..................... Applicable especially W/ LEXUS harder to find models.... i. e. the NX 450h+ 'F' Sport & the New RX 450h+ as they are both Batt. Hybrid w/ almost the same undercarriage....IMO, the NX 450h+ " F " Sport having the best in the Adaptive Suspension = Very tight handling
@georgerusnak44783 сағат бұрын
Great Video!
@Adventure.AS.2512 сағат бұрын
I live near the border and often cross back and forth. I would like to be able to easily switch the speedometer from showing km/h to mph. Is there a simple/quick way to do this?
@lsft12 сағат бұрын
In the US, Go to the Gear, General, then Language and Units. Turn off Set Automatically, then choose MPG (US). To change back in Canada, same steps except choose km/L or L/100 km. There is no easy way and the Automatically set does not seem to work properly
@Adventure.AS.258 сағат бұрын
@@lsft Thanks. In my Jeep it is a one button press to switch back and forth. No way to program one of the 'soft' buttons on the steering wheel?
@lsft8 сағат бұрын
@@Adventure.AS.25 Unfortunately no - they follow the 80/20 rule a lot. Most people wouldn't need to change from miles to km or km to miles on a daily basis and would just need to do it once in a while.
@johnknoop42Күн бұрын
Been trying to find a video that could help me with installing a tender on my rav4 hybrid. Your battery looks to be the same configuration as the rav4 (though it looks like you have more space to work where it is in the vehicle haha)so this helps a lot! Thanks!
@lsftКүн бұрын
Glad you found it useful. Maybe I should edit the title to include the RAV4 as well
@EricPark9714 күн бұрын
I just picked up an older spare tire from pick and pull place for 20$ vs. justifying a $700 price from modern spare.
@lsft4 күн бұрын
As long as the spare is in OK condition.. I think that is fair... You only need it for a short time (if you ever need it). I have had cars where the spare tire was brand new at disposal.
@roverops4 күн бұрын
You re a bum and you know it
@pepperwong4 күн бұрын
It definitely looks great on orange. Great job.
@lsft4 күн бұрын
Yes - it shows well on the orange.
@PaulYason4 күн бұрын
Definitely looks cool, but CAD$300? Hell no..... ¥300 makes more sense (aliexpress ones you showed are actually even cheaper). Can't believe Lexus has the guts to sell it at this price
@lsft4 күн бұрын
Haven't seen the AliExpress ones and the quality if they fit or not. But I agree $300 is a bit high for 12 ABS plastic covers
@TechJunky7774 күн бұрын
I’d invest that money towards a good dash cam. Interesting idea but not for me.
@lsft4 күн бұрын
@@TechJunky777 definitely not for everybody. It's only when you want to do something to your car and you'll done everything already. Just for FSport they have darken all chrome except the badges and the side mirrors. So now the badges are done. Need to think about the side mirrors.
@donaldbanner21855 күн бұрын
..........Considered the Black however, against the Atomic Silver with the GREAT *** RED " F " sport Badges and the AWD in RED decided to keep the classy Silver LEXUS on rear and have ***RED F Sport Large RED "F" w/ Carbon Fiber skirts Lower lft rear and lower right rear along the lower rocker panels with the Large ***Red F on the front grill. My License plate says F Sport in Swarasky (Silverish in sun / or headlights crystals surrounded in Swarasky black Crystals / on entire Lic Plate frame for added Bling. Black on orange is nice though!
@lsft4 күн бұрын
I do think the badge stands out more with the black.
@donaldbanner21854 күн бұрын
@@lsft IMO against the Atomic Silver ...the BOLD RED "F"'s w/ black om edges looks so much better to me than the boring white w/ gray bkground ...... Atomic Silver NEEDS POP ...this is why I went with RED Calipers inside the Gloss black spoke mags...The black letters on Orange stands out ....what color are your " F's " on your badges...as BOLD RED is almost impossible to get especiallu the 3" ones on the Black Glossie Grill and carbon fiber side skirts!....... IMO you might consider more "F"'s on rear sides and Grill!
