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  1. There is a lot of voodoo to it. Sometimes clamping ferrite can help but needs to be done properly. The reason I always say 'lexus know what they are doing or did. If they didn't ask you to change or add something, don't' The closet you can get is to always buy OE things and follow them exactly how they did it. Even so, there will be many things e.g. cable tie or that piece of tape that we will miss but will be absolutly critical in lexus books.
  2. Camera might have emissions and the cable you run for camera might not be quality cable and act as an antenna and this affect FM in car. And most camera have emissions between 100 to 200MHZ if not designed properly for intended use. Very plausable FM screws up. There is a lot of thinking, designing and testing done when a single cable is routed or electrics added to a car.
  3. If indeed its the waste gate check and clean wires to it, it could be simple as.that.. High boost pressure comes when in 2nd or 3rd gear under load. It will break everything.
  4. turbo overboost.... seems jammed wastegate valve on the turbo due to carbon build up... no? Sees waste gate keeps shut and casues excessive tubro spin and more boost. Would explain why inetcooler pipe broke and someone thought duct tape will hold it. Not a chance duct tape can hold boost pressure.
  5. You should not simply run a wire. You should locate the antenna and see if it has moved or something. Antenna location is very important (Standing Wave Ratio ruins the performance and is subject to.location of antenna among many other things). There will be a coax cable and there is a port behind ML I think in blue for the antenna. Make sure everything is to Lexus spec even routing of the cable, can't emphasize enough on this. I never use FM as I find it low quality audio and dated. DAB is better but can't match DVD. Obviously radio has its own purpose I guess...
  6. rayaans That was your original question wasn't it? I also want to know if they went in a loss and replaced the dpf or did cleaning of it. AIL can call and ask them this. Might be mentioned on receipt.
  7. Load resistors? Can't one modify the flasher relay unit? Where is it located... On an old car, I upgraded to LED bulbs and modified a capacitor on the flasher relay. Very easy job ( took a minute to plug out the relay, 5 to solder a new cap).
  8. What about turn signal lights ? Wont sharper cutoff look good ?
  9. I wonder if they broke something... rattle seems like something not in place. Someone else will give a hint. But without looking it is hard to tell Go to them, tell them it was fine before. You took a working car and got a broken back... Ask them to show you what is wrong and that you will send pictures to someone for opinion. But do suggest to them that you know they screwed it up. Yet to see a decent mechanic. They never take it on their chin and admit a mistake.
  10. Yes. Fix it yourself. :) Caliper can be unseized. Don't even need a new bolt if done properly. But steps will be something like this: jackup the car, use stands, remove wheel remove brake caliper Disconnect brake lines and plug them so it doesnt leak take the caliper and soak it in penetrant like wd40 penetrant for a day or two take the caliper and hammer it with small hammer to break the rust weld. When pin is free, clean it, sand it and polish it. re assemble. If you take your time, all you will spend is 6 pounds on Ceratech grease for the pin/bolt, 5 pounds on Dot 5.1.brake fluid flush, and may.be 7 pounds on caliper paint if you want to paint it. Tools you will need is another thing if you dont have them. Ask indie if they can do this for.you...
  11. Will it throw engine codes? What stops you? It will complement your car if it works out.
  12. Is200D might be something special. IS250 paper oil filter (not fuel) is around 15 maybe. Are refering to oil filter or fuel?
  13. dougie Get some real project now. Type to bolt a supercharger.
  14. Also why should I buy it from halfords for 17ish pounds for 2 liter when i can get 1 liter for 7 pounds or 2 liter for 13ish pounds from ebay? I just need to top up the reserviour.
  15. COMMA G30 is silicate Free OAT based. Is it ok to just fill the reserviour with concentrate G30 ?
  16. Seems bad luck to me. If oil is changed on time, what else is there to break it other than mechanical failuer of the part itself.
  17. I think 18inch are smaller should ahould be 19inch... dough here got 19inch and look great. John here said once, he adjusts air according to.tyre wear. Best tip.
  18. Not sure if there is an inline gas filter that you should replace when new gas is being filled in. I also dont know but is ac belt one of those stretch fit belts? You might as well get it replaced if it shows signs.
  19. Was there a difference between the old tool that you had which broke vs new one ? Did you use 24 size socket with 1/2 inch 600mm breaker bar ? Any other details that might help anyone else ?
  20. survey polls say a different story. Anyway, you can always say the proud statement if anyone bugs you; I contribute more to Uk economy than you :)))
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