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Jalon

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    Brian
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    NX300h
  • Year of Lexus
    2020
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    Caithness

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  1. Hi Exiled. Off topic I know, but have you set up the door mirrors to fold/unfold on lock/unlock? If so how did you do it? Thanks,
  2. Hi, There is a Night mode and it is automatic. However it can be switched off by turning the display brightness control fully clockwise past the "click". I think you will find that is your problem. Turn the brightness control anti-clockwise past the "click" and it should be OK. Cheers.
  3. Slightly off topic, but why are only 2 front parking sensors fitted on the SEL as standard? Can the other 2 be added easily, ie does the wiring exist? Cheers. you dont need anymore as the are a wide spread sensor if you know what i mean. No. I don't agree. They only sense on the corners.
  4. Slightly off topic, but why are only 2 front parking sensors fitted on the SEL as standard? Can the other 2 be added easily, ie does the wiring exist? Cheers.
  5. Hi there, I traded in my IS300 (no SatNav) for my 1 year old IS250 SEL in February. "Upgrade" is the correct term because IMO you get a more refined motor with no real noticeable difference in performance, and better straight line stability. I miss the IS300 though as it did have a sportier feel, and there seemed to be a greater sense of urgency and response when accelerating hard. A lovely, lovely car. My biggest regret is actually trading it in. I should have sold it on privately, or kept it. The trade in was pants! I bought new 18"Hoshi alloys from various sellers on eBay and shod them with Dunlop Sport Maxx tyres, the same tyres as originally fitted, and would say that the ride feels firmer and the handling better with no difference in road noise. You won't see any inner tyre wear. The original tyres for mine have done 13K and have at the very least that left in them. So if you want more space, toys and luxury go for it. But avoid the trade in if you can, and just keep it if you can afford it. Cheers and Good Luck.
  6. I use a Road Angel in my Lexus without problem. I have the 9000 model which also has navigation or just camera mode and also has auto update, as my other car, a Volvo C30, doesnt have Sat Nav. Interestingly, it sometimes takes quite a long time in the Volvo to pick up a signal. I beleive the Road Angel has the most up to date camera database and because of the auto updates you dont have to worry about pluggting into your PC. Finally the heated elements at the base of the screen should cause no problem at all, as far as I'm aware only cars with UV reflecting glass have a problem, which I dont beleive Lexus use. The only issue with the Road Angel is that at times it can be a little tempremental and if driving through an area with possible multiple hazards in the same location the unit can go into information overload with a barrage of warning repeated over and over again. Regards Keith Cheers Keith. That certainly helps with my concerns about an external antenna etc. And thanks to everyone for their suggestions and input so far. Anyway, the plot thickens. I phoned Road Angel today hoping they might convince me whether to buy or not. To put every one a bit more in the picture regarding my location in the Far, Far North my nearest Gatso is about 150 miles South of me (Yeah the joys of living in the sticks). The downside to this, is that my sworn enemy is the Mobile Laser b**t*rds! Now, Road Angel reckon that I should go for the slightly cheaper by £35, Road Angel Professional Connected without the Laser detector, or, the even more slightly cheaper by another £45, Road Angel Professional which is not connected via a SIM and no Laser detector. Confused? So was I, but here's the sting."You should have one of these as well": http://www.road-angel.co.uk/laser_star.asp Now if I didn't travel deep South to Central Scotland quite frequently, I might have had one of these and not bother with the Camera detector at all.
  7. Yes, I see your point and the Microfuzion is undoubtebly good. The feature I was willing to pay that bit (?) extra for was the instant updates via the Road Angel's SIM card. Other user's spotting a mobile camera record the location with a single push on the remote control button. This updates the database and users device via the SIM card. However, your views are sound and very helpful mate.
  8. Parthiban. Always connected is what attracted me as well. reganlives's Microfusion is worth a look though, and a great price! However, I don't think it has this feature.
  9. Hi everyone. I'm planning purchasing a 'Road Angel Professional Connected' speed camera detector. http://www.road-angel.co.uk/road_angel_pro...l_connected.asp Can anyone tell me if the windscreen of the IS250 SEL (2008) is UV protected as the manufacturers say this may interfere with the GPS signal. Also is the heating element for the wipers likely to interfere with the GPS or Laser detector? I could downgrade to the model without the laser head, but I'm not to keen on the option of an externally mounted GPS antenna. Hope you can help with info. Cheers.
  10. Hi, Lexus do make them for the IS250, but will cost you over £90 for the set of 4. Better checking eBay out. I've seen them on there often. Cheers
  11. Well that's me sorted. Two Oxygen sensors and ECU replaced. That's got rid of the CHECK VSC, Traction control and Engine management warnings.Absolutely no difference to engine perfromance, and where the Vehicle Stability bit fits in...in God only knows!
  12. That's a real confidence booster guys After taking their advice, I've got a 280 mile trip to Lexus Glasgow on Friday to get my "CHECK VSC" checked. (See my post in 'Engine & Transmission'.) It fits in well with the wife's shopping itinerary........ but there better not be any anomalies
  13. Hi. This is my first post in the IS250 section. Changed from an IS300 to my IS250 SE-L '08 plate in February. Anyway, I got the CHECK VSC warning up yesterday when I was about 150 miles away from home and called Lexus Edinburgh where I bought the car, to find out what it meant. They said to call the RAC and not to continue driving. I looked at the handbook and as the warning appears to be for Vehicle Stability only, and as it was inconvenient anyway. I decided to drive home (carefully). There was absolutely no difference to the engine performance. So this morning after reading some posts on the LOC I'm wondering, do I call the RAC? or chance waiting until I'm down near a dealership?? The nearest being Aberdeen (200 miles). Edinburgh/Glasgow are about 280 miles away. Must say this forum is a great source of information and I'm sure that some of the regulars out there can give me some good advice.
  14. The nearside dipped headlamp has stopped working on the IS300. The drivers side is OK. Lexus are quoting £204 for a replacement HID bulb! I managed to get the protective cover off the back of the unit and disconnect the power feed.How do I get the old bulb out and are there any checks I can do. I've managed to source a cheaper bulb for about £65 but they need to know whether the bulb is a D2S or D2R. Can anyone help? Thanks.
  15. Could say I'm FAR NORTH! Wick,18 miles from John o'Groats. Any farther North and you'll fall off :)
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