Dave450h

If you angle the mirrors down a gap appears at the top of the wing mirror wide enough to slot the mirrors in https://www.milenco.com/products/mirrors/milenco-aero-3-mirror

This happened a few months ago on my 2010 RX450h. I disconnected the 12v battery and reconnected it again and the error disappeared for a short while. however it came back after a week or two. I took it into Lexus Cheltenham and they replaced the Hybrid coolant pump. This has fixed the problem but cost me £1000.

My 2010 RX450H spring suspension 450h (owned for three years of so) is the same. Great on flat roads, poor on bumpy roads. I replaced front and rear shocks, but made limited difference. I also fitted rubber spring assistors in the rear springs, this made a modest difference I think. Tyres Michelin Cross Climates are good. might try getting some rubber suspension bushes replaced as they have been identified as ageing, but not in need of immediate replacement I'm going to stick with the car for the next couple of years as it is generally very good and the benefits outweigh the negatives for me.

My power back door stopped working during the winter, as the weather warmed up and became less humid in May the power ack door started working again. It is still working, but anticipate it will stop again when the cold damp weather comes back. Probably a corrosion issue somewhere in the unit.

Hi took the car to Lexus Cheltenham and for the 'Check Hybrid System' error they diagnosed a faulty hybrid system pump. It was replaced quickly and everything works as it should. Unfortunately the bill was £1200. The power back door is still broken, just working out what the best thing to do is, try to get a cheaper unit from abroad and fit it myself or pay the £1500 for the dealer to replace it!

I know this response is late but to get more heat I turn the aircon off

thanks again, very useful

do you have roof bars ? that might be a way for water to get in and run down the inside of the trim ? Leak in the heater system ?

Hi thanks for that, could you provide me with the dimensions of the unit roughly in CM, I just need to make sure my daughter will be able to post it from the US Dave

I can lock and unlock the car using the under number plate button but I cant open the tailgate using these buttons

Hi Joe, I bought my 2009 RX450h a few years ago, shortly afterwards I felt exactly like you, disappointed with the ride quality but otherwise very nice. I changed the rear shocks, it made no difference, after a leaky front shock I also replaced both those. changing them made no real difference to ride quality. I tow a caravan and put rubber spring assisters in the rear coil springs. I think that has improved the roll at the rear a bit. The main reason I have not changed the car is that it has a tow bar and is fine for towing, it's immune from ULEZ problems, I don't want a diesel due to previous DPF nightmare. Cant really afford a newer more expensive model. I only drive about 7000 miles per year. I like the comfort and finish and space. Driving on fast A roads or motorways is good. It's pretty quick and grips well round corners. But all I wanted was a smooth comfortable ride! I have just got used to it as it is. Not sure what else to buy !

I can turn the screen display off on my 2010 RX450h, click the small 'Disp' button on the centre console, then use the pointer to the Screen Off button.

I took the car for a short drive over twisty & steep terrain, the Hybrid system check and Brake system check messages did not reappear and the battery-engine graphics are all working as they should. I will just have to carry on hoping it doesn't reappear Dave

I have a similar problem on my 2010 RX450 (100k) , I am suspecting my PBD motor has failed due to water /damp damage, possibly due to water ingress through the roof rails, does you car have roof rails ? Also I live in Cheltenham but haven't been to Listers yet. I think I will get them to service the car but might end up replacing this PBD unit myself as I have no warranty.

Hi Herbie, I am joining this recent and long thread about failed PBD motors. If you can forward me your notes I would appreciate it. Thanks. Symptoms, inside and outside buttons don't do anything, no beeps. Have to open boot from inside. I am suspecting my motor has failed due do dampness causing corrosion on the PCB. I found 5mm of water in my battery compartment yesterday, it had to come from somewhere. Carpets dry. when I purchased the car a couple of years ago I fitted roof bars from LPD. I did not use any sealer, perhaps that was required and dampness has penetrated the bolt holes. I will have to investigate. Another observation is that gas struts have been weakening and I am wondering if that has put a stress on the motor. 12V batter is new and in good shape. I am contemplating getting a 68910-48023 unit from the USA 400 USD and paying the VAT/Duty. Is the unit very heavy ? My daughter lives in the US so could post it. https://www.mylparts.com/oem-parts/lexus-2010-2013-lexus-tailgate-pull-down-motor-689100e024?c=cT02ODkxMC00ODAyMw%3D%3D Thanks Dave