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  1. May've been taken whilst on an incline with the cruise control activated.
  2. Door mirror motor is a bit of a known issue with the 3GS. Think a number of members on Club Lexus have been there and done that. I'd probably be more concerned about the water pump failure - two members have had an issue, but one was lucky he wondered what the thick white smoke was coming from the engine bay. After being advised to not drive it, but have it lifted, he did, and forked out $650 (inc a $250 part) to fix the play in the pump due to failing seals. The other member claims (with no reason to disbelieve him) that his engine just gave up the ghost hundreds of miles from home, after having filled up not long before hand, without any sign of overheating. No warning lights, no temp rise on the gauge - just one dead and melted engine. Think he's forked out $3K on labour on a rebuild, with Lexus paying the other $7K of the $10K figure I think I'm remembering correctly. 02 sensors and a door mirror motor is cheap by comparison.
  3. Could be in behind the fuel flap for a neater install, or the seller could be American and slightly confused over the Gas option when listing. As for mileage, highly likely that's a bit of fudging to get into search results it'd be otherwise excluded from.
  4. Larry, I think you mistook my dry humour for being deadly serious! Read it again, only with added tongue-in-cheek - then it'll be taken as intended. :winky:
  5. I can just picture that conversation now....... Larry: "Hello, I'd like to become the 513th sale of the new 4th Gen GS....." Sales chap: "Certainly sir" Larry: "....but only if you do me your bestest, bestest deal!" Sales chap: "Certainly sir" <text message to manager>: "We've a real live one here boss! I'm going to throw in the paint protection treatment to clinch it, okay?" Sales chap: "Sorry about that, Mrs wanting me to stop off on the way home and pick up something nice for dinner. Now, about this deal, I've a real gem of a one for you....." Larry: "Uh huh....where do I sign?"
  6. Squealing could be a symptom of needing anti-squeal compound (or more of it) or the shim kit replaced. Either way, it's not mandatory to go with OE parts, especially when other R90 compliant parts can be better on the dustiness or/and initial bite, etc.
  7. Tightening the fuel cap is a free fix! Replacing it will cost a lot lot less than letting Lexus dealerships swap out a perfectly good ECU and O2 sensors. Ever since my one-time scare, I've not seen return of it since - so don't fret yourself into an early grave until you've seen to the above options first.
  8. I imagine your car will have been type approved, so it will be what is stated in the spec sheet at the time. I thought the 460 didn't appear until the facelift.
  9. Sounds like the LEDs have expired, if there's not a wiring issue. That said, check your owner's manual to see if there's a setting option to turn them off, if it's not a dealer job via Techstream.
  10. Nissan has it on one of their models, and no it's not the R35. @Wendle - Ouch! Knew it was a bit more than typical Ventureshield, but yeah, a front end respray could be had for the same £700.
  11. No sealant on this earth will make paintwork chip resistant, irrespective of cost to buy and DIY or have applied for you. If you want protection, then it is going to have to be clear vinyl - plain and simple. For those interested in venturing down that path, you should look at http://www.paintshield.co.uk/ - in particular, the Xpel self repair vinyl. Wendle, as you're Kent based, you'd be wise to visit Kelly at KDS Keltec for a quote.
  12. Can't press down on the brake pedal - why? Which is still - still what? How did you start the car with a jump, if it couldn't detect the key? Next time the key isn't detected, remove it from your pocket and hold it against the start button - as your owner manual shows and explains. Chances are it needs a £2 battery change, but if that doesn't help, then you're not driving long enough to recharge the main battery and/or it's needing to be replaced. What mileage is the car at, and does it have a full service history? If it does, then you can contact the dealers and ask if they have any indication the battery has been replaced since the car was manufactured - assuming the battery is original Lexus branded rather than an obvious replacement such as Varta/Bosch/etc.
  13. http://automatic-gearbox.co.uk/home.html
  14. IT IS NOT DUFF O2 SENSORS & ECU "UPGRADE" REQUIRED!!! It IS the petrol cap, plain and simple. Next time, push down as you twist on, and give it a few extra clicks. If you're still getting warning lights, buy a new cap first and see if it still remains after that. For further anecdotal proof the warning systems Lexus have decided to employ being less than thoroughly thought through, I give you the SRS Airbag light. Mine has been on more than off in recent weeks, without any rhyme or reason, but first appeared when I'd given the car a good thorough wash and rinse, and treatment. Thought I'd screwed up a parking sensor, but had a stored code cleared the other day, relating to the day I ran out of petrol. Quickly skipping past that tidbit of numptyism, SRS bag was off when the ex-Toyota mechanic plugged in the baby ODB reader, and after clearing it, plugged in the big £7K Snap on version to see if it could show up anything else. Nothing showing, they left it at that, and I said I'll see how it went from thereon in. Still no SRS Airbag light displaying after the System Check has completed - so I can only conclude the timing as coincidental when it appeared, and it was being used to indicate a code stored rather than an actual airbag/PDC sensor issue. So, don't be sweating bullets just yet - you've two things you can try first before resigning yourself to there being something else at play. Just be vigilant on the oil level - I'm 3K miles in on mine, nearing the 80K service, and already I've topped up with 1.5L of oil. Engine will be getting flushed and refilled with 5W-30 or 40, and monitored for consumption then. If it's still drinking it, then I will be inviting Lexus to prove I don't have the sticky ring issue some Club Lexus members have had, and seems to have resulted in an unlimited mileage drivetrain warranty extension. I love this car, but as much as there's a number of elements copied from the BMW E65 7 Series from '02, it's nowhere near as informative/smart, and that's before touching upon the asthmatic seat ventilation fitted! So, to reiterate, put your cheque book down - it's a tad premature to be waving it about, at the moment.
