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Hi all, This afternoon I have noticed my engine developed a whistle sound noticeable at low RPM 700-1500. As the the revs gets higher the sound is less and less audible, but I think it's still there. Sounds like a big turbo spool (sadly, it's not that 😭🤣). When it was colder outside my engine had a whine, a very noticeable one. I was suspecting alternator, bought one to replace it, however the whine disappeared as it got warmer and no symptoms of bad alternator occurred. Could this still be the alternator "telling" me it's soon, or a pulley? Regards
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Hi there new to the forum, looking for some help to diagnose an issue. I have a 2002 IS200. I got in it the other day and suddenly it wouldn't start, not just wouldn't turn over but when I turned the key absolutely nothing happened, silence. The battery is fine, and it is having this issue intermittently. After the first time I push started it, and when I got home and turned it off, it wouldn't turn back on. Since then I've started it maybe 20 times and it's fired first time every time, until last night when I had silence again. I would have thought if it was a dud starter then I wouldn't have managed to get it started so many times but I am a complete novice so feel free to tell me I'm wrong on that. I've tried with both of my keys, and the only other thing I've tried is pulling the EFI fuse (after reading another post on here) and after putting that back in it worked first time but I think it was just a coincidence, as I tried that last night and nothing. Any help would be hugely appreciated.
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My previously reliable Soarer 3.0 (normally aspirated, 2JZ-Z20) has recently done the dirty on me. The head gasket has failed, so needs replacing. If I'm going to do that, I might as well replace the inlet and manifold gaskets and cover seal at the same time. With the head off, I might as well also do the cambelt, and replace the idler and tensioner. Which means that I might as well replace the water pump too. Oh! and I also need a new radiator. So lots to do, and am thus looking for good advice on from where to source the necessary parts in as efficient a way as possible. Need: - head, inlet, manifold gaskets and seals set - cambelt kit, including idler and tensioner - water pump - radiator - oil filter If anyone can point me in the right direction, or provide parts details/numbers, I would be very grateful. Thank-you. Regards, Richard
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How often should I use the injector cleaner additive on a 2010 IS220D as well as the engine oil additive
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I want to be able to rev the engine in neutral. I know the computer won't allow it. Is there a way to change it so that I can? The engine sounds great, I want to be able to hear it without having to go down the motorway!!!
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Grateful for your thoughts on this start-up noise. Persists for about 20 secs from when the engine kicks in at start-up and cedes thereafter. Probably worth booking it in, but thought I'll check here first to see if anyone else has experienced s'thing similar (or whether this is 'normal'). Thanks in advance, Friso IMG_1090.MOV
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I was wondering if anyone had any tips for removing this wire from the positive side of the plastic surround around the battery. I can't seem to work it out. Is it the black bit actually on the plastic case I need to pry away See image below. Many thanks
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A quick question if I may... My wife's car has a flat 12V battery and won't start/ready. The manual suggests taking off the engine-cover and jumping it there. ( I have a portable power pack to use. ) Someone else (AA?) showed her the battery in the boot and, I think(?), used that. If so, that feels easier? Is there any wisdom I can be guided by as to which option, please? -
Hi, I'm new on here but hope someone can help identify a solution to an odd problem with my IS220D. The car is a 2010 reg with around 80k miles on the clock. Fully serviced on schedule by Lexus. Recently needed to have the EGR valve replaced but since then, and progressively getting worse, when the engine is warm there is a marked hesitation when accelerating beyond around 2000 rpm and a complete loss of power. When the car is stationary the engine can be revved throughout its range without hesitation but the problem always occurs when the engine is under load. I can accelerate away from a junction in 1st and through 2nd gear with no problem but when the car is on the move and a similar maneuver is attempted then the problem occurs. It feels like a misfire but I'm at a loss to understand why it would only happen while driving and not when stationary or pulling away. Any thoughts or suggestions? Many thanks
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Hi all, I’m new to LOC so apologies if this has been covered by somebody already. i purchased my Lexus IS220D 2011 roughly 6 months ago and unfortunately it has had an issue since my first week of ownership that the dealership I purchased it from are refusing to take responsibility for.☹️ The car looks flawless and drives flawlessly however as soon as the car hits optimum temperature it begins to emit heavy white/blue smoke. Absolutely nothing at all until it hits optimum temperature though. (The mid-point on the temperature gauge.) When hooked up to a diagnostics machine it flags no faults at all. The dealership I purchased the car from changed the air filter, as if that would make any difference, which it did not. I took the car to Lexus themselves who charged me an extortionate amount to replace the battery and reset the ECU. They also believed that the issue was caused in part by the dealership overfilling the oil an excessive amount and also using the wrong grade of oil so they also did an oil change and changed the oil filter. I now have the car back and it still omits this smoke as soon as it gets to optimum temperature. Has anybody had this issue before? Or have any ideas on what the cause may be? Any help would be very much appreciated. many thanks, James
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Hi guys just looking for some advice. Do you guys think I can remove the front sub frame lower it all and remove the Engine and gearbox in the one then refit the suspension/ subframe ? Happy to put a tutorial up just dont have a hoist to remove the engine etc :/ Also on another note, are these engine rather solid or do you think a rebuild/upgrade is worth anything ? I'm building a drifter and wanting to keep the engine in gd shape thinking if I have a spare I can rebuild it etc. Ideas ?
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Is200 engine running 100% one day cut out after turning corner, and wouldn’t start. Engine starts now and is running but idling high, idling up and down between 4000rpm and 2000rpm when started and is over fueling. No codes are showing up or lights anyone had this problem ? Or solution ?
