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Car is back, 2 & 1/2 weeks later...all good so far - no over heating and the Heaters are actually warm now! Even though the seat memory and seat belt hack was lost, I have no complaints yet!

Just wanted to say sincere thanks for the info in this post (and thanks to my mate Jase for pointing me in the right direction to find it!)... Symptoms were 1) the heaters were blowing cold air for the last few weeks even when they were set to hot and topping up the coolant seemed to have fixed it in the short-term, but after few days later the problem was back 2) fan would kick in randomly, even on short journeys and 3) on a motorway run the engine temperature went off the scale! Mine is 2006 220d with 75k and I took it to Lexus Stoke for an intermediate service and asked them if they knew about this issue, they said they had never seen it before so I pointed out it might be a 'known' problem and they should contact Lexus UK to confirm, I asked them for confirmation the head gasket was OK if they couldn't find any issue and within a few hours they called me to say yep, Head Gasket has gone and they will fix under the extended warranty. They said it would take upto 2 weeks, so fingers crossed it'll be sorted soon!!

I recently upgraded my normal Headlights to HID's and they are 100% brighter than my normal Fog Lights. I turn on my Side lights, then Head Lights and now the new bulbs are in are a Crisp White/Blue shine. When I then turn on my fog lights, its like a dull yellow shine compared. In my opinion, my headlights are now much brighter than my fog lights, and I agree you can see a vehicle with HID's coming a mile off - e.g. new BMW's, Merc's Omega's, Audi Punto's and some VW's etc.

Look at my post :-) I wanted this for about 2 yrs and got it installed just before Christmas -SWEET! My Post :-) Dave

I don't actually know how much the unit cost cus when I kept on bothering Nav.tv they told me they don't sell to the public, only trade and that all they would do is to put me in touch with an installer in my area who could purchase from them. This mean't I paid for the lot all together (convertor, dvd player, fm modulator leads etc. and fitting). I'd guess the actual convertor was a fair few hundred quid from nav.tv tho...?!?!? :zee:

Yea, they have the unit sorted. Get in touch with them and get 1! Excellent.

Yeah by PM. ← I tried PM 3 times, but he never responds.

Yep all done. Its sweet! DVD Single DIN under the passenger seat and secured with velcro (for easy removal most of all). Cabled back to my OEM TV and a switch by my knee under the steering wheel to flick between Sat Nav & DVD. Its quality and plays everything! DVD's; copy DVD's; VCD's; SVCD's; MP3's etc. etc. and outputs the sound to an FM Modulator which transmits to the radio when tuned into a certain frequency. Im well impressed and Kev at ICEBeat, in Fenton Stoke-on-Trent did a tidy install in 1 day. (I would post pictures if I could find how to do it :-) Dave

:o I know you and Dean have it done and I wanted to 2. Won't Dean's dad sort it out? - I have the £££'s waiting? Can any1 contact Dean and see? Dave

Hi guys, I saw this post a while ago: http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...howtopic=10930& and want to get my Sunroof/Windows and Mirrors to close when I press the alarm/lock on my keyfob. I believe it can be done and was pointed in Dean (Dpk) direction. I've dropped him a few PM's, but had no reply. Does anyone else know about this and who can fit it, or contact Dean to sort this for me..? Thanks for your help! Dave

Mine is a 200 Sport 99V, I brought in with Lexus as the prvious owner and I've had it for about 18 months now. I first got the HeadUnit replaced under warranty - with no arguments, and only money I will have spent on it is for a near side wheel bearing, as it is going in the garage on Friday to have this fixed. I've had 2 MOT's and 2 Services so far but other than that (touch wood) its not cost me anything else. I would definetly consider another Lexus, dealership seems spot-on everytime and they are real high quality cars, built to last. Mine had 78k on when I brought it, but I've only done about 8k on since I had it, as have a company car. But even now with 85+ on the clock, it runs sweet. Start first time, every time! and I've just got a DVD Player hooked up to my Sat Nav screen, which will keep me amused for a while. Dave

No reply to my mail to Nav.tv - so I called them, again! - the guy said as usual that he would call me back.....and I didn't recieve a call from him. But..... A guy called Kevin called me and said that he was the dealer in Stoke who has lots from Nav.tv - RESULT!!!! :D Im taking my IS to his shop tomorrow so he can take a look. Sounds good so far, might even get it in b4 crimbo! hhooorrrraaay!

Yea, I noticed the GB from an old post a while back. Although most people didn't want to fit it themselves....like me :-) I sent Nav.tv another email again asking of my closest stockist of these.

I've asked this before guys but never got any definitives... I have a IS200 Sport, with Sat Nav. I've always wanted my Pop Up Screen to be able to play DVD's. I believe you need some kind of converter for the signals and to switch between the modes or something and a new DVD unit and the standard Sat Nav unit won't play normal movie discs. Someone from LOC put me in touch with Nav.tv from cardiff, but I ring and ring and no one ever comes back to me with a price. I've searched the earth and found some companies in the US who will supply the parts but I have no idea about fitting them my-self, and wouldn't like to try. All my local ICE places can do Ranger Rovers/BM's/Mini and Merc's but when I tell them I own a Lexus - they look blank at me (r they jelaous..? ) Any advise would be appreticated, as I can't find anyone who knows much about it. Cheers Dave

I did this once, it was a few months ago, going left around a small corner. Think I hit some oil and grease on the tarmac or something, as I was only in 2nd - doing no more than 25 MAX! Left hand down and the back end swung right around, I ended up crushed against a massive tree on the pavement, with the drivers window glass all over me! It costi a fortune, my side skirt was bent, I needed a new door, interior panel (£500 ALONE!) etc. etc. etc. It all happened so quickly, I could even prevent it! The only lucky things were the roads were relatively clear so I only hit the tree and the Airbags didn't engage tho :¬I It these Rear Wheel Drive cars, very different than my old Corsa 16v :-)