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Hi all thanks for all the input to my original thread and apologies for not finishing the story. We ended up having the main battery changed out as it was not charging up because a few of the cells had died which was why it was lighting up like a Christmas tree. It was approx £2500 but the dealer went halves with us. He offered to swap for anything of a similar price they had in but there was nothing I was interested in. After spending the extra money on the battery it came to the same price as one from Lexus itself but with a new computer module and main battery. It's still going strong now and had no issues since. Take it easy. Tim

Hi again all sorry I've not been back in for a while but I havent been getting Posts to my email for some reason. Anyway just another update. We eventually got the RX back after the Inverter change at the end of January. All systems had been reset and they said just drive it and see if the warnings come back. All the original warnings and messeges came back on after 3 weeks. We had it back for diagnostics and they found it to be pointing to the Hybrid computer Module as originally mentioned. This was changed (the dealer we got it from agreed to fit most of this cost leaving me with £200 towards it which was fine). The car was in for 5 days and I contacted them to ask why it was taking so long and they have said that it has not fixed the problem and all warnings and messages are still exactly the same. They dont know what to do as the diagnostics still point to the same issue but they have said maybe its that the battery is the problem and we need a new one. Surely a machine like this with all the diagnostics would be able to state what componant is the issue especially with the possible expense involved. I dont want them to just start changing everything on the off chance its at fault. They are in the process of contacting Lexus UK for possible solutions and in the meantime we are back in a courtesy car. Any more suggestions would be greatly appreciatted Richard, Ill PM you if you dont mind. Thanks

Hi all just an update on where I am with the RX400. It is still at the dealership and awaiting the inverter with no date for delivery. They originally said we wouldnt get a courtesy car but after a few discussions with Lexus UK on the safety recall they have given us one which is great. The dealership are saying that the lights being on is a problem with the Hybrid computer module and will cost £1000. But I dont want to get this done before the inverter so we can rule it out. I only drove the car for a couple of hours from buying it so will be looking for the dealer to fit the bill for any additional costs. Does anyone have any experience with the Hybrid computer module?

Thanks Jason. I know. My friend who used to be in the car bussines has always helped me out through his contacts and this was one of his contacts. I had test drove one from Lexus which made me and the wife want one but this one was a lot cheaper and it seemed like fate that there was one in. I should have thought on, that in this day and age the cars are a lot more complicated and the warranty is a neccessary safety net. Must say my friend has saved me a lot of money in the past and it was my blind optimism and the allure of the sweet Lexus drive that has gotten me here.

Hi Zotto The 12v battery was changed before we brought it home as I was aware of them dying quite quick. The day after the lights were on I disconnected it for 10mins and reconnected it. The lights stayed off for about 10mins.

Hi all I have seen posts from 2013 about the Recall issue but couldnt find anything recent so have started this thread. I bought a used 2008 RX400H last week and when I got it home warning lights came on (engine, skid, Master warning and Brake system light) It also says Check VSC system, check Hybrid system. I called the garage I bought it from and they just put me intouch with the local Lexus dealer as I bought it tade so didnt come with a warrenty. (silly me trying to save a few quid) I have taken it into the Lexus garage who have done the diagnostics and they were unclear of what the problem could be. They then checked if it was part of the Inverter recall and it was so they said they are going to sort that. But they say the lights being on is nothing to do with the inverter issue as they are in different places in the car. When I have looked online at the DVSA and the American recall notice it states these lights would come on and the car could stop all of a sudden. Car seems to drive ok but MPG seems low. Lexus say the lights are probably to do with a battery sensor but they wont try to fix the warning light issue until the inverter has been changed. They have given us a courtesy car until tuesday but the part is apparently on back order till 2099, Yes 2099. I assume this is a number the computer spits out when they dont know when its available. They are contacting Lexus UK to see if we can have a long term Courtesy car. My questions are. 1. Has anyone recently had an issue with the inverter and had it fixed under the Recall? 2. How long did it take to get the inverter fixed? 3. What are peoples opinions on if the warning lights are connected with the inverter issue? 4. If it is a sensor on the battery how much would that cost as Lexus dont want to quote any prices at the moment for some reason. 5. Has anyone had a long term courtesy car from Lexus and if so how long and did you get like for like as we have dogs and kids and need the space, hence the puchase of the lovely RX400. :hohoho: Sorry its a long thread but its my first one and its all been bursting to get out there. I have trawled through this forum for answers first and have learnt lots already and await enlightenment from you 'Go to' guys and gals. Thanks