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My apologies in advance, I have seen this thread somewhere but cannot find it ... Driving home tonight in my beloved RX300, the amber engine management light came on and the VSC light. Stopping and starting made no difference. Once home I did undo the petrol cap - - no whoosh. I'm not sure if that's significant or not. Happy to take it to the garage but are there any obvious checks an incompetent DIY'er can do? Regards, Piers. 😧
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I saw this in my local garage - it's a novel use of an IS200 block isn't it! Put together by a young apprentice at the time. Nice chaps too at Sywell Garage - Enjoy!
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I just bought my lexus few days ago. I wanted to change the oil in the engine, but previous owner dont know what oil did the service station put in. I know that it suppose to be 5w30, but my engine has 127000 miles at the moment, so I dont want to risk it. If I will put semi synthetic 10w40 Valvoline maxlife oil for the engines with higher millage. Would that damage the engine? thx
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2004 IS200 car broke down, won't start, noticed smoke from engine bay, there is oil all over rocker cover, engine is roasting hot, no warm air in car or temperature displayed on the clocks is at 0. The TRC Light started flashing just before it cut out. Would it be the gasket cover or a bigger problem like the head gasket or engine gone?!
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Hi, I have an IS250 Sport (Manual), over the last few weeks i've noticed that when i'm in 3rd gear or above and I put my foot down the rev get go up to about 2500-3000rpm hold for a couple of seconds drop down by 500rpm and them the car starts to accelerate again. Also if i keep my foot down then it feels like something is slipping in the engine, any ideas as to what could be the problem? One last thing if I do put my foot down for a minute or 2 then I get a weird smell coming through my vents for a few minutes. If I do a gradual increase then it seems ok. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Nish
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Hi would appreciate if someone could help me identify what this is. Just noticed it this morning. It’s cold here in London. I popped my bonnet of my IS 250 to check screen wash level only to notice this white residue on the bonnet catch or lock. I am going on a long journey for the Christmas break, and am now worried about it. I thought it was a coolant leak and have checked that this is not the case. So I don’t know what it is. Thanks
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I've just acquired a 2000 LS400 and as I'm driving down the highway, I noticed a vibration that seems to have started immediately. I put it in neutral at 70mph, it goes away. Put it in park and rev, vibration builds slightly. It's not terribly noticeable but anybody familiar with these cars would notice immediately. Please help I am suspecting misfire? Also I have no clue when or if timing belt has been done. Odometer reads 150k however I noticed some 250k readings earlier this year on vehicle history report. Also no codes.
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Hi all, As it’s been forecast for strong winds like an idiot I opened my bonnet to top up with washer fluid! A gust of wind managed to remove the front plastic engine covers along with clips. i know the clips are poor however are any people using alternative clips to hold down there engine covers? I know most people have some missing or all of them so wondering what are people are using. Have looked on eBay and ones I have seen look like the poor ones I have already. cheers in advance Joel
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Hello im looking to get install a turbo into and IS200 and looking through this forum and various other forums I've not really found a clear answer to my question. Can you just install a turbo onto the is200 without having to buy this £2300 kit? For example, could I just change the manifold and install a turbo without having to spend all that money. I understand that some stock internals may need to be upgraded however e.g. flywheel, manifold and such.
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Hi, Im a Dane living in Germany, and about ½ a year ago, I bought a Lexus IS220D. The car was used, had about 96.000 km behind it, and is from 2010. The car is very good, and Im a happy owner. I bought the car with 1 year of extended warranty. BUT: I noticed something that I need to understand. When I accelerate, fx. when I want to overtake another car on the highway, I experience something, I can best describe as small "slips" or "holes" in the acceleration. It is like for ½ a second the engine is not getting enough gas. It happens several times, but only when I am accelerating by pressing the gas pedal all the way to the floor. I experience this typically between 2-3000 rpm and I experience it no matter if Im driving in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5ft or 6th gear. If I accelerate normally, without pressing the gas pedal to the floor, I do not experience these slips. With a normal steady acceleration everything is just fine. The engine otherwise runs very normal, but I expect something must be wrong. A Toyota mechanic in Denmark just made a small rutine and oil check of the car, and he said it was running perfectly. Before I go to a authorized Lexus mechanic here in Germany, I hope I can hear from someone in here, who might have an idea what is causing this problem.I still have ½ year of warranty for the car, and I need to figure out before this warranty runs out, what this problem is, so I can get it fixed. Hope someone can help. Any ideas what is causing these "slips"? Thanks, Regin
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Hi Guys, I was wondering if you could help me please. I am in the middle of changing my timing belt on my Lexus is200 using the instructions set in the excellent post below however, I am slightly stuck on the crank pulley bolt (engine keeps rotating). As my car is an automatic and I do not have access to an air impact wrench, I am looking at ways in which to remove the bolt and also later tighten to the required torque. could anyone explain the method and tools needed for this job please? also, images would a great help! Thanks U
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Hello everybody! I am driving GS300H for about a month and i am very satisfied with it. This is not a real issue but i think it is interesting. I had many cars before this and all of them were much louder after cold start. Warmed up engines were always quieter. Now it is different. When I'm driving using power from cold ICE, car is extremely smooth. It feels like as smooth as 6 or maybe 8 cylinder engine. There are 100% no vibrations and only barely noticable engine whistle. Maybe You laugh but comparing to my previous turbo I4 it feels so nice. But... When ICE warms up, it's more like ordinary 4 cylinder, especially at low revs. It is not bad, but when ICE is cold, it is much nicer. Did You realized it too? -
Hello guys! In my car chain snapping.I need change all engine .I can't afford to change engine I ASO .Any ideas where I can find second hand engine ?
