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  1. acer54
    Thanks for the video, as you say it's a lot easier if you actually see it and it looks very easy!
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    Is it easy to remove and replace the lighter with the usb outlets?
  3. acer54
    My RX400h cigarette lighter in the dash is not working and the lower socket below is the same, I suspect the fuse is missing or blown, is the fuse solely for the lighters or does it power other components, I've also read that there is a built in fuse in the lighter - is this the case? I take it the fuse panel is in the drivers footwell above the footrest, is it easy to access or do you need to be a contortionist?
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    Mine had done a little over 116,000 miles, regarding the head gasket issues I took out the Lexus extended warranty for two years which would have covered it.
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    I had the same problem with my is220d lol
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    Don't get the new one till Thursday and I can't wait lol These are the issues I had with mine. 1. EGR needs cleaning about every 5,000 miles. 2. Brake caliper sliding pins usually seize up and need inspecting/cleaning every 6 months. 3. 6th gear is unusable unless you are doing at least 80 mph and breaking the law. The rest was just routine wear and tear maintenance.
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    It's time to say bye bye to the is220d section and say hello in the RX400h section, thanks for all the help and guidance I've had over the last 18 months with my first Lexus, I've learnt a lot about the good and bad points of the is220d along the way!
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    Has anyone had any issues with the hybrid system, this is the first hybrid I've had and was wondering if their was any potential problems I should know about?
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    Cambelt has been changed.
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    Thanks for the info, I will check all of these points this week.
  11. acer54
    I have just purchased a 2008 RX400h with 118,000 miles on the clock, are their any known issues that I should look at and check with this particular model. Any suggestions would be gratefully appreciated.
  12. acer54
    You can take extended warranty until the car is 10 years old and has under 140,000 miles. Mine was 9 years 11 months old when I took out the extended warranty for two years, it cost £950 for two years warranty including the top AA Home Recovery Breakdown cover for two years. I have had the water pump and coolant etc. and the clutch release bearing changed under warranty and there is still another year left on the warranty - it's a no brainer really to take the warranty out, I did purely for the head gasket failure problem which if done properly can cost about £4000!
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    Mine are done every 12 months, this year the fronts had to be replaced, rubber boots were perished a lot of corrosion on the slider pins. I guess every 6 months is probably about right but I would 12 months is an absolute maximum.
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    To be honest I didn't haggle, thought the £14.23 was still a bargain, maybe if you need them try and haggle and see how cheap you can get them for lol
  15. acer54
    I bought a pair of Bosch wipers (22" & 20") for my is220d for £14.23 off eBay which I thought was a good deal! Still available now eBay item # 330863388959
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    I have to be doing 80mph in mine which is about 2000rpm before I can use 6th gear comfortably, usually keep it in 5th which also helps keep the DPF clean..........
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    You also get 2 years full AA recovery with it, if they offered me 2 years cover for the price of one then I would snap their hands off, I've also had the clutch release bearing replaced under extended warranty - total cost so far in repairs is about £600 and considering the AA over is £150 pa I'm breaking even and I still have just over a years warranty left so it's a no brainer!
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    My is220d was in yesterday for it's yearly service (small service) fuel filter also changed as well as the brake fluid, was told the water pump is leaking and needs changing as well, this was done under extended warranty including fresh coolant which I was going to have changed anyway - total cost to me was £250, water pump change out alone inc labour is £330, so glad I took the extended warranty out last year!
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    My is220d has covered 116,000 miles and recently I had the clutch release bearing changed under extended warranty, the flywheel and clutch plates were inspected and both were in reasonable condition, I elected to have the clutch plates changed which only cost me £350 as Lexus picked up the labour under the extended warranty scheme.
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    To be fair mine has been the same when starting during the recent low temperatures (-1 degree's) but in normal temperatures it starts immediately, thought this was normal to be fair.
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    My is220d flew through it's MOT today and without any advisories as well, annual service due in February next year and will have the EGR valve pulled and cleaned at the same time - definitely feeling the love at the moment!
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    Just had the release bearing replaced under extended warranty, DMF was ok but whilst they had the gearbox removed I had them replace the clutch plates which I paid for, cost me £315.50 which I thought was a good price, usual good service from Lexus Teesside, courtesy car Lexus is300h (which I did not want to give back) and full valet on mine prior to being collected - Well done again Lexus of Teesside!
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    115,000 miles on my 2007 is220d, going in next week for clutch release bearing replacement and DMF inspection, these will be replaced under extended warranty, whilst they are in to the clutch I've told them to replace the clutch plates at my expense, I've been quoted £350 inc vat for the plates.
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    I bought a genuine Lexus 2015/2016 dvd from a guy on eBay who had upgraded to the 2016/2017 disc, it worked perfectly and as you would expect all functions are working. Cost me £50! Apparently the guy updates every year so I told him when he upgrades next year to get in touch with me and I will purchase the old one again, at £50 I'm still quids in me thinks! The one I had was Europe 2006/2007 from when the car was new, the one I bought is just UK but a lot more accurate than the older one......
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    My is220d is in next week for release bearing replacement (under extended warranty) the DMF will be inspected and replaced at the same time if required (under extended warranty) I am paying for the clutch plates to be changed (£350) - Not bad deal under the extended warranty scheme me thinks.......
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