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On the Excel one dome is as per the Icon a solar sensor for the climate control the other Higher dome is a light sensor for the auto headlamps

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Photo's please... And if possible...brand and where to get it... I think we all would like to know, cause it would be very handy indeed... :-)Sure - I'll take a picture tonight. I think it is basically a CD box from Poundstrecher - but works remarkably well. <<< edit>>> I tell a lie .... its one of these. http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20129969/ picture 'in situ' later!

It seemed odd that Owners/Drivers could comment on owning an iQ,but no mention of the 'Interior light' and the lack of lighting. I’ve never had a problem with the roof mounted light – I find it more than adequate to illuminate the interior of the car sufficient to get in and drive off. If you need more illumination to find things put a torch in the door bin whichI have had to do with most of the other cars I have owned. The lack of rear “boot” light can be a pain if it’s really dark - but that can be solved for a couple of quid with a small led light. The cars Standard Headlights and the lack of lightingprovided by them. I have never had a problem. Probably because the lights on my iQ2 are xenon. I made the decision at purchase to go for a higher spec car with better lights as one of the main reasons. The Fuel Gauge and the lack of accurate information on the amount of fuel. The Fuel gauge is fine. Fill up when the last square blinks. No problem. The iQ is a city car designed to be driven in an environment where there is a petrol station every ¼ mile. I have just completed 10,000 miles in my iQ registered June 2012- the car has been faultless and a joy to drive every day. It may be childish ….. but I still get a kick out of pressing the start button and setting of on my next trip even if it’s only to the office. It’ s presently at outside my office window it’s glass like white pearlescent paint shimmering in the sunshine. (which, by the way is one of the best paint jobs I have ever seen). The car is what it is. A very spacious and comfortable ( I’m 6’ 3”) 2 seater with masses of boot space if you forgo the rear seats. 95% of the time I am it’s only occupant something at odds with all the commuters I see dragging 3 empty seats and a huge boot to work and back with them every day. If it suits your needs it is the perfect car, I am truly amazed there are not more of them on the roads in the UK. The much less accomplished Fiat 500 seems to be everywhere. Dissatisfaction occurs when people don’t do their research, buy the wrong sort of car and then blame the manufacturer for their uninformed decision. What would I change? Maybe leather seats next time although the seat design is very very good – but leather would a certain something to the cabin ambiance ( apart from ££££!). When ( or if ) Toyota revamp the car there is very little to change. A nice big glass retractable Moonroof would be great, although the iQ’s unique design may not allow this. A proper storage bin between the seats would be useful – I have put a perfectly sized black “leather” storage box there, secured with Velcro and it looks for all the world like original fitment – cost £3.99.

I'm with Dave, too. Leave as is - the ride should already be good. If dampers (shock absorbers) are past their best, then by all means replace these. (You can do a simple test by unbolting the lower end of a damper, and pulling it out to its maximum length. You should feel steady resistance when you pull, and similarly when you collapse it - steady 'thick oily' resistance all the way. Any loose spots, or hiccups, then replace the units - and do all four together.) Also, remember that the tyres are the most critical item in the suspension chain. They absorb all the sudden bumps/ridges/potholes. If tyres are ancient, replace. Also, avoid over-inflating tyres, even by 1-2 psi. An over-inflated tyre can wreck comfort. Always check pressure when tyre is cold (i.e. first thing in the morning). If car has tendency to 'wander', or be imprecise on the steering/cornering, check out the rubber suspension-pivot bearings. If back end flails about when the steering wheel is waggled, suspect under-inflated rear tyres. Buy decent tyres - eg Bridgestone, Michelin or whatever. Avoid all budget stuff. Chris

Sounds like the HG gone! The extended good will warranty for Toyota is 112k or 7 years! I'd be getting a new motor out of them for FREE... Take a search on here for the TSB or look at CharlieFarlies post or mine on the subject...

First thing I noticed was the heater was blowing cold air then I noticed the temp gauge slightly moving up and down by this time it was too late i presume the coolant had already come out through the overflow pipe, and when I looked at the engine there was coolant everywhere splattered all around the cover, It's pressure that builds up due to overheating and it all comes out the overflow, if I had of noticed the coolant first then I would have caught it early but I don't think it would have made a difference as once it's going its gone I'd say, I have had my head skimmed the 2nd time round insteat of replacing the engine as this is too expensive, they say you can't skim the head on these engines but I did and so far it's running great. Mine cost 1,100 euros to fix its a big difference to replacing an engine at a much greater cost, I could have got a replacement engine from Japan from a guy here fitted and all for 2,800 but I couldn't take the risk of it going just like my last two engines, The car has wrecked my head due to this problem everything else is fine I need the car as i am a taxi driver and I bought this as they are supposed to be bullet proof for this type of work but I have seen through this web site and from others that they aren't what they used to be its a real shame.

Hi I would keep a very close eye on this as it could be early signs of head gasket trouble I have had tho head gaskets go on my avensis 2.2 and both times this was the 1st sign of the infamous head gasket problem, good luck !!