@Revoncheap5 күн бұрын
Nah Did you do a video for faux CF interior trim? I hate the piano black. I see every spec of dust, fingerprint, and scratches. It scratches just by looking at it.
@donaldbanner21855 күн бұрын
...................... Hi I did All the "dog eared Piano black" and all trim in Carbon Fiber....LQQK's seriously better especialy against the CIRCUT RED with black inserts......You might consider this CARBON FIBER interior & add a Crystal shift knob center console..... Looks better than the cedes and beemer interiors forward me a email and I will send Photos...or they are on the Lexus NX Forum page.
@lsft4 күн бұрын
No I didn't... not a fan of CF as it still feels like shiny black plastic with a little pattern.
@donaldbanner21852 күн бұрын
@@lsft Jus' WOW!......Carbon fiber looks Nothing like Piano Black....You mighy consider checking the look AGAIN as it CLEARLY looks like black/gray check marks and is ONLY found on HIGH end sports cars....Sir you are WAY OFF!
@lsft2 күн бұрын
@donaldbanner2185 I'm aware of what carbon fiber looks like. High end sports cars have carbon fiber, but many bought are not carbon fiber, but just plastic imitation CF.
@donaldbanner2185Күн бұрын
@@lsft Be it imitation or NOT by LQQK'n at one can not tell They both look great and have the advantage of non smuge & dust & scratch and the IMO far and away nicer look of: black / silver check pattern i.e. Carbon Fiber indeed Many complain of the cheap looking Piano Bpack....when trying to compare the average person would never know the diff
@mikebedford43625 күн бұрын
I like the concept but prefer the ‘pop’ of the chrome. ‘Black packs’ are getting pretty common on so many cars these days. Would love to see a set of MGP callipers that are now available for the 450h+
@lsft4 күн бұрын
Need to save money to get the MGP calipers 😄
@mikebedford43624 күн бұрын
@@lsft Fantastic! Great stuff - can't wait! 😉
@fwca13885 күн бұрын
If Noco just starter is turned off, then connect the cables to the battery terminals. Next, turn on the Noco, will there be a spark this way?
@sometimesfirstsometimeslas49085 күн бұрын
Technically the current NOCO will not supply any volage/current unless all the connections are correct. This is a manual "override" boost mode, but that is only needed if the battery voltage is very low (in the 3-4 volts range). And even when you do use it , it is no more risk then using cables, since they demand corrections also. Bottom line- one should never have a spark in normal use without the "override" on a NOCO. And most LI jump starters have similar protections also. Note: while discussing hybrid jump starting. One should never use the Toyota hybrid to jump start another car, it can damage the hybrid system, since the hybrid system is not designed to supply the 12v high current to start most ICE 12v starter motors. I think the current hybrid amp output limit is in the 100 amp max ballpark range.
@lsft5 күн бұрын
Well said. Thanks for replying. Using Noco boosters they typically do not create any sparks.
@TechJunky7776 күн бұрын
Trudeau will do nothing. We need Pierre in power fast!!! Edit: until then use TAGs and an immobilizer.
@lsft6 күн бұрын
I'll avoid providing my political views. Neutral it is. 😜😜
@SuperStewfart7 күн бұрын
For interest LSFT, my grandson noted that the interior of my new LBX Sports Luxury 4WD is very nice. Coming from a grandson, that is worth noting. The grey suede looks and feels perfect. The absence of the significant amount of piano black that is on our NX450 H+ fSport is notable. The piano black shows every bit of dust.
@lsft7 күн бұрын
Yes - I agree. I saw the LBX in person during my visit in HK and it's nice inside, but too small for me.
@SuperStewfart6 күн бұрын
@ most cars carry one person. Having 2 cars provides flexibility. We use the LBX when the NX is charging or we are going somewhere such as our exercise class or supermarket where parking is less than optimal. If we only had one car, it would be the NX for sure. We live on a hill 120 metres from the surrounding coastal suburbs. The hybrid system recovers about 60% of the energy going down the hill compared with coming up the hill. Over nearly 1,000 km we have averaged 4.8 l/100km. I am happy with that. The AWD model is a fraction more thirsty.
