Mark W

Healthy

thinks Wozza already used that one Beach

£330 for my GS430 - Only 4 years n/c (totally wrote off my LS400 2 years ago - was reduced to 3 at the time) £150 compulsary xs...no voluntary....protected no claims I think its a bargain :) EDIT: I'm 34

Sun

I'm guessing that when you state 3 protocols you are referring to ODB, ODBII and CAN? If so - ODB codes can usually be read using a paperclip (flash light method) so no special equipment needed there I've just purchased a combined ODBII and CAN reader.....£64 inc next day delivery and loads of software included. Havent seen any ODBII only readers for much less than this so in terms of a little future proofing and minimal extra cost you may be better looking or a combined ODBII/CAN reader.... Good look with the car...hope you get the prob resolved....given the erratic symptoms sounds like its an electrical issue vs a mechanical one.

idealise

I'd whip the panels back off....you may have dislodged the connector or trapped a wire/short when you refitted the panels

Nessie

Scottish

Why didnt you just go back to the original garage and get them to replace? I got my wifes car done at a local garage - same issue - one was warped. Just took it back and they replaced no problem. Probably not the guys fault - just already warped when he fitted....

Space

Date

Welcome to LOC Dave...pics of the car?

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/knowledge...ndex_v1&c=9 Gives instructions for the RX300 and GS430 ......they are both very similar so guess its not that different for the LS.... Halfords sell the isopropyl alcohol as "Electrical contact cleaner" - only about £3 (did mine 2 weeks ago)

Dock

Towel

So its all been on the same tank of fuel that youve had the problems? Did the issue start just after re-fueling? I'm no expert myself either.....but if not fuel related, wondering if could be coils or dizzy issue? Anyone else like to comment?

Hi Alan, Can you clarify timelines because I'm not sure of what happened when. Did you put the injection cleaner in at exactly the same time you had the spark plugs changed? How long was it between adding the injection cleaner and the problems starting again? Had you re-fueled between?

When you say "some time" - what sort of period we talking about? Sounds like you could have a short somewhere?

Did you get chance to see the old sparks? Did any of them look particularly bad? and if so - which cylinder(s)? Did it start shortly after fuelling up? Some more info about the car might be useful too - Mileage, how long you had it etc

Erotic

Engine Mgmt Light on ?

Silk

trouble

Just bought an OBDII interface that connects to a laptop plus software for reading/resetting fault codes.....if anyone in Stafford/Cannock area needs them reading (for free) give me a shout....better than paying exhorbitant rates at the stealers...