Johnlex
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I’ve bought a brand new Bosch battery same as before it was over 4 years old charge showed just under half
car has more power and running like a dream
So all sorted for now,
incredible what a new Battery can do and add so much more power it’s like I’ve added extra bhp 😂
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6 minutes ago, steve2006 said:
Not much to go on but my first thought was the Battery, the roof motors take some current and ECUs don’t like low voltage.
I would check/have it checked.
I will put a voltage test on it, Battery isn’t old but car doesn’t move that often last time was Sunday long drive no issues.
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Please can someone tel me what low power functioning means ???
I went to put the roof down on my 250c and this came up on the dash .
also the car is running lumpy and bit slow ?? Any ideas
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@Davus yes there are ways to wipe the key and blank: you have to check. There was a place in east London that does it and can blank and reprogram/ I looked into this alot and it’s possible: I ended up just getting a new fob:
make some phone calls call your local Lexus. If it’s the same key fob it’s doable but expensive/
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@Davus go to any Lexus dealership well 2 near me one was £60 other was £75 and another £90 all including vat. AA can Do it too.
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Lexus is 250c wheel
chrome 1 chip on powder coat
used as a spare
pilot sport 4 tyre 255/40/18 4.5even tread maybe more good condition
New valve balanced
£130 cash on collect
Kent area
contact 07595343512
Also for sale eBay
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The wheel has one curb chip please see
tyre Michelin pilot sport 4 255/40/18 4.5mm tread good condition
this is my spare
cash on collection only £130 call or text me 07595343512 gravesend area
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For sale Lexus Is 250 Grill chrome f sport IS250/IS350 06-08 (F STYLE) pre facelift if interested please call or text me 07595343512 no silly offers can post but prefer cash on collection
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On 6/7/2023 at 1:00 PM, Mr Vlad said:
That's good 👍
@Mr Vlad took it to Lexus asked the. To plug in to techstream, switch changed all confirmed on data on techstream and covered under warranty.
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@Mr Vlad part ordered warranty agreed goes in Saturday 10am
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22 minutes ago, Mr Vlad said:
Well there you go John. I am however surprised you haven't got a copy of techstream yourself.
In the meantime of waiting for the dealer to contact you why don't you get at that switch and see if it's wiring plug is fully home.
@Mr Vlad i could start messing around with the dash however the wiring could be at fault: I will wait for Lexus.
yes I’ve never bothered with tech stream as had one guy who worked for Lexus who had the laptop and done private jobs for me and also the Lexus main dealer has always looked after me.
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Hey @Mr Vlad yes defiantly a switch issue. I’ve watched 1 of many YouTube clips and found one that this is the issue.
this clip about 3-1/2 mins in shows it to be the switch and wires.
the switch isn’t that expensive around £50 imported. But it’s how to test the switch and need the laptop tech stream that Lexus have but £180 plus vat per hour is a lot.
I’ve contacted them as I have my extended warranty just waiting as they need a technician to have a look and do the paper work side but def the switch os the issue.
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So I’ve just tried it and it went down and wouldn’t go up. Tried and tried and after a while it went up by yanking and pulling the switch really hard.
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Yesterday and today both really hot days. I decided to go to Brighton: cleaned the car:
we t to put the roof down/ holding the button
nothing …. Tried and tried holding the button . I could put all windows down and use the roof switch to put the windows up . Nothing came up on the dash, no warning ⚠️
then the roof started to go up, but kept saying suspended and getting stuck. Eventually it went down but would go up. Eventually it went up. I tried again but nothing. Tried agian many times to day as went on a long drive 2 hours each way: same thing:
I checked the luggage board, the clips. Still nothing.
then 7 hours later I tried nothing. Then all of a sudden the roof started going up and down and working normally ???
has anyone had this experience or know if plugged in to tech stream a call de will show up as nothing came up on the dash
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So I’ve noticed I’ve got a huge rattle and the door sounds like it’s going to fall off when shut with the window down. It’s awful ??
any help please
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What stuff do u have ?
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Grill for sale is250 pre facelift chrome f sport style
please check my other spare spare son my eBay page thanks
John
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@Mr Vlad yes I’ve spent thousands on new paint work fixing the car doing everything changed everything and still got a Lexus warranty 15year getting number Plate lamps changed under warranty I’ve had 2 headlights done callipers
changed brake pipe both sides watch this link watch this I’ve changed so much more since then
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2 hours ago, Mr Vlad said:
Oh that's a #umber. Well at least you have Definate proof copy grills don't fit the convertible.
I suppose if you’re dead set on a f- sport type grill the only option is to change the front end to a 'standard' is250. One wonders if there's a f-sport used bumper on sale somewhere?
@Mr Vlad well I wouldn’t invest I. A new bumper as I spent 350 getting this one completely stripped taken off and repaired repsrayed. It’s not it’s a copy grill it’s because Lexus changed the front end on the Lexus is 250c even if you look at the air intakes and the fog lights they are different also the grill is blanked off ??? Stop the air Flow coming through
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On 5/4/2023 at 12:12 PM, Mr Vlad said:
Hi John. I've also watched many many videos on swapping the grill to f-sport type. Removing the grill from the car (including from the bumper which the grill is Not attached too btw) is the same as for your car.
Front engine cover off. Weather strip off, the videos show at least 2 ways to do that. A clip at each end, clearly shown on videos. A 10mm bolt, or is it nut. It's then a matter off pulling off the whole grill but it takes some doing as the clips seem to be stiff to disengage.
As for the grill removal from the shroud. There are 4 to 6 screws and a number of tabs which need manipulating.
I see it as a fiddly job But most doable.
Just because your car is a convertible I can't see Lexus/Toyota spending millions on tooling for a front grill of a model of car. Can you?
@Mr Vlad I received the grill today at 4pm by 5pm the car was back to original own factory.
Didn’t fit.
Le us is 250c grill is completely different to all other grills
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@Mr Vlad watched many times
It’s a different grill I’ve watched this one quite a few times.
untill it’s arrives and I start stripping it out I won’t know if the clips are the same or has screws. Also they cut the most important part of removing the grill from the bumper. I don’t want to damage paint work
Dash warning low power functioning
in Engine & Transmission
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I will look into it
yes new Battery 🔋 adds so much to the car