@jjsw997 күн бұрын
I am glad our NX are not on this list!😁
@lsft6 күн бұрын
Yes, they are not on the list and I hope it stays that way.
@donaldbanner21857 күн бұрын
.......................... LEXUS: Because it is the MOST reliable & oversees they do not have the $ to repair vehicles....best 2 LEXUS are the 450h+ F Sport NX & the RX 450+ 2024 both w/ same undercarrage
@lsft6 күн бұрын
I agree that both are excellent vehicles.
@sometimesfirstsometimeslas49087 күн бұрын
Really glad you posted this video. I thought the ground was on the shock tower bolts. But I checked on the online 2022 NX350h manual and it does show the engine mount point. Wow! I was at risk. I thought the manual has shown the tower bolts. Thanks! Luckily, the only times I had to jump the battery, I just trickled charged the 1 v battery. The possible damage risk to the ECU seems odd just because you ground it close the the ECU. I poked around on some other Toyota hybrid forums and the only thing that some thought it might have something to do with DC-DC ground loop concerns- apparently a rare situation. This was totally new to me and most folks, since ground was a ground on a car- or so we thought. Apparently this has been know on the RAV4 Hybrid forums via a Toyota bulletin round 2022ish. Also, maybe not related, but I have a NOCO series X jump starter and it outputs at 16.4V- ouch. The older GB20/40 jump starters output around 14.4V. My old Anti-gravity jump start only outputs 12.5v. I think I might switch to the NOCO GB20 just be safe, since all we really need is just enough 12v current to power-up the hybrid system. And 14.4V is the typical max a 12 charging system will supply to even a low battery, so it should be very safe.
@lsft7 күн бұрын
Yes - it was provided in either documents on Toyota vehicles, but I assume some people did jump with those bolts and caused the board to burn. Wow 16.4V is a very high. The GB20 seems to be good enough with 14.4V. I think you have made a good choice on the jump starter.
@sometimesfirstsometimeslas49085 күн бұрын
@@lsft There sare several things that make the current crop of LI jump starters not the best option for a Toyota hybrid. 1) There seems apparently a jump starter race to see how fast can one crank a dead ICE battery. (per UT reviews). This is why they added the extra LI cell (3.7v) to get into the 16+V range. Of course, for a a hybrid it does not have this high current requirement, so much less demand on a high powered jump starter. Best case, we just overbuy a jump starter. Worst case, we subject the ECU/hybrid system to an unneeded high voltage. 2) It is likely for a dead ICE battery's low state of charge causes a large voltage drop in the jump starter, since the current demand is so high. Note: The jump starter probably drops into a safe ECU volage range almost immediately for ICE. (a hybrid probably has a voltage drop also, but likely not quite as large of a drop- i.e. possible more risk for the ECU?). 3) Highly likely any ECU damage for most cars is long-term damage vs immediate burning out the ECU do to too much voltage,,so most would not blame a premature ECU failure on the jump starter. And maybe the risk is really low or just not noticed immediately in most situations. Hybrid risk? TBD. So what does that mean for our hybrids? Someone should make a hybrid jump starter. LOL. The risk above may just be small even for a hybrid, but the failures of a Toyota hybrid ECU just jump starting the hybrid raises for me lot of concern. I plan to keep the max jump starter vole in the below 15v range or even lower until this risk it better understood- just to be safe.
@nectarioslazaris64618 күн бұрын
The music volume in my Lexus RX500h 2024 doesnt decrease when you activate Siri. Is anyone else having the same issue?
@lsft7 күн бұрын
While Siri is talking and when you adjust the volume, you are adjusting Siri's volume and not the music. You are correct that your music will not lower when you activate Siri. It's a known issue with the infotainment and hopefully it will be fixed soon.
