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  1. I've had the same problem, but the dealer said it's the automatic transmission and quoted 10,000 euro for a new one or 7,000 for a reconditioned one. Could I have the same problem or do these signs show multiple types of errors? Thanks.
  2. To answer my question, according to a Lexus document, the A960E is the code for the 2WD version, while the A760H is used for the AWD version. See more about all 2006 gearbox codes in the attached document. tc00906_514.pdf
  3. Hello, guys! According to the Internet, the 2006-2008 IS250 has two models of gearbox (A960E and A760H). I had some problems with the gearbox, and since Lexus Ro gave me some utterly huge prices, I tried to contact some independent mechanics to solve the job. I was asked about the gearbox code, but I cannot find which type my car has, and I don't know where to look. Can anyone help me, please? Is there an easier way than to look inside the engine? Thank you.
  4. It's actually D4S Philips, so no problem about this. The only solution I came up with is to buy new one and try replacing the right one, which worked perfectly before. I don't have the old ones to give it a try, since I recycled them. :( Anyway, since nobody seems to know or care, I will buy a new ballast for the left one, and a new bulb for the right one, and hope it works. The only problems are the price and time to arrive. Does anyone know how to check the ballasts?
  5. I think they changed the bulbs, but i cannot be sure. One of my frieds works for Toyota and he took it there for the change. They also modified the beams, because they were pointing too low on the road, so this could be the reason for the 90 minute change. Moreover, they gave me back my old bulbs. Anyway, i really do not know what to do next.
  6. Hello, guys! I have the same problem. Before, it was the left HID headlamp. I bought a pair of Philips D4S from ebay. I went today to Lexus and had them installed (it took them approx. 1 hour 30 minutes). Sadly, while driving home, I was under the impression that at times, either the right one, or even both of them, did not work. I turned them off, then immediately on again, and everything was fine. Any ideas why?
  7. Same problem here, but only with my left headlight. Lucky I drive mainly in the city, so there is no major issue. Still, it is very unpleasent. I also notice the light provided by the left headlamp is dimmer compared to the right one. Any solutions? Will replacing the hid bulb solve it? And how do I do that?
  8. This is true; however, the initial thinking was to get as much grip as possible on the road, since in the last years we did not have too much snow. By the way, why is it better to have thin tyres in winter? Do they have a better grip? I understand they "cut" the snow better, but besides this, I see no other obvious reasoning.
  9. This is true; however, the initial thinking was to get as much grip as possible on the road, since in the last years we did not have too much snow. By the way, why is it better to have thin tyres in winter? Do they have a better grip? I understand they "cut" the snow better, but besides this, I see no other obvious reasoning.
  10. Guys, let me share you my experience with IS 250 auto on snow. In 2009, we had the first snow in December for the last couple of years. Obviously, I was not equipped with winter tyres, so after a good half an hour trying to take the car out of my garage, I surrendered myself and put it back (very difficult as well). I installed 4 Nokian WR G2 (225 45 17 in front and 245 45 17 for the rear, all with alloy wheels). They are not really winter tyres, although they are marketed as both winter and summer (though they do not mention the words 'all season'). They are really incredible, on snow, ice, slush, you name it. Of course they tend to be a little bit noisy, but it only bothers me after 100 kmph. I climbed hills with them, drove on other people's tracks, went to the mountains and they proved really useful. However, I found myself in 2 rather difficult situations: 1. a couple of days ago, when trying to turn on a narrow street surrounded by snow, I found myself unable to move because there was ice under the rear wheels, and lots of snow under the engine and the front part. It took me half an hour to be able to do something (the car was also perpendicular on the road, so pushing it was still difficult). 2. this morning, when my car was parked outside on old snow (flat terrain), and it snowed quite a lot (approx. 20-25 cm of fresh snow for the last 7 hours; I was at a mountain resort). I completely cleaned the car (I am a freak when it comes to that, and I would not allow myself to drive with snow on it), but I was unable to get it to move. With the help of a shovel and some good push, my girlfriend did move it about 1 meter behind, but that was it. Once a Range Rover SUV towed me to the tracks left by other cars, I was able to drive it. It could also be the fact that it's a very low car, with automatic gearbox. Bottom of line is good tyres help you a lot (before, even on slush, i was able to drive with max. 30 kmph, since the car was almost uncontrollable), but they don't help you all the time. Studded tyres could be a solution, but they are forbidden to use here (I think they are allowed in rally competitions, but not on roads). Chains (I hear RUG has some very good ones) are also something to consider. Good luck to everyone in snowy conditions out there.
  11. Mine, although on Auto, switches off the A/C from time to time, though I haven't (yet) discovered any pattern (but for sure in winter time).
  12. Mine, although on Auto, switches off the A/C from time to time, though I haven't (yet) discovered any pattern (but for sure in winter time).
  13. Mine, although on Auto, switches off the A/C from time to time, though I haven't (yet) discovered any pattern (but for sure in winter time).
  14. Mine, although on Auto, switches off the A/C from time to time, though I haven't (yet) discovered any pattern (but for sure in winter time).
  15. Do you have the bi-xenon headlamps? I have the same problem for my 250 SE-L with bi-xenon headlamps, but I didn't go to the Lexus dealer yet. I just noticed it a couple of weeks ago. Thanks.
  16. Do you have the bi-xenon headlamps? I have the same problem for my 250 SE-L with bi-xenon headlamps, but I didn't go to the Lexus dealer yet. I just noticed it a couple of weeks ago. Thanks.
  17. Hi, guys! Since this is my first automatic car ever, I am not used with the foot "handbrake". Whenever I am on a hill and try to park it, it never stops unless I put the car in P. If I press the handbrake and the car is in N mode, it continues to move backwards. Coming from the manual gearbox, this seems quite odd to me. Has anyone else experienced this?
  18. Hello, guys! I'm new to this forum, since I just bought my 2006 IS 250 days ago, but one thing I noticed is the front sensors' poor sensitivity, as opposed to the rear ones or to other cars' front sensors! For example, if the rear sensors sense an object at approx. 1 meter distance, the front ones sense it at approx. 20 centimeters or so. Is this thing common for IS models, or should I have them checked? I know the front bumper has been re-painted by the previous owner, but the whole thing has been done by an authorised Toyota dealer, so I don't suspect any job errors there. All the best to everyone. ---------------------------- Later edit Sorry, guys, for this post, just found the answer in one of the manuals posted on the Lexus official US site. Apparently, the detection range is limited to approx 50 cm (1.5 ft) for the corner sensors (both front and back). i would have to check and see if this distance is indeed the one "used" by my car.
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