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Change reversing bulb on 2019 IS300
LenT replied to Mick911's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
It says that in my Manual too! Some models did have some LED bulbs, the replacement of which you were supposed to leave to ‘qualified technicians’. Mine were all halogen, however. I hope so too, Phil! 🤔 I take it that your lamp is also located in the boot lid, and the Manual does illustrate bulb removal - after a fashion. It’s a bit fiddly and I found it easiest to remove almost all the lining clips to get at the bulb fitting. Good luck! 😊 -
Change reversing bulb on 2019 IS300
LenT replied to Mick911's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
No Matt, it’s not something I would do - although I believe that it has been done! I actually think that, unlike the single reversing lamp, the paired brake lights and the single fog light are actually up to the task. Unlike the reversing light, following drivers are more likely to be exposed to the dazzling effects of these brighter bulbs if used in brake and fog lights - which will always be irritating and occasionally dangerous. -
Change reversing bulb on 2019 IS300
LenT replied to Mick911's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
It might interest you to know that this bulb is also available in red! So provided it has the same wedge-base fitting, it can replace brake and fog bulbs. However, there is a BUT. These LED bulbs do not currently have ECE Approval and should therefore only be used off-road. I discussed this with my bulb Supplier and their explanation was that this was an example of legislation not keeping up with technology. When the Standards Committee met to draw up the legislation, no-one envisaged the development of an LED bulb in that fitting. My possible objection to using them in brake and fog lamps is that they might simply be TOO bright and potentially dazzling - especially in poor weather conditions. This is all too apparent when autos are stopped at traffic lights and held by the foot brake. They’re not a problem for the MoT as the Tester is only required to confirm that a lamp has a working bulb of the correct colour at the time of the Test. -
Change reversing bulb on 2019 IS300
LenT replied to Mick911's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
It was the difficulty in reversing down my OWN drive that finally persuaded me to do something about it. Now I feel I can rely on the view in the reversing camera. Mind you, I still think a ‘Quality Car’ such as the Lexus should have two reversing lamps! You can’t even retrofit them. 🙁 -
Change reversing bulb on 2019 IS300
LenT replied to Mick911's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
It is indeed significantly brighter Phil I thought the original bulb was as illuminating as the fabled Toc H lamp - if you’re old enough to remember them? It was a poor effort even in comparison with my previous Honda Accord and required me to put the indicator on as well in order to have some clue as to what was lurking behind the car. Unfortunately, having just the one reversing light - and it being located on the nearside - is always going to be a disadvantage. If your bulb is the same fitting, then I think you’ll find the modest outlay very worthwhile. -
It’ll be a digital version of the Owner’s Manual. There seems to be a few available on eBay for £10 each! Unfortunately, I don’t think the download facility in the My Lexus section of the Lexus website offers Manuals this old.
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Change reversing bulb on 2019 IS300
LenT replied to Mick911's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
I replaced my reversing light bulb with this LED upgrade. Your newer IS may already have an LED bulb - which your Manual should confirm if that’s the case - but if not then I would certainly recommend it. This bulb has a wedge base and is a simple push fit into the bulb holder. https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/955-w16w-white-philips-ultinon-pro6000-led-bulbs-single.html -
Probably not enough contenders.
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‘Which’ has just published its 2023 car owner reliability and satisfaction survey. Lexus was the only make to get the full five stars across the three car age groups surveyed. And the worst make? Alfa Romeo! ‘Which’ summed it up by noting: Lexus has a reliability record to make other manufacturers green with envy. Lexus owners had very few gripes about their vehicles, and the brand was awarded a full five stars for reliability for 0-4, 5-9 and 10-15-year-old age groups. In summary, Lexus is the most reliable carmaker, and has proven this year in and year out in our annual surveys.
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I believe that Lexus was so named in recognition of his place of conception. His partner, Vovan, changed his from his original name….Moskvitch. 😊.
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Highly recommended! I also check the pressures with my preset inflator which automatically fires up if it senses more air is needed. It also, on rare occasions, reveals another new scuff on my Alloygators so that I can feel good about the cost of a rim repair that I’ve just avoided!
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Point well made George! When I had occasion to work under a car, I had four ramps to drive up on - or lower the car down on as appropriate. The ramps themselves could then be further wound up if necessary. I never trusted any form of jack without axle stands. It’s not so surprising that DIYers have to be constantly reminded of the dangers of working under badly supported vehicles. But it appears that some of those in the Motor Trade learn the hard way too. According to the Health & Safety Executive, in the last five years 12 mechanics have died under vehicles that dropped down on to them. And over 2,300 suffered non-fatal injuries. It’s possibly another instance in which familiarity breeds contempt!