@alexiskirkendall59648 күн бұрын
Bought RX 500h and there have been several instances where the car doesn't accelerate as it should. I go to accelerate and the car will not respond, but kind of jerks a couple of times, but before going as it should.
@lsft8 күн бұрын
Have you reported it to the dealership so that they can look into it?
@alexiskirkendall59648 күн бұрын
@@lsft They have looked into it. Head mechanic reports the lag is due to software issues. Software engineers in Japan are aware Of this. However, as of now, there is no fix. Engineers are trying to work on these issues. I’m very disappointed with the unpredictability of the lag.
@lsft8 күн бұрын
@alexiskirkendall5964 it's a new powertrain that came out in the past few years. Most likely a software to the engine ECU would fix it, but they need to find where, fix it and test it before updating on your cars.
@alexiskirkendall59648 күн бұрын
@@lsft disappointing to pay that much for a car and feel unsafe while driving.
@lsft8 күн бұрын
@@alexiskirkendall5964 I'm with you on that.
@SulaimanSiddiqui-g6i9 күн бұрын
#1 Car brand
@lsft9 күн бұрын
Until it disappoints you.
@donaldbanner21859 күн бұрын
..................... MAY I ask: as to which NAME & # of the Battery you got for the REPLACEMENT on your 450h+ F Sport!
@lsft9 күн бұрын
It's referenced in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqqvpmmNltWlhrc COPBS-8497R is the part number from Lexus. Group 97R, CCA600, CA95RC Lexus Premium 84 battery. This seems to be a Lexus Canada branded battery.
@Mike-ht1ou4 күн бұрын
Thanks for your detailed data, I believe anytime voltage is above 12.6v the car is charging the battery and the rate of charging depends on how much higher it is than 12.6v. Issue arises when driving the car is only maintaining the battery at current levels and we can see that sometimes when driving voltage only 12.8v and the car charging algorithm is not charging often enough and therefore leading to lower and lower overall state of charge until the battery eventually fails to start the vehicle.
@lsft4 күн бұрын
@@Mike-ht1ou you are correct. It's a nominal rate which will maintain and overtime you will not have enough juice to start the car. When sitting idle it does a quick charge up to 14V. Which headlights are on its 13.xV which is normal charging.
@The.Great.V9 күн бұрын
Where did u buy TPMS. I just got new winter set from Costco and they told me their TPMS doesn’t work with 2024-25 models.
@lsft9 күн бұрын
Mine came with a package from the dealership.
@jc20919 күн бұрын
Anyone else having trouble trying to program digital mirror to garage door opener? Mine not working
@lsft9 күн бұрын
What is not working?
@Revoncheap9 күн бұрын
You got courage to ride the Ding Dings. Too hot and humid for me.
@lsft9 күн бұрын
Depends on the day. Some days with cooler wind it's ok. I must admit that those days were days where I wore the least clothes. 😂
@Revoncheap9 күн бұрын
I only saw one 2nd-gen NX on the road and it out in the boons lol. No one in HK downtown drove one.
@Revoncheap9 күн бұрын
I guess they prefer to buy the Lexus Van over a SUV.
@lsft9 күн бұрын
I saw a few while traveling around.
@lsft9 күн бұрын
First Gen NX had more on the road. The Lexus MPV definitely saw more over the NX. I think I was the RZ more too
@Revoncheap9 күн бұрын
Funny I was in HK last week. I only found one Lexus dealership and it was in Kowloon, I think. It wasn’t anywhere near my travel destinations so I couldn’t visit
@lsft9 күн бұрын
It is hard to find dealerships in Hong Kong, as you said there is only 1. I had to purposely go there to do this video.
@Revoncheap9 күн бұрын
I see the es250 part, which relates to me. It is just strange that you can’t put the positive and negative clamps of the jump starter directly on the 12V.
@Revoncheap9 күн бұрын
I may ask my dealer about it next time. It should be the same as the RAV4 (non-hybrid) unless they also have this ECU requirement.
