Connoisseur

Not noticed this to date but will now keep an ear out and let you know. The car does seem to have a set of unique electric sounds at various points but they all go away on mine.

When I got my GS450h it had one Toyota Dealer stamp in the full service history which a Lexus dealer confirmed was included as part of the car's full Lexus history

And today it did it again....back to the drawing board....relay first then....anyone know the part no, and best place to get it from?

n/s box next to suspension top. Purple in colour. pics below

I now have the same issue and will start by swapping out the relay.

Mike

Thanks Stu for making the day happen. It was good to meet everyone and talk Lexus. Some pics for the record (reg plate obscured where not sure if can be shown)

Cheers

Mike

All this work is very impressive; I can't compete. Closest I am is the GS is in the bodyshop today and tomorrow to sort out a few touch up attempts on the front bumper (done before I got the car he adds hastily!). Tried and failed to persuade swmbo to bring my SC430 along :(

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday

M

Hi,

Congratulations on your purchase - great car!

The lamp can mean many things. First thing to do is to get the OBD fault code read off - any decent garage will be able to do that for you. Once you know the code then you can find out the fix. My SC430 had the lamp come on recently. Britannia Rescue read the code which was a faulty O2 sensor and I was able to carry on and get it fixed within the week.

It's worth you posting your question again in the SC430 specific forum on here. Plenty of knowledgeable advice from owners there.

I was hit for £50 customs duty/VAT; worth it for what the unit gives me. Details of what your model year will get, and file structures etc. are in this link http://www.vaistech.com/manuals/Manual_MML.pdf

I too am yet to figure out the workings of the files!

As per Tom, tworks perfectly with ML It's worth checking on the Vais site exactly what you will get for the model year of your car. Link to their table is here:

http://www.vaistech.com/manuals/SL3i%20SL3U%20MML%20Application%20Guide.pdf

hth

USB stick with partitions is my next move.......the detailed instructions in the VAIS handbook are quite involved!

In the meantime just not having to hit that 'I agree' button at start up is a boon..........

Job done, thanks for the help and guidance. Decided to attach the Vais unit to the front face of the cubby box - all working; what a great product.

Hi Carl,

am doing my Vais install this weekend. Could I ask did you earth the unit when you fitted the unit into your centre console box? If so was there a earth point nearby you used?

Thanks for your help.

Mike

Hi,

Have you got the front/corner parking sensors switched on (green indicator in lh of instrument cluster)?

If yes then each time you get close to a car/bus/lorry on either front corner you will get a series of bleeps untli the obstacle clears the sensor. Same if someone gets close to you. Sensor detects at all speeds with graphic indicator (full screen or small) appearing on centre screen.

Happens on my 450h all the time...........

hth

Mike

New batteries in keyfob sorted eactly this for me.....

hth

Mike

A bit late maybe but this Lexus epc parts catalogue I find v. useful

http://lexus-europe.epc-data.com/

Member Carl has installed a Vais MML from the States and I'm just about to do same. See this thread:

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/97912-vais-mml-installed-in-gs450h/

Hi,

You should be able to do it..........have a full read of this thread on a USA owners site. The solution seems to be in the timing as explained towards the end

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-third-generation/487011-turning-off-auto-door-lock-and-unlock-2.html

hth

Mike

Hi

Well this is said while firmly crossing fingers! but over the winter I haven't been near my factory standard SC for 3 to 4 weeks on a number of occasions and it has always started first time on what is a 4 year old Battery. Just saying to illustrate how a standard Lexus, even when 11 year old, can be absolutely fine on electrics.

I am a ML fan in both my cars. Agree we can always find better aftermarket but the ML in the SC is powerful enough for me with great bass, and after 11 years is staying the course with zero problems (crosses fingers again!)

Cheers

Mike

Hi and welcome, you made a great choice

I've been a 450h owner just two weeks longer than yourself, and if Manchester hadn't been so far away then the car you bought would have been on my list.

Enjoy the car , and hope the few niggles are sorted soon. The Dealer I bought from is (albeit reluctantly) fitting a new rear brake caliper for me next week. Sale of Goods Act is wonderful thing!

Mike

I'll be along to this meet. Look forward to meeting everybody.

Mike

Carl,

Thanks for answering my question and for responding on your Vaiss thread. I am still looking at a glove box location for ease but will review once i have got the MML unit.

