Same issue here with my 2025 NX 250. Also, SIRI sometimes cuts off her messages in the middle of a message. Carplay on my iPhone 15 Pro works fine on my Honda Goldwing motorcycle and it worked fine (wired) on my 2020 NX 300t.

Great investigative work. Another reason to support your local business. Also, fake items don't necessarily have to say it's coming from China. They can stock fake Chinese products at local warehouses here in the US

I just stumbled across your video in an attempt to fix this issue with my 2024 Toyota Crown. I’ve been thinking it was user error all of this time, because I had ZERO issues with any of my Dodge or GMC vehicles in the past. I have been extremely frustrated at not being able to hear my calls and text messages over the music. I also thought my navigator was a mime since I also cannot hear directions. 🤦🏼‍♀️ I wish there was a fix, but at least now I know it’s nothing I’m doing wrong.

New Sky Redline owner here and recent subscriber (64,000 mile car). Im planning on following everything you've done over your ownership. Looking forward to learning more about all of these mods. So far all ive done was the Zz performance coil packs but this was due to a P0300 misfire problem. Hopefully that doesn’t rear its ugly head ever again. Time will tell.....

PHENOMENAL JOB!!!! THANK YOU!! Send this to AC Delco also

the wastegate arm is set at the factor on a flow bench. Unless yours fail, it should NEVER be adjusted.

Hey Tim could you do an episode on whether to decarbon valves and how to do it (without taking off the intake) My 2L coupe has over 180,000 km. Thanks Ross W

Have you done any more updates on this car? performance numbers, dyno, further issues, anything?

I appreciate this video so much! I'm getting ready to change out the water pump on my Sky Redline, and I was caught between what pump to get between OEM, AC Delco Gold, or aftermarket, and no where else was I able to see a clear deliniation between the designs and quality. Thanks so much!

Have @Wonderful 248 th !// thanks

Definite failure by Toyota. Same with my new Camry. I miss my Acura. If they would only put out a hybrid again

I have a 2006 Solstice..I don't see an opening for the lower mount install. Please advise on this.

Thank a lot my guy, my GXP is now on average 194-198F. 205 with the AC full blast, in the AZ summer. Great video 👍

I spoke to this on a number of forums with my wife’s 2024 ES that uses a hybrid infotainment system (small screen), and exactly the same problems. The mic does not mute on the older crappy bastardized system. I also have a new NX 2024 with the new 14” infotainment system and wireless, and it has the same issue with volumes. You can have the volumes play nicely IF you only use the round knob for music only, and the steering volume rocker for only spoken audio, such as Siri and nav guidance. I only use Waze. When I had my 2021 NX, lightning wired only, it was flawless. The problem is on the Lexus side, NOT Apple. Lexus is always the last to adopt the technology that BMW has had for years. If they drop CarPlay in future models, I will immediately drop Lexus. Have had Lexus cars for over 20 years. Top rated vehicles but their adaptation to car tech sucks. Always thought the Japanese would be on top of the tech. One last thing, it’s common to have wireless Bluetooth connection issues with my iPhone 15 pro. If I use my iPad as a hot spot connection with my phone forget about reconnecting. You have to reboot the phone and then reboot the infotainment system in the car! Bluetooth incompatibility! Lexus makes great cars but it’s time to hire better people to ensure bug free systems. Lexus never fully updated their cars to the current Car Play version. And a new version of a Car Play is coming with iOS 18 in the fall. Wow let’s see what happens then haha!

Yep, I spoke with Lexus engineer said they only do an OTA update once a year for our ‘23.. Lexus says it’s Apple’s fault for the short comings of CarPlay and Apple says Lexus fault. Or that it asks for user pin randomly repeatedly…

I had a similar experience in my Mazda. To rectify this I increased the volume of siri, using the volume knob only when she is speaking, to a volume that was comfortable. This allowed me to hear directions, text messages, etc., and reduced the volume of the music wile doing so.

Been working and got a solution. Hope it works for you. Here is the sequence on your iphone: settings, maps, spoken directions, directions pause spoken audio.

i have a 2025 nx 450h+ and it does the same thing ...very frustrating

Yes totally this. Have a 2021 es CarPlay works perfectly. Added a 2024 es and total CarPlay failure. The volume issue you have PLUS I cannot send text at all. Trying everything to fix, so far, fail. Did your problem start when you added your new Lexus to your account?

