2ddesign

Hi Not sure... I belong to a dedicated SC430 site and that info was from there!

check out this thread, from this link about reluctor replacement.......

https://forum.lexusownersclub.com/threads/sc430-reluctor-ring-replacement.13323/

On 3/29/2021 at 3:21 PM, Malc said:

sounds like pad/disc/shield, caliper maybe, stone stuck in there  .......... whatever hopefully .....  an indy is the place to be ..... a quick look to tell you if it's anything more serious than a simple re-adjustment and £25 /50 from a garage near you that really really wants the work ...... on an 11 year old car

£140, taking the inspection pee tbh ( + vat ? ) and then to do some work maybe

Might of course be wrong, it might be summat very very serious that only a Lexus technician trained eye can discern ........  but I doubt that really

I remember my bro-in-law used to take his ( now mine ) 56 plate Honda Legend to the Main Dealer / Stealer for all sorts of investigative work at £120 a visit  inspection BEFORE any work was deemed appropriate ....... and done and charged for fully 😲

Best wishes with it all whatever you decide to do

Malc

Problem solved at an indy garage (cancelled Lexus look and see) Driver's side calliper not retracting and constant pressure on pad causing major damage. Refurbished calliper ordered £150, plus Indy's time plus two new pads and labour £145=£295. Since lockdown I have not driven the RX as much so calliper had rusted on one pot. Thanks for all your advice guys...!

Hi thanks for your comments and it is true what you both say, if it was a wheel bearing I would take it to an independent no worries. But the electric motor is at the front, by the wheel....... I'm letting Lexus report. 

I have my yearly services done at Lexus Bristol and my Hybrid Health check as well. Which supposedly covers those components, after it is completed, not an expert in this area so happy to see what is diagnosed! Then maybe take it to an independent after for repair if it is a bearing.

Hi On Sunday went for a long drive in my RX450 2010 model and noticed a slight scraping coming from the front... As I got closer to home one and a half hours later it was very noticeable, quite worrying!

I have contacted Lexus Cardiff and it is in for Wednesday, for an "investigation" £140.00 inspection charge, which is supplementary to a fixing the problem charge!

I was also informed it is out of warranty, I have 88,000 miles on the clock...? Rather hoping it may only be a wheel bearing! Always had the services carried out at Lexus Bristol before, now in the Motorline group as Lexus Cardiff.

Has anyone had a similar problem coming from the front wheel?

3 hours ago, open top said:

Hi

Many thanks for the advice everyone. Much appreciate your time.

Lots of good info for me to get on with.

Pictures of the final renovation are no problem once it's been finished. If my suppliers are happy with me making them available I also can also pass on their details for other interested members. The refurb of the interior should be something particularly special and of interest to anyone who thinks the vinyl fixtures can be improved.

 

 

Hi any think like this interior ......https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEXUS-430SC/274714587576?hash=item3ff643f1b8:g:7agAAOSwTQxgO-Y3

Hi Megazip might be worth having a look at..........10% sale on 17hours to go

https://www.megazip.net/zapchasti-dlya-avtomobilej/toyota/lexus-sc-42399/uzz40-55889/uzz40r-dktqkw-937466/roof-panel-back-window-glass-18046555#/il-417323443-4308555-4308555

Hi on another forum site SC430, a discussion on comfort by increasing the stock 245/40/R18s to 245/45/R18s. Found their was an increase in comfort over rough roads, but a small difference in speedometer by a few mies an hour! Might be worth keeping the R18's and having 45 tyres?

https://tiresize.com/speedometer-calibration/?fbclid=IwAR2hljNDMPBed7mpvAyMck5kxSBkmlL9MVsEi1d0WGl6Nd0MOuys4qUliOs

Hi check out this post on the forum.....

Hi some advise please........ SC passed it's MOT with both front bottom ball joint dust covers leaking!
Also the front wheel bearings worn, giving some movement on the wheel!
What sort of price am I looking at to get it fixed please?

Hi Try this site again Lexusman may help.  https://forum.lexusownersclub.com

Hi

Welcome to the forum, good car with low vehicle tax👍 Mine is tucked up in the garage at the moment under SORN.

Happy motoring🙂

Vlad

I had a really good chat with the lead Tech mechanic and we agreed a 3 flush method, based on Nick's posting on the SC forum.

I asked for photos to be sent as the work progressed.

It was a quite time in the workshop and as a regular customer of 20 years, with some other work of over hauling the brakes, it came in at under £200

Hi

Had my Transmission oil changed at Lexus Cardiff on my  2007 SC430, as preventative maintenance, flushed 3 times, milage 98,500.  August last year!

Nicnac is right, it is important  preventative maintenance of your vehicle, manual only states inspect every 4 years/40,000 miles.  

13 hours ago, royoftherovers said:

And I kept being denied access to that thread !

Hi I contacted the chap selling that SC430 in 2018, here is my reply from him regarding the selling price!

14 hours ago, Leslie Ingram said:

It is a pebble beach edition in starfire white with pimento red interior 

Hi Leslie, I thought that the Pebble Beach Edition was only made for the American market? Has it got a Pebble Beach metal logo on the side of the car and behind the gear stick? 

Hi as above but a YouTube video of the above procedure🙂

Hi ask on this SC430 dedicated site for advice🙂

Richard the Lexusman repairs and sells SC430's and is always getting wheels refurbished.

https://forum.lexusownersclub.com

Hi

Try selling on this SC430 dedicated site👍

https://forum.lexusownersclub.com

Hi one of these might fit.....😐

https://lexuspartsdirect.co.uk/?s=cargo+net&post_type=product

Hi  If you are looking still, try this UK FaceBook site...👍

1 hour ago, 2ddesign said:

Hi Julie a lot of SC430's have a wing mirror problem, they should dip when you reverse. Mine are "jumping", caused by the plastic worm gears inside worn out, and slipping.

Some people have purchased a second hand mirror assembly and removed the worm gears "if OK" and refitted in their mirrors to get them working.

This thread mentions this common problem...https://forum.lexusownersclub.com/conversations/mirror-problem.4219/#convMessage-13515

If you adjust the mirrors and have the setting switch in the "middle position" it does on my car stop them moving.

Jack

see this link...https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc430-2nd-gen-2001-2010/298784-anatomy-of-a-side-mirror.html#post2823631

Hi Julie a lot of SC430's have a wing mirror problem, they should dip when you reverse. Mine are "jumping", caused by the plastic worm gears inside worn out, and slipping.

Some people have purchased a second hand mirror assembly and removed the worm gears "if OK" and refitted in their mirrors to get them working.

This thread mentions this common problem...https://forum.lexusownersclub.com/conversations/mirror-problem.4219/#convMessage-13515

If you adjust the mirrors and have the setting switch in the "middle position" it does on my car stop them moving.

jack

Check out this Facebook site!

Hi I have a IS200,2001 vintage, with 178,500 miles on the clock, I belong to a FaceBook group that is dedicated to keeping these cars going.see below!

One member "Ricky Smith" breaks cars and sells various parts, (based Birmingham) will post small parts or will fix the parts in his garage. I have had suspension parts and 

various parts that cost from Lexus £200 new £29 posted, great guy!