HellRider

23 hours ago, b4u2 said:

@HellRider

What's that?

Aircon system must be refilled with right amount of oil and R134 refrigerant 

Usually in garages they put only what is written on yellow sticker under the bonnet, but if its already low it needs to be refilled to the manufacturer requirements (check manual).

Not enough refrigerant, I had the same 

On 8/6/2021 at 7:42 PM, PJD69 said:

Queried these guys earlier today about the following IS250 advertised as "FULL LEXUS MAIN DEALER SERVICE HISTORY."

It has Lexus Edgeware stamps until 2018.. then nothing to a recent indie July 2021.

it done only 2k miles between MOTs 02 aug 18 - 14 apr 21

https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/

 🙃

As a part exchange you can get around 5k if you sell on your own 20-30 % less than a traders

My car just got category S after smashed from the back by van driver 

With milage only 69k  I was only offered £7200

Did you change master cylinder?

My car will be scrapped soon, shame you did not post this last week.

Hi everyone, I am or I was happy user of IS250.

Unfortunately yesterday van driver decided to use my boot to stop.

After quick call to the insurer and describing all my IS250 will be written off.

This created situation where I am looking for bigger model of Lexus GS possibly up to 10 years old and up to 80k (MK3 after facelift) and here my questions.

1.  What to look out for when buying GS  

2. what updates were between in models 2009-2011

3. from which year there was audio streaming in GS

any other tips I will be thankful

(sorry if already posted but whoever was involved in car accident will understand me)

Thank you

Diesel engines are good for tractors not for cars.

Do you want it free or should I pay you something?

06->07:
Added shark fin
Added X package option
Moved gas/trunk buttons slightly and illuminated them
Enabled TRAC button to disable TRAC/VSC

07->08:
Improved steering feel
Added rear legroom due to new shape of front seatbacks
Illuminated scuff plate color changed from blue to white
OEM 18s color changed to liquid graphite
Coinholder added to dash

08->09:
A bunch of facelift changes (some interior trim and color changes, bumpers and tails changed, the ugly turn-signal mirrors are added, and the hideous lobster claws become the standard 18" wheel)

Paddles enabled to work in D

09->10:
Bluetooth now available without nav
Nav system updated to match what Garmin offered in 2006 (as opposed to the 1999 era one in the 06-09 models)
USB port added for ipod interface, SAT radio now built in as well rather than optional
A2DP streaming now possible

10->11:
Another facelift with bumpers and whatnot
Ugly LED headlamps added (which means AFS no longer offered)
Passenger side memory seat no longer available
PCS option no longer available
X package no longer available
Sport package no longer available
F-sport package added
350 now offered with AWD

Source: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-2nd-gen-2006-2013/625596-2nd-gen-is-facelift-refresh-what-when-was-it.html#post7108709

Worked well for me 

how much?

no compromise on japanese cars - always petrol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

19 hours ago, Herbie said:

First of all, if the system is meant to have 100g of R134 and 8g of oil

This is like advice of top up in my opinion, after putting 100g of refrigerant and 8 grams of oil air con was blowing cold air only on passenger side and compressor was quite loud.

Filling up system with 430g of R134 and much more oil (but much less than spec sheet from my original post) aircon is blowing ice cold and compressor work is quiet.

20 hours ago, Herbie said:

Roger, I'm assuming that Colin was referring to the original question about quantity of compressor oil, not refrigerant gas.

There is misleading label under bonnet that says to fill 100g of R134 and 8g of oil but this is pure bs.

After top up 100g and 8g of oil cold air was blowing only passenger side.

9 hours ago, RobsonLexus said:

Got my gen. 2 is 250 in April ,71000 miles.

Year?

So nobody maintain AC, that would explain 0 grams of oil in the system in fully serviced car 🤣?

Hi there, I did air con service and I could not find anywhere how much PAG 46 oil should be in system.

All sources say "Refer To Manufacturers Specifications" or "n/a" "https://www.mahle-aftermarket.com/media/homepage/facelift/media-center/klima/thermokampagne/2-2-handbuch-fuellmengen-pkw-&-nkw-200120-gb-screen.pdf"

The only one I found is from Australia "Lexus IS250 2006 2008 6 Cyl 2.5 Eng PAG46 7 14002951 R134a 16" but it is for years 2006-2008 source: http://www.austinbaker.net/downloads/2014/2014 ABI Oil Catalog.pdf 

Will this be relevant to 2010 model?

Anyone have any confirmed quantity?

Thank you 

9 hours ago, johnatg said:

Good idea to change the transmission oil - get a dealer or an auto transmission specialist to do it..

I asked LEXUS dealer in Leicester 3 times for this and never had any replay.

13 minutes ago, The-Acre said:

Any pictures, it's not one I'm familiar with.

https://londoncarz.com/vehicle/name/toyota-mark-x-2-5-v6-automatic-fresh-import-only-20000-miles-guaranteed/

On 4/28/2020 at 7:38 PM, Civicata said:

Actually my car has Bluetooth but it’s for phone calls not media 

I ment Audio Bluetooth, sorry. 

On 4/18/2020 at 1:09 AM, scudney said:

Silly question but are  you sure that your 2009 car doesn't have bluetooth connectivity,I think it should have but could be mistaken🤔

Bluetooth is from 2010

!st issue is that you have is220d 🤣

Never buy diesel, especially japanese 

I had mine from there but they are based in Germany and it takes a week to get here https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/guide-sleeve-kit-brake-caliper-15092/lexus/is/is-ii-gse2-ale2-use2/19067-220d-ale20