PwackGS300

Thanks Doro708

Bought the techstream , very pleased.

Pwack

Hello All

I have a 2006 GS300 with 60k on the clock , when i start it i get what sounds like noisy cam/valves for about 2-3 seconds , it sounds awful ,after that it sounds like a sewing machine.

I believe it may be caused by a blocked pcv valve starving oil on startup to the vvti system , (i may be wrong ) can anyone point me to the location of the pcv valve so i can check it out.

Many thanks as allways.

Pwack

Thankyou

i will have a look tommorow

Hello All

Could anyone point me to the external temperature sensor as my car is telling me its always 50c .

Thanks

Pwack

Hello All

I am looking at buying a new set of wheels for my 06 GS as my original alloys need reconditoning as there in a sorry state , however i have seen a set of wheels (same as my originals ) with good tyres but i am wondering if i can learn the TPMS sensors on the new wheels to my car or do i have to swap all of them over???

Any one done this before , i think i recall something in the manual about learning a spare set incase you have a winter tyre set of wheels.

thanks

Pwack

I had a Ballast fail on one of my headlights and was qouted some silly prices for a replacement so i looked for an aftermarket ballast and come across a lexus ballast replacement on eBay .

Turns out the guy lives not far from me so i collected the ballast with all the required cables to make the ballast fit into the headlight and he advised me on how to install.

So removed the front bumper (quite easy) and removed headlight , bottom cover comes off and has original ballast fitted to it , i removed the original ballast that also has the bulb feed lead connected , its tricky but the bulb feed lead can be manipulated past the AFS assembly.

The original feed for the ballast feeds the new ballast so connected it up and installed the new bulb feed lead past the AFS unit and installed bulb and refitted headlight,

Best £35 ive spent , works a treat and also looked very good quality .

I had a crack in the back of my headlight which had let in water which pools in the bottom of the headlight , which is unfortunately were the original ballast is which is why mine failed but the replacement is a sealed unit so should survive any water ingress.

Link to item below

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Xenon-Hid-Ballast-kit-D2-D4-replacement-Lexus-GS300-GS430-GS450-IS200-LS400-SC-/170979454118?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3ALexus&hash=item27cf2b6ca6

Spot on.

Pushed switch in glovebox and boot works fine now.

Thanks

Just found a pic online of the location . will check it on monday.

Thanks for the heads up!!!!

Hello Tonyricha

Were about is the switch ,i have seen the passenger airbag switch ?the car is parked at my office at the moment so i cant check it till monday , just want to know what im looking for.

Thanks

PwackGS300

Sorry forgot to say , it opens using the key in the boot

Hello All

My boot wont release either from the button on the boot lid or the key or boot release in the car, is there anything i can check before i strip the bootlid down to check the solenoid and switch?????

thanks

PwackGS300

Hello All

Just bought a CAT C 06 GS300 se and need some parts but cant find much online.Any one know of anyone breaking a mk3 GS.

I need driverside wing , front bumper , driverside headlight.

Any assistance appreciated.

Thanks

Pwack

Hello All

New to Lexus , waiting for my GS300 MK3 to be delivered and to be honest i cant wait.

Shame i couldnt select liverpool or merseyside from the location box on sign up!!!

Aparantley im now from Cheshire ???

Forum looks great

Thanks

Pwack