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  1. ColinBarber
    I think the standard F-CON is designed for turbo engines. The S-AFC compares with the HKS Super AFR. Both modify the airflow sensor input into the ECU to make fuel corrections. Both would need to be set up on a rolling road. There is not much difference between the two. The Apexi one looks much better and displays more information however the HKS has finer adjustment (11 points/50 rpm steps compared to 8 points/500 rpm steps)
  2. ColinBarber
    It allows you to alter the standard fuel map to make better use of any mods installed.
  3. ColinBarber
    Creating an air leak will increase the amount of air not decrease it. The MAF sensor will not know about the extra air getting in and therefore won't add any extra fuel. If the O2 sensors are working correctly though the ECU will start to add more fuel to compensate.
  4. ColinBarber
    Yes the O2 sensor should be tested for reaction as they can become slow. With the sensor oscillating quickly, averaging around .45v a quick squirt of propain will bring the voltage up very quickly and then should go back. Then disconect a vacuum line and the voltage should drop.
  5. ColinBarber
    Not sure what you mean by O2 sensor was spot on at 1. Is that 1volt? If so then the engine is running very rich. Normal range is .3v to .6v
  6. ColinBarber
    That is normal
  7. ColinBarber
    The styling kit isn't fitted at the factory it's done within the UK. Probably the centre caps from the 17" wheels are used to fit on the new ones.
  8. ColinBarber
    http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual/contents.htm
  9. ColinBarber
    GS depreciation is not great and with a new model just around the corner it will only get worse.
  10. ColinBarber
    If the problem is the engine is running too rich then yes it may help. Keep an eye on engine temp. There must be reason why the CO2 is high though: dirty air filter dirty MAf sensor Cat failure cat been removed. ECU been modified.
  11. ColinBarber
    The guy with the RAV4 created an air leak after the MAF sensor by disconnecting a vacuum line which makes the engine run leaner.
  12. ColinBarber
    Lexus/Toyota use different intervals in different countries. In the UK the cambelt interval was 60,000 (63,000) miles up to the year 2000 now it's 100,000 miles
  13. ColinBarber
    For all new Lexus engines it's 100,000 mile interval.
  14. ColinBarber
    :) Look like a fault with the traction control.
  15. ColinBarber
    Check the oil level. Were the plugs changed?
  16. ColinBarber
    Nice one craig
  17. ColinBarber
    Cost about £60 from a dealer.
  18. ColinBarber
    It is done on mileage and time in the US. Don't think Lexus have ever quoted time in the UK for the cambelt. Do you have the service book - that should have the correct information in it.
  19. ColinBarber
    Added to knowledgebase: http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/knowledge...ex_v2&id=88&c=5
  20. ColinBarber
    On paper it does but it's heavier and therefore takes a bit longer to get going.
  21. ColinBarber
    It would not be possible to convert. A new CD will cost about £150.
  22. ColinBarber
    There are different types of SP9000 tyres available. There is a version for the Lexus IS200. This is the reply I received from Dunlop about the differences and how to tell the difference. I will add this info into the knowledgebase.
  23. ColinBarber
    I should read all the question! If your car has sat nav then there is a mute on the amp. Otherwise you need to wire a relay to the grey wire on the head unit which is the switched live. The mute from your car kit needs to open the relay to cut power to the head unit whilst there is a call.
  24. ColinBarber
    I think you can cut it out. You would never be able to put it back to standard though.
  25. ColinBarber
    What age is it? The older ones do have a mute.
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