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Hi John, Thanks for your very helpful response, did what you said and it went like clockwork. New casing now fitted. Thanks again, Brian.

Does anyone know how to strip down a door mirror to replace the casing? (2013 Lexus GS300h L/H door mirror)

Does anyone know how to strip down a door mirror to replace the casing? (2013 Lexus GS300h L/H door mirror).

Well have updated successfully using the link above. The download file is quite big and a 64GB USB is needed. Takes about 90 mins to upload in car after entering the unique code supplied. Cost $99 approx £75 and is the latest version 2018 v2 just released. Well pleased and cost less than half the price quoted by dealer.

Thanks again for all the sensible replies, I have a spare 12v battery which I will take with me, you have been very helpful.

Thanks John & Hangie feel better knowing it will start on return. Peter, its a metal box, can be fixed or replaced, life is too short to be worring about car getting damaged, looking more forward to a holiday.

Hi, Does anyone know if the hybrid battery will still start the car engine after leaving car at the airport for four weeks in winter (Feb/March) outside?

Have been in touch with the sat nav update site : https://toyotamaps.online/map-updates/toyota-lexus-navigation-gen7-update They say that a new version will be out towards the end of this month (2018 v2). Therefore hanging on until this is released before I purchase. Will post how I get on in October.

Thanks Hangie, thats a great help.

OK thanks Colin, will get in touch with local dealer.

How do you update the maps in the navigation system on a 2014 GS300h. I went to the lexus map update site but that said contact your local dealer. I was under the impression that you could buy online and download to a USB memory stick with a unique code. So, can this be done online or do I have to contact local dealer?? I know its cheaper to just use iphone but if you can afford the GS300h then the cost of an update is minimal.

Well I managed to hard wire in with very little effort. I dropped the overhead lighting panel, held up with two clips at the front and two at the rear using a plastic trim removal tool. There are two electrical multi plugs connected to this panel, one drivers side one passengers side (see the link provided by Ten Ninety above for pictures). Using a multimeter I located a negative and positive (positive only when ignition is on) going to the passenger side multi plug. I then connected a 12v dc to 5v dc convertor regulator to these wires (purchased on ebay for £1.89p plus 89p postage). The 5v dc output was wired to the mini usb cable which came with the camera. The camera I am using, which was a Christmas present is a Nextbase 402g Pro which mounts by the rear view mirror and is powered with a 5V dc supply. There is only a short piece of wire showing from the usb socket located on the top of the camera to where it goes into the overhead panel along with the cable from the rear view mirror located at the top of the windscreen. I am really pleased with the outcome and the quality of the movies from the camera day and night are second to none. The camera turns on and off with the ignition so can just forget about it knowing it is recording all the time when driving. Hopefully, may get a discount on my insurance premium when I renew it in a couple of months!!!

Thank you all for your replies, most helpful, especially the link provided by Ten Ninety. Will attempt the wiring as soon as the 12v dc to 5v dc converter arrives. Hopefully the beginning of next week. Will post how I get on.

Hi, Has anyone hard wired a dash cam mounted by rear view mirror on windscreen? Maybe get a feed from interior lights by rear view mirror?

Hi Zotto, Thanks for the reply, I am up and running now and having messages read by navi voice, thanks.

Would it not be better to have a separate FORUM for GS Hybrid owners?? At present the GS300h does not even get a mention and its been out since December 2013????

Sorted, found this link with the answer to my problem, http://www.whylexus.com/display-iphone-text-messages-on-your-lexus/

I have just changed cars from 2014 IS300h to 2014 GS300h Lux. Can anyone tell me how to set up for messages in the car. I am receiving calls ok but not messages. On the phone screen in the car the messages box is dim (not active). It worked fine in the IS 300h and have not altered any settings on my iPhone 6s mobile. Tried everything I can think of. Checked on lexus portal and I should be able to get messages through car telephone and given the option for message to be read out. So any tech geeks out there that can help me?? It would be appreciated, thanks.

Thanks for all your replies, I think I get the gist of what you are all saying. Will put into practice and will post how I get on in a couple of weeks. Geoff, I know what you mean about the techie bits, still trying to get my head around it all..........with the help of one of my daughters whom teaches I.T.

Picked up a used (Jan 2014) IS 300h se with premium sat nav yesterday. Have been reading the topics from members not getting very high MPG. Just wondering if anyone has any tips on driving technique around the city??? Bought this car because of its fuel economy. I already knew it didn't meet the advertised MPG but must get more than my GS300 I partexed that averaged around 22 MPG.