wahid hussian

10 hours ago, ahmedali44 said:

Hi nice looking car mate is250 auto only for me but everyone is different. It's more likely dmf which was common for is220d i had 1 for 2yrs and it done same thing for 2 yrs judder in first gear. Just have to live with it or change flywheel and clutch together.

Hi 

Thanks looks like i have to get the dmf and the clutch changed at some point but is there any light weight dmf for the is250? 

Thanks

Hi 

Any updates?

I think i have the door knocking sound only mines is250 

Thanks

Hi and thanks for the input 

Yeh i did read some horror stories about the manual box but then again the is200 box also had alot horror stories too 

thanks 

1 hour ago, Shahpor said:

Good looking car you got there.

If your judder problem is like mine was, then you are looking at a new flywheel.  Hopefully that isn't the case though.

Hi and thanks

yeh i remember the is200 having same kind of judder i just changed the clutch on it and it was fine for about 6 years 

On the is250 its only when its cold or if I'm not giving it any revs 

Thanks

Just now, madasahatter said:

Looks very nice cant comment on the manual gear box. 

Thanks

Hi All,

Just wanted to introduce myself in this part of the section of the Lexus owners club. Just bought a Lexus IS250 SE-L with full m.o.t full service history and 61k on the clock. Very happy with the car apart from the first gear judder  . 

hi mate

try this first

TO LOCK CAR

open drivers side door and remove key from ignition switch

insert key to be programmed into ignition switch then remove it

Within 40 seconds

1. Press lock and unlock on the vehicle door control switch at 1 second intervals 5 times

2. Close and reopen drivers door

Within 40 seconds

1. Press lock and unlock on the vehicle door control switch at 1 second intervals 5 times

2. Insert key into ignition switch

3.Switch ignition ON and OFF once to program new key code whilst retaining the original codes or twice to program a new key code whilst erasing the original codes.

4. Remove key from ignition switch.

System should now lock and unlock car once or twice depending which mode has been selected

Within 40 seconds

1.Simultaneously press and hold key lock and unlock buttons for a maximum of 1.5 seconds.

2.Within 3 seconds press any key button for a minimum of 1 second.

System should now lock and unlock car once

Note:if system locks and unlocks car twice,progranmming procedure has not been completed.Repeat programming procedure

and get the car start

TO PROGRAMME IMMOBILIZER

Insert programmed black key into ignition switch

Within 15 seconds

1. Press and release accelerator pedal 5 times

Within 20 seconds

1. Press and release brake pedal 6 times

2. Remove black key

Within 10 seconds

Insert black key to be programmed into ignition switch

Within 10 seconds

Press and release accelerator pedal once. Immobilizer warning light will flash

After 1 minute Immobilizer warning light will extinquish.

To exit programming mode:remove ignition key and press brake pedal atleast once with 10 seconds or wait 10 seconds

if not i think you have the wrong key/trasmitter?

it should be like this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-LEXUS-IS200-GS300-LS400-RX300-ETC-3-BUTTON-REMOTE-ALARM-UNCUT-KEY-FOB-/331508619726?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d2f7419ce#ht_515wt_1222

Wahid

hi all

update

it was working alright today? could this be my problem?

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/79782-coolant-leak/

believe it or not i totally forgot about this lol

Thanks for the reply mate
I did ask the guy who worked on the car for the timing belt he did say the new thermostat would sort it out?

it does warm up quickly and If i don't put the heaters full it would stay in the middle so I just put the heaters on auto and leave the temp set to about 22

The fans do work when it overheats

Thanks

I also did do the reset

Hi all update

I've got the thermostat changed and water pump and timing belt done but it warms up ok but when put the heaters on it slowly goes down? Fans are working too can anyone shed some light on this

Thanks mate

Hi mate thanks for reply how could I check for thermostat

Hi all

Has anyone experienced the temperature gauge taking long to warm up I mean its not that cold here in Birmingham there's no problems with the car the heaters work fine its just that the temperature needle sits at the 3rd or 4th mark for a long time and when it does get to the middle if I put the heaters full it slowly comes down again

Is this normal or am i going nuts lol

Thanks guys

Hi guys

thanks for replys

on the is am getting 28-30 on a long run on the motorway in town around 20-25 mark still looking more in the mk2 market

Thanks guys

hi and thanks for reply

just what i wanted to hear thanks

been looking at the mk2 04reg se with 80k on the clock on autotrader for 5k

there do hold value

thanks

Hi I get 26-28 mpg on my 10 mile commute to work on a run at 65-70 mph I get upto 34mpg which I'm quite happy with it just depends on how throttle happy you are

Ian

thanks for the reply mate

34mpg i could only wish to get that out of the is200 lol

are there any common faults ie ball joints or geo inner tyre wear?

gear box faults?

thanks again

Hi all

As the title says just wanted to know if there were any major common faults to look out for???

Am looking to buy from 2001 to 2005 reg

Coming from a is200 mpg is in the mid 20s

whats the best mpg you guys got out of the rx

Thanks

hi all

im looking for a lower wishbone or bush left hand side thats the one where they have to set the tracking of the car

im thinking of changing both sides

any feedback would be nice in what brand to use

( i know lexus but i dont what to cut off both my arms lol )

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=lexus+is+200+lower+wishbone&_sop=15&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xlexus+is+200+lower+wishbone+bush&_nkw=lexus+is+200+lower+wishbone+bush&_sacat=0

thanks guys

hi all

cheap calipers

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Front-Left-Brake-Caliper-To-Fit-LEXUS-IS-CAR1768-/231133233667?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3ALexus%7CCars+Type%3A200%7CModel%3AIS&hash=item35d09d4203

enjoy

wahid

hi

thanks for the reply mate yeh did check the tyres first

update

did also change the caliper it has made a difference like before it was a bad pull to the left but now it just a small pull

going for a geo after the new year

thanks guys happy holidays

update hi new upper ball joint made no difference looking for a new driver side caliper now

thanks

I had this kind of a problem when my front lower suspension arm was bended after a small collision. I changed both lower arms and did a front and rear wheel alignment and now it's fine.My car geometry was messed up and when I press the pedal my car goes left and my steering wheel turns too .

The symptoms were all the same as yours. Now I have a different problem with my ABS pump and my car goes right when I activate the ABS System.

If your car goes right with ABS activated you maybe have the same problem as mine.

hi mate thanks for your reply when you say abs you mean brakes? it could be geo i havent hit anything but its been about 2 years since my last geo

no it doent pull right its only left

is there any abs light on your dash? it could be abs sensor?

thanks

hi thanks for the replys guys ive got four new tyres and had the rear calipers checked too all fine its driving me mad!!!

could it be upper ball joint??

thanks

Hi. just been on a drive yeh its more of a drift then a pull

thanks