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  1. Just received the following email from Lexus UK

     
    We've extended our hybrid Battery cover, so you can now stay protected for up to 15 years.
    Book a Hybrid Health Check and your Battery will be covered for 
    an extra 12 months or 10,000 miles*  whichever comes first. We'll do this every time your Battery is checked, for up to 15 years. It's complimentary as part of any Lexus service, or £59 if you're between services.
    As part of the process, our technicians will perform a detailed assessment of your Battery and you'll receive a report on your system's health status.
  2. It's misnamed as a Solar Battery CHARGER---I very much doubt that it will actually charge a flat Battery but what it will do is maintain it with a trickle charge. See below for a review:

    Solar Car Battery Charger

    The blue flashing LED light will flash as soon as it is the view of a bright light or sunlight, this doesn't specifically mean it is charging. It just means that it is ready to charge when plugged in in its current position in the sun.

    Just like above, this solar Battery charger is simple to use, we took our car down to our parents and left it there for just over 2 weeks whilst we went on holiday. We left the solar panel on the dashboard facing south and went on our way.

    We returned two weeks later, made sure to unplug it all before we started the car and it worked perfectly. The car started first time and our Battery seemed to be fully charged. This was in late summer though and there had been decent weather in the time we were away.

    This may not be so good in winter and you'd need optimal sunlight for it to work perfectly and as expected.

    Important Notice

    Make sure to remove and disconnect from the connector or Battery before starting your car.

    Pros
    • Trickle charges a 12V Battery while parked
    • Very simple product, easy to use, just plug it in and let it charge whilst you are away
    • Great price
    • Charges in sunlight, even in the UK, from both natural and indoor lights
    Cons
    • Make sure you don't leave it plugged in whilst you start your car, you will blow some fuses
    • You have to access your (E)OBD socket, easy in some cars, harder in others
    Verdict

    An awesome car car product, if you are away for a while, it is perfect to keep your cars Battery charged, maintained and topped up for the duration of your stay. The only downside is you have to find the OBD connector, 

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  3. A "straight through" exhaust pipe in place of the underbody catalytic converter will not cause any problems with the vehicle and it will be difficult to hear any increased exhaust noise.  It still has the two other catalytic converters on it up near the exhaust manifold. (these are unlikely to be stolen as access is so difficult.) You might have a problem with an MOT, depending on whether or not the tester is an "understanding" individual. It won't fail the emissions test as Hybrids are not check for emissions. If you want to send me a private message at raymondcoole at gmail dot com I can point you in the direction of a highly regarded Lexus Specialist in Kent who will do the work for you. 

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  4. The Range Rover has clever system whereby the front seat passenger can see the dvd being played on the front screen but the driver cannot see 

    World first 'dual view' screen technology
    The 2010 Range Rover is the first to feature 'dual view' infotainment touch
    screen technology. The display allows the driver and passenger to view
    completely different images simultaneously. This means that the passenger
    can enjoy a DVD movie while the driver follows navigation instructions, all on
    the same screen.
    The system uses patented Parallax Barrier technology to alternately hide and
    reveal columns of pixels to the left and right hand views of the screen. 

     

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  5. Some thoughts from the assembled expertise would be welcome.

    2008 Rx400h with 97,000 miles, always regularly maintained. Noticed a "clunking noise" emanating from the rear offside wheel area yesterday, Characteristics are as follows.

    Only makes a noise when vehicle is coasting on the over run

    Frequency of the noise is speed related so it is obviously related to the rotation of the wheel

    No noise when accelerating or driving normally

    While on over run the noise stops as soon as brake are operated, even lightly

    New callipers, discs, pads, parking brake shoes and parking brake cables were fitted around 15 months ago.

    All thoughts are welcome before I start taking things apart .

     

  6. Sticking slide pins on the rear callipers are a common problem. Not normally a need to replace the entire callipers  at a not inconsiderable cost---just remove the slide pins, clean and apply some new grease..

    If the slide pins are too far gone you can but them off eBay for a very reasonable price  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Rear-Brake-Caliper-Slide-Pin-47814-48050-Fits-Lexus-RX330-RX350-RX400/273945308834?fits=Car+Make%3ALexus%7CModel%3ARX&epid=1216788949&hash=item3fc869aea2:g:dD0AAOSwD~Fbt3MS

    Whilst you are at it probably worthwhile fitting new rubber end caps as well https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-BRAKE-CALIPER-SLIDE-PIN-DUST-BOOT-COVER-TOYOTA-CAMRY-LEXUS-RX-4777541030/293040972438?fits=Car+Make%3ALexus%7CModel%3ARX&epid=1516739201&hash=item443a9a6296:g:Of4AAOSwT6pVoSQS

    Hope this helps 

     

     

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