How can I order this shields

I just bought one of these... They still do not know how to pack properly.

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NICE.

NEED TO CHECK RÉSISTANCE, FAKES WILL BE ALL OVER, AND NOT CONSISTENT

I'm in the middle of this now and need some help. Can someone tell me if the bottom oil/coolant line is accessible from the top or bottom everything else is already removed. Guessing the bottom but I was able to get to everything from the top, even the manifold nuts except for the bottom cat and bracket.

I truly appreciate these videos

What's the part number on radiator period I can't find it.

What’s the top speed?

Check your resistance values on your plugs against OE specs. Do ignition coils the same way. Great video great info. Thanks

I'm glad I got the Werks intercooler... I didn't have to cut or bend anything. I do appreciate the videos as I watched them prior to installing my intercooler.

Did you ever make a run on the heatshields? I would be intersted.

Fantastic video Buddy 👍Thank you…

For removing the "hose from hell", you were so close Tim. I just did the same turbo swap this weekend with much help from my friend Carl. We first tried the plastic line tool like you had without success. Carl figured that if we trimmed the tool a little shorter it would fit in the tight space and still have enough depth to insert deep enough to release the hose. It worked pretty easy then. 2007 GXP WITH 115k miles. Also your videos have been so helpful, thanks.

Who's to say that our auto parts stores now days could be getting their plugs online, ebay, china ect... they get other parts from china! Just saying.😢

This is beautiful

What’s the copyright date on the real boxes. You only showed fake box counterfeit date ?

Waiting on the install video. Still have the luggage rack? Seems like a cool item that you’re going to let me get from you to put on our Sky…😎 Let me know if it’s available my friend! Do you still own it?

Great and very detailed tutorial video! I’m glad I didn’t buy material for fiberglass! I’m repairing a slightly cracked fender. I’m trying to get in front of the potential issue….. bought a super clean Sky for my daughters 1st car.. giving it to her this week 🤫surprise

How much its price and where did you get it am in uae i have manual car starun sky 2007 radiator damage

Boiling is pretty hot. I wonder how much a higher flow radiator replacement would help.

You can test spark plugs with a multimeter that along with physical appearance of the plug and it’s packaging

Did you ever replace the pump?

All 3 are fake acdelco is made in China now GM sold out

I just bought a 2008 SKY red line, and I am absorbing all your videos. Can't say thank you enough... YOU are amazing.

I bought a pack of eight AC Delco professional iridium spark plugs from eBay as well they were almost $40 the part number is 41-993 and this is for my '96 Chevy Silverado 1500 350. I did not install because I believe they are also counterfeit. The hexagon part that has a production number on it etched in it it's supposed to be on every OEM AC Delco plug and mine clearly do not have any etching whatsoever on the hexagon. That was my first giveaway right there, Plus even though you're not supposed to regap them but occasionally with OEM a radium plugs you may have one that may be slightly off and you can adjust just slightly but they are supposed to be gapped pretty close if not exactly to your manufacturers recommendations for your particular vehicle. Long story short, the spark plug gap on mine were all over the place so that also led me to believe that these are not OEM ACDelco plugs but in fact are replicas/copies. Like he said this is a damn shame that companies have to do this on spark plugs. Something as simple as spark plugs they are going to spend tons and tons of dollars to make these replicas just to make money. I have bought some Bosch double iridium OEM spark plugs for my wife's car off of eBay and turns out they are in fact actual OEM plugs and the gapping on them was exactly what was calling for on my wife's vehicle and they were all consistent. Hers were $39 and some change but mine were almost 40 dollars. I also thought that was kind of strange that my spark plugs for eight of them and being iridium supposedly cost just as much as hers and she only has four spark plugs. People please be aware if you don't already know there are a lot of companies besides AC Delco making fakes they are making fake NGKs fake denso and who knows what else. The Chinese or Japanese people can make really good parts but they will cost a pretty penny for those high quality Japanese parts.

Tim how are those zzp coils holding up just wondering

Do you have to mount the curb collision brace back on?

Thank you very much for helping me avoid making a big mistake.

Was interested in this mod. Do you have the part# for that radiator or how to find it? Great video

I'd be interested in the water pump and power steering heat shields if you have any left.