disappointed. But it sounds like you'd be more out of pocket.

Just searched for images of the IS250 Sport on Yahoo.co.uk Images section and look at the only result that comes up......

http://uk.search.yahoo.com/search/images?p...=fp-tab-web-t-1

Over the last few days I have noticed a slight rattle coming from the behind the dash, in particular the sat/nav area. The rattle has progressively got worse, with my trip on the motorway today producing a continuous rattle and some vibration which is a right annoyance, especially in such a quiet and expensive car. I have only clocked up 875miles.

I shall be taking it in to Lexus to have it fixed tomorrow.

Has anyone else experienced severe rattles or vibrations from their IS250?

I will let you know the outcome after my visit to the dealership.

Yes that sounds like the very same rattle I had. Lexus Dealer removed the radio/SatNav and inserted some foam rubber behind the unit to silence the wiring loom. That has fixed the rattle, but in the process of pulling the dash apart the mechanics have damaged the Metal effect trims on both sides of the gearbox and the black plastic side panels on both footwells. They have ordered the parts and the car will be going back in soon.

So, good luck !!

I have some wind noise from the drivers door at high speed 70mph + but not sure if I am being super sensitive to noises after reading stuff on here, and it being a very quiet interior.

My passenger reported a knocking sound from the seat belt pillar. I got them to drive me and I heard it, just behind the height adjustment. No amount of adjusting and twiddling has fixed it so when my car is back in for replacement dash (due to Lexus dealer man handling) I'll raise this too.

Don't really want them pulling more panels off after the disaster with them fixing the rattle from the dash. Grrr :tsktsk:

My UK model just has a blank panel where that compartment is shown. I have no sunroof so the panel is completely different with no dial control, just buttons for the reading lights and the maid door light.

Shown here:

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...pic=28182&st=0#

Just want to send my regards too, and hope your wifes hand recovers 100%.

Cheers chaps,

I have looked at the web site and when you click on the "IS" link it definately states DVD Video and DVD Audio...

Tony - will be interesting to see what you get back...

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The DVD player does play DVD Audio, this is not the same as a DVD with MP3's on it. DVD Audio is the same as CD Audio (standard uncompressed sound tracks) but obviously with more capacity.

I am still waiting for an answer on whether any DVD formats with MP3 files will work in the Mark Lev system. So far the computers says NO ! :mat:

I have the same colour car but with grey leather interior, and it came from the dealer with black foot mats.

I am happy with it. In fact even black dirty mats stand out due to the footwell lights.

I have been looking for a portable DVD player for my son (age 6) that can be used both in the car on long journey and portable.

For in-car use I feel the tablet style would be best as it is more compact for the back of a headrest.

I have seen the Mustek 7" and the new 9" models and wondered if anybody has these, can recommend them or other devices.

Cheers in advance

Mustek PL8C70 7” Tablet DVD Player

http://www.boysstuff.co.uk/product.asp?id=12959&src=Home

Mustek PL8A90 9 inch tablet style portable DVD player

http://www.3wisemonkeys.co.uk/proddet.jsp?cat=1

also

http://audiovisual.kelkoo.co.uk/b/a/ps_14750706/127701.html

I am debating whether to complian and ask for a new facia and panels. All seems a lot of fuss, but it is a bloody expensive car to be having scratches on. Will take pics and ask your views on whether it's worth complaining about.

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Dude, this is a no-brainer. You should complain, like you say it is an expensive car and the rattle was not your fault.

I made someone get out of my car today because they had a bit of mud on their shoes, imagine what I would be like if the garage put scratches on the facia. :tsktsk:

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Cheers Chaps, I have reported the damage and taking the car back in tomorrow (work permitting). I have now been back and forth to the garage at least 4 times since I got the car in Dec, and it's a pain.

To give the after sale guy, credit, he reassured me that I shouldn't worry about it and they will take care of it and appologised for the incovenience.

OK car went back to dealer for the day to have rattle looked at in detail.

Got an Auto box IS250SE for the day. Really don't like auto's, just feels too much like driving a go kart or moped...lack of gear interaction. I'm just old fashioned.

Anyway back to the car.

They had it a day and said they fixed the rattle comming from under the centre front speaker grill by removing the entire radio and inserting some foam rubber. This seems to have done the trick, they said it was to do with the wiring loom.

Anyway, one problem begets another. Having been out during the day I noticed that the centre dash is scratched and the side mouldings has holes in it. Looks like the Lexus dealer has difficulty sussing out how to get the dash off and gear surrounds. I am debating whether to complian and ask for a new facia and panels. All seems a lot of fuss, but it is a bloody expensive car to be having scratches on. Will take pics and ask your views on whether it's worth complaining about.

Regarding the stick 2nd gear, and in fact lumpy 3rd gear. They said run it in for another 1000 miles and see what happens. Done just over 1000 miles so far.