Brandon

ilv1004s - Thanks for confirming. I will try to fix the Original Sat Nav touch screen first. Probably at the same time, I will try to fix the DVD so I can watch it while driving. Probably for passenger.

ilv1004s,

Are you sure it is compatible with the IS250? And can I watch the DVD movie when the car is in motion?

I know my current Sat Nav can't at the moment. I saw a few DIY on how to get around it by plugging socket to ground.

Thanks.

Hi Lushpuppy,

I did google as well and found a DIY fix on the Sat Nav touch screen.

I contacted Lexus of Chatswood and they asked me to bring it in for them to take a look at it.

Unfortunately, my car is already out of warranty. So definitely, they won't replace the whole unit for free and probably end up costing to fix it.

I will bring the car to the dealer and see what they have to say. If it is costing over $2K, I will probably try to DIY the touch screen myself.

Thanks for your feedback,

Brandon

Lexus Nerd,

Yes, I would prefer to have my screen replace or DIY fix as suggested from some of the users in the US Forum. Probably end up costing me around $150 rather than costing me an arm and leg something like $2500 to replace the whole units.

Brandon.

ilv1004s,

Thanks for the offer but I would prefer my original Sat Nav.

Brandon

Lushpuppy,

What is a digitizer fix? How did you replace the screen?

Brandon

Thanks Lushpuppy. I found a DIY on youtunbe for fixing the screen but it looks too complicated. I am scared I might ruin the whole unit. Here is the link on how to fix the screen:

Did you replace the screen yourself? Do you have an instruction how to do it?

Brandon

Lushpuppy,

I had the same problem last night. The touch screen is no longer working as well.

Did you end up replace the screen?

Thanks.

Yes the buttons on the side screen still work fine. It just the touch screen is not responding.

Hi all,

I'm sorry if this issue has been addressed before. My Sat Nav screen is frozen or not respondind. It is stuck at the "press agree to the warning" box and nothging works. The screen is not responding to any touch menu. How can I reset my navigation? Does any here have the same problem. Please help.

Thanks.

Brandon

Hey Guys

Just wondering if anyone can recommend a good set of replacement disc rotors for the is250?

The dealer quoted me 1500AUD to replace (front only) which i found to be quite amusing

Naturally i told them to f**k off (politely)

So far all the brands i know off are dba and rda..but im sure there are more out there which I have no idea of..

Any help or recommendation would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

sPY

Hey sPy,

That is a ripped off. I had mine front disc rotors replaced recently with a new brake pad including labour and they quote me for $800. This was down at the Lexus of Perth. I really like the OEM disc rotors and brake pad because they offer a really good brake when applying a sudden stop.

There are a few rotars out there and very pricey.

www.project-mu.com.au

http://www.endless-sport.co.nz/Products/Vi.../agentType.aspx

cheers,

Brandon

Alberts Audio in Perth can do for you. Just bring it down and let them have a look at the car.

I don't know how much they would charge but the last time I asked them they said it can be done.

http://www.alberts.com.au/store-location-contact/

Morley

Address:

61 Russell Street

Morley WA 6062

Open Mon to Sat

Phone: 08 9276 5678

Fax: 08 9375 2892

Email: morley@alberts.com.a

Danslex, "Don't do fully maintained novated leases, as they are just rubbish (unless you are in the very very top marginal tax bracket). "

What is the figure that you are referering to as the top marginal tax bracket? Earning over $100,000/year as the top marginal tax bracket?

Danslex,

Thanks for the tips. I had the novated lease for almost 2 years now. Maybe this is a new system like Uad said. I will keep that in mind.

You must have clocked up a lot of KM to get Zero FBT. I know for 25,000KM, you still need to pay 11% of FBT.

That's great that you are paying Zero FBT. I think you should consider IS-F since you are paying 0 FBT. Just a thought.

You can't go wrong with both colour. For me I would probably stick with the black as it is look more sicker than the Pearl white.

Forget about upgrading to Prestige 2009 X. Go for the IS-F. :P

Good luck with the changeover price.

My '06 IS also had the VVTi cam gears fixed under warranty recently. I wasn't even aware there was a problem, I don't think I heard anything. I took the car in for a service. On pick up I was told they ordered some parts already to fix the problem, and to come back later when it arrives. I didn't even have to ask for it to be fixed, they automatically acted on it as soon as they spotted it. That was with Lexus of Perth by the way (not that there's any other choice in Perth haha). Always happy with their high level of service.

