bluey70

Damn. Damn..... Just reversed into a short post and knackered my near side rear light cluster, bumber and side panel behind the lights. Havn't been able to examine the damage in th dark but know I will need a replacment n/s rear light cluster. Has anyone got onoe for sale? Cheers Bluey:-( IS 200 Sport Black 2002

Battery is only one year old (from Halfords though!).

Hi , Got a IS200, 105K mile. Has been totally reliable until today. Turned ignition, engine started up briefly and then died. Subsequent starting of the starter motor does not fire up the engine. It has been wet but no more than usual UK weather. No water under the bonnet. Spark plugs are about two year old. Electrics seem okay, no management light. Any ideas anyone? TIA

Still loadsa money.. I hadn't realised that JEMS price for the cambelt change didn't include the tensioner and idler. I think it's worth getting them both changed in any case tbh. If you do use JEMS I'd be interested to know what you thought of them as I'm planning to use them in August for my 60k service and cambelt change. Got car back from JEM servicing and timing belt change - needed tensioner and idler replacing as well. Car running a lot better - possible better mpg. They also returned the car washed inside and out.

Discs and pads (all round) is expensive IMHO. Why don't you buy Mintex discs/pads from ebay/local motor factors and change them yourself? Otherwise take the parts you have bought to a garage and just pay the garage the labour for fitting the parts. Yes, am thinking of getting the service/cambelt changed by the pros and doing the brakes myself - last time I got my hands this dirty was changing disc, pads and calipers on my then (10+ yrs ago) Nova 1.4 SR. How long would the job take, as I need to do the job on a public road?

Jems will also pick up and return car for free.

Got a quote from Jems 1. Full service: £209.99 2. Cambelt change: £250 3. Tensioner change: £65 (if required) 4: Idler change: £55(if required) 5. Front brake disc/pads: £256.54 6: Rear brake disc/pads: 241.60 inclusive of parts, labour and VAT! Lexus Twickenham quoted £570inc for full service and just cambelt change.

Typically get 300-310 mile from a full tank all town driving in west london. Can get upto 420 miles when pure motorway.

Hi guys Got this quote from a local garage (I use for MOTs), is it a good/value for money deal? Lexus IS200 Sport 2002, 105K milage: 1. Full service estimated @ £150 inclusive of parts/filters, fluid, oils & labour This price excludes Iridium spark plug renewal - If the plugs are to be renewed an additional £37.50 labour plus parts will be added. 2. Cambelt (full) kit replacement - Labour 3hrs = £150 + parts @ £155 3. Front brake disc & pads - Labour 1.5hrs = £75 + parts ( 2x £65 brake discs & £34.95 brake pads) 4. Rear brake disc & pads - Labour 1.5hrs = £75 + parts ( 2x £50 brake discs & £29.95 brake pads) (please note all prices exclude VAT) Thanks B

Hi guys, Need my IS200 Sport 02 servicing, inc. cambelt, idler and tensioner changing. Any referrals to good value independent gararges in the Harrow or Isleworth, Middelsex areas. Thanks in advance. B

Hi all, Any recommendations for independent Lexus servicing in the Harrow/Middlesex area. Looking for a 90K services + belt change. TIA Bluey

I would re-check the temp sensor connection to make sure that is OK. Failing that ECU re-set to see if that clears it. It defo sounds like something has not been connected up properly. I've reset ECU - now okay. I realised that I started the engine before re-assembling the airbox and reconnecting the sensor to check all was okay. Hence ECU correctly identified a sensor issue - dooh.

Hi there, Request for some help or suggestion as to what may be the problem. I've just changed my spark plugs to IK20s and ensured that everything is back together (I did disconnect the intake air temp sensor to take off the air cleaner box). Engine started okay no misfiring BUT the Malfunction Indicator Lamp has come on. Has anyone come across this before? Should I do a ECU reset to clear errors? Any ideas? Thanks in advance Bluey70.

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That is the method I used to reset.

Hi all, I've had my IS200 sport (02 plate) since Nov 2006 and have been averageing around 280 - 290 ( ~22mpg) on one full tank (filling up once orange led comes on) of normal unleaded, general commuting 20 miles return trip to work on A roads. I've recently replace the grille with a sports grille and took the opportunity to reset my ECU. The first full tank has returned 320 (24.3mpg) - woo hoo!! will monitoror anothe rtank then introduce a K&N air filter. Bluey70

:P Fitting my new sports grille this easter w/e too!

Hi there, Yes - I was that very lucky guy :D I've been looking out for an armrest since I got my IS200 back in Nov 2006. Couldn't believe my luck winning that auction for a bnib item. Will post some picture up.

Hi all, Has anyone hooked up an off the shelf reverse parking sensor kit to utilise the reverse gear alarm speaker rather than have a small separate speaker? Doe anyone know how the reverse gear alarm works? Cheers bluey70

Hi, Got my sport grille and was going to fit it last w/e after fitting my armmrest. The standard grille is connected via a central screw and four studs, two at either end. How did you remove the studs so that they can be reused? Cheers.

Hi All, Installed a centre armrest at the weekend. Took abount 1 hour following the great instructions fron this forum. Slight hitch having the Satnav control panel to disconnect but otherwise straightforward. Well comfy - worth every penny :D

Hi there, Have a very annoying squeaking passenger seat. It is audible when a passenger is seated and there is lateral movement e.g. turning. Anyone know how to treat/resolve (other than having no passengers :P ) TIA IS200 Sport, 02 plate.

I don't think any witnesses will be coming forward. Been advised that it'll be my word against hers. Crash damage not conclusive (glancing blow as I avoided her T boning me). Insurance will probably judge hence a 50:50 responsibility :tsktsk: Will be going to Lexus Twickenham to get repair quote for the bumber etc. Just bought a new Sports Grille that I was looking forward to putting on at the weekend! Any insurance advice ????

My tale of sorrow. After months of searching for the right IS200 Sport and two months ownership some stupid driver jumps a light and hits me. If I didn't brake, have ABS and put on hard right lock she would have taken the whole wing off! Did any happen to witness this on the uxbridge road ealing this morning 17/01/07 abou 08:40?? Damage: bumper almost sheared off with some tubes (washer system)hanging out. Metal bit off the chassis to hold bumper and grille all bent. Boo hoo.