Wightlad

Anyone help with advice on changing the expansion valve, on the IS300 is it a complete dash removal? Anyone know of a walk through on the dash removal? I can only find ones for removing the centre console/stereo.

Hi all I need some help! I have an IS300 sportcross needing a new air con compressor. My guy turned up this morning to fit it only to discover it was the wrong part. Tried Denso UK who were very helpful and quickly supplied a different part number. However.... on checking the compressor on the vehicle the numbers didnt match up. Uk Denso technical is on holiday!! noboby to help me.... So not to be discouraged I contacted Denso in the Netherlands, after some lenghty discussions with their technical department it would appear that the listing for the compressor for the IS300 is incorrect. i.e. they list the same part as the IS200 On checking with the US, the Nertherlands chap can tell there is a part but it is not available in Europe through Denso! Any other options other than paying the earth through Lexus or Toyota? They seem to want about a grand for the compressor and clutch kit, if is is from Desno it should be about £350 all in. Any help or ideas? Andy

I need the same sat nav bypass cable for my IS300

Hi all As a previous post stated, a locking seat belt is a 'feature'. Quite why it only locks when it is extended enough to go around a baby seat or a 'large' person could not however be explained by the dealer. So it seems that it is fairly impracticle to use most car seats on the market that have a base wich the baby seat clips into, unless you go for an ISOFIX. Currently I have a BabeConfort Creatis. Looks like I can only have a Britax Isofix, as MaxiCosi Isofix hasnt been tested and cannot be guaranteed to stay fixed in place if in an accident. (So I am told). Alternatlively I can go fo a Recao Isofix, anyone have any pros/cons for either? My little girl is 5lb and 7 days old.

Just bringing this old post back to life! Recently purchased an 02 IS300, just put the new baby seat into the car to drive to the hospital to collect mum and new baby, went to take out the car seat and bingo! seat belt is locked. At first thought it might be a problem, so swopped it to the other side of the car for the way home. Wow what a surprise its done the same there! Its a nightmare to get the seat out once its locked and when you have a premature baby its not great taking them out of the seat in the cold. Any ideas on how to stop it locking? I am off to the dealer today to ask them.

Ok guys I have read half the forum ...... but alloys are a nightmare for this car! I dont remember this problem with my Supra. Anyway everytime I see something I like (I want to stick to 17 inch wheels) its not available in both stock widths i.e. 7 and 7.5. I am surprised no one has come up with a list for the stock sizes of whats available! To the question.... can you recommend any good sites which show the width option easily???? Anyone got the Momo Corse or Momo Rev ? and what do you guys think of it.. its the only thing I can find in both sizes that I like. I guess everyone is having the same trouble! :-) Hi btw and I am new to the forum