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Rear window condensation - parcel shelf mod
Maxz replied to Maxz's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
I like the fact it is black rather than the usual white pouch so more discrete on my dark grey parcel shelf. As Nemesis advises, no point fixing under grille if it takes a decent temperature to regenerate the pouches. Will go for one of these, thanks! what would be really good is if there was a long thin rectangular version in the same finish as the parcel shelf, could fit in the ridge pointed out and blend in perfectly! -
Hi all, I’m starting to tire of the visibility issues caused by the is300’s inclination to hold condensation on the rear screen overnight. From other posts seems like a common complaint solved in transit by constantly running the AC. There are no obvious signs of water ingress around rear doors or boot, so appears to be just general moisture retention. I’d like to minimise the impact first thing, so looking for somewhere suitable to house some silica pouches. Theory is they absorb the moisture whilst vehicle is stationary, then get regenerated by the AC when car is in operation. Is anyone aware of what is under the plastic grille shown and how to get it off without damaging clips? I’m hoping there is some space to hide the pouches under here to see if they are effective. thanks!
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12v Battery, the Achilles heel
Maxz replied to Brechin Slate's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
For anyone interested in saving a few mA by switching off the smart entry (and/or for security reasons). Menus shown for a 2015 standard nav system I believe. -
12v Battery, the Achilles heel
Maxz replied to Brechin Slate's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
Still doing the monthly charge since the original post in April, always plenty of juice in the 12v. When lockdown is lifted and you’re off on that long awaited holiday, always pays to do that extra recharge the day before heading off to the airport. Charging via the engine bracket and jump start positive means you can still close the bonnet and arm the alarm whilst charging if the car is parked outside. I wouldn’t risk it when raining as the fuse box cover is off but in theory the water should still not ingress to this part of the engine bay anyway. -
Thanks that is reassuring to know. I did wonder why when I came to shift from S to D, why it was in 2nd and not 1st, which it would have been when I first set off. Good to know they build these things to be idiot proof!!🤪
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Hi, came back to this post because in my haste to get out and pick up a takeaway, I unwittingly knocked the shifter into “S” (paddle) mode. With the radio on fairly loud and not paying attention, I noticed the car was a bit sluggish but didn’t hear the higher reviving engine (given it is typically so quiet and refined anyway). Part way through the journey noticed the “S” instead of “D” on the dash and rectified my error. Question is per Thackeray’s response, other than ruining my average mpg, am I safe to assume the software will have prevented me from doing any damage (I.e. overevving the engine)? All seems fine after my little oversight to be honest. I also now have the tachometer permanently on so any future mishaps are noticed earlier (plus not blaring the music so loud anymore!).🙉
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Thank you both for the confirmation. 👍
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Hi, Some “youngers” just decided to tip my poor neighbours Fiesta over onto it’s side into the middle of the street tonight. Car is wrecked. First question, does an IS300h have a tilt sensor on the alarm as factory standard (15 plate)? And anyway, with the 2.5 litre block under the bonnet and big hybrid battery in the boot, surely you’d need a lot of individuals and muscle to even get close to tipping an IS over right!? Thanks for answering my rather unusual questions. Max
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IS300h dashboard speaker upgrade
Maxz replied to twozero3's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
Courtesy of the member of the moment, RemiP, where the speaker cover clips are located, so you can remove with minimal or no damage to cover or surrounding trim. -
Wanted IS300h workshop manual
Maxz replied to Vagtech's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
Yup, page at a time is not practical plus you loose the hyperlinks where it cross references other pages (built like that for efficiency to keep the number and length of pages down). If I work it out will advise. My days of Russian lessons at school long behind me, so not good enough to nicely ask the chap for an iso or similar offline version, assuming he is even contactable. -
Wanted IS300h workshop manual
Maxz replied to Vagtech's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
This is epic Remi! Typically resources like this are not around for long. An offline version would be really useful to have for a later in time. Given the breadcrumb structure of the website I'm trying to work out if there is a way to do this... In the meatime going to make good use of it - as it shows where the clips are on the front speaker covers and where to apply a spudger to remove without damaging trim, I can now confidently inspect my from LH speaker connection which seems to be loose (sounds keeps dropping out and in again). Thank you, thank you for this. -
This is very interesting, thanks again. I thought I had done enough getting Lexus to grease the pins. If you have a link for the full YouTube video please share. Another thing I’ll have to make a special request for next service...
