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As i was researching about the is200 diff....i thought our AT 1gfe 4speed was equipped with a 4.3

But as i check the VIN plate..it turned out it was a 4.1

I am thinking of swapping it with a 4.3 or 4.5....anyone know our final drive is a 7.5" F series?

Yes.

The is200 and Altezza (gxe10 and sxe10) are F series 7.5" with differents shafts but not the is300(jce10).

Check the thermostat and the temp of coolant.

I removed the fuse in the passsenger side fuse box:

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=72224

If you refill with on ignition position then the fuel gauge move immediately

really?

Do it yourself and see...

What I would do first is check the level and color must be red and not smell bad, then drain and fill with 2.4 liters of T-IV or equivalent.

My car has 225,000 km and the transmission is perfect.

I change the ATF every 40,000 km

Well peeps i found my leak it had nothing to do with the tube from the sunroof

the water is leaking from the the black and white plastic bits that hang in the arch ( the things with a flap)

get a watering can and pour it over the arch and just was watch it pour in.......

let me find a pic

edit...here you go hope it helps

but i'm not doing anything about it seen as i got rear ended mondoy

http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup...C/of=50,590,393

Please, can you re upload the picture?

I hope this pic help somebody

Maybe you feel the converter lockup in 4th gear.

There are two part n# for the relay heated mirror (not for fuse), -->01 90987-02012 and 02--> 90987-02020

http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/p_E_2002_LEXUS_IS200~300_GXE10L-AEPVKW_8401.5.html

http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/p_E_1999_LEXUS_IS200~300_GXE10L-AEPVKW_8401.5.html

Maybe changing the relay then it would works

I removed the fuse in the passsenger side fuse box:

Thank you very much for your answers.

Maybe find the fuse or relay and disconnect is a temporary solution until the next winter.

I'll try and I'll let you know.

Yes, the rear window heater switch only has a picture of the rear window on it.

It's a useless waste of energy

Do you think that if I change the heather switch then it will work like post-2001?

My both exterior mirrors are always very hot even when the air it is 77 º F, Does anyone have the same problem?

If you refill with on ignition position then the fuel gauge move immediately

My choice auto, best mpg and comfort and not less much more slower than manual in normal driving.

I try put some of these codes http://www.scangauge.com/support/pdfs/XGAUGE.pdf but that not provide the data. I'm interested in air fuel ratio and engine oil temp data, What code works in your IS200?

TBH apart from LGV and PSV's I have never even seen Ethanol E85 available?? only LPG and that isn't worth the outlay unless you are doing huge miles.

There are a few stations in UK http://www.arunautogas.co.uk/E85-UK_ethano...ng_stations.htm

The E85 conversion is more cheap than LPG, around 200 to 700 euros, depend on the system (complete self-operating and auto detect mixture or not). Only need to modify the air fuel ratio with a piggy back. I think it's very interesting.

In the 1g-fe engine, Toyota or Nippon-Denso?

Denso:

Toyota:

Has anyone done the conversion or have any experience in a IS200?

Hope this helps

http://www.bahamutcars.com/workshop/IS_98-...e/m_di_0535.pdf

White Is200/300/altezza.....and Sportcross, post your pics

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...c=42215&hl=

Dumb question I know, but I've never driven an auto.

My favourite type of driving is, shall we say "spirited" down country roads, so I think I prefer a manual gearbox. However, I've seen some nice auto cars and I don't want to discount them based on something I've read if you know what I mean.

So, is there a noticeable difference in performance or economy between the two types of transmission or am I being overly fussy.

thanks

Ade.

0-60 is quicker in the manual and also mpg is better in the manual

pp

IMO the mpg is better in the auto and in normal drive is quicker too

even the official Lexus figures state the auto is slower, and uses more fuel than the manual....

thats what i was thinking too

Dumb question I know, but I've never driven an auto.

My favourite type of driving is, shall we say "spirited" down country roads, so I think I prefer a manual gearbox. However, I've seen some nice auto cars and I don't want to discount them based on something I've read if you know what I mean.

So, is there a noticeable difference in performance or economy between the two types of transmission or am I being overly fussy.

thanks

Ade.

0-60 is quicker in the manual and also mpg is better in the manual

pp

IMO the mpg is better in the auto and in normal drive is quicker too

The automatic gear knob is M8x1.25 and the manual M12x1.25 so do not interchangable.

The shafts are different and also the internals parts (ring and pinion) 7.5 for the IS200 and 8.0 for the IS300 so not will can be swapped easily and the gear ratio is different too.

I don't know if this can fix your prob

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...showtopic=39556

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...showtopic=48876

http://www.bahamutcars.com/workshop/IS_98-...e/m_be_0136.pdf

I did it!

Thank you very much Parthiban :D