jamesm182

As Mohammad said, likely to need a new radio unit. Check this my pulling the radio and seeing if you have 12v going into the back of the unit.

Did you actually check the oil was low before topping it up?

I'm guessing it's a typo - should have been "put oil in it".

The new RX has quite a few improvements over the old in my opinion, and will likely hold value better for resale. Definitely worth another look if you ask me.

I've used PlastX before and got good results.

Also make sure your jack stands are up to the job - the LX470 is quite a heavy vehicle!

I don't think it will be a problem - just a different set up as you say. Did you try holding the down shifter to see if that drops down to 1st for you?

Glad you managed to find it Joan!

Could be the throttle position sensor but would have thought the dealership would have picked up on that?

Do you mean the wheel arch liner?

There's quite a bit on information on here: http://energy.gov/eere/fuelcells/hydrogen-delivery

Hope all goes well with the repair Prateek!

Have you tried holding the shift lever several times to see if it drops back to 1st? Failing that you could always gradually shift down the gears as you come to a stop, like you would in a proper manual?

Sounds to me like the transmission could have some sort of internal failure.

Is your car new enough to have a diagnostic port you can plug into and check for error codes? I would think the transmission slipping could be a bigger/more expensive job than the misfire in my opinion. Premium fuel is generally a bit better in that it also uses detergents too, so it can help to keep everything clean. Personally, if you're having problems then using better gas might not be a bad idea anyway just to see if it helps.

I think the problem is car makers are interested in profits, and if there is a loophole that allows them to meet current regulations with minimal effort then they will. Personally, I think the idea of the new hydrogen fuel cell vehicles is very interesting and I'm looking forward to seeing the Lexus model - supposedly by 2020 I believe?

Agreed, you need to get lucky and find the right wrecking yard otherwise it's going to get expensive at a body shop.

It will certainly prove interesting to drive one of these new transmissions and I'm also interested to see the first few reviews come in.

Pedal to the floor it should definitely use more of the rev range than just 3000 rpm

Wow that's impressive, I new the GS450h was quick but I didn't realise it would reach those kind of speeds!

I spoke with Steve and he doesn't think it's necessary at the moment. I'll just jump in and see what happens I suppose!

Thanks for posting Paul, I was curious to hear how this works. Looking forward to driving one and seeing what it's like. It could change the game when it comes to hybrids and could bring an end to the CVT haters out there!

Hi Paul, Thanks for having me here - looking forward to getting more involved in the community where I can. As you may have guessed from my profile I currently own a Lexus IS250 SE-L (do you have the SE-L - it's the fully loaded one in the UK?) which I've had for the last couple of years and it's been great. I've driven/reviewed a selection of other models in the current Lexus (UK) range so I'm very familiar with the brand. I also run a Toyota MR2 Roadster (Spyder in the US) as my "fun" car. I've only just purchased that so still learning about that one. If you could PM me your email address, I'll drop you a quick email with my contact details. Hopefully I can be of help!

You need to get it plugged into diagnostics really. Sounds like an electrical issue - the battery is the first thing to check. Was it slow when it started?

303 kmh = 188 mph - that seems very high for a GS 450h? Although I could be wrong. Did you have any modifications?