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Thanks for the detail on this. Do you have a photo of the actual part/area of the car and I assume wheels have to come off to access the area to treat?
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IS300h Advance silver alloy colour/code
Maxz posted a topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
Hi, Had a search but can’t see a post relating to this already. Does anyone know the colour/code for the silver paint on Advance style alloys (I think 17inch)? Have a few small kerb nicks to touch up. Photo of the style of it helps. If anyone also knows if Lexus do their own touch up kit useful to know details + cost. Thanks Max -
I also just purchased my 2015 IS (20k miles) last year and I would say to save yourself a future big bill, have the slide pins pro-actively regreased now. I just did a major service on mine and Lexus Sidcup charged me an extra £100 to do all the slide pins when I requested this on top of the standard service items. Once done you probably only need to redo every 20/30k or 2/3 years. My original pads still had 10mm left on them so first regrease due at 5 years of low mileage, sooner if higher mileage.
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Those of you not brave enough or like me without convenient access/tools to complete, just got all my slide pins greased today at Lexus Sidcup, came to just under £100 including the VAT. Now this is done on my 5 year old vehicle (which they also stated had 10mm left on the pads if relevant), when would this need inspecting and/or greasing again? Car only covers 5k miles max per year. Also if it helps this is the stuff they use.
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Internal grease/gel leak from windscreen sensor.
Maxz replied to Maxz's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
Thanks for this. After a slight “bleed” of the oil from the sensor, my auto-wipe function is still working fortunately. At least I know what is needed if it does eventually play up. -
What I am finding is not clear from the servicing list of items, is if either the intermediate and/or full service include inspection, testing and if required greasing of caliper slide pins? If it is not an annual service item this is something I would recommend owners ask for you go elsewhere to ensure it is done. My service is due so will be asking and will feedback.
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Hi, there are some posts for other models which seem to suggest there is a gel pad in the auto-wiper sensor fitting in the windscreen. With the heat I see a trail of transparent gel/grease ooze running down the inside of my windscreen. Anyone else come across this? Yet to test the wipers btw, given no rain at the moment! Given this is the second temperature related incident in as many weeks, appears my IS300h is faltering in the heat.🥵 Thanks Max
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Really interesting and a likely cause! So you are damned either way with these humps, either excessive inner tyre wear, or if you go over them possible earlier wear/failure of shocks and springs. I guess as speed is at the discretion of the driver, not many other ways to control those who speed in residential areas though...
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I use Wheel Power in Brockley (depends on where you are in London but anywhere with Hunter Laser alignment is what you want). I got mine done the week after I bought the car because the Lexus dealership didn’t check or correct alignment prior to putting the car up for sale. Given the design of the suspension and fixed castors, doesn’t appear you can completely avoid the wear but you can minimise it with at least annual alignments. https://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk/forum/index.php?/topic/18333-lexus-is-300h-rear-tyre-wear/
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Ok, it’s decided, nose down for sure. Tried parking nose up today, with the 30 degree heat, this expanded the catch on the centre console (armrest) storage unit, so it flipped open of it’s own accord and set the alarm off! Looks like even a Lexus has its own set of design flaws, albeit a very small one 😂
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Checked mine. My car is low mileage 15 plate 20k miles, but an underworked car can have it’s own set of issues versus an older/high mileage example. Apart from the thin surface rust on the bolt the area is clear of corrosion. However, what I did notice is the grit in this area looked distinctly like that inside the air filter box when I have hoovered it out in the past. In the lower corner of the airbox is a small indentation with a hole, that allows dust, grit and moisture collected in the air box to fall or run out. This appears to sit above the bracket/bolt in question. Pure speculation but if water is getting into the air box ( just from travelling at speed, jet washing the grille, or ill fitted/compromised/non-Denso air filter that doesn’t form a full seal around the airbox, could be the source? Seems too far fetched if I’m perfectly honest, maybe just co-incidence the airbox drain hole happens to sit above here.
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Thanks, will definitely be taking a look at that!