@lsft9 күн бұрын
I think it's fine to use the battery negative. Some people do not suggest that as well and that is why to use the negative suggested in the manual. But these portable boosters have very short cables and it is much easier to use put in on the negative on the battery instead.
@lsft9 күн бұрын
Asking the dealership should be the best option. They may still tell you to follow the manual to protect themselves.
@Revoncheap9 күн бұрын
@@lsft I’ll see if I remember to post their response. Service in January.
@ericdelrosario677910 күн бұрын
Can you also show how to jumpstart the Lexus GX460 using conventional battery-powered jumpstarters and the Autowit (battery-less) Supercapacitor? Thanks for your incisive video. Appreciate it. 🇨🇦
@lsft10 күн бұрын
The GX is very easy. The negative is just beside the 12V battery. You would notice that there is a metal piece that is bend 90 degrees between the engine and the battery. You clamp the negative there. s3.amazonaws.com/lexus.site.tci-prod/lexus/manuals/OM60R43U/OM60R43U.pdf Page 570 shows the place where you should clamp the negative.
@albertn.174210 күн бұрын
If I don’t have the TPMS on my winter wheels, I don’t have to do any programming/calibration and it would just be like a normal tire changeover right? How about when I change from Winter to Summer with TPMS? Will it automatically detect it?
@lsft10 күн бұрын
That is right. There is nothing you need to do. Once you change the tires back to summer, drive it for about 30 mins above 40km/hr and it should recognize the tpms. You'll get a tire pressure malfunction from time to time with your winters with your winter set.
@seanh239010 күн бұрын
I do my own winter tire changeovers on my 2024 NX350h in my driveway. I like the convenience of not having to make an appointment at the dealer, and driving there and waiting while they perform the work. Switching the TPMS back and forth is easy to do once you know how. Metal guide pins are very handy otherwise the lug bolts make the switchover harder than it needs to be. I also do my own oil changes - 0w16 oil goes on sale all the time at Canadian Tire, so it easy to get a good deal. I use Toyota oil filters. Doing the work myself gives me comfort the job was done right.
@lsft10 күн бұрын
Great that you can do it yourself. I can do it myself, but too lazy to do it myself. I typically get another car while it's in service or get my wife to pick us up and we go somewhere while it gets done. I also time it with service so it gets inspected and understand the other work they offer and opt out on them. Lol
@MrUKokot10 күн бұрын
@seanh2390 curious, I am looking to rotate my tires on my NX350H. How do you do it? I have four Jack stands and two hydraulic floor jacks. Just not sure of the best method. Any tips appreciated.
@seanh23909 күн бұрын
@@MrUKokot I just jack up one wheel at a time with a jack, and then put a backup jack stand beside the jack. My second set of tires is marked so I know where they came off the car. Not sure if that helps? If I was rotating one set of tires only (e.g. front tire to back, and rear tire to front, and keeping both on the same side of the car) I think I would just put jackstands on both jacking points, and then rotate the tires. The other side of the car would stay on the ground. My winter tires are unidirectional so they stay on the same side of the car. For simplicity, I also keep my all seasons on the same side of the car when doing the rotation. Everything else being equal, I think the majority of the wear happens on the front tires because of the extra engine weight, but I could be wrong.
@seanh23909 күн бұрын
@@lsft My situation may be slightly different too in that I am newly retired and have a fair amount of free time now :-)
@lsft9 күн бұрын
@seanh2390 enjoy your retirement. 👍👍
@LifeIsAwesome-d5h10 күн бұрын
Awfully complicated for such an expensive car.
@lsft10 күн бұрын
You'll get use to it. It's similar shifters across Toyota/Lexus products
@LifeIsAwesome-d5h10 күн бұрын
@lsft But is there a benefit to this compared to a traditional automatic shifter besides the novelty? No, and customers are paying a premium to get used to these bells and whistles that are not necessary.
