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Thanks for the detailed reply @vin_smith (and apologies for only just seeing it!). It's good to know someone has gone ahead with the installation, they look great. Shame they're only LHD but it gives me some confidence at least.

While I haven't done a 'genuine' retrofit of the camera, I have installed a reversing camera on my CT via an Android Auto/Apple Car Play box I installed and it works perfectly with the Lexus system (turns on automatically when in reverse gear, displays on screen with guidelines etc). The cable for the Android Auto box was very similar to the one in your photo, so looks like it should be plug & play if you have the correct parts (although I can't guarantee that of course). If it's of interest, the Android Auto system I purchased is here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003992641706.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.52.339a1802ZcPNk6 And the camera I used is here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003109294587.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.32.339a1802ZcPNk6

Thanks Poundy, I reckon I'll be opting for a used replacement. I get the car back from Lexus today so I'll see what they say (obviously they want to sell me a brand new unit with a typical Lexus price tag)

Thanks Colin, yes risky gamble. I was hoping someone braver than me had already done it 😄

I've found myself needing to replace my offside headlight and out of curiosity I had a look at alternative options. These popped up... https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPjc5DO They're obviously not OEM and who knows what the quality is like, but for aftermarket lights I think they look really good - reminiscent of the previous generation NX. I don't suppose anyone has fitted these or has any idea if they would be road legal in the UK? I'll probably end up swapping like-for-like genuine ones, but thought I'd ask out of interest.

I had Lexus fit the genuine one a couple of years ago as they do it for cost price (I think around £250), plus it will be marked and registered on the police database. I'm glad I had it done for peace of mind, however there are some downsides... - It rattles ever so slightly at low speed which is annoying for a silent car (its minor though) - I've had sticks and branches get stuck in it and drag along the road. - It's scraped on the ground a couple of times when exiting steep multi-story car park ramps. That said, I'd rather endure these minor flaws than have someone damage my car and have to pay for a replacement catalytic converter.

Totally agree. I never turn it off, I just used to have it recirculating to be more efficient, but that prevents moisture being removed from the air.

I haven't had it quite that bad (no wet floor) but for months I had really bad condensation from where I'd washed my rubber mats and forgot to dry them, so the water ended up 'in the air'. No matter how much I drove with the windows down, I couldn't stop the condensation forming next time I got in the car. In the end I realised the solution was to make sure the aircon was always running in 'flow mode' (not the recirculation mode), so the aircon would naturally remove the moisture from the air. It took a few months but it worked, so hopefully that helps.

Same here and nice to hear it's a 'CT' thing. I've never had such a reliable car. Mine's a 2014 with 140k on the clock and still drives like new. It's only ever needed tyres, brakes, bulbs and wipers. Shows the benefit of servicing!

Very interested in this but not sure I'm brave enough to do it myself! Someone has though... https://www.ct200hforum.com/threads/has-anyone-actually-upgraded-to-lithium-ion-battery.149675/page-2

Thanks for the feedback, it's interesting to hear. Perhaps it is just normal then. It just seems like an unnecessary feature if the car is going to determine the speed of the wipers regardless of which setting you choose. Like Nick, every other car I've had has a setting of fast > slow > slower. I think the main reason it's noticeable (and annoying) on the CT is that the 'slow' setting is still too fast (only a couple of seconds between wipes). I find myself having to turn it off and manually do the wipers.

Update-ish... I thought I'd try to eliminate one theory as it's a cheap and easy fix. I bought a used wiper stalk from ebay for £20 and swapped it over in my car. I thought this might be the solution as the 'new' one has much more defined clicks when you turn the intermittent dial, but alas it hasn't solved the problem. The speed does change slightly (as before), but not really with any logic (eg one setting isn't really any slower/faster than the other). I only tested this out in the snow however, so perhaps I need heavier rain to test it properly - I'll report back if that actually makes a difference. On a positive note, this almost certainly means the issue is with the relay and they're cheap to replace. The only problem is that the relay is difficult to access because it's high up behind the dash (I've replaced an indicator relay in this location before and it's a pain to get to). Although you can reach these relays, you can't 'see' them and there's no way of knowing which one you need to unplug. It was easier with the indicator relay as I could turn it on and feel it clicking (here's how to do that if you're interested: https://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/126966-smarttap-flasher-relay-install-for-comfort-flash/ ) I've written a how-to on replacing the wiper stalk anyway (below) because there was nothing online about how to do this on a CT. All other Toyota/Lexus write-ups say you have to remove the steering wheel and airbag which you do not have to do on the CT. How to remove / replace wiper stalk: 1) Turn steering wheel to the side to access two hidden screws. Remove these. 2) Separate the top and bottom halves of the plastic cowling. This is the trickiest part as you need to use quite a lot of force. They're held together with clips: 3) Remove the two white plugs underneath the stalk unit. 4) Using a small flat head screwdriver, push this clip down to enable you to slide the stalk unit away from the steering column. 5) Now you can install your new stalk and put everything back together in reverse order. Please note: Replacing the indicator stalk would not be as straightforward - for this you would need to remove the steering wheel as it doesn't unplug in the same way as the wiper stalk.

I have exactly the same issue in mine. Turning the sensitivity dial seems to make little to no difference at all. Thought it might just be how Lexus cars are, but if you do find a solution I'd be keen to hear!

Oh right, apologies, no I don't believe this can be turned off. I actually love this feature but I can understand how it could also be annoying.

I have a 2014 CT (first facelift) and it has the speed camera beeps. Great feature. It's linked with the nav but it runs in the background continuously.