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4 hours ago, Malc1 said:

Inserting a moveable lockable Post or two in the ground in front of the car ? 

Malc 

Cheaper to buy this and park it right up against the ES so it cannot get out 😀

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27 minutes ago, macdoir said:

Why not just disconnect the battery?. Or pull fues for ignition or fuel pump.

That doesn’t stop someone damaging the vehicle when trying to steal it because there is no visual deterrent. 

Are the drains at the bottom of the door blocked?

Possibly sounds like the headlight relay playing up - common for intermittent issues if the vehicle hasn't been used for a while as the contacts may oxidise and the mechanical switch can start to seize.

Not sure if the auto levelling only works when the lights are on with the SC430 but I would assume it does it all the time so they are correctly levelled if you suddenly turn on the lights. Certainly on more modern vehicles the headlights will initialise when you first power on the vehicle and do a little dance as the movement is tested/calibrated. 

1 hour ago, adnewton said:

Servicing costs are £270 for intermediate and £505 for a major ( salesman informed me ). 🥴

That's the same a UX pricing.

1 hour ago, adnewton said:

have also test driven the new C-HR. As much as I wanted the LBX to be better, I really didn’t think it was, plus, servicing costs etc will be cheaper on the Toyota.

The LBX is the same size as the Yaris Cross, not the C-HR which is UX sized. 

1 hour ago, MUDGUTS said:

Oddly enough my GS 300 was finished off when the diff failed. I heard a massive bang from the rear and assumed I had driven over a brick or something but the diff continued to make some noise and it was obvious that something inside had broken.

When I had my RX 450h in for a major service at Lexus, they did not change the diff oil. 

All Lexus RWD vehicles need to have their oil changed regularly - every 20k miles. It is part of the standard major service schedule.

The RX450h is a FWD vehicle with an electrically driven RWD using a transaxle system that uses Automatic Transmission Fluid, not gear oil - this isn't regularly changed.

6 hours ago, Solihullman said:

I have the same problem with my 2023 450h+. I won't repeat what everyone is saying other than to add that I travelled home from North Wales last Saturday, running entirely on petrol, did  about 50 miles on Sunday and similar on Monday, then this morning - battery flat.

There were issues with the earlier RAV4 PHEVs with one of the systems not shutting down correctly and causes an excessive power drain. It would be worth asking your dealer to check all firmware is up to date. Otherwise there is some other issue - this isn't the normal problem that most hybrid owners suffer from.

I'm not really talking about individual dealer standards, more about Lexus as a brand and head office policies that the dealerships need to follow.

I think it was back in 2001 when I first purchased an approved used Lexus. Back then an independent RAC inspection had to be performed which found every stone chip and mark that had to be correctly before it could be sold, alloys refurbs, the next service carried out, tyres with minimum of 4mm or possibly 6mm of thread, full Lexus service history etc. Now an official used vehicle may not have full Lexus service history, it won't have the next service carried out unless it is due within 2,000 miles, bodywork damage is down to private negotiation with the typical attitude that it's a used car so there will be some stone chips, scratches and wheel scuffs.

Recalls once came with a bottle of Champagne as a sorry for inconvenience, now you might get some fuel if the dealer doesn't pocket that money (several people have posted here they have not received any fuel).

The move to centralised PDIs where cars are now handed over with over inflated tyres due to a lack of attention to detail.

Used warranties that over the years cover less and less, and owners having to fight harder to get things replaced - now with the attitude of having to wait for something that is clearly failing to get so severe that it causes a breakdown or MOT failure. The Relax warranty might be 'free' but in reality the servicing costs have increased substantially above inflation over years and the warranty dumbed down that you are paying for it, and with no advanced warranty available for people who want the additional cover.

Dealers reluctant to perform warranty work because head office won't pay them enough - the dealer is more profitable doing customer work and therefore prioritises it.

Major security vulnerabilities across multiple vehicles but with a very slow, inadequate response that only address a fraction of the vehicles affected.

GS F delaminating interior carbon trim pieces that Lexus in the UK blame on the owners and pretend it isn't a common issue, rather than acknowledging there is an issue affecting one of their most expensive vehicles  - and where Lexus in the US replace them under warranty.