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More time in the dealer than on the road
LenT replied to stevewagster's topic in Lexus UX200, UX250, UX250h, UX300e Club
I think you were typing this at the same time as I was my own post. So I just wanted to acknowledge that it seems to be a much more measured response than previous posts to which I was responding. I may have misunderstood, but surely here you make the point that this is an aberration in your previous and extensive experience of Lexus cars and service. I would be curious to know if there is any make of car for which one cannot find a disgruntled owner! Far be it for me to intrude, but I really would have thought that considering the substantial investment you have already made, and your previous satisfied relationship with Lexus, that there are still plenty of routes to resolving this matter that you can explore. -
More time in the dealer than on the road
LenT replied to stevewagster's topic in Lexus UX200, UX250, UX250h, UX300e Club
Why? Now I may be mistaken Steve, but as I understand it you purchased the car on September 1st. I’m not really clear as to whether you bought it new or as a used vehicle. If the latter, did you inspect it at the Dealership? Have you had it independently inspected? In fact I don’t think you’ve even confirmed that it was from a Lexus Dealer. And if so, why not name them? As has been said by a another Poster, they don’t know of one in Kent who would give such bad service. Of course you’ve only just come back after your OP of October 19, not that you have any obligation to do so! But you don’t seem to have taken up any of the suggestions made by earlier Posters. Why would you sell it and take the hit after only three months when you have several legal avenues by which you can pursue compensation - or a new vehicle, as you can reject it as Not Fit for Purpose! Whether you choose to buy another Lexus after this is yours to make. But this website wouldn’t even exist if your dismissal of the Lexus brand, its dealers and its cars was the general experience. I’m sure we all appreciate that buying a new car which then appears to be faulty - faults that the Seller cannot identify ( and incidentally, ‘known faults with a Lexus’ is a nonsensical excuse) - is infuriating and should not be tolerated! But just selling it and taking the hit - and denigrating the entire Lexus product to so - is surely not the best way forward? It has also occurred to me to point out that Toyota/Lexus are to be found regularly at the top of - or thereabouts- of most Automotive Satisfaction Surveys. Now that’s a majority view by Owners. It doesn’t happen by chance. -
Sidelight
LenT replied to Newbie777's topic in LS 400 / Lexus LS 430 / Lexus LS 460 / Lexus 600h / Lexus 500h Club
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Lexus quality and dealerships
LenT replied to David lings's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
Well call me naive, but it never occurred to me that my initial chit-chat with the Sales folk at Lexus MK might affect my future standards of service. In fact it’s now so long ago that I can’t really remember how my time as a Hitman for the Mafia even came up…. -
Well, I have a different model Lexus, but I only found mine by getting on my back and looking at the area just under the dash and near the steering column with a torch! I suspect it’s an example of Japanese sense of humour! 😊
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A Funny Thing Happened To Me On The Way To The Tyre Centre!
LenT replied to Nigel Coleman's topic in Lexus SC430 Club
Unfortunately Nigel, the Manual for my IS250 only covers 16”, 17” and 18” wheels. I have 18 “ wheels. But if it’s any help, the recommended pressure from cold is a constant 36psi irrespective of tyre size. In other words, there seems no change in recommended pressures with wheel size. -
Rear Tyres Pace P10
LenT replied to Ozzay's topic in Lexus IS 250 / Lexus IS 250C Club / Lexus IS 220D & IS 200D Club
As Linas hints, there’s reviews and there’s reviews! 😊 Firstly, it’s not a good idea to have different makes on different axles - although putting the newest tyres on the rear axle is correct. However, I believe that the Pace 10 may be a ‘run flat’ - unlike the Goodyear 5s. This means the Pace has a thicker sidewall and will have different ride characteristics to the Goodyears. Which could mean that in stressed conditions the front and rear axles will have very different levels of response. Indeed it may even account for the slightly erratic steering that you’re currently enjoying! Of course, this is all a bit late as I expect having made this buying decision you’ll not be inclined to dump them for a new pair of the excellent Goodyears! So just drive very, very carefully. I thought you might be interested in a professional assessment of the Pace 10. https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre/Pace/PC10.htm Not an encouraging read, unfortunately. But at least a warning to others! -
A Funny Thing Happened To Me On The Way To The Tyre Centre!
LenT replied to Nigel Coleman's topic in Lexus SC430 Club
Very interesting. Not something I’ve ever come across either. I take it that a Manual didn’t come with the car. But there should be a tyre pressure label on one of the front door pillars. Failing that, check the tyre maker’s website. -
🫢 Steady on, Ron. This is a family website, you know! But back to positioning the Milenco…. With me it depends on whether I remember to do it before or after the steering wheel lock has engaged. If it’s engaged, then it has to go vertically on the left or I can’t get out. I also have to remember to move my left leg and sit slightly sideways or I’ll have trouble getting my leg over. (But it was ever thus!) If steering lock not engaged, then I can position the wheel as shown so that the Milenco is horizontal over a key spoke. I also find it easier to operate the key in the Milenco lock when it’s right in front of me. Still, how dull Life would be without these little challenges? 😊 PS. I should add that Milenco themselves illustrate the lock in the horizontal position. On my wheel it will only cover the spokes with the paddles, which means positioning the wheel before the steering lock engages. I hope that clears that up!
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Lexus quality and dealerships
LenT replied to David lings's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
My IS250 is a year younger, but I have no intention at the moment of entrusting the Services to any one other than Lexus Milton Keynes. In fact I have taken out three year Service Contracts ever since I bought it from them. I mention this only to provide a more balanced overall view. Obviously, Dealerships will vary and my view might change. MK is also the only Lexus Dealer I have experienced. But my experience has always been excellent - so far. Unlike Michael, my Lexus always received a complementary full valeting after a Service. Unfortunately, this also included a run through the car wash when I had specifically requested that this didn’t happen on account of the car now having had a ceramic finish applied. So I was impressed when the Service Manager called to apologise and to inform me that this request had not got through to the lad doing the valeting! He offered to rectify any damage that had been caused. As it happens, no damage had been done - but it struck me that many Dealerships would not have caused potential problems for themselves by telling me anyway. -
It sounds like you have inadvertently pressed the window control lock button. This stops the passenger windows operating as a child safety precaution. This will be explained in the Manual, but if it’s the same as mine, look for a bank of three switches in the driver’s door, just below the mirror adjuster. The largest of the three is the window lock button. See what happens if you press it!