Davearia

@kenhall saw the video below saw I've a good idea how it comes off now. I'll take off off and Kurust and paint it. Thanks 🙂

Hello,

I noticed that the metal part that holds the windscreen wiper to my back windscreen is rusting. We live one street away from the Irish Sea so rust is a big issue/problem for us.

Was wondering what is the best way to fix this? Is it possible to replace it or if it needs cleaning and repainting is it better to do it in while it's still on the car or to remove it? Are there any Youtube videos that anyone knows of that goes through this?

Thanks,

Dave J

So my mechanic suggested trying this. Had it in the system for about 2 weeks and nothing improved. Rang him on over the weekend and he said there was some other stuff he used previous that worked. Went round Monday and he removed some of the hydraulic oil and put this Lucas powered steering treatment additive.

Must admit as the first on didn't work I was cynical. Spent 5 minutes turning the wheel left to right etc. It's perfect like new 👍

I cleaned it previously but as in my earlier post I managed to do a reset on the sunroof and it is fine now.

Driving home yesterday and tried to close my sunroof. The glass roof came right to the front and as soon as it touched the spring loaded mechanism at the front and it completely opened again.

Also:

1. Tried this and and I couldn't get it to reset as it did in the video.
2. When opening the sunroof it seems to not go right back, Clicking the button for a 2nd will move it right back.
3. If I move the sunroof forwards incrementally it will close. The issue is when you hold the button forwards.

So this did work for me, only difference is the sunroof needed to be tilted up before holding the tilt button in 👍

Checked the powered steering fluid level and it's ok

That typo has to stay there now 🤣

Hello,

Noticed when I started my cat yesterday and slightly turned the steering wheel a strange vibrating and whining noise. Will ring the mechanic on Monday but was curious what it might be?

Thanks,

Dave.

Update - fastfitz came and fitted the towbar on my driveway this morning. Absolutely brilliant people, polite and professional. Highly recommend them to anyone 🙂

Sorry not to reply sooner, been away at the weekend. Booked my car in on the 25th with this company: https://fastfitz.co.uk/ fitted on my driveway. Flange towbar with 7 pin electrics, £439.

There were others including PF jones but didn't get much response back to be honest. Fingers crossed they'll do a good job.

Thanks everyone for their help so far, I'll report back later.

Cheers, Dave.

I saw this and 3 of the 4 say model exclusions for vehicles with self leveling: https://www.pfjones.co.uk/tow-bars/tow-bars-for-lexus/lexus-rx350-towbars/lexus-rx350-2003-2009-towbars.html

I'll ring them again today and see if I can get to the bottom of it.

Well you can set the suspension from the console so could anyone confirm I'm right when I say if it set to let's say the middle setting that the suspension is going to stay in that position? Sorry if this is a numpty question BTW

Just rang the Manchester branch and they say they don't fit tow bars on self leveling cars. Pretty sure my suspension has self leveling, so I'm not sure what to do.

Filled in the enquiry form and their reply was they don't have an engineer in my area.

Hello,

I'm looking to get a tow bar and electrics fitted on my 2007 Lexus RX350 so I can tow a trailer. Just wanted to ask if my car can have tow bar fitted and if so what is the best approach?

Could fit it myself possibly or pay some one to it. Any advice would be really appreciated.

Thanks,

Dave.

@b4u2 sorry another senior moment, only had the car 3 months, updated now.

Herbie the antenna you suggested came just now, tried it with the middle sized adapter and it fits perfect. Not had time to test the radio but if it fits I'm sure it's good.

Thanks for saving me money as I suspect I might have had to pay import duty on it also.

Herbie I completely agree, in fact that's why I asked the seller. I think your option is a safer bet. 

Many thanks 🙂

This is the rest of it. I've asked the seller if they are compatible before I buy it.

Think I've found the part: https://www.amazon.co.uk/AntennaMastsRus-2007-2009-Lexus-RX350-ANTENNA/dp/B00V95TZOW?th=1 It's just antenna that's missing, need to check the state of the rest of it.

Hi,

I have a 2007 Lexus RX350. Noticed yesterday part of the aerial has gone missing. Where can I buy one from please?

Cheers, Dave.

Hello,

Hope everyone had a good Christmas and all the very best for 2022.

Got some sad news a few weeks ago in that I got my 2003 Lexus GS 300 serviced and due to living very close to the Irish sea my mechanic informed me that the body work was starting to get to a state that without spending a lot of money on an old car I might want to think about getting another car. I feel a bit daft but I moved to the coast nearly six years ago and although I knew the sea water damaged metal I underestimated just how aggressive it can be. If I had done more, like undersealing it and waxing it more often I would have got more out of the old girl. That said, nearly 8 years of trouble free motoring and only a timing belt and exhaust apart from wear and tear. Naturally I'm now a Lexus addict.

So I bought my next Lexus today. A 2007 RX 350, 70,000 miles 99% service history. She's a beauty. Already spoke to my mechanic who will give it the once over 1st thing in the new year, he recommended Wax Oil but said to wait till the weather is warmer as the Wax Oil applies better in the warm and dry.

Anyway I've got 2 lovely but very hairy Border Collies and with the GS 300 always had a hammock for them over the back seats and my best bet. Wanted to put boot bars in for them so they can go in the boot. Been advised by a friend to try and find Lexus ones if possible as the generic ones are a bit of a pain. So wondered if anyone here has any they would recommend or possibly have some they want to sell?

P.S. If anyone has any advice on selling my old Lexus it would also be appreciated.

Thanks, Dave.

Hi,

Just noticed my front near side head lamp bulb has gone on my 2003 Lexus GS300 and not sure which one I need to replace it with. So I thought I'd ask here. Also one of the bulbs on the license plate has gone. 

Thanks,

Dave Johnson.

Hi thanks for you help with this.

I did try asking a mechanic to plug a diagnostic tool in, assuming it was an OBD and he said it didn't seem to work with my 2003 GS 300.

Hi,

My Lexus GS 300 has its engine light stuck on. Was told it might be an issue with fuel I got from Morrisons supermarket. But 2 tanks later it is still on. The only thing that has changed recently is the Battery went flat and I bought a new one from Halfords. The car runs perfectly ok.

Tried this: https://www.lexusofatlanticcity.com/blog/how-do-i-reset-the-maintenance-449910 but no luck.

Thanks,