So yeah, looks like it is a very common problem in those early models.

The service are great in Perth but the charges are so damm expensive compare to eastern State. Wish there are more dealers in Perth.

How much do they charge in the eastern states? My average service is around 600 or so bucks for a standard one, plus more if something extra needs to be done. I don't think it's too bad, given you get a free rental Lexus, and comparing to what they charge for a service across the road at other premium brands... My car's on a novated lease though, so I gotta spend X amount of money on the running costs regardless, otherwise I get slugged with FBT.

But yes, it would be good if there were more lex dealers here, little competition never hurt anybody :)

I got mine service at Perth as well but I thought I gave the Lexus Dealer at Eastern State a call to compare the price because I'm from Eastern State. Just up here to work. ;) They are around $100 cheaper. Yes the service is around $600 and it is also depend on which mileage service. My car is also on a novated lease as well and I also need to spent on the running cost or I will pay heaps of FBT.

My first day here. Great stuff guys. lots of useful information. I recently bought an late 07 IS250 sports with EMV pack.

your posts made me paranoid especially the sound link. i could definitely pick up the rattle at the very start from the link which made me worry. i went out and listened to my car starting up. thank god there was no such rattle, i will check again tomorrow morning tho. When did the problem first kick in for your guys ? My car has done 12,000 on the clock, does not seem to have that rattle.

however, i found the engine is actually quite loud. It sounded like a diesel engine (a mini truck if you know what i mean). It was not as quiet as i expected. do you guys find that ?

I want to have it checked by a dealer, worth it ? any recommended dealers in Melbourne?

cheers

The noise usually happend in the morning when you perform a cold start-up. It sounds like a grinding noise and it last around 1-2 seconds. When that noise happend you will notice. So I guess you probably won't hear it yet. I think it started to rattle when you have around 20,000KM. It is worth getting the dealer to have look because it is still under warranty. ;)

cheers

My '06 IS also had the VVTi cam gears fixed under warranty recently. I wasn't even aware there was a problem, I don't think I heard anything. I took the car in for a service. On pick up I was told they ordered some parts already to fix the problem, and to come back later when it arrives. I didn't even have to ask for it to be fixed, they automatically acted on it as soon as they spotted it. That was with Lexus of Perth by the way (not that there's any other choice in Perth haha). Always happy with their high level of service.

So yeah, looks like it is a very common problem in those early models.

The service are great in Perth but the charges are so damm expensive compare to eastern State. Wish there are more dealers in Perth.

Bluey,

I just had a done last Friday 17-Apr-09. The noise are no longer there now. My service was due at that time so I just mentioned to them about the rattle noise.

The noise always happend in the morning. Drive me insane with the rattle noise. They will fix it for free as the car is still under warranty.

I asked them if I could have the ISF as loan car but they didn't have any.

Had this startup rattle problem for 5 months now and finally took it in.

I told them about the problem and they fixed for free as it is a known problem for 06 and 07 model. I even printed out the rattle document and bring along just in case they didn't believe me. :P .

They gave me a RX350 loan car as it requires the whole full day to complete.

The noise are no longer there now. Feel like a new car again....

Hamish,

I noticed you have the 2006 model. Save your money by overriding with access to the secret menu.

Just have to do it everytime you start the car.

Here is how to do on you tube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLFDvaeT7NA

Please note: This is not possible on 07+ model. The only way to do is hot wiring/cabling which affects your warranty.

Let me know how you go!!!

cheers,

Brandon

Hi,man

Tried,and it is not working... :(

Sorry dude, I have no idea then as I don't have the 06 model.

Hamish,

I noticed you have the 2006 model. Save your money by overriding with access to the secret menu.

Just have to do it everytime you start the car.

Here is how to do on you tube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLFDvaeT7NA

Please note: This is not possible on 07+ model. The only way to do is hot wiring/cabling which affects your warranty.

Let me know how you go!!!

cheers,

Brandon

6000K Low Beam:

8000K Fog Light:

Low Beam and Fog Light:

Welcome Hamish,

I am not sure what you meant by unlocking DVD and Bluetooth.

I think you mean to pair your phone bluetooth with your DVD. The default password is 1111.

Your Lexus Dealer would have given the demo on how to do this.

Regards,

Brandon