  15. Used Ferodo on my previous car, the Accord - and the discs were Brembo in the box - worked brilliantly. Wouldn't hesitate to reuse on the 300 if they are the best value again - will be looking into Tarox and Textar/Pagid to see if they cover our cars, and how they compare. So as indicated above, you won't really gain anything from sticking with Lexus branded parts except for peace of mind. Any good garage will be able to fit them cheaper as well, and you may as well shop around a few local motor factors to see which ones they offer cover the car. All pads and discs offered will be fully RE90 compliant, which you can read online what that means.
  16. Aside from aesthetics, I don't know why you'd want to widen the rear tyre. You'll gain little and lose mpg and acceleration. That said, from a quick scout around the main protagonists, at the 275 size, you'll not be displeased with having to slum it with Falken FK452s or the new 453s. If you stick to standard size, then the Pilot SS can be had for not a whole lot more than the Falkens or even the Hankook V12s - both of which (S1s, not V12s) I ran on the Accord with no ill effects. Check out the prices on Camskill, Tyredrive, and the same place you bought your alloys from. No real need to spend £150+ on rear tyres alone, when you don't have to - especially with no tangible gain. Stick that saving into a set of F-Sport anti-roll bars, like I'll be doing shortly, even though it means having to import from the US - but hey ho, somebody has to!
  17. Another local hallion buying from the mainland I see..... :winky: Good going to get from Southampton to Stranraer in 6 hours. I'd go with the 275s unless you've only two tyre choices, but 265 is still under 2% which is recommended when sizing tyres to be as near to the OE spec circumference. As for the bonging - set trip to ODO, power down, foot off brake, power up electrics. Within 6 secs, push and hold the trip button for 12 secs, then whilst holding it, use other hand to push in seatbelt, which you'll have previously undone when you parked up. MID will display the beep to be on or off, cycle through with trip or reset (think it's trip), then power down. That's you done, and it's the same to restore it.
  18. A good battery charger will only put as much charge into the battery as its voltage and state dictates. I'd not disconnect it, but just put the leads on and connect the charger to the mains. Some, like the Ring ones, allow you to select Ah capacity or max Amperage to be used - just make sure you select the right one or 4A max. Connect leads as per user manual (+ve 1st, -ve 2nd I think) before or after turning on the charger and setting it for the right output. If you do decide to disconnect the battery, then you may need the radio code and will have to do the window/sunroof reset procedures. If the batteries in your fob are spot on, then it could be something or it could be one of those weird things that these types of cars start exhibiting when the main battery is starting to show signs of failing. Hopefully it's the fob(s), but if not, then the battery - both of which are preferable and cheaper to put right than one of the various "brains" the car has for this, that, and the other.
  19. Typically the need to put the fob up against the start button is a signifier that the battery within it isn't in good condition. Where did you buy the battery from? Do you have a multi-meter to test the voltage of them? If not, and it was dealer done, then there's a chance they've been lying around a while. Don't assume the worst just yet, try another battery (even if it means buying from a local Maplin or motor factors) first. You might also consider putting a battery recharger on the battery under the bonnet, and leaving it overnight to make sure it's fully charged.
  20. And as if by sheer coincidental magic, my windows and sunroof were retracted this morning....hmmm! First and only time in nearly 3 months of owning it. And alarm didn't go off even with a breeze blowing through. Moreover, tested alarm as described in the booklet, and without going into detail, I'm not entirely happy with the performance.
  21. Yep, you've had the unlock button depressed for a duration. Side lights on is a bit curious - did you leave it in that position on the stalk?
  22. Not sure - think it's only set up for mp3 CDs. Check your owners manual. Input didn't arrive until the facelift '08s - but again, check manual and armrest section. I would argue the cost of the iPod adapter is worth the expenditure, to save faffing about with making CDs. My concern is that with recordable CDs reflective layer not being silver, they put added stress on the laser, so could be a false economy further down the line.
  23. 1) ML plays mp3 CDs 2) In P with foot brake on, DVD can be watched 3) Best iPod unit is the Vaistech ML+ for the Gen 5 Nav displays (round touchscreen buttons), but it's $499 + shipping, and VAT/duty. If you're not interested in watching videos, then the SL3i at $199 + the rest is the best audio-only option.
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