@lsft9 күн бұрын
@@LifeIsAwesome-d5h This shifter was first introduce for hybrid vehicles allowing it to reduce in space to allow other components to fit in the center console. It's more of a design benefit over staying with traditional shifters. In the NX200 in Taiwan they kept the traditional shifter since that car had the extra space to allow them to put the traditional shifter. Unfortunately, this shifter is showing up in a lot of vehicles and this is not the first car with this type of shifter. The LC and LS has the same style of shifter, but with a much bigger knob since the car is wider and has more space in the center console. I still prefer this over the knob shifter or button shifter or even the on screen shifters we see from other manufacturers.
@aussie811411 күн бұрын
It’s not a rip off.
@lsft10 күн бұрын
It is because you just go to the screen and change it from set 1 to set 2 and it's $60?
@aussie811410 күн бұрын
@@lsft The car is booked in, handled by reception, handled by the technician. $60 is cheap, but if the owner can do it themselves then even better.
@lsft10 күн бұрын
@aussie8114 $60 is just that one thing. There is additional cost to other work to do.
@s2ooo11 күн бұрын
If the RZ can get more miles on 18in wheels than 20in ,can the NX get more miles on 18inch tyres? Cheers Col.
@lsft10 күн бұрын
I don't know because these are winter tires which are more grippy and it's colder in the winter.
@s2ooo10 күн бұрын
I was talking about wheel sizes,not tyres.The RZ EV also updated software for longer range.Cheers.
@lsft9 күн бұрын
@@s2ooo Yes - I know you are talking about wheel size, but I can only compare if I change to 18" RFT all seasons and not winter tires. The winter tires would negate the potential gains with down sizing.
@s2ooo11 күн бұрын
Can you programme the key to open the windows and sunroof remotely?Lexus want A$150 to do it! Cheers.
@lsft10 күн бұрын
Yes you can. You need a Bluetooth one port and software. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eF7OiYuMe9mjatE You can use this reference
@mikebedford436211 күн бұрын
Lucky for us here in Australia we never need to change tyres. On a separate wheel comment, I asked the dealer to rotate my wheels, then they called me later to say one of my wheels was buckled! It would be $200 to straighten otherwise they couldn’t rotate it! I left them the way they were and at the time my car wasn’t started or only 6 months old so I was shocked. I also experience no evidence by way of pulling left or right or stuttering?
@lsft11 күн бұрын
Thanks for your feedback. You should look at the wear of that tire to see if there are any issues
@mikebedford436211 күн бұрын
@@lsft Will do
@vincentcheng570911 күн бұрын
was the cable that comes with your NOCO sufficiently long to do the job under the hood ?
@lsft11 күн бұрын
If you follow the manual and clamp the engine, it won't be long enough
@RickA-Z20 сағат бұрын
Is there anyway to get an extension cable for the Noco?
@lsft20 сағат бұрын
@RickA-Z I have not found any extension for the booster. It comes with a 23" cable as part of the booster.
@robb877311 күн бұрын
Why can't you clamp the jumper to the negative terminal of the battery?
@lsft11 күн бұрын
Depends on what model you own. If you have the NX250/350 the 12V battery is in the front. If you are driving a hybrid it's in the trunk. There is no harm to clam the negative if it's in the trunk, not for a hybrid under the hood you only have a positive and don't have a negative.
@TechJunky77711 күн бұрын
I do a second set of winters (tires and rims) with TPMS. That way it’s just a straight swap. $50 isn’t a big deal for a swap and if you did it anywhere they would charge you that much for the swap anyways. Unless you do the swap yourself. Now… I have a jack, torque bar etc. so no big deal but I’m self employed so it’s a write off for me so I let them do it. 😎 BTW my dealer actually charges over $100 for the swap unless you do an oil change at the same time then it’s only $50. I always do the oil change at the same time so I’m good for the winter. 🥶
@lsft11 күн бұрын
The $60 CAD is not for the swap, but for the programming of the tpms. The cost of the swap is additional.
