@@squirrel_ca9745 🤣 It stands for Grand Sedan. Some importers used the term Grand Sport instead. The suspension on the IS is a lot stiffer than on the GS, which indicates the IS is the sports model, not the GS. Not only that, but the GS is way too much of a boat to be a sport car. I can tell because I have driven these cars myself. Check wikipedia if you don't believe me.
@@abdullaameen36 Should be pretty much identical- so long as the LS has an ‘up’ and ‘down’ shift function you can tap into. Wires may be a different colour too, and would need checking
Hi I just bought my gs300 2008 model recently as far as I am aware of the history they haven’t changed the transmission fluid and filter it’s done about 105000 miles now. Do you reckon should I change it ? Some say it’s lifetime and no need a change What’s your concern please? Thanks in advance
All fluids get dirty and need changed. ‘Lifetime’ fluid is no different - ‘Lifetime’ of the manufacturers warranty is maybe more accurate! I’d always change fluid and filter at least every 100k but bear in mind you only get 2 liters or so out from the pan and there’s still another 6-8 (ish) in the box. I’ve just done my IS250’s fluid (foul!) and did four drain-fill-run-drain cycles before dropping the sump, replacing the filter and then doing a final fill and level check. That made sure nearly all the old fluid is out. Doing a drain and fill every 500 miles or so four times would also work reasonably well. If not changed the ‘box will start to shift harshly and glitch eventually, a bit of maintenance in good time is far cheaper if you plan on keeping the car any length of time.
@@MikeMacful thanks Mike there is mech done for me fluid change he only changes the fluid on the pan and replaced the filter he didn’t do complete drain I have done about 1k miles now Should I just replace the fluid now ?
@@nkumar2704 any time after the fluid has had time to circulate is fine - 1,000 miles is more than enough - TBH 10 miles will be more than enough to get it all circulated!
Great vid, considering doing it on my GS430 if I ever get around to it. By the way (Depending on if the IS250's were sold with Adaptive Cruise in the UK), you might be able to find an IS steering wheel with the cruise distance button on the steering wheel!
They definitely did have the ACC on some IS250s in the UK…I think it was the only an option on SE-L spec. It’s just an additional button on the right button cluster.
@@StewRoberts thanks - it’d need to be double checked what wires correspond to ACC between the GS and IS, but I’d imagine the paddles would remain the same - and IIRC the wire next to them was ACC, so if there is the right button in the wheel and the wiring is the same (no reason it isn’t) it should all work!
Hello Mike, Thank you very much, managed to install IS250 steering with ACC and the process is fine with cutting green wire for downshift but needed to use the empty slot to connect with the red wire with up shifting. Everything works including ACC that i had with the shark fin on the old steering of my GS300 2005.
You could look at the connectors to at least make sure they’re still the same form, but really you’d have to plug it in and see… As it’s from a different generation, though, it’s probable that changes will have been made and it likely won’t ‘talk’ to the control module. As said - only one way to find out, though…
So you have to cut the green and white/black wire under the steering wheel in order for it to work? 😅 I mistakenly tapped everything and it didn’t work, morning project gotta redo haha
@@sosoft2161 I can’t see any reason it wouldn’t TBH. Slight chance the wiring may be different colours, but in my experience Lexus keeps a lot of commonality between platforms…
TBH Rich, I’d be amazed if it didn’t. The only thing that might be different are the wire colours and possibly the pin outs on either side of the clock spring (unlikely I reckon!).
I purchased a steering wheel about a year or two ago with the adaptive code cruise switch that controls the distance. Look in the area of the steering wheel the shark fin looking switch occupied. You might be able to add it on.
@@N9olan there’s no mounting point on the IS wheel for the ACC button, and the paddles use one of the ACC pin outs IIRC so it’s not simple unfortunately. Using an IS convertible wheel (some of which apparently had ACC and paddles) May be an option, though.
@@MikeMacful I looked at my version of the steerwheel again and it does not have the ACC shark fin button hanging on the bottom instead, it has the ACC button on the face of the right panel beneath the telephone/Voice/Display buttons. It looks like the Mode button but with the graphic of the car emitting waves from it's front.
