SteveGee

Aaah - guys, the rubber door inserts initially fixed the problem - but only for a few days! I guess the rubber has changed shape somewhat, so that it again allows for door movement? Might try a second insert on the 2x problem doors - but that seems extreme with the rubbers around 5-6 mm thick? Or - off to the Lexus dealer I guess? 😝 Steve

Thanks Jon - I've got to go and get a couple of things from the Parts store today; will check for those. Would be great to get rid of this damn rattling! Cheers Steve

Hi guys - not really all of the above; (just the rattle) but I thought the title was cool(ish)? My 2012 IS 250 has only 93,000 kms on it - but the drivers and LH rear passenger door bump around like they are loose on hinges or similar? I took it to a local (non Toyota) body repairer; thinking it might just need adjustment of door hinges - but in his brief look, he stated that it was unlikely to be an issue since the doors sit and fit nicely and there were no unusual wear signs on latch etc? Are they known for any issues that result in noises from doors over moderate road bumps? For example door rubber seal degradation etc? 😏 Cheers Steve

>>>When the circuitry is designed for LEDs (as in my GS300h) the voltage steps will be much smaller so no (or much less) flicker. Thanks John - had no idea. It's no big deal though; the flicker is brief and the resulting white light, much cleaner and more modern looking. 👍 Cheers Steve

Thanks John - it was easier than I thought; the lens of the light just pops out using a very small straight tip screwdriver - replaced all three! Now I have a bit of flickering as the LED's power up and when the centre one dims - so I'm going to experiment with another brand, they're as cheap as.... Many thanks for the assistance though. 👍 Steve

Thanks John - that did help and I got the 2 screws out - but that was it? Not sure what a moulding remover is - but I couldn't sight the two clips? I don't want to force it - coz it's in a key and visible position if I break or damage it, so it's back together for the moment..... 😛

Hi all Just wondering if anyone has ever replaced the door operated overhead lights? I could just pull down on the whole lamp housing (which does have some give) - but obviously don't want to damage anything. 😄 Cheers Steve

Thanks for the advice Steve - will get to it shortly; I will also replace the HB3 High beam at the same time! Once you've become used to the nice white colour of LED's - Halogens just don't cut it..... Cheers Steve

Apologies Vlad - it's not the indicator I am referring to - it's the little 5 Watt Halogen lamp inside the High Beam headlight shell, which in my 2011 IS250 sits inside and is on - whenever headlights are on? In Australia - we would call the Parking Lights, but the book calls them Front Position lights?

Hey all - further to my other LED questions - has anyone swapped out the 5 Watt Halogen Position lamps in the High Beam shell? Really dislike the yellow colour and would like to switch to LED white - but a bit concerned about dazzling oncoming cars; since they're permanently on when headlights are on? Cheers Steve

Hey Steve - love it; recently bought a Silver IS250 would have loved the Burgundy - but were none around at the time. Where did you source the headlights - I have considered VLAND's but still not sure - think the black shaded lights look nice too.... Steve from Oz

Yeah guys - my eBay - Aux to USB cable gadget came - plugged the USB in it, and it into the Aux port. It immediately came up showing the Aux tab and said it was playing - but there was NO sound...... 😪 So I think I'll have to go with the Bluetooth Adapter - and use my phone storage as the source for recorded music and see if that does it? Very disappointed - but hey, I guess I will get there somehow, someway.... 👁️‍🗨️👁️‍🗨️ Steve

Yeah and thanks guys - I tried this - just this morning. Formatted my 32 Gb USB - even did slow format rather than quick format. But - transferred just one album off Media Player - yet it still just doesn't see the USB stick? Hey it's possible I have a faulty line-in off my USB port I suppose? I have ordered a USB to straight Aux pin connector off eBay - to see if that's it, but flyin' blind atm. Bogdan - if I later buy one of those gadgets you have suggested - is it head unit out - to get at the back of mine to plug it in? I just hate the thought of pulling the dash apart?

OK - likely a dumb question, because I'm mostly thinking of looks rather than practical advantage? My stock 2011 IS250 has the 17" factory alloys. They look okay, but the car looks just a tad "old man" in stock form - and I'd like to improve that a bit. Wheels are an obvious choice - and here in Australia I have found these. They are available to me in either 17 or 18 inch. Current tyres were on the car when I bought it a couple of weeks back and nearly new, very good brand. So I would wait a while, if I went 18 - but could fit 17's now. Just wondering if there's any noticeable benefit - other than looks with an 18" upgrade? Cheers Steve