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On 12/11/2016 at 8:04 AM, Is300howner said:

Hi!

I'm also having the same "problem". Just bought my 2014 Is300h a month ago. Not before recently I've notived noise from the car mainly around 50-60 km/h and espescially when slightly accelerating or decelerating. The noice is not depending on the rpm, but the speed of the car. I got the dealer to put on brand new michelin tires before I got it, and as far as I can see they are from 2016, so I dont think that bad tire quality is the reason. Just like you, I think it sounds more like the noise you have when a bearing has failed, but its the same either in corners or driving straight ahead, so the bearings should be ok. I might have a technician to look at it for me. I'll let you know the result if they find anything wrong,  but I'm afraid thats just how the car should be. 

 

Sorry for my "noobie" english, I'm not english 😀

Hi,  have you done any diagnostic, any news where the noise is coming from? This noise is driving me crazy when driving

Hi,

my 300h F sport does the same, loud raving at 50mp, very loud and annoying sound. Seems like its from speakers but ASC is off. 

Is it manufactured issue? My fried with 300h CVT doesn’t have this loud noise, any advice? 

On 12/27/2018 at 6:37 AM, albertpeter said:

Did your issue get resolved ? How much it cost?

Hi,

cannot recal if i asnwer this question. Lexus priced whole job for £8000. I have refused this and sold my car to lexus independent dealer for still very good price. 

He had same car and year with gearbox in good conditin - i thing he replaced gearbox and should work fine after. 

On 10/6/2011 at 9:26 AM, Milou said:

Hello everyone,

as you can see this is my first post here. Being a member on other forums makes me confident to post here and get some feedback.

I own a 2006 GS450h which I bought used from the UK 1 1/2 years ago. The car was an approved used with full service history. It now has 60k miles on it.

About a month ago the engine light shown in the dash and I was reading check hybrid system. I took the car to Lexus garage. They checked with their diagnostic and said that this could be a control unit on the batteries or the batteries. We tried the CU but the problem was still there. So they now say it's the batteries, they cost 4k plus labour so I Decided to ask on the forum if anyone else faced the same problem.

From their side Lexus states that this is the first time they have batteries failing on these cars. They search on their network and said this is the first case in the EU.

Anyone who could share some knowledge would be very appreciated

Hi, 

I had almost the same with my old GS450H 2007 (full lexus history) but according to Lexus service center my problem was gearbox - pump failure at gearbox. The price was £8000 to repair. The main problem was that when I stop at traffic light for example, the car doesn’t move, i had to restart the car and it works again.  I refused this repair and took the car to other specialist...they held the car for quite long time and tried to replace gearbox (it would cost me £1200) but failed. I then found someone who bough my car for a good price (independent car garage). 

When you repair your issue, get rid off the car but warn the customer (just to be nice) 🙂 

Ps. Unfortunately, Hybrid car manufactures (Toyota) gives only 10 years for hybrid system. 

Hi,

I had no issue connecting my new Iphone XS max to RX450H (2010) from Iphone 6 plus. You may need to delete previous phone history/ settings in car settings.

The only issue i have is 3-4 seconds delay in playing video though my  phone via Bluetooth in my Lexus IS300H. No idea what it could be. Did you have this with your Iphone 6s? 

Hi all,

have any of you experience delay in sound when playing video via Bluetooth  (phone paired to lexus premium sound/media system)? My has around 3-4 seconds delay.  Video on the phone is fine but the sound, that comes on lexus speakers, delayed. 

On 7/17/2018 at 8:34 AM, byrnew2007 said:

Hi all, i am just wondering about the cvt gear box in the is300h F lexus. How reliable are they and is there anything i need to know about using them ect. When do i need to get the oil changed in them ect. 

Thanks   

Best gear box ever - fast, smooth, quit. Use and enjoy as you wish.

be mindfull - Lexus normally gives 10 years warranty for its hybrid system, witch is part of CVT.  I would not keep any hybrid car over 10 years. 

On 10/22/2018 at 5:51 PM, Wallace said:

Has anyone tried premium petrol in their IS300h?  I've seen Honest John in the Telegraph twice say something like " why pay £40,000 for your car and put the cheapest petrol in the tank?".

Hi,

Yes, I do sometimes, Shell V-Power for my old GS450h and current IS 300H F sport. It does improve MPG (just a little bit) and gives slightly quicker response when accelerating. 

On 10/29/2018 at 1:58 PM, Thackeray said:

Does anyone have any recommendations for a portable jump start unit? There seem to be quite a number available now for around £30 or so. Are they any good?

My main requirements would be

• a small genuinely portable unit, and
• enough power to get a Lexus hybrid car into the "Ready" state..

Hi,

I personally would not buy jump start untill fully understand your car requirements of correct power for jump start. My previous Lexus GS450H run out of Battery (I left lights on on the rush), my friend  offered jump start but as AA was only 30min away, I refused his help. When AA arrived they said:*do not jump start hybrid system without proper professional jump start equipment and knowing exact voltage required. If i not mistaken, comnected computer showed them that 430v requires to start the car.

 I then asked Lexus service departmentand they confirmed - be carefull when jump start as it may “destroy” your car. It may cause huge issue between your hybrid system and CVT gear box! (Cost for repair - £8000 by Lexus)

AA is free for me (benefit from bank) and it doesn’t take long for them to arrive. 

Just a personal opinion....

On 10/27/2018 at 11:40 AM, rayaans said:

Bloody hell has someone been cleaning it with a brillo pad? 

You won't be able to remove those marks without adding any more yourself.

Yeah....I bough this car from Lexus...I wonder what they did to it. 

On 10/27/2018 at 11:30 AM, leelacey17 said:

This is probably the best you could use. The plastic cover won't come separately. They mark very easily so you do have to be careful when cleaning.

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Hi. Many thanks. I will buy one tomorrow and try.

Hi. I have similar on my IS300h F sport but its not everyday. My creaky noise from front wheels up to 20mph aspecialy when turning left or right. 

Does anyone know how to polish or replace scratched speedometer plastic cover? Where can I buy one? Any recomendation? Anyone does in London, 🇬🇧?