21 hours ago, Bounce75 said:

I had mine replaced at just 3 years old on the 3 year service, it was done under warranty, but told me I was lucky as it would only have been covered for 3 years.

If you mean the vehicle was under 3 years old then yes the Battery would be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. I’m just not so sure when a Battery is purchased as a replacement though. 

2 hours ago, ArneT said:

no doubt I will be defeating by our friend CanBus, but it's worth a go!

They aren't CAN bus controlled, hopefully the three segments in the light are controlled by the three signal wires.

36 minutes ago, Juicedrinker said:

They will not deal with it at all as said if it still works the fact that it is very noisy / clunky and temperamental in operation means that it still works and they will only deal with if it totally fails.

Unfortunately this is on Toyota GB - they won't authorise the warranty repair, and therefore pay the dealer, unless it is a failed part.

There has been a steady decline in service for years/decades. I received excellent service over 20 years ago but these days it's a fight and disappointment to get anything done and their service prices make you feel ripped off. The positive is the cars are reliable so you don't have to experience poor dealer service very often.

Just checked Direct Line and Admiral - both still don't list the LBX as an option when trying to select the vehicle online.

48 minutes ago, SH20 said:

Neither Lexus or Toyota carry the risk and act as a Broker really.

The policies are underwritten by Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance who is part of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings with Toyota being the largest single shareholder - so they do somewhat carry the risk but it's very much removed from the UK business.

Typically Lexus only provide 12 month warranty on parts. Hopefully the Battery is longer but you will need to check with your supplying dealer, although I doubt it is 5 years unfortunately.

Not really any common faults with the RC to look out for. If it's a 300h you are viewing then as with all hybrids check the state of the brakes, especially the rear, for corrosion through lack of use. You want the 12v Battery to be strong - with the vehicle switched off, flash and hold the headlights on for 20 seconds to make sure they don't dim.

Then just check for normal things as with any vehicle - even tyre wear, body panels in alignment, no visible crash damage within the engine bay/boot well etc.

1 hour ago, Andywhy said:

Thanks for the response.

I've measured over my commute which is basically identical every day. The second UX gets noticably a few MPG less and that's all I can put it down to.

It's a combination of both wheel size and heavier tyres is the cause. Don't expect to get 5 mpg back just from changing the tyres.

35 minutes ago, Rob62 said:

Anyone have any idea what is enhanced on the new plates?

Hopefully ones that thieves cannot bypass unlike the old design. 

1 minute ago, Strenoob11 said:

Is it really that necessary? I dont have that kind of valve on my Saab 93 headlight washers

I couldn't say. Try without for a while and see how it goes. Test the washers after a couple of days and see if it immediately squirts as normal.

2 minutes ago, finchy40 said:

Doesn’t look like Steve has managed to change the title so I’ll open up a new thread for those of us wanting to discuss the cars coming onto the market. 

Please don't, I've changed the title.

2 hours ago, Keithok said:

i changed the pressure switch under the intake manifold and the light stays there flashing so im assuming its level sensor

level warning is orange, pressure is red.

That's true but it isn't common these days on something like the 1UZ-FE. It also isn't expected to be an issue on a cold engine as the valves will expand with heat and then close up the gap.

It's nothing specifically to do with EVs, it is a connected car issue which applies to all modern Lexus models.

11 hours ago, Keithok said:

only light on dash is oil light comes on and off as im driving

Is it the low level or low pressure oil warning?

You say it has always been down on power, I assume you know what a normal IS200 feel like then? As you say, they aren't quick cars to start with. Does it rev all the way to the redline?

5 hours ago, wivenhoe said:

Mine may have had an issue, they were massively over inflated at handover - although John said that is normal for new Lexus’s (probably for the long voyage).

No Lexus should be handed over to the customer with over inflated tyres. Yes they are over inflated on the RORO ship to avoid flat spots from the weeks a sea strapped down to the deck but each vehicle should go through a PDI before customer handover where these things are corrected. 

The part is just called a joint but I believe it to be a one way valve as there is an arrow on the body to show fluid direction.

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