ricky73

Hello, Can anybody recommend a reliable ibodyshop in the Northampton or Coventry area? I've just been quoted £2450 to replace the front bumper on my 2009 GS450h by the Lexus dealer approved bodyshop which I know is absurd. Thanks, Richard

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Hello, The 12v battery seems to be dying on my GS450. Has anyone got a any suggestions for who could fit a new a battery other than taking it to a Lexus dealer? Given the number of connections replacing it myself looks a bit too much hassle, makes me miss the simplicity of my old Nissan Micra. The national garage chains won't supply or fit for the 450? I'm near Northampton if anybody can suggest anywhere local. Failing that, would anyone know how much Lexus charge to replace the 12V? I had it changed about 6 years ago at Lexus, and think it was about £200 Thanks, R

Firstly thanks for all your replies. The warranty would have run out in 2014, 5 years from date of registration. I checked the car again tonight (not had a chance to look at the fuses) and the 12v battery is almost flat again despite being fully recharged yesterday so It looks like a recovery tow to the dealers is the only option now. Should the recovery man have charged the high voltage battery directly? Would that be worth trying when the recovery truck comes as it would be lot simpler driving to the dealers then towing out of an underground garage> Thanks, Ricky

Hi, I recently flattened the battery on my 2009 450 (40,000 miles) after the boot was left partly open. The AA came out charged the battery so lights etc. were working, however the car still won't start. When the power button is pressed the display came on as usual however the engine won't start and error messages Check ECB and Check Hybrid System flash up. The recovery man tried a new 12v battery but still no joy, for the record the 12v battery was replaced 11 months ago by a Lexus dealer as I had problems starting the car, they also ran a diagnostic with no problems noted. Next step will be to get it towed back to the dealer which will be a lot of hassle so any suggestions would be much appreciated. Many Thanks, Ricky