james2210

Sorry to break the bad news but I think the dealer is correct in his assumption. Open the bonnet and listen around the drivers side windscreen wiper area while an assistant turns on the ignition (without starting the engine). On a normal car, you should hear the motor in the ABS servo run for about 20-30 seconds to pressurise the VSC/ABS module. If the motor runs continually then the required pressure is not being attained and, it's probably this that triggers the lights and warning sound. A dealer once told me that you can replicate this by continuously stomping on the brake pedal (with the car stationary) as this also causes the motor to run longer than it should. Maybe a scrap dealer would be able to supply one at a cheaper price, or maybe someone else in the club knows of an ABS specialist that could refurb yours. I take it the dealer checked the obvious things like brake fluid level and whether any caliper pistons were leaking? I'm almost getting to the same stage as you. I've had nothing but problems since I bought the car. OK nothing this serious, but I feel like all the small problems are mounting up and I can't help thinking what's going to be next. At least I managed to end up with a 3 year warranty when I bought mine. The dealer gave me an extra year to try and make amends for the problems, and Lexus GB also gave me an extra year because of their apparent inability to spell, get dates correct and identify the correct model of their cars on my warranty certificate (do Lexus even do a 6 month warranty?) Good luck getting it sorted and I hope it doesn't cost too many $£$£ as Christmas is coming up fast!!

Don't know if this is what you are looking for. If you remove the black cap (labelled on the attached photo), you will find a source of vacuum that goes directly into part of the inlet manifold. Please don't blame me if you cause some damage to your motor by fitting one of these Ecotek things. Quite frankly, the idea of attaching anything to the brake booster vacuum sounds nuts. At the very least it could reduce braking power. Anyways, I don't think (correct me if I'm incorrect) that the GS300 has a vacuum assisted brake servo-I think it's electrically pumped. Hope this helps

The VDO Dayton MC5400 looks like it's got a socket for just about everything bar the tumble drier. Says it's got a web browser and plays MP3 from what I've read so far, only from cards. I was toying with the idea of getting one for home use instead of a PC and using it in the lounge through the telly.

So I guess what you're saying is that all Lexus radio's are Notamichi's. Surely Nak must have had something to do with pie on ear when they were being designed/manufactured etc?

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What the heck is a bling? Just wanted to check before I used it in front of my mum. It's her birthday today and I wondered if the nice glass and pewter candle sticks we've got her are infact blinging or whether they might bling if rubbed hard enough.

Profanity is the crutch of the inarticulate Motherf*****

Whatever next? A toilet with an electrically adjustable, air conditioned sumptuous leather seat? Anyone who bought a bath that matched their Lexus would quite literally be chucking their money down the drain! What happens if you sell the car? OK Mr dealer, what will you give me part-ex on this bathtub? Low mileage with one squeaky clean owner.

Have you tried with the gear lever in the P position?

Money can't buy you happiness but it can buy you a more pleasant form of misery. Spike Milligan RIP

Thanks Colin. Another problem that I've got, is that whenever I put the car in cruise and let go of the steering wheel, it automatically drives to the dealers. Oh well, looks like that problem might be of some use yet.

Sorry to fly into your ointment, but you should ask where all that fluid went or else you could be in for some more troubles. Any pools on the driveway or visible leaks from the pump itself? I've heard that a leaky pump on an LS could ruin your alternator.

I feel yet another visit to the dealer is going to be the answer but I thought I'd ask here first. When the rear drivers side door on my MK2 GS300 is opened, the exit light on the door and reading light no longer illuminate. I cannot see any kind of push switch around the door frame so is it built into the door lock mechanism? If so, is is easy to fix or should I take it to the dealer (I have my own reserved parking space now) and see if I can play the old warranty trump card again.

Sorry, I'd have to use a Rolls Royce as I like my grass stripey!

You could "acquire" one from the boot of another GS300 provided you have a crowbar. You could also try a company called Autosound to see if they could quote for repair of your old one. Try doing a seach under Autosound and you should find their website etc.

Look on the bright side, at least winters on it's way! OK, I'll shut up now! The solar sensor can sometimes be reported if it's not in direct sunlight eg. in the garage or shade.

Have you had someone stand behind the car and physically check the lights come on? Also, are all the wattages correct?

On the MK2, you can hold the AUTO+RECIRC buttons while turning on the ignition and diagnostic codes will be flashed up in the display. Then it's just a question of asking someone with the service manuals what the damn codes mean!

Yep I did check mine when I went out earlier and all of them (VSC, both seated heats and the SNOW/PWR) light up the same colour as the PRND432L. If nothing is lighting up, I would probably suspect a fuse rather than the buttons/switches themselves. The console surround housing the switches is pretty easy to remove. PM me if you would like an explanation (no responsibility for breakages though!)

I'm pretty sure my VSC button is lit and come to think about it so is the PWR SNOW button OR ARE THEY? To be perfectly honest, I can't remember, but I'm going out later and will check if it's dark enough. One things for certain, the P R N D 4 3 2 L are definately lit. Don't forget you can check where the shifter is by looking at the lights in the temp/fuel gauge thingamyjig.

What were you listening to 93_LS400? Carwash....talkin about that carwash yeah :zee:

Spose at least with adult's there is less chance of them weeeeing in the pool All that ammonia wouldn't be good for the paintwork!

Try Autosound. They are the company that Lexus dealers use to repair hifi. The should be able to give a rough idea of cost before you send it away. If you're a GOLD member, you get 5% discount too.

Must have hurt his feet even more when his Jag broke down and he had to get out in bare frostbitten mosquitoey feet and push the damn crock to his dealer. I wonder if people who are not lucky enough to have aircon in their cars could sue the manufacturer for getting sweaty in hot weather? Hey you! Yes you reading this. I'm gonna sue you for reading this now!

So Claire, you work at NAI. I know it's a bit cheeky to ask, but is there someone you can recommend who I can ask a technical question regarding Webshield SMTP? I tried using the prime support portal thingymebob but have not received a reply yet and that was nearly two weeks ago!