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I can't see why not, its the same part just not genuine, it will do the same job as the genuine part but maybe wont last as long. Driving with a broken suspension is more safety critical issue than having it replaced with a new working part.

Thanks, with Japex i had a negative experience with them in the past, So am avoiding them. LexTek in Sheffield don't do loan cars so thats a no.... Am hoping there are more garages that members here can recommend

Hi members, My rx400h both front control arm need changing. I have found the parts on ebay for both at £150.00 but can anyone recommend me a independent garage that knows how to replace the suspension? I am based in east London and based on my searches can't find anybody that knows how to replace. All I get is "we can look into it and then quote labour" I don't mind traveling a bit as long as the garage has loan/courtesy car available for the day. Please recommend garages Thanks

Thanks, will definitely check with lexus regards the battery warranty. If they will cover the battery, then I will most probably go ahead with the purchase. Its a 1 owner only GS450H from new. Full lexus history and the low mileage is whats tempting me..... Thanks so much for your advice, much appreciated.

Thanks for the advice, considering its 06 plate i am currently looking at with low mileage, I just cant justify spending half the value of the car for faults like traction battery or suspension if it was to go wrong. Wow 2k for suspension, my rx400h had front and rear suspension replaced for almost half that. Lets see If i can get the dealer to lower his asking price.

Hi I found a low mileage GS450h 2006 (56k mileage)with full lexus history. I will be part exchanging my current RX400H 09 plate with 196k current mileage. Just wanted to know how reliable are these vehicles, really cant find much info about these compare to other Lexus's. I just want a reliable motorway cruiser and some city/town driving. Any experience advise would be much appreciated. Thanks

Edit: Yes the 12v battery was also disconnected. They have reset the whole system hoping it would fix the cause by self learning. Had the car back only for 3 days now, so lets see how it goes. Got my car booked with them again in a weeks time if nothing changes

Thanks, yeah i took it back and left the car with them for a day. Although i dont have any errors / messages on dashboard, i think they might have incorrectly installed the new belt. Might have to take it back again and get them to redo the whole cambelt again. They also worked on my brakes lubricating all moving parts, hope they have not messed up anything there, because brakes work fine but maybe something is sticking to brakes?

Hi everyone I got my cambelt and water pump changed for RX400H at well known independent garage Japex in Hertfordshire. After picking up my vehicle I've noticed straightaway my car feels sluggish and doesn't pull away as fast as it should do. Also on motorways when i try to overtake, when i fully press down the gas pedal it takes like half second delay before it pulls aways. Ive taken the car back to them and they checked and said everything is fine. Has anybody experienced such issues after a cambelt change or any advice please,? Also my steering feels a bit stiff since the cambelt change. Thanks

Problem solved, it was the re-circulate button turned off, keeping it switched on prevents outside air coming in through the vents

Hope that is the cause, booked my car with lexus dealership in 2 weeks time, really hope its just a missing pollen filter and nothing too major. Thanks anyways, will update with the outcome

Hi guys please try to help me out here, recently bought a rx400h in excellent condition, but just few days ago something went wrong, all the road noise enters the cabin, even if am parked and a car was to drive pass it sounds like a window is slightly open when its not, ive checked all the seals and everything looks fine. What ive noticed is when driving, the outside air is hitting my face from all the front centre air vents even if its switched off, I believe that could be the cause for the road noise entering the cabin. Today it was a bit windy, so i went inside my car, had the ignition off just sitting inside trying to figure out the cause, and i put my hands right in front of the vents, and all i feel was the wind outside hitting my hands. Has anybody experienced such issues or any advice on this?

Just a quick update, got my car fitted with 4 new michelin cross climate today. Car feels so much grippier and smooth. Definitely it has made my cabin noise less. Running them fronts 34psi and rears 36psi. But still road noise is there when driving 40mph and above. Found the front passenger rubber in the lower frame has a small crack/tear, guess that is whats causing excess road noise. Going to get them replaced with new ones by lexus. Hopefully that should cure the cabin noise.

Thanks for the heads up, wasn't aware of this offer, but unfortunately i cant wait this long as i bought the car recently and those front budgets tyres are really ruining my whole ride experience due to excess cabin noise. Edit What psi would be recommended for these cross climate xl tyres. Its a 235/55/R18 v104 I prefer comfort over mpg

Thanks i-s, replacing all my tires with cross climate soon.

Damn... Will just order any old iPods then and give it a try. Thanks anyways engine.

Yes those tyres are very well rated, read positive reviews about them, its just I've never had them on any of my previous cars so not too sure about the ride quality, comfort and noise levels. Will definitely look into these. Only had Michelin and Bridgestone on my previous car which was a Qashqai. Am leaning towards the cross climate for my rx400h after reading many positive reviews, but am just waiting to hear what other members experience is with cross climate if they had them on

Hi Recently i bought a rx400h se-l and found there is an 30 pin connector inside the glove box. I think its an ipod connector. Is there anyway i can convert this for a usb connection? I have seen few 30 pin connector to usb on ebay, was wondering if that will allow me to use a usb for mp3 Here is the attachment

Hi Recently i bought a 2008 rx400h (my first lexus) and its a bit noisy inside the cabin. The dealer pointed out its due to budget tyres fitted at the front. Currently it has a 235/55/R18 Radar brand budget tyres at the fronts and rears Bridgestone patenza. I intend to change all 4 tyres, to either michelin cross climate suv XL or michelin Primacy 4. I was wondering if the XL would be any better compared to Primacy 4 not an XL. I've read somewhere that a XL tyre is usually a bit noisy. Anybody can recommend me tyres or their experience with cross climate suv XL. The Michelin latitude tour also another tyre i am considering due to its lower noise db rating Thanks