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There was some talk about this over on the US forum for Lexus, admittedly quite a while back. Might be worth trying a search on that forum. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-2nd-gen-2006-2013-163/ Could also try a search on YouTube

Windscreen washer reservoir low warning??

If I remember correctly it is a 28mm festoon bulb. It is very easy to prise down the cover in the boot and measure the bulb....would take you 2 minutes max.

From my own experience........ I have a 250 SEL with 18" wheels (the staggered set up). I had Bridgestones (Turanza or Potenza can't remember which) on the car when I got it. I found them to be pretty awful....noisy, particularly on the rear wheels and tramlining was a bit grim. I replaced them with Front: Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance 225/40/18 Rear: Goodyears Eagle F1 Assymetric 2's 255/40/18 they didn't, (and still don't as far as I know) make the Efficientgrip Performance in this size. Very pleased with them. Much much quieter and no tramlining. Get full geometry done after fitting all four wheels/tyres .... it's worth it! Here's a post that may help. Out of interest.... my wife has Bridgestone Turanzas on her MX5 and they are not too bad. I do find them noisy on the back, but it is a PRHT version so there is effectively a large sound box behind the seats where the roof folds into!! They are all going shortly when worn sufficiently. May try Kumho's next time as quite a few MX5 drivers recommend them.

Defo get one from a scrap yard. Did the same on my old is200.

Aah I see. Think that was part of the gfx kit that was available for a while. I think it would be obsolete now. Might see one on eBay perhaps.

Not quite sure what you mean. Are you referring to the diffuser moulding that sits on the lower part of the bumper between the tail pipes. The kind of thing that some of the ISF crew have fitted.

There was a black 59 plate LS600h near The Three Tuns in Great Bedwyn (not far from Marlborough) on Sunday morning. We had just been to see the Crofton Beam Engine on the Kennett & Avon Canal. Fascinating place, well worth a visit If you're in the area.

I'd say you are best to check for yourself. It seems some cars have vented and some have solid discs. If I was going to guess I'd suspect you may well have 296 vented on the front. Mine were 296 front and 310 rear and both were vented. This contradicted what suppliers websites said....but then you can't rely on them to get it right. Best to check yourself to avoid getting the wrong ones, in my opinion. Hope that helps.

Defo get the Bosch 068 type. Did mine a few months back. The first signs of winter and your battery will no doubt get worse. Our cars are similar age...it happens ...some batteries go 10 years, some go 7 or so. Variety of factors lead to battery death. As John says they are often around £80 mark inc delivery on eBay from reliable sellers. Euro car parts are often quite a bit more ...like £110 or so.

Me too.

That's a nice account of ownership of a 220d. Good to hear of a happy customer with the diesel Lexus. You have always been positive about the 220d and given good advice to other owners. Your presence will be missed greatly. Enjoy your Auto GS ... I have little doubt you will ...I was much the same when I moved from the 220d to my 250 Auto.

Ebay usually has a few.

Rattles can be very annoying. Only if it is safe to do so ....you could try pressing with your hand in different areas of the dash to see if the noise decreases or stops altogether. This would at least give you a reasonably accurate pointer as to where to investigate. It can be a bit tricky as you generally need to be moving to hear any rattles. It could be the dash clips or could be the speaker or could be elsewhere. Same for the door. I've not heard of any door rattles myself but there was mention of rattles from the pillar. I remember someone taking the pillar cover off and taping together some cables and putting a few small pieces of foam at strategic points. Door symptoms fairly widely mentioned, usually relate to creaking. This can be from the door seal rubbers. They can also get sticky. I've used the gummi pfledge stuff and found it to be very good. This is the stuff i used. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber-Care-Stick-100ml-FREE-FAST-POSTAGE/192187603895?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

If you do a forum search you’ll find quite a lot about carbon wrapping of those components.

+1 to the words above. Precisely what I did...I also syringed off a little oil from the reservoir to avoid the chance of any spill out. I still wrapped an old towel around the underside of the pot ... just in case!! I used a block of 2x1 and a G clamp to push the piston back ...no particular reason ... just found it easier that way. I did the same task recently...here May give you a few pointers

Edit option seems to have vanished?? That should read LA03

Mine are silent

As said previously above there is Colourlock. This does look a fine product and I've seen a video somewhere that shows how its used with fine sandpaper pad and a hair dryer. Think they had a presence on Ebay too. There is also dynamixdyes (smaller sized bottles but very similar product) https://www.dynamixdyes.com/lexus-car-leather-dye-mini-30ml-1670-p.asp?utm_source=lexusownersclubuk&utm_medium=forumlinks You'll need to look at your VIN plate to get the interior code for the leather colour ..... probably LA00 ....Ivory It might be worth having a read through of this old post. I can recommend using Dodo juice as a cleaner (use a brush to apply and work it in to clean the leather) to clean the leather. I too have light (Ivory) coloured leather and found it works really well. I have not used Colourlock but I've bookmarked the site as I think I will get some sooner rather than later. Here is the link I have. https://www.colourlock.com/all-products/kits.html

This stuff is great for door, bonnet and boot rubbers. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber-Care-Stick-100ml-FREE-FAST-POSTAGE/192187603895?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Stops creak and stickiness when opening the boot for example.

This may help with some of the wires

I don't recall having to drill anything when I fitted mine.

Yep

My pouches are still working perfectly, I’m glad to report.

Don't even want to think. Wait for ECP to do the 50% off deal...pretty regular ....like every week nearly.... and you can get Crossland active charcoal type for £10. You can get the plain vanilla type from Ebay for as little as £6.