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1 hour ago, Mr Vlad said:

You'll find the paint code on either the drivers door slam panel on that sticker or the passenger door slam panel (its on the passenger side on my is250) Its a 3 digit number. Don't ask lexus. When I did they wanted a fiver to look it up as that's how much it costs them. 

Paint2fix is a superb touch up kit.

I've found it thanks

12 hours ago, Jayw13702 said:

Best place is Lexus themselves, it’s one of the few places that stocks it.
Paint code will be on the chassis plate, on the left hand side B pillar, the code will be the bottom line if I remember


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29 minutes ago, 91looking said:

Thanks

 

Halfords did cross my mind so thanks for that!

 

I think mine is 'silver lining met' but a google search of those different silvers doesn't bring up many results. Are those the official colour names?

Actually I ended up finding it and the code is 1J4

11 hours ago, CVLex said:

 

If you need an alternative, I've used paints4u many times including for Lexus, Mazda, Jaguar and Landrover, and always found them to be excellent.

https://www.paints4u.com

Thanks

9 hours ago, Barry14UK said:

I used touch spray from Halfords for 3 different cars and returned all tins due to mismatch, so wouldn't recommend them if the thought had occurred.  I suppose they might get it right in some cases.

Halfords did cross my mind so thanks for that!

56 minutes ago, steve2006 said:

This may help confirm the vehicle tag details.

A little concerning that one of the colours available was “Atomic Silver” a few years after the nuclear power station incident in Japan!

I think mine is 'silver lining met' but a google search of those different silvers doesn't bring up many results. Are those the official colour names?

11 hours ago, Jayw13702 said:

Best place is Lexus themselves, it’s one of the few places that stocks it.
Paint code will be on the chassis plate, on the left hand side B pillar, the code will be the bottom line if I remember


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What's the B pillar? I've found the VIN number on the bottom right of the windscreen but I can't see any paint code there.

12 hours ago, graham8370 said:

Here

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Lexus-Touch-Up-Paint-Stick-SILVER-METALLIC-1G1-PZ448W1G1109/251932032765?hash=item3aa851befd:g:xBwAAOSwkiZcfWov

Thanks

11 minutes ago, Zotto said:

About 10 €

Ok thanks

Looking for advice about the best place to buy Lexus touch up paint from and also where do I find my car's paint code (silver IS300h) or does anybody happen to know it anyway?

21 minutes ago, Zotto said:

Just made a touch up to my RX, you can ask the kit to Lexus official dealer, giving your VIN number to have the right colour.

How much did the kit cost from the dealer?

Looking for advice about the best place to buy Lexus touch up paint from and also where do I find my car's paint code (silver IS300h) or does anybody happen to know it anyway?

12 hours ago, Andrew888 said:

There is a cable clip near the top where you can run the cable towards the dash? the clears the lid and it closes properly. then again depends how thick the charger cable is though

12 hours ago, PaulWhitt20 said:

Cable clip top right of picture.

Thanks this is what I was trying to use but the to Tomtom cable was a bit too thick for it but I sort of tried to make it work anyway

49 minutes ago, 200h said:

i lifted out the cup holders and the audio controller unit in 1 piece

then i filed a a slot in the top edge deep enough to accept the cable

i then used some self adhesive tape to cover the top of the cable

and routed the cable to the glove box .

nothing can be seen when the arm rest is down.

 

I'm not that much of a DIY person with cars so routing the cable anywhere sounds a bit complicated.

It seems a bit silly that they wouldn't have designed a way for the cables to come out naturally since the sockets are under the arm rest!?

I did manage to fit the cable to the top left side (in your pictures it's the bottom left I think) and close the arm rest without the cable being squashed as I thought maybe that's what I'm supposed to do and there seemed to be a tiny gap in that area. I assume this wasn't correct?

So the socket for charging any device is under the arm rest (as far as I'm aware?) but what if I need the wire sticking out of the arm rest, like when using a tomtom, but also want the arm rest closed?

I assume there must be a way to do this without squashing the wire.

3 hours ago, Texas said:

Here's everything ( almost!) you need to know about the IS250 production.

https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/lexus/is-2005/

The model with all the toys is the SE-L, easily identified by its wood (real) trim inserts in the passenger compartment and electric rear sun-shade, even the ISF never had one of those!

Early cars had a DVD based SatNav system and later circa 09 had a SD card based system but your phone with Google Maps will win everytime anyway!

and +1 on avoiding the manual version ( obscene road tax) and the DERV (220d) which will have you posting in the "Engine & Transmission" section some time!

