Paul2002

It's reassuring to here this. Actually my wife's RAV4 2015 has a much clearer reversing picture than my IS300h. In fact the sat nav map is far more impressive too. I feel inferior thinking about this now!

Thanks for uploading the images. Comparing the image to mine I guess they are fairly similar. Compared to my IS250 (series 2) which was a very sharp image, I feel the current lens is slightly blurred and would benefit from either a better lens or some form of adjustment to bring it into focus. 

I really need to view the image on another IS300h to compare the two. I'll see if the dealership would do this next time I visit. 

I can make the adjustment too, but from memory I believe it only altered the brightness and not the sharpness. 

Hi,

My 2015 Premier's Rear revering camera is not as clear at the camera on my previous car (IS250 F-Sport 2010).

The Quality isn't as sharp/clear. It does the job but I feel it was a move backwards in this day and age of digital imaging.

Anyone else noticed this, Lexus said the picture is normal. I wondered if there was a fault with the camera lens or could the lens be altered to improve it???

Yes there is a timer. I currently have it set at infinity. 

Hi, thanks for the advise. Do you have the same set up on your car and is it a hybrid?

I might not have explained the problem clearly. The problem only arises when the car is parked and locked and the power magic pro is turned on to still feed power to the camera. The system shuts down after about 6 hours or so. It operates perfectly otherwise. The same equipment was used in my previous car and the parked/record facility recorded for a much longer period of time (days). I also installed the same set-up in my wife's car and that works fine too. Her car camera records for days whilst it's parked unused. 

Maybe I'll try a different feed

Maybe I'll try a different feed

Yes that is correct. Power magic pro is setting on lowest voltage drop setting. I have used same equipment on my last Lexus IS250 and it worked fine. Hybrid seems to override the power magic pro system. 

11 hours ago, wh05apk said:

Thanks, fuse box was what I had been looking at, but didn't want to force the cover, as couldn't see it clearly, now accessed, looking to install a Blackvue 2ch (£239 from ebay) do you know if the fuses are mini or micro fuses?

I installed a blackvue with power magic to save draining the car Battery and I've noticed that the hybrid system on the car seems to shut down the power to the power magic to soon. I've done two installs using the same set up on non hybrid Lexus and it's not been an issue. 

I used the Hazard warning lights fuse as the continuous feed and the Ign1 fuse as the power feed on start up.

My last car was the Is250 f-sport and it hardly threw any muck up from the road, however the new IS does throw up so much more. Go for it!

Found the correct power feeds and fitted it today. All works well, neat job, very pleased!

I fitted a full set at the weekend and it was a very easy job, the only thing is you have to remove the back wheel in order to drill one small hole in the bumper lip.

I personally don't think it spoils the look of the car and you can buy them as either a front set or a back set from Lexus which is handy. It think the full set will cost you about £80 but then I got my gold member discount off of that to which brought the price down.

Hi,

I am looking to install my old dashcam into my new car (IS300h) and need to know what fuses do what.

The fuse box I am looking at is the internal one under the dash on the passenger side.

I can't find the information in the Handbook and the description on the fuse cover in too brief.

I'm looking for a permanent feed (maybe brake/stop lights) and a feed when the ignition pos 1 comes on (such as cigar lighter maybe).

Does anyone have a proper detailed list of which fuse does what?

much appreciated!

Rear Camera
Quality of image seemed sharper on Series 2 IS250, also IS300h camera prone to water droplets fogging lens. Series 2 never suffered with this and lens was always clear.

Water Traps
More gaps on IS300h than Series 2, makes leathering a pain!

Wheel Spray
IS300h kicks up more spray off the road, Series 2 wheels were tucked under the arches more and hardly suffered with road spray.

Boot Lid
IS300h feels lighter and thinner metal.

Voice Command
Temperature control removed from IS300h. This was the only voice command I found useful in the Series 2.

Rear Wheel Arch Liners
Series 2 had soft fabric inner liners that softened the road noise when wet.

Pop Up Bonnet
Remove this feature or a way of switching it off. Too costly to repare.

Road noise

Lexus tended to shoe the cars with Bridgestone Turanzas, etc. Not the best for noise or tramlining in my opinion.

I now run with Goodyear. Recently put Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance on the front and it is massively better and much quieter. No tramlining at all.

Car now feels really 'planted' on the tarmac.

Do the tyres have the rim protectors? I'm thinking of changing my from Bridgestone but it's a costly move if I get it wrong.

Back to the original question, I have now done 57,000 miles over 5 years in my IS250 and my driving is a mixture of around town and motorway driving. My highest mpg is 41 but I also get 37 every so often. My worst is 24 when I've driven around London all day. These figures are my calculated mpg on fill ups.

The GS-F will bring the age group down me thinks.

I've recently installed a Blackvue DR600GW HD. it's HD video, very discreet and you can view the picture on a iPad or Iphone. I installed it myself, very easy and no wires showing.

Go for Blackvue, I've installed the DR600GW HD its HD video at £199. Build quality is superb and the unit is discreet.

Highly recommend it.

Hi John

Thanks for confirming the name of these fuses.

I was going to buy 'Piggy Back' Fuse wires, so all I need do is remove a fuse, insert the Piggy Back connector/wire, insert the fuse and then I have a connection to attach the new wire to. Should be a clean job.

Thanks for this, and confirming the name of them!

They are the same as the ones under the bonnet, I might check out Halfords before I look online.

Thanks

Hi Folks

Would somebody please confirm the type of fuse used in the IS250.

The fuse box I am interested in is the one located under the dash on the drivers side.

Are they called 'Mini Blade Fuses' or is there a proper technical name used?

I am looking to attach 'Piggy Back' leads to hardwire in a dashcam.

Before I purchase the leads, I just wanted to make sure I am buying the correct ones.

many thanks