harmeetsingh

Hey all,

Has anyone else experienced this? Seems to come from the rear as I put my foot down from standstill and the car starts moving a creaking sound?

Kind Regards, H

Hey all,

What does everyone use in their IS250s? I've read it should be fully synthetic however have realised I have been using part synthetic - are there any long term effects?

Best Regards. H

Hey mate, thanks for the reply. How do red stuff pads fair up for every day use?

Will standard pads work with the discs also?

Also do you think this will be ok bearing in mind I've just had standard discs and pads fitted on the rear....

Thanks again. Harmeet

Hi All,

Sorry if people have answered these questions already...need to replace discs and pads all round, car is at 70K and after inspecting the discs/pads all round they definitly need replacing, anyway my local mechanic who I've used for years did the rear discs and pads for £235 - does that seem a reasonable price? I'm guessing it will be a similar price for the fronts if not more?

It's going in for front discs and pads next week but I was debating buying some EBC discs, would this be ok considering I've just had standard discs fitted on the rear? Was thinking it's more crucial on the front to have high performance discs. Also anything else I need bear in mind using EBC discs?

Also can I use standard pads on the EBC discs as I heard that the green stuff pads wear quickly.

Advice much appreciated!

Kind Regards, H

Hi mate - did you ever get this job done? My car is out of warranty so bit concerned as I have the same issue! Do you know which parts were replaced? Kind Regards. H

I've had that problem; kept bringing it to the dealer to get it sorted. Lexus Liverpool did the sanitisation three times for free, and changed the clean air filter twice as well. Problem still persists though. Bloke at Lexus told me that a couple of the cars have had this problem, and he has had to change the whole main filter unit/cooler thing, sits deep to the grille. Big job, costs over a grand, free under warranty. I've just extended mine, and will wait for a month or so, and have been assured by the service manager that if I come in with a bad smell (so to speak), he will sort it out for me under warranty. Extending the warranty costs £400 though. But I guess you're covered for much more, have RAC cover etc.

At the moment I have the climate control on constantly, with aircon switched on. It seems to work, the smell comes very occasionally. But as soon as you turn off the a/c, it again smells like your grandmother's urinary tract infection.

Will update once I get the job done.

Hi All,

Does anyone know where the AC drain pipe is located? I thought it was under the transmission but no such joy and cannot find it anywhere!

Kind Regards, H

Hey all,

Anyone know how to remove the rear parcel shelf? Mine has got so dirty and never been able to clean it properly - as it's light coloured it really needs a proper clean.

Anyone got any advice on best way to either remove it or just clean it?

Best Regards, H

Hey all,

Does anyone else have this problem? Wasn't sure if a seal had gone or something but the rears mist up quite easily, especially like a code night like tonight.

What setting does everyone use in this instance?

Best Regards, Harmeet

Worked a treat mate! Managed to avoid using pliers, used some insulation tape to tighten the grip and they came out pretty quick!

Thanks for your help mate!

Best Regards. H

Hey mate thanks for the reply, so I have to actual grip the bulb with pliers? Debated doing that but really worried it might shatter and then I will be screwed!

Also is there an easy way taking the actual cover off etc without damaging the fascia?

Best Regards. Harmeet

Hi all,

Anyone ever replaced the 501 bulbs in the main interior light that comes on when you open the door?!

There are 3....I can get the middle one out but the other two on the left and right seem stuck in and won't come out!

Anyone managed to do this?!

Kind Regards, Harmeet

Ah fingers crossed it will be okay then - sounds exactly the same as mine, similar mileage aswell - will keep a close watch!

Does anyone know how much it is if the sensors do need replacing?

Kind Regards.

Hey all,

I was literally going to ask a question about this! My VSC light came on once yesterday for ths first time, 'Check VSC' after starting it up. Turned the car off and on again and never seen it since - car has done 67K on a 06 plate. Any ideas?

Should I be worried??!

Kind Regards, Harmeet

Ahhh cheers mate I thought that was the case...one of those hmmmm why didn't they put a light there moments!

Hey all..

Either I'm imagining things or going just going plain mad....should these light up?

Between the seat heaters controls the little image of the seat with the fan?

And also on the cd slot is there meant to be a light that is constantly on illuminating the cd slot apart from the ones on the sides for when you hit load....

If anyone is able to check for me that would be great as I'm sure they lit up at one point!

Cheers. H

Mate that sounds identical to the problem I have - does my head in - especially when you take someone out and then it suddently decides to release!

Do you know exactly what the parts are? I have an air conditioning service engineer who might be able to look into it as my car went out of warranty about 6 months ago.

Cheers.

Will do mate...any advice on exactly which aerosol to get?

Can anyone confirm the exact process for using Dettol?!

And also which spray to get to do through the vents....am going to go all out and try both - the smell is driving me mad!

The smell only comes when you turn the AC off or on initially....I've read that this is quite common with the IS250?

Cheers

Have tried both with and without pollen filter....

Hmmmm I did try that before aswell and that didn't really work either!

Any other ideas.....lol...apparently 1 out of 10 cars have this problem - I think I have been extremely unlucky lol

Firstly apologies I posted this also in teh IS250 forum but realised should have gone here!

Anyone tried Pirelli P Zero Rossa? One of the few that come in both the front and rear size, the 245 rear is a tough size it seems to get hold of. If they were availbale in GSD3 AS would go for those but Goodyear don't do it and don't want to alter the size etc.

Am particularly concerned about road noise although they seem to have a better rating road noise compared to the OEM RE050A. (see tyre reviews)

I guess the ultimate would be the RE050A Pole Position?

Any advise? The Rossa's are £550 from K Fit if you order online!

Cheers. H

Anyone tried these? One of the few that come in both the front and rear size, the 245 rear is a tough size it seems to get hold of. If they were availbale in GSD3 AS would go for those!

Am particularly concerned about road noise although they seem to have a better rating road noise compared to the OEM RE050A. (see tyre reviews)

I guess the ultimate would be the RE050A Pole Position?

Any advise? The Rossa's are £550 from K Fit if you order online!

Cheers. H

Sorry that was £75 including the whole recharge etc...

You used Dettol??! How did you apply that exactly?

I know I could leave the AC on but if I could get rid of the smell it's would be more ideal!

Hi there. Yes that's exactly what it is, after you switch the AC off, as you say it's horrible! I had the AC cleaned out twice, have spent nearly £150 now! Have looked up the WYNNS Air Co Fresh..might have to give it a try after I speak my A/C guy again.

All,

Anyone else struggling with the smell still?

Have had my AC cleaned out twice now, with the steam, bacterial treatment etc and the smell is still there, apparently caused by build up on the condensor/evap core. But I've noticed the smell is only when you turn the AC off? Any ideas?

Thanks. H