Shields

On 12/7/2021 at 9:18 PM, Shada said:

Plenty of independent garages about could do this job for a lot less. I had to replace both of mine within a year of each other.

The aftermarket bearing is £150 sterling each and took 30 minutes per side to fit.

Considering my first one failed at 4 years old and 40k I took my chance on the after market one with 2 years warranty.

Thanks for reply

surely not okay to be driving this car for the month while I’m waiting for this 

On 11/22/2021 at 9:18 PM, CypressPhil said:

Could be a wheel bearing on its way out? I had an RX with a constant low growl that got more noticeable at certain speeds. Turned out to be a bearing. 

turns out you are spot on mate

I brought it in today and it was taken for a test drive. Every time we turned and put weight on the left side you could hear the noise.

they have quoted me €699/£595 to 'replace lhf wheel bearing', €420 of which is for 'HUB & BEARING' and I guess €195 to look at it and fix it. Seems quite steep.

I also have to change the waterpump which will cost €374/€318

Heres the thing, the girl I spoke with this evening said I could drive it when I asked but they don't have an appointment to fit it until early January (they have to order the part). I have to say I am nervous about driving it til then, I do 70kms each day for work. What do you think?

thank you

On 11/18/2021 at 11:27 AM, ColinBarber said:

They shouldn't have touched the air filter then, but I guess they could have inspected it. Does the noise occur when the vehicle is running on electric only, i.e. the petrol engine isn't running?

Not necessarily no, thanks

1 hour ago, CypressPhil said:

Could be a wheel bearing on its way out? I had an RX with a constant low growl that got more noticeable at certain speeds. Turned out to be a bearing. 

Thanks that would make sence

18 hours ago, ColinBarber said:

What was done on the service? Possible the air filter isn't fitted properly.

Thank you, it was a minor service after clocking up 10,000 km

Hi all

I had my car serviced about 3-4 weeks ago. I have no time to bring it in this week but I have noticed a slight growl from the engine. I have ensured I don't have the voiume up on that silly noise simulator. Normally the car is very quiet but now when I drive there is a continuous low growl and I have no idea what it is. I don't have any warning lights or anything. Any suggestions would be appreciated. It is 110,000 miles on it now

what did this thread become

anyway, what is the performance difference between f-sport and executive?

Thanks

Hi all

I own a 2014 IS300h Executive

A colleague of mine in another part of the country has an F Sport and raves about it. I know nothing about the F Sport or its differences versus the Executive

Would there be any benefits to switching? What does the F Sport do differently/better?

Thank you

4 exhaust pipes on a hybrid 🤔

Nice car, lovely colour, well wear 

On 11/27/2020 at 6:57 PM, Colspur66 said:

Thanks for info guys. Gives me a bit more to think about. I realise my budget is tight and I didn't really want to go for anything over 100000 miles so maybe have to postpone for a year to build funds. Still love my 08 IS250 auto that has now done 102000 but was attracted by £10 road tax and extra 20+ mpg.

The IS250 definitely has plenty more to offer for now 

On 11/25/2020 at 12:23 PM, royoftherovers said:

Mark has given good advice S. Did you buy the car from a Dealer in 2018 ? If yes, ask them if there is any evidence of repair.

Thank you, will do

I have a 300h from 2014 with 100k on the clock

All good thus far, regularly serviced at Lexus main dealer

Hello all

Great forum, I have already had some help with a question so thank you.

I own a Lexus IS300h as can be seen in my profile photo and below, I just absolutely love the car and believe I will always drive Lexus. I am slightly heartbroken the new model will not be coming to these shores next year.

Previous to that I owned the IS 220d as can be seen on my cover photo in my profile and below.

See you around

37 minutes ago, 200h said:

hi Patrick and welcome to the forum

if your car has projector headlights you'll probably find

the shutter in the headlight isnt working properly

and staying open hence blinding oncoming traffic

Thank you so much for the welcome and replies! Appreciate that.

You reminded me that he did say there was a shutter issue. So will replacing the headlight solve this do you feel?

Also it is a second hand headlight which they said has "a small bit of condensation"

Hello all,

Really nice forum

Quick question if you don't mind.

I bought a Lexus IS300h in Dublin in late 2018. It is a 2014 car imported from the UK. ITs been a great car.

I've had it serviced a number of times at the Lexus and Toyota main dealer near where I live (twice a year at least). The last time and most recently I said to them that a lot of cars are flashing me at night thinking I have full headlights on when I don't. One of the guys working there said the lights can be dipped further however the other guy said he thought they were fine. I asked them to address this yesterday when I visited for tyres and tracking as they are obviously too bright, particularly the one on the drivers side which I noticed is brighter than the passenger side. Every car coming against me at night is flashing me like crazy and its blinding for them and for me!!

 So yesterday they had a look and came out and asked me if it has ever been in a crash, I said no not to my knowledge. I was asked if it had been through the NCT/MOT and I said yes, soon after I first got it and it is due another one in December.

They said there is a problem with the headlight and a new one will cost €800. I declined this and said maybe I will do it later. So they said for now we will dip them a little bit further however they said there is no gaurantee the lights will stay dipped. After doing this I was told a second hand headlight is available for €350. 

Now before I do that I just want to check with everyone if they have ever had a similar issue?

Thank you