Shan87

Replying back on my own thread, After sorting out the issue. It ended up being electronic power steering motor. The issue came about because of water getting inside the power steering rack and pinion?? Because the rack boots had been torn and started deteriorating over time. Mine was a 2010 plate. It ended up me getting a used electric power steering motor, the rubber rack boot and a really good mechanic to put this all together. Rough cost around 700 pounds, this includes the car wheel alignment cost from the local garage as well. Hopefully it helps somebody. The diagnostics fault code was C1532 - steering module ECU failure or power steering motor weld failure ( i.e internal motor failure )

Hello all I recently started having power steering light ont he dash and the steering is rock hard. If i try to turn the wheel, it eventually kicks in but i have to force it evertime and the powersteering light goes off as well. This started happening after i drove the car in a very wet road condition and going through a puddle of water on a roundabout. Has anyone had similiar issue and how did you fix it. Thanks in advance

You got lucky there!!! Imagine if you actually bought it. They seem to love the sound deadening material. Per Lexus AA, those materials not only provide comfort, but also as a midnight snack as they are made out of Soya products. Not just Japanese cars but all latest cars. SO I have just put my Engine cover in the boot.

Sorry about the delay in updating everyone. So I sent the car to a local garage and they were able to fix it ( They cut the wires through and installed a new connector). Total cost 80 pounds. I now have anti rodent tape over the wiring looms and connectors (the ones I can reach to). Installed a battery operated Rat repellent (I just pop in somewhere in the engine bay when the car engine area is cool and parked up) The main thing is, I now park it elsewhere away from the usual parking spot till the council fix the pest issue. We have seen a reduction in the rats lately due to pest control taking some actions around the whole area, so by summer hoping it will have gone down by a considerable amount.

Perfect, I do need those Rat traps...little buggers have managed to do this for the 2nd time.

Thank you, I will keep everyone posted on the update.

Engine management lights have come up along with anti slide lights. No loss of power of the engine.

Hell All, I just bought a Lexus IS250 couple of months ago. Rats seems to have bitten through some wires. Can you please help me identify this wire? Is this something I can easily fix? I have attached photos of it.

Hello All, I am currently on the hunt for a LEXUS IS250. I have seen a IS250 10 plate but its a Sport trim. Is the suspension and the ride really firm. I come up from driving a Citroen DS5 which is a firm ride and its okay. But just wanted to know if owners can let me know how they feel on the ride quality and the road noise before I make the 100 mile journey to see the car. Thank you in advance. If this particular topic has been dealt with earlier, please can I see a link to the that topic.