mughal

← ← You have my sympathies, I went through this horrible and painful experience 2 years ago (shortly after I'd bought the car and just outside warranty). I wish I'd known about the plug to disconnect, as the high pitched noise that is constantly on was driving me mad - I had to live with this for several months before I found a solution. I'd been given a similar quote by Lexus of around over £2000 to replace the master cylinder booster jobby. After a few months, I came across Dial4Parts who were able to sell me a used Master Cylinder part for around £500 (can't remember the exact price), I then got Lexus to fit it at a cost around £140 (2 hours labour!). Its 2 years on and touchwood all is well. I've had a number of PMs from people on this matter too. This appears to be quite a common problem and an expensive problem. I don't know product recalls work, but just going by the amount of people experiencing this, I would think this should be up there. To me it all seems a bit fishy, the ABS unit is not a critical part of the car, the car brakes function perfectly well without it. So why the constant high-pitched noise?, surely the warning lights are sufficient to let you know there is a problem. It is a problem that can be fixed in due time. These are luxury cars and the last thing they should be doing is to be driving them insane with that high-pitched noise. It was a few months before I managed to get this fixed, in the meantime, I still had to live with it and transport family and friends around along with long motorway journeys (2-3 hours) even loud music could not drown this noise.

Hi Richard, haven't been on this site for a long time and just seen your topic. I had the exact same problem and it drove me nuts (that buzzer just stays on! - and I got the squeaking noise which I was told the cylinder trying to fill up with pressure and failing). Lexus (Nottingham and Manchester) both said the whole unit needed replacing costing over £2000 - absolutely extortinate! Seeing you have also the same problem, I wonder how many people do get this problem - Lexus said this was rare and its first they have seen!! In the end, I managed to get a spare part from Dial-4-parts cost around £700 then I got lexus to fit it cost £200. Still expensive. Do you manage to get it fixed? Tahir

I've had this confirmed by another Lexus dealer, I'm looking at a bill over £2000. I'm thinking of either going to a breakers yard or getting a used car warranty - what'd you reckon? are there any lexus technicians out there who do private work, if so, please get in touch. you can email me on mughal_mc@yahoo.com

Over the last few days, my GS300 (2000W) started making what sounds like a baby-crying type noise coming from the steering well area, this happens for a few minutes, then the VSC-OFF/ABS/VSC and Handbrake lights come on along with a high-pitched sound continously. This used to happen intermittently and now happens pretty much all the time. The lights do go off and the sound off at random (more often I found this when reversing) and then may stay off for the rest of the journey or may come back on again at random. I took it to Lexus Nottingham, the guy there reckons it could be the ABS actuator!? and the unit could need replacing at a cost of £2000!! He's trying to find out more details. Otherwise the car drives fine. The sound is driving me mad - why does it have to make a high pitched sound - the warning lights are sufficient! Has anyone else had this? can any one shed any light? are there any independent garages I can take it to who wont charge the sky! any help will be very gratefully appreciated. I'm regretting the day I bought this car - I've had it less then 6months, its over its 3 year warranty. Thanks, Tahir.

Over the last few days, my GS300 (2000W) started making what sounds like a baby-crying type noise coming from the steering well area, this happens for a few minutes, then the VSC-OFF/ABS/VSC and Handbrake lights come on along with a high-pitched sound continously. This used to happen intermittently and now happens pretty much all the time. The lights do go off and the sound off at random (more often I found this when reversing) and then may stay off for the rest of the journey or may come back on again at random. I took it to Lexus Nottingham, the guy there reckons it could be the ABS actuator!? and the unit could need replacing at a cost of £2000!! He's trying to find out more details. Has anyone else had this? can any one shed any light? are there any independent garages I can take it to who wont charge the sky! any help will be very gratefully appreciated. I'm regretting the day I bought this car - I've had it less then 6months, its over its 3 year warranty. Thanks, Tahir.

I've seem them on a 99T GS300 so it is certainly possible to do it! Im suprised that not many people have done this or talked about it. Is the current model a mkIII or just a face-lift of the mkII? apart from the rear lights are there any other differences?

I'm experiecing a similar problem, I'm getting vibrations around the 60-85MPH, quite noticeable around the 80MPH and then it goes, leaving any metal object in the front console, it starts to vibrate. Most vibrations come through the seat, and to a lesser extent thru the steering wheel. However, I think mine is due to the front tyres need replacing they are worn on the insides (center and outside are fine) I've only just got the car, am going to replace the front tyres which I hope will solve the problem will keep you posted

I've got a 2000W mkII GS300 and am looking to upgrade the rear lights to the current model (as they look fab!, current ones look like the back of an avensis!). I've tried a few breaker's but they dont have any, Lexus quoting £70+VAT each. Anyone know where I can get a pair for less? Cheers,

As I'm new to Manchester, I dont who is a reputable garage, can anyone recommend based on their experiences of getting a timing belt changed. I'd go to main dealer, but there's quite a few things that need doing - brakes, getting a vibrations from the seat (not steering wheel) when driving around 60-80mph. Cheers,

Hi folks, Just bought me a 2000 W Lexus GS300-II SatNav, flame red/black leather, beautifull. Its just done 63000miles, I rang up one Lexus dealer, quoted me £700 for the timing belt!! The car's out of warranty, can anyone recommend an Independent garage around the Manchester area that can do the service and timing belt at a reasonable cost. Thanks, Taz