Mark W

Found this in a Toyota repair manual; DTC P1349 is also output after a foreign object is caught in some part of the system in the engine oil and the system re-turns to normal in a short time. As ECM controls so that foreign objects are ejected, there is no problem about VVT. There is also no problem since the oil filter should get the foreign object in the engine oil. Loads of other tests to do in the manual (far too technical for me :)) but could be as simple as above.... Did the garage reset your ECU light and has it returned?

http://www.lexus-mapupdates.eu/ Enter your details - will tell you if upgrade avail and price....... I have thte 2006/2007 version (bought from the above) and find it excellent - More up to date than my TomTom 6 ....

Glad I got TomTom6 with Lat/Long navigation as well as my Lex Nav.....

Find a local garage that can read OBD2 codes or your local lex dealer.....some places will make a small charge. Unless you know someone with an OBD2 reader. Only takes a few minutes to pull the codes.....garage should then be able to give you some indication of whats wrong and whether its safe to continue driving. Also post the codes on here and I'm sure someone will be able to help you with an indication as to what the prob may be. I stand to be corrected but I think the engine mgmt light will flash if the ECU believes you could be doing serious damage - plus car tends to go into limp home mode (only low revs possible and something like 40mph max speed)...you noticed any difference in performance? Until you get it checked out as a precaution I'd just take it easy on the revs :) Let us know how you get on....

ok lee - if you think is more suitable than the one originally suggested.....let me know how you get on tomorrow (oops - today now) Lee - did you get chance to check this out? Any good/suitable?

Had same issue on my GS - as so have others - Banced multiple times, alignment done etc Was like someone flicking a switch at 60mph - Also had same issue where after balancing elsewhere - felt alright for a few days then back again. Get the wheels Road Force Balanced - find a tyre place that uses the Hunter 9700 machine - mine was a completely different car - I also recommended to another GS owner who had been struggling with the same issue for years - even bought new tyres/wheels. Had his done at same place - now he cant praise it enough. Also check the existing wheels havent been cross balanced - can also make a big difference

GS430SE Navigator... round town: 18mpg avg: 21 mpg max - all motorway at 3am in the morning - 27mpg

ok lee - if you think is more suitable than the one originally suggested.....let me know how you get on tomorrow (oops - today now)

Whilst you sticking with SKY+ then make sure the Video Output is set to RGB - rather than PAL (Services, Picture Settings, Video Output) - On our main TV downstairs (36" CRT) it makes a huge difference and on PAL looks a little fuzzy. I bought my lad a 42" Samsung HD Plasma for his birthday in June...and I have to say I'm impressed with the quality - but you certainly notice the difference when you use a HD source vs standard - even more so because of the size of the screen.

The trouble with identifying a single "product" that you believe we should be paying less tax on is that it doesnt really matter what item you pay the tax on. Ultimately the government have an amount of revenue that they have to generate in order to provide the services they have promised to provide and pay off any debt. Whether they generate that from fuel , tea bags, tobacco, or chocolate flavoured fudge is irrelevent. They need to collect it from somewhere so ultimately everyone needs to pretty much pay this amount of tax each year. Fuel is an appropriate way of sharing this tax burden across almost the whole of the country - since everyone uses it (people who use public transport are ultimately paying for the fuel in the price of the ticket purchased) They also need to ensure they collect the taxes - so taxes are levied on items that everyone either really wants - or cant do without. Now I'd love to be paying 50p / litre for my fuel - but I would then not be too happy about a 15p rise in (example only) in the rate of income tax to cover this deficit. Tax on fuel is also something we can all have a little control over ourselves - we can choose to drive smaller engined cars, hybrids, walk for short journeys or operate car-shares. There are not many other taxes that you can effectively change the rate you pay yourself. Boycotting single suppliers will not affect the amount of tax paid to the government - since we will all be paying exactly the same amount of tax if we use the same amount of fuel - where ever we buy it. Theres also the fact that Tescos / Asda etc do not produce / refine fuel themselves - where do you think they get their supply from? I buys my car - I pays me monies.....

Done ^_^

As most (if not all) motor dealerships are franchised and many are franchisees for more than one marque then its possible that techs move around between different "sites" (although often only next door :) ) although I'm guessing that to service a particular marque they should have received the appropriate training/qualification for that vehicle. They also often combine their parts stores and payment facilities since they are the same company and it makes sense (can reduce cost). Remember you are actually paying the franchisee for services they have provided as a company in their own right - not Lexus/Toyota or any other manufacturer.....and thats where most earn their cash...... Back on topic - I suppose a Lexus stamp in the book is always going to be worth a little more than a Toyota one when it comes to resale value - but depends on how old your car is in the first place and how long you intend to keep the car......

Im guessing a company that makes 4K profit every second of every day has got that one bottomed down. If you're that keen on collecting points - you could always hang around the forecourt and pretend to be an assistant - then everytime someone pulls up, swipe your card in and ask if they would like you to fill 'em up. After a few hours you could have some serious points :)

Depends if it was a legal plate

Sorry to see you leave and good luck in the future....but I'm sure one day you'll be back....we always return :)

Great Chris/Lee Ansons Bank = Different kind of scenery on offer than you perhaps would like

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Welcome to LOC...Nice looking motor :)

Appears a few bods up for another midlands meet and I need the opportunity to be the odd one out at one of these with my GS. Consensus on for Cannock Chase with option of food at the Barley Mow in Milford. Who's up for it? Date: 18th Nov Time: 11:00 Location: Car Park on Brocton Road - Barley Mow pub is on the island in the google maps link...you can clearly see the car park area on Brocton Road. Google Maps Link: Google Linky to Location Stan Collymore no longer frequents Cannock Chase and suggest we keep clear of Ansons Bank Edit: Definates so far - Chris.S Lee Iceman Rikos Ian M Yaumeister WylieCoyote Me B) I Love my IS200 + Missus Aztecbandit1 Potential - Car part for I Love my IS200 :P

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Theres also the reasonable size "car park" on Brocton Road, right near the Barley Mow - on the edge so not great for any photo enthusiasts but perhaps a good place to all meet (easy to find) prior to "entering the chase "

Ditto ;)

Shirley

Try the last 4 digits of your VIN

Date good for me - not bothered on location as long as its somewhere in the mids.....