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I've had my 55reg GS300 for almost 2 years and had two sensors replaced (same one - there are about four in total). The fault has now come back again but it's intermittent so I'm trying to get back to Lexus as and when it happens but sod's law I'm always in a rush somewhere whenever it appears. Lexus have told me "not to worry about it" and to pop in for a diagnostic when it occurs. I had a real battle with them last time getting them to pay for the replacement sensor so if it's the same one it looks like the same argument will take place. The woman at Lexus HQ Customer Services was the snottiest, most ill-informed person I've ever dealt with. So the question is: if the same sensor has gone three times in two years does it not indicate a deeper problem? Lexus say they tested the ECU last time but surely I can't be sent on my way with yet another new sensor which will just go again?
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A few weeks ago I noticed my driver side wing mirror tilts down during reversing but doesn't then adjust itself upwards. In fact it won't move up at all. Goes left/right and down but not up so after every reverse I have to manually push the miror back into position. Has anyone heard of this before? Is this a fixable glitch? Cheers
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The spring-loaded cover on the centre console (the bit that covers the drinks holders/place where you put all your crap and coins and chewing gum) has broken. I think a coin got lodged down one side and something inside has snapped when opening it. Lexus have quoted a whopping £895 to replace it because it's an all in one component so everything has to come out. As it the flap is always open. Does anyone else know a cheaper solution? I'm going to be selling the car in the next few months and any prospective buyer would probably notice it.
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the VSC light come on with the fuel system .which indicates the oxygen sensor,most time it the fuel cap thats loose or blockedhope this helps with your problem The fault/error lights have disappeared. Seems to be an issue when starting the car when it is cold and putting it into gear and driving off too quickly before the checks have finished. If it re-appears again in the next few weeks I'll get it checked and have the sensor replaced to be on the safe side but for the time being I'm considering it a bogus fault.
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Had a VSC engine management light come on (GS300 2005) and my local garage hooked up the computer to find it was the annoying oxygen sensor fault again (which I know from experience is sometimes a bogus fault that can disappear just by unhooking the battery). However the mechanic mentioned that next to the slot under the driver's side dash is a reset button. I've looked in the manual but it doesn't refer to it anywhere...anyone know what it resets?
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I'll write to them just to see if they respond (I doubt they will). Looking at the valve I can't really see any corrosion but the end piece is missing so it'll be hard to prove either way. By the way, I had no idea Lexus did the tyres. Last time I needed one they advised me to get it changed - never made it clear they could could it (maybe only some centres are kitted out?).
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It was my local NTS. Been using them for years and never had a problem. They said it was heavily corroded and therefore snapped. I've got the old valve here and it's hard to tell really but if your dealer says they replace them when they snap them it suggests they're not strong enough in the first place. I'm probably making more of this than needs be...just a bit p.issed off that a new valve costs more than a new tyre and realising that the running costs of a Lexus are the major downside to owning one.
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Had new tyres fitted today and the valve (the sensor type that connects to the computer and tells you about low pressure, etc) was corroded and snapped. Got an extended warranty but Lexus say it doesn't cover it and they're not prepared to stump up. So to get a new tyre fitted I have had to suffer a corroded Lexus part and now have to pay an extra £250 to get a new part and fitting. Let me just say that there are lots of very helpful Lexus dealers and service centres around (Manchester and Stockport being two of them) but my patience has finally wilted with the one in Bradford...doesn't help when they say they'll call you back but never, ever do.
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Sorry, this is probably something very simple to do but I've just updated my phone and I need to set-up the Bluetooth connection on my MK3 GS. The dealer did it for me when I first got the car but I can't seem to find relevant info. I've activated the Bluetooth on my phone and car searches but no connection is made. Is there a sequence I'm supposed to follow? Cheers
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My 55 reg had a new battery under warranty a few months back (the RAC man left the ignition on after looking at a faulty oxygen sensor - also replaced under warranty). Yesterday the sat nav flicked off and then on again a few times whilst driving...I thought nothing of it because it came back on. This morning I drove from Manchester to Birmingham, everything working fine, but stopped at the services on the way back. I got a sandwich and ate it and sent a few text messages...probably took about 15 minutes at the most. During that 15 minutes the ignition was on and therefore the sat nav unit as well as the radio, a mobile charger and the heated seat. And then the battery went dead...or at least too low to start the car (a few lights flickered and I got a clicking noise when trying to start). I'm covered under warranty still so it's going in tomorrow but my question is should a new battery die after 15 minutes using those functions and is it possible the sat nav going off and on is related? Thanks as always.
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The illuminations have started on my 55 reg GS300. Only had it a couple of weeks and I got it from a Lexus dealer so not expecting any problems. Nipped to the shop today and noticed the engine management light was on, the warning exclamation next to it, the vehicle skid light and the dash said Check VSC. It's under warranty so in the end the RAC came out, did a diagnostic and could only find the oxgen sensor bank 1 fault. My question is: could this also trigger the other warnings (VSC) or is it likely there are 2 (or more faults)? The RAC guy said he couldn't see any connection between them so assumed at least 2 faults. The car is being collected tomorrow and taken to the dealer. The car seems to be driving OK, no obvious faults, noises, etc. Cheers.