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Cheers mate will give it a try when the Mrs comes home! Thanks Chris

No but sounds like a plan, which one is it? I had it changed with the cam belt recently so could be loose, I do get the odd squeal on startup too once in a while. Cheers

Can anyone help pleeeeaaaasssseeeee Chris

Hi guys, Hope someone can help, when drivers window is down I have a funny whirring type noise when the steering wheel is slightly turned to the left and moving. Only seems to do it when the car is cold and the wheel is to the left not the right The only thing I can think of is that when I had my service about 6 weeks ago I was told I have a very slight leak from the power stering pump, also told i can get a type of 'Radweld' for power steering pumps, does anyone know where from?? Cheers In Advance Chris :winky:

Yeah I agree Wyliecoyote, I left it for 18 months and 22k without treating it to a service so it deffo was overdue !!! Chris

Picked my IS200 Sport up from a service today and WOW!! Shes idling at 950rpm now instead of 350rpm, battery charging better on idle cos of the higher revs, no knocking from front wheels on lock, handbrake tighter and generally running quieter and smoother!! Best £108 I ever spent!! Chris :winky:

Hi DJ Wozza, Yeah I read a few posts about the Dr and the geo setup on IS200s. Seems to have come on me all of a sudden though, tyres used to wear a lot more evenly before, had ball joints changed recently so wondering if that has something to do with it. Would love a full setup by the Dr but its a long drive for me and funds dont permit at the moment LOL!!! How much am I looking at roughly?? Chris

No didnt have the water pump done just the belts, pretensioner and pulley. Changed the plugs about 20k ago, they were recommended by a few members here :winky:

Hi, yeah I had the problem before the belt change, was hoping it could have been related Mechanic says he will take a look when he does my service shortly. P.Linblom - it was like a ticking noise almost like tappets but seems much quieter now, can hardly hear the engine from inside now and its done 110k!!!! Chris

Hi guys, had my timing belt changed today at long last, Cost me £270 at an independant garage. It sounds much quieter now as it was in a really bad state. The mechanic said he had only ever once seen one in such a bad state The pretensioner was so loose the belt was slipping around and it had worn down to less than half its width !!!! There was a big pile of 'fluffy stuff' that was left from the belt which he had pulled out as well!!!! Was told I probably had a couple of weeks left max :shutit: I still have a problem with the car idling really low(350rpm) :tsktsk: Any ideas? Also my front tyres have worn on the insides AGAIN :tsktsk: Think the potholes on my work route have got to my tracking!!! Any help appreciated Cheers Chris

Cheers for the replies guys, I have a Trust induction kit fitted and that has recently been cleaned so shouldnt be that. Will be getting serviced soon so hope that sorts it. Where can I spray the carb cleaner with the induction kit? Chris

Hi guys, My IS200 is still idling really low at between 300rpm & 600rpm. When approaching a roundabout yesterday and pressing the clutch to change down to 2nd the car actually stalled :tsktsk: My battery is new and think the alternator is ok as charging fine but car in desperate need of service and timing belt change Low on funds for now so sticking it out but was hoping might be a cheap fix for the idling problem??? Cheers Chris

Sorry for late replies - Tiscali cut me off LOL!!! Yeah neighbour admitted damage and paid for it Got it from Lexus Cardiff for £92.18. Job done cheers Chris :winky:

Hi, my neighbour reversed his 4x4 into my car yesterday and broke my drivers side tail light :tsktsk: Any ideas on where I can get one cheap? Was quoted £97 from Lexus cardiff :tsktsk: Cheers Chris

Cheers for the replies guys. I fitted a new battery today and my baby starts perfectly again Still idling low though at about 300-500rpm and getting the dimmer headlights when idling, any ideas??? Chris

Hi guys, having a bit of trouble with my (X) 2000 IS200 . When I stop at lights etc my lights go dim and the wipers go slower. The car revs at less than 500rpm and I think the battery is on the way out. Would this be the reason for the dim lights etc? Should the car be revving higher than 500rpm? Cheers In Advance Chris

Yeah all sounds the same as my problem, does it more when doing manouvres and just before stopping. When pads replaced a few months ago seemed to stop completely but then came back!!! :tsktsk: Copper grease time me thinks!!! Cheers

Hi guys, I had a knocking noise coming from the front wheels when braking to a stop and turning at the same time. Had the pads changed and it stopped for a while before coming back. Just had to have ball joints replaced as failed MOT :tsktsk: :tsktsk: :tsktsk: and thought it would cure it but unfortunately it is still there!!!! Any ideas??? Please help!!!!! Chris

Other than the fuse no, where did you check/change the fuse ? was it driver's side footwell ? Hi Gord, yeah checked the website for location 1st and went and found it. Middle column 2nd row up - looks sound. Chris

Hi guys, My :tsktsk: cigarette lighter gave up on me on the weekend when I was using a 12v kettle through it. Tried it in another car and was fine. I have checked the fuse but it is ok, any ideas what it could be? Cheers Chris

Just a quickie all, Fitted the 13906 on the weekend and all is working fine. So just to confirm 13903 can be replaced with 13906 Chris

As for induction kits, I have the Trust/Greddy kit and it sounds sweeet!!! :D Bought it off another member on here and WELL happy!! Think lots of other members are happy with theirs too - try a search :winky: Chris

Hi guys, Car looks the absolute nutz if you ask me :winky: - love the lights too!!! Made my mind up to change my calipers from black/white stickers to red/white stickers as well - delivered today :D Cheers Steve! Chris

Hi guys, Had a knocking noise coming from the front wheels when braking and turning at the same time a little while back. I changed the front pads for Mintex ones and the knocking stopped. :D Been on there about 2 months now and the noise is slowly coming back, not as loud but definately there. Any Ideas?? Cheers Chris :D

Cheers for the replies guys. No definate yes' but general concensus seems to be it will fit :) . Will give it a go, if it dont fit will re-list it!! Any further replies still appreciated. Chris :D