 

4 hours ago, KenMavor said:

Avoid the diesel.  Avoid the manual.

Best option is the IS 250 automatic petrol.  Whether you want all the fancy bells and whistles....sat nav screen , Mark Levinsen stereo, etc is up to you.  There are various cosmetic differences as the model gets younger.  Keep an eye on the road tax....it can he heafy if you choose the wrong model.  Probably woth keeping an eye on the market within a particular price range and see what comes up.

40 minutes ago, HellRider said:

06->07:
Added shark fin
Added X package option
Moved gas/trunk buttons slightly and illuminated them
Enabled TRAC button to disable TRAC/VSC

07->08:
Improved steering feel
Added rear legroom due to new shape of front seatbacks
Illuminated scuff plate color changed from blue to white
OEM 18s color changed to liquid graphite
Coinholder added to dash

08->09:
A bunch of facelift changes (some interior trim and color changes, bumpers and tails changed, the ugly turn-signal mirrors are added, and the hideous lobster claws become the standard 18" wheel)

Paddles enabled to work in D

09->10:
Bluetooth now available without nav
Nav system updated to match what Garmin offered in 2006 (as opposed to the 1999 era one in the 06-09 models)
USB port added for ipod interface, SAT radio now built in as well rather than optional
A2DP streaming now possible

10->11:
Another facelift with bumpers and whatnot
Ugly LED headlamps added (which means AFS no longer offered)
Passenger side memory seat no longer available
PCS option no longer available
X package no longer available
Sport package no longer available
F-sport package added
350 now offered with AWD

Source: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-2nd-gen-2006-2013/625596-2nd-gen-is-facelift-refresh-what-when-was-it.html#post7108709

 

Ok thanks to you all!

4 hours ago, royoftherovers said:

All relevant information is contained herein. There is much to read and digest.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_GS#Second_generation_(S160;_1997)

I looked at that but couldn't find the difference for the UK versions

Are there any differences between the initial years of 2005 and 2011 for example?

Which years should I potentially look for or avoid?

I heard somewhere that some changes were made in roughly 2007/8 but what are these changes?

I've tried to research it but maybe I'm not typing the right things into google.

24 minutes ago, IanA2 said:

Hope it's not serious walletectomy.....

 

I hope so...

On 7/2/2020 at 4:04 PM, IanA2 said:

So was the EML fixed?

Not yet as I need to take it to lexus as it's a transmission issue and I think only they have the system to see more information about the issue

23 hours ago, 39buss said:

Hello Lee,  where in Northumberland are you.  I'm in Washington. I've got a 55 GS300 102,000 mls, silver/black and fresh mot if you don't get fixed up. 

Hi, I ended up getting it but thanks for the offer. Where do you go to get your GS fixed up around here?

8 minutes ago, 39buss said:

A lot of indies equipment (Snap-on,  Autel, etc) wont show the full scope of certain makes and models.  In my experience BMW, Merc and VW wouldn't show certain sensors and had to go to specialists who pay for the privilege of being plugged into the makers system

This would be an issue..I'm going to try an independent garage to check out some other minor issues and see if they manage to catch a transmission issue.

44 minutes ago, The-Acre said:

An independent with excellent knowledge of diagnostic work should be ok but sometimes the experience of main dealers is necessary.

Ok thanks for the advice!

55 minutes ago, The-Acre said:

Maybe you need to have a diagnostic check which should show a transmission fault, but you may need to go to a main dealer to get it checked properly, or at least a Toyota dealer.

Yeah I'm planning to get it checked out soon but unfortunately don't have any independent lexus specialists near me.

Why did you suggest a main dealer instead of an independent garage?

3 minutes ago, The-Acre said:

My 2005 GS300 certainly wasn't limited to that private road speed because I tried it in Germany.  I know this sounds silly but when you say the revs were redlined, is it possible you dropped the shifter into a lower gear without realising it?  Unless the transmission was slipping, which I guess it can do at high speed as well as low.

It was in D. I also tried to put it into the S and shifted up but that did nothing. It did seem like it might be in gear 5 but I don't have any way of knowing that?

31 minutes ago, The-Acre said:

Maybe it was playing police for you to preserve your licence as 100mph is a ban!

22 minutes ago, Mossypossy said:

You are supposed to say you were driving on a private road.

155 is the only allowed limit.

Thanks I've edited it. Any idea what the issue could be?

I've got a new gs300 and was driving on a road but it wouldn't go past about 96mph (very legal on this road) and the revs were completely red lined.

What could the issue be or is this normal?