Do Not Sell My Personal Information Jump to content


NormanB

Members
  • Posts

    12
  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Profiles

Forums

Events

Store

Gallery

Tutorials

Lexus Owners Club

Gold Membership Discounts

Lexus Owners Club Video

News & Articles

Everything posted by NormanB

  1. Something is draining my battery when the car is left for a few days. Could it be connected to the fact that the warning light for automatic headlamp adjustment malfunction has come on? It's been going on and off for some time as you drive, now it is on all the time the engine is running. Otherwise, everything seems to be working normally. All suggestions gratefully received! The first time this happened, I replaced the battery as it was a few years old. But clearly that was not the problem!
  2. You can turn it off each time you lock up, don't know of any way to permanently disable it.
  3. Good thinking, I'll start locking it up again (I'm lucky enough to live in an area where security is not a problem) and make sure the phone is not inside. Nothing else could be the culprit, I have a TomTom but don't often have it plugged in. Many thanks
  4. Can't seem to find an appropriate sub-group but here goes anyway: The alarm in my 2005 is300 Sportcross sometimes goes off for no reason. It has been suggested that the motion sensor is faulty, as this never happens if I set the system to ignore what is going on inside (by cycling the button on the driver's door three times before locking up). However the sensor is no longer available new. Does anyone know of a source of secondhand ones? Or a mod I can make to fit a newer part?
  5. When my engine management light came on, my Lexus dealer diagnosed a faulty lambda sensor and as the car was still running well (only 90k from new), it was agreed that the work would be done at annual service/MOT, due in only a few weeks. In the meantime, as the dealer price was rather steep, I asked my local garage for a price, and as it was much less, I got them to do the work. The light went out, but only for a few miles, and when I took it back their analysis readout showed another of the four lambda sensors not switching (a sign of failure). This seems too much of a coincidence. But if they had replaced the wrong one I would not have expected the engine management light to go out at all. Could there be some other fault that is blowing these things up?
  6. The key has now arrived and works perfectly. Recommend the supplier suggested by Sorcerer: good communications, quick service, sensible price, and it works. Many thanks to everyone who responded.
  7. Sorcerer has kindly suggested a source of keys, see this thread. I have now ordered one, I will post again when it arrives.
  8. The plastic part of my ignition key has broken, unfortunately the part carrying the metal stem. I bought a complete new key blank from Timpsons but they are unable to machine the stem and I can't swap the new and old stems because they are cast into the plastic. Does anyone know of someone who can machine the stem? I know from an earlier enquiry that Lexus dealers will only sell you a complete lockset for the whole car at a silly price.
  9. I've owned a 2005 IS300 Sportcross for six months after five years with an IS200 Sportcross and I definitely prefer the bigger engine. Much more torque, more relaxed cruising, and a few more toys to boot, such as cruise control, auto headlight adjustment, full leather seats and parking sensors. Also self-dimming heated mirrors, but mine don't self-dim any more and new ones are £600 a pair inc VAT! Agree with the comment about sticking calipers, I've had one, the telltale sign is a squeak at low speeds that goes away when you brake. Otherwise it is showing every sign of being just as reliable as its predecessor. Check that the washers and rear wiper motor are all working OK, I had some trouble with these on the other car and good secondhand items are like hen's teeth. The Navigator version had built-in sat nav but mine doesn't, apparently late models don't because Lexus ran out! Downsides? Fuel consumption is higher, but not dramatically so, about 3mpg less than the IS200. Also the lower profile tyres are noisier and give a stiffer ride, but they sharpen up the steering considerably so I reckon that is a fair trade-off. A truly excellent tool, fulfills so many roles so well.
  10. The mirrors on my 2005 IS300 Sportcross no longer dim in response to following headlamps. Also, the silvering is suffering on the lower edge, though the heating elements still work. My Lexus dealer just quoted me £250 + VAT per side for replacement, excluding labour! Is there a cheaper route to remedying this? Does anyone have some secondhand ones to sell?
×
×
  • Create New...