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hollo

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    Mike
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    GS300
  • Year of Lexus
    2006
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    Berkshire

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  1. Thanks for the replies , yes agreed I'd of thought if the shocks were on their way out it would give a too soft ride , which is why its all a bit confusing. Where exactly is the damping adjustment on the shocks ? , is it at the top by the stepper motor ? Also , does anyone know what the value of 17 Clicks means ( from the dealer diagnostics ) , I just wonder if this value is a clue as how hard or if the shocks have been adjusted from standard ? Thanks Mike.
  2. Hello , I've had 3 x GS300's in the past and this is my first GS450h , I've only had it a couple of weeks and it my fault for not doing a proper test drive before I purchased it . It's on a 56 plate with 130,000 miles . Anyway the suspension is just way too firm with no 'give' over bumps . I took it to the local dealer this morning for them to have a look at it , and after a test ride they agree its too firm , but a visual inspection showed just a slight leak front passenger side shock - but not too bad . They then plugged it into their diagnostic equipment and it didn't come up with any faults. The value of all four shocks was 17 'steps' - if this value means anything to anyone ? . Could it be possible to have the car stuck in sports mode , so only giving me a very firm ride ? , as it's just not right , but with no faults showing its not obvious where to being to look. The nuclear option would be to look to change all four shocks , but that does seem a bit extreme and frankly too expensive. Could anyone give me any ideas of where to start , of know of any experienced suspension shops ? Thanks Mike
  3. Hello , and thanks again for all the help . The Company never even bothered to call me back , and i'll never use again was 3D Transmissions in Tilehurst Reading. I've had a cunning plan or two, Plan A - I've found a garage in High Wycombe who will change the fluid and filter and possibly have a look at the soleniods , so I'm really hoping that'll fix it. it's booked in for Monday next week. Plan B - Another more local garage in Maidenhead said he can source and fit a secondhand box for £900 - £1000 . I'm hoping that I'll not need plan B. i'll post up on hear how I get on..... Thanks again to everyone for all the help and advise. Mike
  4. Hello , thanks for the replies . The 'specialist ' who i took it to said the oil was OK for the level , but it was dirty . He didn't offer to change it and the filter , he just recommend full gearbox recondition . Can anyone recommend a garage who would be able to change the fluid/filters and clean the solenoid plungers ? . As when this first happened the local trusted garage I took it to said they didn't touch auto boxes and I went on their recommendation of the 'specialist ' Are there any Lexus gearbox specialist anyone can recommend from experience ?. I'm in Maidenhead Berkshire . I've had a quick look but couldn't find anyone local-ish who advertises these services. Thanks again Mike
  5. Hello , Just wondering if any can help me with some pointers or advise ?. I've got a 2005 GS300 ( the first of the mk3 ) , and I love the car. It's the 3rd one I've owned , and I just seem to keep coming back to them as it's such a wonderful car to drive. Anyway , it's got 142,000 miles on the clock , but I've got a serious transmission problem . At first it would not change up into top as the revs were too high for the motorway speed I was travelling . Now it's got worse , as it feel like it's pulling away in 2nd gear , and there is no reverse gear any more . You can 'feel/hear ' the gear engage ( I think ) but there is no drive . Also the VSC warning light and stability control light also came on. Apart from that it still drive like a dream and the rest of the box is fine. I took it to a local-ish auto 'specialist ' , who for £50 + vat gave me a list of the fault codes and cleared the warning lights . He sucked his teeth and said it would be expensive and he'd ring me back with a price for a recon gear box - but he's never bother to ring me , so sod him if he does want my money. Anyway the three fault codes are , P0751 , P0761 , P2714 . Could any please help me ? . i don't really want to scrap the car , anyone any idea of anyone who could help with trying to fix it ? . My only thoughts are that it may be electrical as opposed to the actual gear in the box , due to the number of faults ? , but I could be wrong. Sorry for the long post , and thanks. Mike
  6. Thanks for the quick replies everyone . I'll take a look rear screen at the weekend. Cheers Mike .
  7. Hello , I'm a new member to the forum . I just brought my second GS300 , I've no idea why I sold the first one , as they are just such a nice car. My new car is a 2006 model , and one thing I've noticed is that when I put the heated rear window on , it Interferes with the FM radio signal . After having a look on the web , I believe that the first thing to check is the suppressor ? - Can anyone help me , and give me a clue where it's located ? Thanks Mike .
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