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Thanks Greisingel for the suggestion - it makes sense. I shall have a look. Thanks again

Thanks to Herbie and Dave 450h. Both very informative and I’ve learned a bit more about my RX450h. Interestingly the code has now disappeared after having a look at the 12v battery my husband found a ‘breather’ pipe disconnected. After reconnecting I started up and the code was gone! The car drove beautifully back from Tuscany to England. Keeping everything crossed she behaves herself going forward……. I really did appreciate the replies I received so thank you.

Thanks Spock66! Unfortunately I don’t have that widget thing that provides fault codes with me. Lesson to be learned when planning road trip! Running purely as petrol engine so no hybrid at all. May try disconnecting the 12V to try and reboot?

Just driven from uk to Italy and for first time ever a Check Hybrid warning light (in yellow not red) has come on. No apparent issues with the car - any suggestions?

But have had an rac advisory which advised coolant pipe etc. hope this helps

Gosh that’s really kind of you! Car is in Bristol and I’m 100 miles away. So no chance of photos as son in Middle of medical exams and focussed elsewhere which I completely get! The car is a uk x reg - I think it’s purely an IS200 no add one.

My student son has been using our 23 year old IS200 and the old girl has had a few ageing issues. Most recent issue is a leak from the coolant pipe at the rear of the engine. Is this a difficult (aka very expensive) repair? We all love the car and will be sad to see her go……. Other than when she’s not behaving she runs like a dream! Has had a new radiator fitted within last 12 months. Has anybody got experience of having this leak issue and any wise words much appreciated! Thanks

Could someone tell me what the minimum pad thickness is please for the front brakes of a 2010 RX450H? Thank you.

My RX450h occasionally makes a loud bang like someone has just hit the car when switching from hybrid to petrol - it only happens when the car is stationary. Certainly makes me jump! Any ideas on what could be causing this phenomenon please? Car is into dealership for its 50000 service this week.

Hissy Fit update! Lexus had her back to deal with her oddities......... They replaced the radio! How that will resolve the reverse camera not engaging or the windscreen wipers switching on and off randomly I really don't know! However, the faults have been reported under original warranty so hopefully she will be covered for any further issues........ I shall keep you posted.

Hey thanks all for your very good advice - as having dodgy moments with radio/windscreen wipers and reverse camera I forked out for the warranty if only so I can sleep at night! Really appreciate your comments on this - what a great forum you people have!

Hi Rayaans, bought the car from Lexus Milton Keynes as pre used last year. Hope it hasn't been messed with....... How would I know?

Hi ChrisKaye. Thanks for your suggestion! I still have the car and if the fault occurs before she goes back up to the dealership next Thursday I shall try and get someone to have a look. Possibly easier to that than trust her not to run me over whilst I check out the lights........😳. In any case, I shall draw that possibility to the Service Department's attention. Last time they simply changed the camera unit but despite this the intermittent fault is still occurring, albeit rarely. I wonder if the radio and windscreen wipers could also be down to faulty switches? I really appreciate your assistance.

Thanks DanD. Dilemma! Mine is just at about 40,000 miles for a 2010 plate so a long way to go to Tom's 75k. However, with the car going back to Lexus under warranty next week for reverse camera not engaging occasionally issues, windscreen wipers switching on randomly in sunny weather and a radio which likes to switch itself on and off repeatedly I rather feel there may be trouble ahead........! So perhaps the peace of mind a £1000 warranty will bring may be worthwhile. Thanks for your sage advice.