Michael

Nicely done - that is a v. neat instal. Have ordered the MML from the States myself and am looking at best location - what LED to changing to the centre console?

Regards

C

Hello,

Just bought a 2009 GS450h SE-L in Tuscan Olive so wanted to say hello and introduce myself.

Great car, just need to sort out a sticking rear caliper pin- I see from posts it is a fairly common issue and I am willing to bet the Jag dealer i got the car from may be averse to paying for it! Hey ho, they gave me a 3 month insurance based 'warranty'.

A couple of new owner questions that a search didn't instantly come up with answers for:

First one is when driving there are no restrictions/greyed out buttons at all on access to the Lexus OEM phone/nav/music systems via the screen - is this a standard fit or has it been 'tweaked'??

Second - how accurate is the mpg/distance to go read outs on the instrument panel, i.e. if the car says there are 20 miles left, is that close to reality or not?

I've ordered a Vaistech MML from the States so I can get fullish access to my iPod via the car controls. Still not sure where to put it - Vaiss say there may be an issue with charging of some iPad/iPhones if the USB extension is used. Any one experienced this?

Thanks in advance for your help and assistance. I thought the SC430 showed understated power, until I drove the GS!

C

Welcome Michael.Lovely car.

Can`t say whether or not I`ve noticed if items are greyed out or not!

I never let the fuel go below one quarter of the tank, so would not need to trust the amount of fuel remaining.

The warranty you have been given is irrelevant as you receive a 6 month statutory warranty via the Sale of Goods Act. Google it and find out the details.

Regards

John

Thanks for the compliments John, and the guidance. Am ringing dealer in the morning to explain will rely on SoGA not insurance. Have had a very competitive quote from Lexus dealer to replace the caliper so am aiming to get them to accept that otherwise it could cost them a lot more........... we'll see. Wasn't impressed - Dealer is part of Stratstone Group!

I've got a GS and RX at the moment but looking to change the RX for a SC. Any problems with the SC?

Only problem is getting enough time to drive it :) It's a great car all year round and in Summer is unbeatable. I've had zero issues. Important to ensure the cambelt/water pump and tensioners all done if up to 100k or 8/9 years old. Apart from that the only costs to me have been general servicing. The car will be 11 years old this summer and looks only like 2 or 3 years old. Build quality is superb and tho' it's a roadster not a sports, it is enjoyable to throw around on occasions in sport mode..........

Good service history is a must.

hth

Compliments for the car, I own a GS450h too and still love it after almost 4 years I drive it.

About your questions, the main limitation for audio/tel on screen is in video cd/dvd, you can watch a video only in P and with stationary brake inserted; in telephone mode you can search in memory only at still car, but it's possible to make a call to fast call numbers at any speed.

Distance to go is very prudential: the reserve light is on with 50 km. left indicated, but actually you have at least 10 liters again in tank, nonetheless my suggestion is to make fuel when in reserve because it's not safe to go out of fuel as fuel pump is expensive ;-)

Thank you, and thanks for the information and advice - really helpful; it's good to hear from a long term owner

Hello,

Just bought a 2009 GS450h SE-L in Tuscan Olive so wanted to say hello and introduce myself.

Great car, just need to sort out a sticking rear caliper pin- I see from posts it is a fairly common issue and I am willing to bet the Jag dealer i got the car from may be averse to paying for it! Hey ho, they gave me a 3 month insurance based 'warranty'.

A couple of new owner questions that a search didn't instantly come up with answers for:

First one is when driving there are no restrictions/greyed out buttons at all on access to the Lexus OEM phone/nav/music systems via the screen - is this a standard fit or has it been 'tweaked'??

Second - how accurate is the mpg/distance to go read outs on the instrument panel, i.e. if the car says there are 20 miles left, is that close to reality or not?

I've ordered a Vaistech MML from the States so I can get fullish access to my iPod via the car controls. Still not sure where to put it - Vaiss say there may be an issue with charging of some iPad/iPhones if the USB extension is used. Any one experienced this?

Thanks in advance for your help and assistance. I thought the SC430 showed understated power, until I drove the GS!

C

The twist centre caps arrived from the States Friday and were fitted by Saturday. For me the caps improve the look and stance of the car and are a tremendous improvement. With 10 bolts per cap to undo, some with the star thread stripped, it was a long job, tho' worth it.

Mike