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Just a quick update , since the indy has cleaned up brakes not had any noise issues to date, one thing I did get was VSC error message and AFS after putting fuel in , having checked forums previously tried the gas cap off and on , this actually removed the messages so looks like I had not tightened fully and a cheap easy fix. Next thing are replacing the bonnet gas struts although they hold the bonnet it is not firm and come down on it's own a couple of times. OEM parts not expensive and not an expensive job to do

Oh also spent some money at Lexus parts direct for a set of wheel locking nuts ( the current ones looked nasty and the box has seen better days) so a new set with new box, also replaced brake rubber as the old one was worn , got a set of carpet mat clips and replaced the broken ones driver and passenger side. Small things but looks better. Also bought leather cleaner and protector , gave the seats a good old clean and have come up really well...

Just a quick update my little indie has checked all discs,drums and pads nothing wrong with them , did say there was a lot of dust/debris which he has cleared out and also put lubricant on so to run and test for now , best part was he noticed one of my AFS sensors had snapped although the sensor was fine so he popped some weld on and reset the code now got working AFS and no error , he did say one of the TPMS sensors was not registering so looking at getting them replaced again something they are happy to do. So going from needing front pads or as I suspected, a clean,some repair work and a general check underneath for suspension etc was all that was required. Total charged £35 , and nothing else to report they said . Well happy with that and with a local indie I can trust. Did ask if he could replace the TMPS sensors and reprogram he said that should be ok so probably get all four changed. Will be going to local Lexus for a battery check and possible an alignment on the steering , car pulling on slightly to the left which just needs a little correction, read on the forums that owner took their car to Lexus and was only charged £80 to calibrate and reprogram the rear steering... oh still love driving the car every day glad I bit the bullet and went for it

That's great thanks for the swift response...

HI all Looking for some advice or if anybody has had a similar issue? Basically when my 450Gh is in reverse and breaking there is sometimes a high squeal noise ( sounds like when a pad is getting low) , the pads and discs look fine but I have read about it being shims? Does this sound right? I notice on Lexus parts direct there are anti squeal pads. Any advice before I take to to my local indie? On a side note when driving at normal speed there is no sound Thanks

Thanks for that have now posted ...

One other thing the garage seems to have overlooked is the occasional noise when reversing , it sounds like metal on metal as if a low pad warning or worn discs , the discs and pads both look fine , I did see on Lexus parts direct anti rattle shims should these be installed? Not sure if it is just ordinary brake pads on the rear

Thanks for the advice , I agree, did look on Ebay etc but they all seem to be aftermarket ones and yes may be cheaper but I imagine they will fail pretty quickly or just not work correctly. I was planning to drop the car in to my local dealer for a battery check mainly for the certificate (I do like a wallet full of invoices and receipts ) especially when coming to sell the car at a later date

Correct me if I am wrong but I believe Lexus can reprogram the TMPS sensors if I get them fitted and have the correct code for each? Or can a good independent do this?

Well got the car back yesterday running nicely no more lights on the dash until I got about twenty miles from home and the TPMS lit up which was frustrating obviously the garage just reset it despite me telling them that was one of the many lights on and they had the car for a week ( I said keep it until you fix everything ) but I can live with that for now and was looking at four replacement sensors anyway as I have no idea how long these ones have been on. I got on to the garage to let them know not happy with that , I suspect the AFS may also illuminate again as I reckon they have probably reset that and not replaced the parts to the rear. According to the them the issue was a faulty ABS sensor which triggered the other lights, he took great delight in telling me they had to replace the hub with sensor on it not just the sensor..hey not my problem mate you sold me a Lexus with three months warranty on it.. Anyway I will have to monitor when you sell yourself on your google reviews and tell everyone you are a family run business fair enough but just resetting codes is not a fix to me...as it is under finance it is tempting to threaten them about rejecting the car but I don't want to go all guns blazing just yet as it is still a joy to drive as a daily driver

Thanks Richard I have seen your name raised on here before so I may need your services going forward , also give me a chance to visit Northampton where I lived many moons ago up the age of five...

Thanks I am am hunting around for a copy as we speak, being in IT nigh on 20+ years should be able to navigate around the menus...and have read on the forums how this software works which is surprising as I thought it would be locked down. Is there a subscription fee for this?

Well I am just updating this chat after picking up the car on the 28th Jan , had great enjoyment driving this car , all family and friends say how quiet and comfortable it is. Unfortunately last night had an array of lights pop up on dash to include , TPMS,ABS off , AFS off , VSC , and check system messages check VSC and ECB. Getting transported back to the supplying garage tomorrow for investigation (glad they provided a three month warranty) , will update this space once I find out what the issue or issues are. I did mention to them that there was a small noise when in reverse which sounded like the rear pads were low although considering they have checked it over before I picked it up and the last MOT had no advisories I will be surprised if it is discs or pads unless they lied...we will see

Thanks Brian that is exactly what I was after...and saves £500 quid

Hi. Thanks for the update, I do not have Techstream but it is something I have been looking at. Yes posted in the GS section need to see if anybody has responded.