@TechJunky77711 күн бұрын
@ Right that is why they only charged me $50. But only if I’m doing the oil change at the same time. Otherwise it’s like $110. So they waive that $60 with the oil change which I would do at that time anyways.
@lsft11 күн бұрын
@@TechJunky777 when I do service, the tire swap is free.
@TechJunky77711 күн бұрын
@ I’ll bring that up next tire swap. Who is your dealer? But why did they charge $50 and not $60? 🤔
@lsft11 күн бұрын
$60 is just for programming tpms. Tire swapping is $110. Not sure how your dealership does it. The reason why they don't charge is because during the service they have to take off the tires to inspect the brakes and putting on another set costs nothing as it's the same job. I go to Don Valley North Lexus.
@kamcg104911 күн бұрын
If you were using the jump start units (like the NOCO in the video) would it not be easier to attach these to battery posts on the 12V battery in the trunk (in my case of RX350H) for example? Or am I missing something? Thank you for the video.
@lsft11 күн бұрын
You will need to open up the trunk or claw in to access it. it's easier to open up the hood to boost. But if you can do it from the trunk, that would work as well.
@kamcg104911 күн бұрын
@@lsft Thank you.
@lsft11 күн бұрын
@kamcg1049 my pleasure
@mikespies78611 күн бұрын
I think the key to all of this is a layered approach- time is your best ally when it comes to car theft. By building a layered approach, onboard security, OBD port protector, kill switch, steering wheel lock and onboard GPS tracking with warning stickers, you create a complicated set of barriers that the thief has to overcome. Sadly, the goal is to encourage them to move down the street where there may be an easier, less protected vehicle. The same held true years ago for home security, The sticker was the key component of that system, alerting would be thieves that the home was armed. We even had our installation company tell us that what we were really investing in was the sticker as it was the best protection, designed to say, “Move on to another house”.
@lsft11 күн бұрын
Well said. The biggest one is to not park outside overnight. That would minimize the chances a lot.
@rollingreclinerRecumbent11 күн бұрын
This is insane. A 78k car should not have issues like this and requiring a trickle charge.
@lsft11 күн бұрын
I totally agree
@thisduderockz11 күн бұрын
Has Toyota/Lexus provided no solution or fix to the 12volt Battery issue? i really want to buy a Lexus NX Hybrid but not with this 12v Battery issue. and trickle charging it every night is not an option. This shouldnt be happening.
@lsft11 күн бұрын
@@thisduderockz You wouldn't need to trickle charge every night. Maybe once every 2-3 weeks would be ok. Plus if you drive a lot of longer distances it should be ok. I don't know if they have fixed the issue yet, but really need to see if other ppl report issues or not. I know that they have recently updated the mobile app to pull the car less and that definitely would help, but I don't have a definite answer to your question.
@koyamamoto593312 күн бұрын
Regarding 450H+: If the 12V battery is dead but the drive battery (high voltage) still has significant charge, then "jump starting" seems to be a bit of a misnomer. Aren't we just supplying enough power to the 12V system to allow the computer & other 12V subsystems to initialize & get to the "ready" state. At that point, wouldn't the DCC be fully functioning and providing power from the drive battery to the 12V systems? How can there be surges or other inductive effects that burn the control computer? In the case of fully ICE engines, then I suppose the 12V starter motor could cause some under/over-voltages that burns the control computer, but the hybrids & plug-in hybrid really don't have a 12V starter motor. Meanwhile, if the drive battery is discharged, can you even start the ICE with only a 12V battery? Perhaps Toyota is not fully disclosing what is actually going on here so hypothetical work arounds may not actually be safe. Personally, I like the idea of tying into the lead acid 12V battery for the "jump start". Maybe run leads from the 12V battery to a quick disconnect so we can either "jump start" or attach a battery maintainer?
