RustyJarz

Hi, I spoke to Lexus about this and apparently it's not a fault, it's the VVT at startup and nothing to worry about. 

2 minutes ago, plankton007 said:

I believe 2016 maps are v22

http://www.navigationau.com/toyota-lexus-navigation-disks.html

This cd used to be $395 before but it's $200 now. Not sure if the site is legit though but it's been around for a while.

If we get enough of us that are willing we can all 'chip-in' and create backups of the media... 

Just found v21 on ebay 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/V21-2015-Toyota-Lexus-Denso-NAVIGATION-map-DISC-Australia-NZ-/301965013321?hash=item464e847149:g:sQ0AAOSwstxVYvDc

11 minutes ago, plankton007 said:

To be honest the Lexus Navigation system and route guidance is quite horrible.

Not sure the updated maps would solve much.

I'd +1 on that!

Still would like an update (I already have v20)

12 minutes ago, RotorRian said:

Im down with getting the latest maps too...

yeah me too...

I do have a suggestion and that is if we all chipped in to buy the official Maps DVD and then 'back it up'. Obviously a trust based system is needed. 

Hi all,

I thought I'd give this a go, register my phone and transfer my phone book to the car. So the bluetooth connection is all good (registerd etc) when I try to transfer my phonebook by either my built-in contacts app or Bluetooth File Transfer App the message Bluetooth disconnected flashes on the screen. My Phone is HTC M9 and my car is IS250 '08 model.

Any ideas?

Cheers all.

Hi thanks for the info.

I just called my local Lexus dealer service department, they know nothing of a recall for this issue you mentioned and said it's a delay in the VVT engaging at engine start.

So can you provide some more detail in this factory recall for the cam gears?

30 minutes ago, Peter G said:

Variable Valve Timing. Its a known problem with the 350 engines. Costs around $1500-$2000 to rectify. I did it once but now will not pay for it again. If it doesn't cause any issues then i wont pay that much again. It wont fail or cause any damage to the engine.

thanks for the feedback. 

sounds to me like a design fault or a factory defect and the repair cost should be bourne by lexus

12 minutes ago, Peter G said:

Its the VVT. They also have the same problem on the RX350s. I have been advised that it will not do any harm just that it is annoying to hear. 

VVT?

1 minute ago, ISFBloke said:

Yes that's what all mechanics and Toyota told me until I took it to one who put the right oil in it and the rattle stopped.

Lexus did my last oil change and I have the tappets rattle from time to time, mostly when the engine is warm. 

On 29/02/2016 at 10:20 PM, ISFBloke said:

I used to have the same issue with my TRD Aurion absolutely none could figure out what the issue was, until one day my mechanic buddy suggested we try a new fully synthetic oil and viola problem was fixed as simple as that. I read your question by chance too;)

ISFBloke what was to oil, can you remember?

My Lexus IS250 on a warm start sometimes has a knock that sounds like the tappits for only a second or two.

Hi all,

I just started getting an alert on my SatNav display for an Oil Change. Now I I opt to perform the oil change myself how do I reset the alert?

Cheers all!!

Hey guys I've got a different problem...

I've burnt the DVD on a -R SL disc omitting LOADING.KWI. The GPS sees the disc with updated maps but I can't search and I can't select a search area e.g. the map of Australia doesn't even show up but like I mentioned the new map comes up on the screen.

Any ideas?

Cheers.

Hi,

Can anyone suggest which media is the best, + or - (plus or minus) R DL?

Cheers.

Is there anyway I can purchase a copy from you since I know nothing about these DVD stuff, tks

Same here....

Come to think of it, if there's someone in Melbourne that could help me swap out the disc?

Hey Subby I would really like to test and verify your backup of the Maps DVD if I could?