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Replace bushings
Bart ·Hi, I recently bought a 2014 IS 350 fsport and I would like to replace the bushings. Will these fit? TIA. -
Sat Nav problem
Peter O ·A few months ago I purchased a 2013 Lexus IS 300h luxury. The sat nav had not been updated since the car was new. My local Lexus dealer quoted $440 for a 2024 update SD card. I decided it was not worth paying that for a two year old update. However I am now finding the sat nav is frequently "getting lost". I figured out how to re-set it, but it is becoming annoying doing this every few days. I wonder if an update SD card would fix this problem, and if there is a cheaper way of getting the update
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Lexus GS430 transmission issues ( not moving when in Drive )
MARIO22 ·hey guys my name is Mario and I have an issue with my 2006 lexus gs430 this is my story: I just bought the car recently and the previous owner told me that he lost all gears all of a sudden and that it needs a new gearbox and a ECU recalibration he told me that his mechanic told him that he needs those work done on the gearbox ( valve body , line pressure solenoid, lock up solenoid ) he said better change the whole gearbox i dont know !!! and in the electrical side he said ( sold need to be
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Play/ Wiggle in my front passenger side wheel
Ozzy ·Hey guys, Ozzy here from Syndey, NSW. I have IS 350 F Sport and it has a bit of wiggle/ play in my front passenger side wheel, I didn’t notice until my mechanic told me while installing a front lip on my car. He also said i need a castor arm replacement but after researching there is no front castor arm in my car,I called lexus and they told me i can replace the whole front lower control arm (They didnt diagnose but gave a rough guess). Anyone been through same issue. Need help and guidance plea
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Front suspension
The best place to gat suspension work carried out in Perth?
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Japanese imports.
I have been decided on wanting an Lexus LS for over a year. I am now settled on wanting a 460 or 600h. Looking seriously now, but having difficulty in finding an importer that I can trust. I have found a dealer in Melbourne that I would trust to import for me, but not having much luck finding one nearer Sydney. The import yard dealerships that I have contacted in Sydney so far do not do private imports, or import based on my specifications. They only offer for sale cars that they have placed on
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Replace bushings
you would have to check with the supplier but the equivalent ones would also be on eBay and the sellers usually list the models they fit - and quality is usually better from a reputable trader
- Sat Nav problem
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Replace bushings
Hi, I recently bought a 2014 IS 350 fsport and I would like to replace the bushings. Will these fit? TIA.
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Sat Nav problem
A few months ago I purchased a 2013 Lexus IS 300h luxury. The sat nav had not been updated since the car was new. My local Lexus dealer quoted $440 for a 2024 update SD card. I decided it was not worth paying that for a two year old update. However I am now finding the sat nav is frequently "getting lost". I figured out how to re-set it, but it is becoming annoying doing this every few days. I wonder if an update SD card would fix this problem, and if there is a cheaper way of getting the update. I would appreciate any advice.
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Lexus GS430 transmission issues ( not moving when in Drive )
Lexus Owners Club replied to MARIO22's topic in Lexus GS250 / GS350 / GS300 / 430 Toyota Aristo ClubI would say the transmission ECU may just need recoding but any automotive electrical specialist near you should be able to sort it. At least you could then eliminate this as being an issue - does the transmission look new or even as though it has been removed and replaced?
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Lexus GS430 transmission issues ( not moving when in Drive )
hey guys my name is Mario and I have an issue with my 2006 lexus gs430 this is my story: I just bought the car recently and the previous owner told me that he lost all gears all of a sudden and that it needs a new gearbox and a ECU recalibration he told me that his mechanic told him that he needs those work done on the gearbox ( valve body , line pressure solenoid, lock up solenoid ) he said better change the whole gearbox i dont know !!! and in the electrical side he said ( sold need to be reflowed and IC ( transmission control ) plus the ECU needs recalibration or something due to heat damage. he also mentioned that I can send it to ( relentless motor ) in texus , United States but I need someone in here sydney Australia that has good experience with those cars. NOTE: the car goes into ALL the gears and moves except the D ( drive gear ) it won't move and I can hear a clunky noise. my mechanic told me thats there is no issue whatsoever in the car when he diagnosed it except two codes relating to the transmission and the solenoid not getting information or instructions from the ECU. something like that Can you guys help me with what do you think the issue could be ? a bad solenoid, bad valve body, or an issue with thr ECU ans if changed to new one or recalibrated could solve the issue?? or if you know a good car electrician that has good experience in those old V8 that will help alot.
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Play/ Wiggle in my front passenger side wheel
Ozzy replied to Ozzy's topic in Lexus IS250 / Lexus IS250C / Lexus IS350 / Lexus IS350C Club / Lexus IS-F / IS300hSure thanks. Its just its my first car and i’m a bit of an overthinker so i just have an extra attention to weird things. Are there any tips for things i need to keep an eye out for specifically.
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Front suspension
any independent workshop should be able to tackle suspension component replacement unless you're after bespoke performance suspension mods in which case you will need a specialist to set all this up correctly - good luck, hope you find a good one!