@@MikeMacful I was able to purchase an original 5.0 isf wheel today by the way, now i'am trying to find an airbag for it, do you know if the airbag igniter orientation matters ? Im finding alot of is220ds with vertical airbag igniters, others with horizontal ones, all the plugs look the same, but I need to clear this doubt.
@@MikeMacful Do you know what the green and black/white wire do on the original wheel ? Are they just unused wires ? Your video has come in real handy, the post on lexusforum about this retrofit actually has an unused wire and all unlike me and you do.
Liked and subscribed! Definitely going to do this swap after the rc350 seats go into my gs!
Excellent tutorial Mike.
Thanks Neil.
Never understood why Lexus did that. The GS is the sports version of the IS. Yet they gave the IS the paddles and not the GS…
What? The IS is the sports version. It stands for Intelligent Sport after all.
@@stefano3124 The GS range is discontinued now, but the GS stood for Grand Sport. It was the more expensive version of the IS.
@@squirrel_ca9745 🤣 It stands for Grand Sedan. Some importers used the term Grand Sport instead. The suspension on the IS is a lot stiffer than on the GS, which indicates the IS is the sports model, not the GS. Not only that, but the GS is way too much of a boat to be a sport car. I can tell because I have driven these cars myself. Check wikipedia if you don't believe me.
@@stefano3124 guess I’m misinformed then. Thanks for that info
@@squirrel_ca9745 All good bro. Lexus is for everyone. 😁
Hi . Would I be able to do this on a 6 speed transmission LS430
@@abdullaameen36 Should be pretty much identical- so long as the LS has an ‘up’ and ‘down’ shift function you can tap into. Wires may be a different colour too, and would need checking
Hello Mike
Any chance would you help me to do the same on me gs300 2008 please ?
It should be all in the video - how to DIY
This is gonna be my next project that I’m going to tackle! Thank you for this helpful video Mike!
Thanks, you’re welcome 😀
@@MikeMacful have you found a strut tower that will fit a gs430 yet?
@@UnknownUser-zw9od there’s quite a few for the mk3 GS but I’ve not looked into which would be the best fit, no.
Hi
I just bought my gs300 2008 model recently as far as I am aware of the history they haven’t changed the transmission fluid and filter it’s done about 105000 miles now. Do you reckon should I change it ? Some say it’s lifetime and no need a change
What’s your concern please?
Thanks in advance
All fluids get dirty and need changed. ‘Lifetime’ fluid is no different - ‘Lifetime’ of the manufacturers warranty is maybe more accurate!
I’d always change fluid and filter at least every 100k but bear in mind you only get 2 liters or so out from the pan and there’s still another 6-8 (ish) in the box.
I’ve just done my IS250’s fluid (foul!) and did four drain-fill-run-drain cycles before dropping the sump, replacing the filter and then doing a final fill and level check. That made sure nearly all the old fluid is out. Doing a drain and fill every 500 miles or so four times would also work reasonably well.
If not changed the ‘box will start to shift harshly and glitch eventually, a bit of maintenance in good time is far cheaper if you plan on keeping the car any length of time.
@@MikeMacful thanks Mike there is mech done for me fluid change he only changes the fluid on the pan and replaced the filter he didn’t do complete drain I have done about 1k miles now
Should I just replace the fluid now ?
@@nkumar2704 any time after the fluid has had time to circulate is fine - 1,000 miles is more than enough - TBH 10 miles will be more than enough to get it all circulated!
@@MikeMacful I get it so I now just have to change the fluid in the pan right ?
@@nkumar2704 correct 👍
Very good i see your video from dubai 👍
Great vid, considering doing it on my GS430 if I ever get around to it. By the way (Depending on if the IS250's were sold with Adaptive Cruise in the UK), you might be able to find an IS steering wheel with the cruise distance button on the steering wheel!
Thanks and I believe some were fitted with it, so it’s always worth keeping an eye out for one!
They definitely did have the ACC on some IS250s in the UK…I think it was the only an option on SE-L spec. It’s just an additional button on the right button cluster.
@@StewRoberts thanks - it’d need to be double checked what wires correspond to ACC between the GS and IS, but I’d imagine the paddles would remain the same - and IIRC the wire next to them was ACC, so if there is the right button in the wheel and the wiring is the same (no reason it isn’t) it should all work!
