Mike100C

Hi Iain, good to know that the change was completed without any issues, always a potential problem in today's vehicles. Keep us up to date with future progress please. Mike

I use the Noco extension lead on my NX 450h+ and it works fine with boot closed as well. No marking or damage as stated above.

Hi Andy, agree with your observation the suggested earth point on the engine block is way too far for my jump pack. I suggest connecting to a suitable bolt head/thread earth point.

Hi Dave, I too have a 450h+ and I did ask my dealer if when plugged in did it charge the 12V battery. I was told a definite no! I have fitted a Noco trickle charger with an extension (Noco) directly wired to the battery. As my car use is relatively irregular I plug my car in when not in use. No issues to date. (Note: I did own a 300h previously and was always getting battery warning via the app) . It seems to be a common problem with most PHEV and EV's. - See my earlier posts. Picture shows wiring to my 300h battery, I now use this on my 450h+. Mike.

Hi all, I have posted on this subject above, but just to add, the battery problem, in my situation, is pretty much exclusively because I don't drive my car regulalrly enough. If your vehicle is your "daily driver" and cover a reasonable daily journey, say 30 - 40 miles, the chances are that you won't experience battery issues. Mine started (Previous Car 2021 NX 300h) during the colder months and I was almost daily getting warning messages on the Lexus link app telling me to keep an eye on my battery and that battery level was now critical. I was unaware that the 12volt battery was discharging due to lack of use, this almost leading to a totally dead battery over the Christmas period - even less driving. The above posts explain how the charging works, no alternator etc... After much searching I found a solution, which was to add a direct connection to the 12v Battery which in turn would connect to a trickle charger when the car was parked up. The messages soon stopped and all was well. I now have the NX450h+ and have added the same connections to my 12 volt battery and leave the trickle charger on when the car is not in use- so far so good and don't expect to get any battery notifications - now using the Lexus link + app. I still carry my jump starter (belt and braces). As I've said before this is not a problem exclusive to Lexus and is common with PHEV and EV's. Personally I think that this important information should be made clear before purchasing either by the dealer or Manufacturer and offer a trickle charger kit (fitted) as an option, or better still charge the 12 volt battery alongside the main batteries when plugged in! An interesting topic nonetheless.

Hi Colin I asked my Lexus dealer to check if the 450h+ PHEV would in fact effectively trickle charge the 12v Battery when plugged into a wall charger and it was a no it won't. Interestingly my brother owns a PHEV Ford KUGA and his battery failed recently as he was laid up for a while (2 weeks). Unable to get in with key fob etc. Had to get a new battery - he now carries a jumpstart kit just in case. I believe even Tesla have similar issues. Loving modern tech!

Hi guys, I'm now having a "discussion" with my dealer ref the ML system, the attached shows what I thought I had ordered. Speakers A & C are dual cone - hence the total of 17.

Thanks David I will do that. Seems that I now have a further query with the dealer in terms of what is the actual spec of car that they have delivered.

I had an NX 300h with a similar battery issue, flat battery warnings, in the end I fitted a NOCO battery lead to the battery terminals and connected this to a NOCO Genius 5 trickle charger, ( simple plug in) since then no battery issues. I also carry a jump starter pack in my car just in case. I have just this week upgraded to an NX 450h+ Takumi and will fit my trickle charger to this for the same reason. I discovered the 12v battery problem was created by not using the car regularly enough, therefore it wasn't receiving any charge. I did enquire if my new PHEV provided charge to the 12v battery when plugged in, the answer was no. (This is common to most PHEV's and EV cars apparently). Hope this is of some help. There is UTube video of a guy doing this install on an NX.

Hi Guys Just taken delivery of my new NX450h+ Takumi this week. The Spec states that it is equipped with a 17 speaker Mark Levinson system. In my previous NX the speakers and dash were badged with the ML logo etc. My new car does not have any badging for ML at all? Also I can only count 9 potential speaker pods, three on the dash, one on each front door and two on each rear door. Anyone know how this 17 speaker configuration is achieved please? I just want to make sure that I have the correct set up. Also the new Lexus link+ app thinks that my new car is still my 2021 NX Takumi even though the VIN shown is correct for my new vehicle anyone else having or had this experience and is there a fix? I have spoken to my dealer and they are aware of the app issue (no solution given), but not the ML speaker situation. Might just be me being a bit picky, but these cars aren't cheap.

Yes Paul it is the Cirque show - amazing.

P.S. If you are a Beatles fan then this is a MUST SEE show, truly amazing. Thanks Again for the help - what a great Forum.

Thanks to Paul and Phil, this simple change and it works. If I actually look at the folder on the USB stick it is now in alphabetical order but plays in the right order - see screenshot. Happy days Just a FEW more to sort out. Thanks Guys.

Thanks for all the replies, Track number in title field I will give it a go - Watch this space - again...

Hi Paul, installed as recommended. I've attached a copy of my first imported album from Apple music. This album is all over the place when played on my Lexus, but the screen here shows the correct order? What am I missing, what or even how do I edit? Sorry to be such a numpty! Mike