@mikebedford436212 күн бұрын
@@koyamamoto5933 Mmm… That’s deep! For me if the cars dead and in my case even the doors wouldn’t open (stupidly I’d left it on all night!). Mechanically opening them with the manual key, crawling in to the back seat and in to the trunk, removing the battery cover and connecting the leads and voila! A ready state, then turned the engine on to best charge the 12v battery. (There’s a shortcut battery connection under the bonnet but even with Lexus instructions over the phone it wouldn’t work) 3 days ago I returned from a 5 week trip away where the vehicle wasn’t started or touched and it started seamlessly first try!
@lsft12 күн бұрын
This is the 4th generation hybrid system which was not designed to power the DC to DC converter first. My understanding is the 5th generation changes it and will start the DC to DC before anything else so that the 12V need is less. They do need to find ways to charge the 12V from the traction battery to reduce the 12V dead battery issue. But they don't tell us much about what is happening unfortunately.
@AbdulmajeedElshawa12 күн бұрын
Hi and thank you for the heads up.. My question is how about using the portable power boosters directly on the 12V battery at the back of the car.. would that be ok? Thanks
@wwdd8312 күн бұрын
that's what i have been doing to my 2022 nx 450h+ and it works perfect
@mikebedford436212 күн бұрын
I had to jumpstart my 450 a couple of months ago. The roadside service guy was in contact with Lexus and they said the safest way to jumpstart is to open the trunk and attach directly to the battery terminals in the battery under the floor. It started straight away.
@tysonong519112 күн бұрын
@@wwdd83 i did this with my 2024 nx 450 and it worked as well
@MrUKokot12 күн бұрын
@@mikebedford4362How do you open the trunk when the battery is dead?
@lsft12 күн бұрын
Yes that would be ok. That was what I did the first time.
@rickheider872713 күн бұрын
I have a 23 and 35 Lexus 450H+ and 1. I have never seen a pedestrian icon light up on the side or middle of the road. Are you sure this exists in this vehicle? 2. I think in the video you stated that this function does not work when in Dynamic Cruise Control. Why would this be?
@lsft12 күн бұрын
I assume you own a 2023 and 2025 NX. The proactive driving assist clips come from Lexus and it could be coming from an RX or other vehicles that have such feature. As with DRCC, the proactive driving assist is in fact a feature within DRCC where it would slow down the car and center the car while driving, which is features is the Proactive driving assist. You may have misunderstood.
@Wwo-vz1vt13 күн бұрын
Не хочу сказать ничего плохого против миль…, но по европейским дорогам это раздражает. Спасибо тебе добрый человек! Помог решить проблему. Оказалось проще чем казалось 👍
@lsft12 күн бұрын
Thanks for your feedback
@TraderAmerX13 күн бұрын
That's exactly what happened with my RX350 2024. It feels like there are no laws to protect us from these thefts!
@lsft13 күн бұрын
It is frustrating, hopefully there are some solutions on the horizon and all parties do their part to combat this type of crime.
@JoshuaDomoslai13 күн бұрын
Mine flew off after 3 months of ownership. I don’t even care anymore as I use that pile of crap hitch. Toyota fucked up and decided to use a 2” receiver, but it’s extra thick and uses 3” pins. Makes it really hard to buy bike racks or motorcycle ramps etc that all use special hardware. I’m starting to hate this vehicle
@lsft13 күн бұрын
Sorry to hear your frustration. Hope Toyota reads these comments and improve their designs in the future.
@PaulYason14 күн бұрын
If possible, could you do some testing on below scenarios and see if the 12v battery discharges and if so how fast does it drain? 1. Vehicle is locked and plugged in but the plug does not have power 2. Vehicle is locked and plugged in, and plug is powered, but vehicle has set to scheduled charging and charging not started 3. Vehicle is on ACC and plugged in charging Thanks a lot!
@lsft13 күн бұрын
It will take some time to fit my schedule and record. I will give it a try; however, #3 may not be possible - will have to see
@PaulYason13 күн бұрын
@lsft Totally fine, really appreciate it and take your time! And probably don't need to record them all if results are the same 😅