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2 hours ago, steve2006 said:

The rears come on individually with the rear doors opened, the fronts have no effect on the rears.

You can also switch them on manually.

Ok thanks, so left and right doors individually turn on each light?

Here is my thread if interested btw. 

https://www.toyotanation.com/threads/little-mods-and-whats-planned.1713838/#post-14660568

I am fitting some rear LS430 interior lights into my Toyota and was curious, do the rear passenger lights only come on with the rear doors or do they come on with the front doors/all doors?  If  they only come on with the rear doors, is it individual to left and right lights and doors or do both come on. Thanks

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I used to be on the LOC all the time with my Lexus IS200. Just wanted to say hi again after about 7 years off the forum and not owning a Lexus..anyway this is my new pride and joy which is same platform as RX300 but not sold in UK. 2002 Toyota Highlander

1 hour ago, HoodRich said:

:-) @ Pete.... hehe. Decided to bite the bullet and buy a IS250 to use as my daily driver.

That's awesome. When you said friend 8 was hoping that meant permanent friend :) I'm looking into a IS350 maybe or gs430. I just sold my gmc sierra which I kept for longer than planned. 

I like the new shape although it'll never have the classic look of the first gen its a great looking car and the pearl white is an amazing finish. (see alot of them here in usa)

4 hours ago, HoodRich said:

So, my IS200 has made a new friend 

 

Wow what's going on? 😮

Well I saw Ians at the meet in the same colour. Wierd thing is I love that colour on the IS lol. I will deffo go see it but was waiting for others to pop up firs. Loving the US mate not to say I don't miss England tho and very eager to be back in the Lexus scene. Also been checking the loc to see if the guy who bought my IS200 came up but he hasn't. I told him to sign up and left the stickers on lol

Anyway will keep you updated. However I'm prepared to wait for the right car to come up like I did my IS. 3 months I was looking lol

I'm interested to buy a GS400 that's popped up . It's in great shape, low mileage and a good price. It's also close. My only thing is it's in that gold colour! I don't like it and not sure if its stupid of me to avoid it for that reason and wait for something else to come up. Will the colour grow on me or will I always regret it every time I walk up to it!

Hey hoodrich. Im shortly going to be back in the lexus game with a GS400 With e-shift. very excited. Miss my IS200 immensely

Ive been looking at a yatour ipod type device for a 1998 GS300 and they all list compatibility with 2001MY only. Why is this? is there no CD changer port on pre 2001 or something? Are the head units different?

Hi guys. After much thought im in the market for a 1998 - 2000 Lexus GS400. ive considered cars from Jeep Grand Cherokee's to Buick Roadmasters, I love american cars but after driving a Lexus they are just always lacking something. Quality? Performance? not sure. but the Lexus bug is planted and i just cannot hold back on getting another Lexus.

I was originally looking at a 430 as but believe it or not the option of E-Shift was taken off when they replaced the famous 1UZ-FE V8 4.0 with the 3UZ-FE V8 4.3! can you believe that! so i want a GS400 for sure with black leather interior and navi. This car wasnt available in the UK. From what ive heard its a monster and arguably one of the best cars Lexus have built in that period.

Glad your getting it sorted mate. Get it done before the winter hits. Let us know the outcome

You ask if you should changed tensioner and idler in this thread lol did you not see the pictures of a result of leaving them? And from my experience water pump is good to around 100k so up to you. And £100 for a water pump? Why so much? Get a good make for under £50 Halfords advanced coolant only £15 or something. seeing a nice shiny water pump alongside new belts and a fresh oil change was a big selling point when selling mine.

Wow I always thought spats were discontinued.

This was cool. wonder whats in there

Yeah i thought that too. Couldnt remember seeing a indicator. I think ive watch all his vids hes funny lol

Here you go, this is what you need to do :) You could also do what colin suggested and disconnect the cooler and get as much out as pos

Dont use that oil though! lol

Yeah dont over fill. I always measure what comes out anyway. Im assuming there is correct amount in there now?

Personally ide buy the oil and pay someone to flush it to ensure they use the right oil. This would be the long term solution. Your way is a quick fix, by all means try it. and yeah its better than driving it how it is for sure. I mean i know these motors are classed as bangers now with the price n all but wouldnt effect me thats just me.

The sump is directly behind the engine oil sump further back

Oh and yes hit 4000-4500rpm and you get your power ;)

Funny you should say that. I also found the transmission was much better after i warmed up, say 20 or 30 mins of driving. In fact the whole car livened up on a longer run as i only used to commute 4 miles. I brought this up on the forum too but knowone seemed to know what i waz talking about. But i wouldnt go as far as saying it shifted badley before warm up and deffo never came out of gear

why dont you do a video for us all to see and as we may have a better idea of how your IS200 should be shifting

10 Litres would cover a flush with some left over which is always good to have. That was the colour of mine a redish brown which means plan a change soon ide say.

Funny he said it drove fine, im sure he knows what hes talking about

Ill check my service manual for ATF flush when im next on my PC for you

Hope this makes sense buddy. Let us know the outcome and hope its not too pricy in the end