Excellent video. Thinking of putting an IS250 on my GS450h, so will definitely revert back to this vid when I do it!
I'm thinking the same. Do tou think it will work on the 450h ? I assume the 430 and 450 share the same gear box
@MrWookielover no - the 450 is a CVT, and the 430 is a standard torque converter auto box
@@MrWookielover you could still do just the steering wheel mod without the shifters, which is what I’ll be doing when I finally get round to it.
Hi Mike I am getting my 2007 gs300 tomorrow
Hello Mike,
Thank you very much, managed to install IS250 steering with ACC and the process is fine with cutting green wire for downshift but needed to use the empty slot to connect with the red wire with up shifting. Everything works including ACC that i had with the shark fin on the old steering of my GS300 2005.
Great - glad it all works! 👍
11:53 I’m in trouble with the Colors of the wire I don’t have the black and white unfortunately 😅 I’m working on Gs300 3 gen
Best thing to do is trace the pins from the steering wheel side to the corresponding wire coming out at the other end
I've seen 300h wheels for sale. Do you know if they will work- or how I understand what to look for, for suitability?
You could look at the connectors to at least make sure they’re still the same form, but really you’d have to plug it in and see…
As it’s from a different generation, though, it’s probable that changes will have been made and it likely won’t ‘talk’ to the control module.
As said - only one way to find out, though…
@MikeMacful understood. Thank you for replying- looking forward to more videos. All the best.
So you have to cut the green and white/black wire under the steering wheel in order for it to work? 😅 I mistakenly tapped everything and it didn’t work, morning project gotta redo haha
Just finished the installation! I can’t thank you enough for making it possible. Not all hero’s wear capes!
Thank you - really glad you found it useful - enjoy!!
Thx Mike you are the best !!
Thank you
Hi Mike !! I Hope u are ok 👍 Im thinking to do it in my Gs300 07 but im not sure if it’s gonna work for me 😅
@@sosoft2161 I can’t see any reason it wouldn’t TBH. Slight chance the wiring may be different colours, but in my experience Lexus keeps a lot of commonality between platforms…
@@MikeMacful thx for the respond! if I will found any difficulties with wiring I will ask you for a help 😂
Which kind of cables do I need to use? Can you share the references please
Wonder if that would work on a sc430 🤔
TBH Rich, I’d be amazed if it didn’t. The only thing that might be different are the wire colours and possibly the pin outs on either side of the clock spring (unlikely I reckon!).
@Mike’s V8 Garage hi Mike yes was thinking the same as seeing what you done,and good job too mate,am impressed 👏
I purchased a steering wheel about a year or two ago with the adaptive code cruise switch that controls the distance. Look in the area of the steering wheel the shark fin looking switch occupied. You might be able to add it on.
@@N9olan there’s no mounting point on the IS wheel for the ACC button, and the paddles use one of the ACC pin outs IIRC so it’s not simple unfortunately. Using an IS convertible wheel (some of which apparently had ACC and paddles) May be an option, though.
@@MikeMacful I looked at my version of the steerwheel again and it does not have the ACC shark fin button hanging on the bottom instead, it has the ACC button on the face of the right panel beneath the telephone/Voice/Display buttons. It looks like the Mode button but with the graphic of the car emitting waves from it's front.
Still trying to remove my steering wheel lol, not just a simple pull and its out, seems like its stuck
Obvious one, but is the nut loosened? If so put it back on loosely and give it a good yank! The nut stops it bouncing off your forehead!
@@MikeMacful tried it like that for a good 5 minutes, no luck, getting a steering wheel puller, should do the job
@@MikeMacful I was able to purchase an original 5.0 isf wheel today by the way, now i'am trying to find an airbag for it, do you know if the airbag igniter orientation matters ? Im finding alot of is220ds with vertical airbag igniters, others with horizontal ones, all the plugs look the same, but I need to clear this doubt.
So long as the plug colours match and they click in fine there’s no issue
@@MikeMacful Do you know what the green and black/white wire do on the original wheel ? Are they just unused wires ?
Your video has come in real handy, the post on lexusforum about this retrofit actually has an unused wire and all unlike me and you do.