Richard2508

There are heater ducts under the front seats like most cars, never had anyone complain in the back about being cold. Think I have just logged on using my old profile! Nit seemn a picture of my old IS for years. I am referring to the CT in the comment.

I had major condensation ( it totally covered the lenses ) in both my IS300 lights for past six months, despite trying many times to dry out with hair dryer etc. Finally pealed back the rubber seals around the main beam bulbs so some air gets around and after a few days the condensation totally disappeared. I was a bit worried at first about water getting in to the lights now the seal was pulled back, but after a month of running with rain & power washing every week no problems !

When this happened to My IS300 last year I just sprayed about a 1/4 of a bottle of Dettol Antbacterial spray (the sort you get for cleaning kitchens surfaces etc) around the air intakes under the bonnet where I thought the fresh air entered and ran the Air con on Full power ofr about 10 mins and the problem has never occured again. Also worked a treat on an old portable air con unit we use at home.

Thanks Ian.... Why did not I post this up before?? Its been puzzling me for months!

On my 2002 IS300 I occasionally switch the gearbox into manual mode but whenever I do it and at whatever speed it always goes into 5th straight away and I can never get it to go into 1st, even at rest. It switches between gears fine so is this how it should be or do I have a problem. Don't have a handbook so cannot check. Thanks.

Looks like a change of job next week will mean that I will have to have a company car and sell my much loved IS300. Problem is the Used Price guides vary so much and you can never tell what prices the cars on Autotrader actually go for, so please can anyone suggest price to put car up for?? Details- 2002 IS300 Saloon Scarlatti Red, Black Leather 39000 miles FSH (Lexus to 2005), Just serviced and MOT Apart from few minor marks on edge of alloys car is totally as new, I realise many will say this about their cars but this really is amazing. thanks

All done by hand! - I think I will get the use of my arm back by next week ! took about four hours (forgot tomention I also steam cleaned under the arches and cleaned the leather) I think you may be right about the spoiler, never thought of it before but from memory I hink the 200 sport ones are a bit slimmer.

A short spell of fine weather and its time for a good clean to get rid of all the winter salt. Pre washed with Super Snow Foam Washed with Meguiars Gold Class Shampoo Clayed with Sonus Grey and Meguiars Quik Detailer Polished with Meguiars #7 Show Glaze Waxed with PoorBoys Natty Wax Wheels polished with new Meguiars Quik wheel detailer Tyres cleaned with Meguiars Endurance Gel

I am not sure if I need new brake pads on the rear of my IS300. I have not had time to take the wheel off for a good look but the caliper appears to be virtually touching the disc and I cannot see any pad at all - but is this normal when trying to look without taking the wheel off. The disc is not scored and the brakes are quiet, and the its only done 33,000 miles. Can some one look at their rear calipers and see if they are touching the discs ?? Thanks.

I have just noticed that the cigarette lighter is not working i my IS300 after trying to recharge my portable Sat Nav, since I dont smoke I dont know how long its not been working for but I am hoping its just the fuse....however as I dont havea handbook can anyone tell me which fuse no it is and where its located?? Thanks.

Just seen details of The Group Buy on the Sport Grilles, looks good deal. However, my colour is not available as my car is Scaratti Red...... So do I choose Astral Black or Granite Sky ?? anyone fitted a different colour grille to their IS?? or what do you think would look best... I dont want to bother getting it painted...need to decide in next couple of days...... Thanks.

Says mine is worth £500 more than I just paid for it !! Thought it was a bargin.

Thanks for your help (Especially Jibberjabber- see PM). Toomuch right foot x icy road = tail out at 5mph before VSC activates

Having recently bought my 2003 Is300 (without an owners manual) I was wondering if the Traction/Stability Control warning light come on when the system is triggered. It has done in my previous Mercedes/Smart/Fords, but today after turning right at a junction the rear end stepped out of line by about a foot or so but no warning light came on, so I dont know if it was my driving skill in catching the slide or the car which did it for me........ or does it only get triggered in extreme situations?? thanks.

I am going to get a battery next week my self, was thinking about popping over to Costco, now will definately. Can you tell me though, when changing the battery is there any code that is lost in the stereo as I did not get an owners manual with my car, i realise the presets will go but I am worried about the code....