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7 minutes ago, DrRobert said:

Hi. I have the same thing on my 2022 450H. It sounds dreadful. Have a listen to the attached video.

It has been into Lexus 4 times and they keep giving me the brush off. I made an appointment with the Service Manager today. She had an update from Lexus and she said there was a software update to address Hydraulic Pressure Specification of the Chain Tensioner.

I questioned how a “Software Update” can fix a mechanical problem and I was assured it would.

It sounds as if this is a known issue which is being swept under the carpet.

Lexus 3.MOV

Sounds the same. Is the sound there all the time or is it just there for 15 Seconds after Petrol Engine starts, then clears and then sounds ok ?

Car back from Lexus, Guildford.

Serviced and MOT'd for another year and both Protection Plates supplied and fitted free of charge.

Just been told by Lexus Guildford that both sides are fitted as per Lexus UK Instructions.

Thats made me happy and put my mind at rest !

Thanks

Cant get through to Lexus Guildford at the moment but just spoke to Customer Relations at Lexus UK, and they said the Protection Plate Kit comes as One Kit and contains both N/S and O/S Protection Plates, and the Lexus Centres are told to fit both.

4 minutes ago, PDM said:

Rob, please ask your dealer to clarify why this is and report back. 

Paul

Will do !

Hi everyone

My 2016 RX 450h F-Sport is going into Lexus tomorrow for its annual Service & Mot and also having One Anti Theft Plate fitted to Passenger Side. Does the Drivers Side not need doing as well ?

TIA

Rob

After the Nightmare start to 2022 after buying our RX450h F - Sport from Lexus Gatwick, and the numerous visits to try sort the Engine problem out, which was finally sorted, 2023 has started a lot happier.

Car is now back with Lexus Guildford looking after it, as were our other Two Lexus's and has just had a Full Service and MOT and passed with Flying Colours.

They even sorted the TPMS problem that sprung up free of charge after having the Two new Yokohama BluEarth AE61 fitted last week on the Front Axle !

Car is driving very smooth and quiet on the tyres by the way 

Happy Days !

22 hours ago, Zotto said:

Who did change tyres? A professional operator who knows how not to damage sensors during operation?

Formula One Auto Centre

Went out for a drive this morning and the Orange Low Pressure Tyre Symbol wasn't on but not showing Tyre Pressures on all Four Tyres.

Did the TPMS Reset but didnt change anything, now Orange Low Pressure Tyre Warning Light is back on again with no Pressure Readings.

Made sure all Tyre Pressures were the same (35 PSI) at the Garage this morning.

Its booked into Lexus Guildford on Wednesday for Full Service and MOT anyway so hopefully they'll sort it out on the the Lexus Relax Warranty.

Just got my Halfords Cigarette Lighter Socket Tyre inflator out of Work Car to check Tyre Pressures and all Four read 40 PSI.

Let Air out of all Four Tyres and pumped them back up to 36 PSI and Tyre Pressures are now reading OK in Car and the Tyre Pressure Warning Light has now gone.

Don't know if Warning Light and no Pressures showing was because they were over inflated ? but did ask Tyre Fitter to put 36 PSI in all Four after fitting new tyres, not 40 PSI !

Thanks for replies

Yes, definitely showed Pressures before I took it in on Monday and pretty sure I would have noticed if Orange Low Pressure was on when I drove it home.

The other half can't remember seeing it on in the week but she only drove it once, so maybe first time today Five days after Tyres were fitted.

I haven't checked Tyre Pressures but will when I get home but feels as though they are all ok.

Just had Two new tyres fitted on Front Axle last week and Tyre Pressure Warning Orange Light is now on.

Just went into Menu and its not giving me any Tyre Pressures on any of the Four Wheels.

Any ideas ?

TIA

Having a Nightmare with these tyres !!

Half hour after ordering from F1 Autocentre, I receive an email saying they can't get the Pirrellis !

235 55 20 Yokohama Blu Earth's now ordered for Wednesday !

Well, that was a big Let Down by Costco.

Just been over to Farnborough to have the Michelins fitted and guess what ? They won't fit them as the Tyre Ratings are different !!!!

Exactly what I asked if it was a problem when I ordered them .

Just ordered Two Pirelli Scorpion Verde 102V from F1 Autocentre in Camberley that are being fitted on Front Axle on Wednesday 4th of Jan so will let you know.

£383 Fully Fitted

Just to let you know, The new Michelins will be going on the rear and the old Bridgestone Duellers with plenty of life left in them will be on the front.

It'll probably be a year until all Four are on the Michelins !

Just ordered for my 2016 RX450H F - Sport as now showing again on Costco Site.

Apparently only Manufacturer that do these Acoustic Tyres for EV .

Did query the 105 W as mine are 102V with the Tyre Technicians at Costco and they said all good.

Very good price id say with £50 Discount for Two (£100 Discount for Four ! )and Costco fill them Nitrogen.

Booked to have them fitted on December 29th.

Need some direction !

2 x Yokohama Advant Sport - £358.92

2 x Yokohama Geolander - £382.89

2 x Pirelli Scorpion Verde -£383.89

2 Bridgestone Duellers - £426

Missed out on a couple of Michelin Pilots from Costco for £414 last week !

Now unavailable !

TIA

Just put 35 psi all round so see how it drives.

And noticed the Mrs has curbed one of the alloys and doesn't know how it happened !!!!!!!

Ggggrrrrrrrrrrr !!!

What Tyre Pressures are you running for the 235/55/20 Tyres ?

TIA

What Tyre Pressures are you running for the 235/55/20 Tyres ?

TIA

And to be told it was a 'Characteristic Sound' of that type of engine by Gatwicks Aftersales  Manager ! 

Glad to report it still perfect since coming home from its last Lexus Gatwick Visit .

16 hours ago, Brian26 said:

Well I have now had the car back for a number of days and ( touch wood) it is sorted. The engine seems to run a lot smoother on tickover than it has done for months. So I would say that the problem was without a doubt the No1 port fuel injector.

Bri

Pleased to hear you've had it repaired Brian .

Still bugs me that Lexus Gatwick Aftersales Manager tried to fob me off with 'Its a Character sound of that engine' but when Tim, Their Master Technician heard it, he said its not and thought at the time it was an Injector Fault.

All happy now though and can't wait until Lexus Guildford are back looking after it !

1 hour ago, Brian26 said:

Pleased to hear you have you're problems resolved. My RX is in to the dealer on Monday for a very similar problem. I must say I am so far impressed that as soon as I described the problem to one of the technicians he mentioned straight away the cylinder 1 port fuel injector. So here's hoping I do not have to go through the same procedure as you have had to go through.

Bri

Not Lexus Gatwick is it Brian ?

When mine was in for the Second Time having Number 1 Cylinder Port Injector replaced, The Technician said there was another one next door to mine that had exactly the same rattle/Knock as mine .

Hope yours gets fixed, let us know if it is the same fault please !

Thanks

Rob

That's a good idea royoftherovers !

Just to let everyone know , Lexus Gatwick again took the car back for just over a week to repair the small mark/ Dent.

They left us a 22 Plate NX 300 F - Sport as a Courtesy Car which is a very nice car but we prefer the RX450 for the space and bigger engine.

Ours was delivered back on Thursday with dent and a few other Marks all repaired and resprayed looking beautiful.

We now have the perfect car at last Engine and Bodywork wise we though we had bought in January ... a lovely drive 

So Warranty with Lexus Gatwick lasts until January 2023 which should coincide with the 80000 Full Service which will be done at our local Lexus Dealer at Guildford, who have looked after our Two previous RXs.

Thanks everyone for advice

Rob