Any idea why we dont have a PDF for the IS-F?
Every other Lexus I've owned I was able to download a PDF for the service manual. I dont really want to pay a monthly subscription for something I can google. But it would be nice to have all the info in one spot.

 

I think the prior stance has been that it's copyrighted material.

 

I mean I even got a 2015 IS350 service manual. And thats all electronic.
But somebody got it downloaded somehow.

Guess we just have to struggle

 

I think the stand I've seen on here is that it's copyrighted material. But I think PMs aren't an issue when it comes to trading that?

 

WHAT pm's ?

 

The forum ToS include not posting copyright materials. We enforce this rule, but I can't say we're 100% consistent about it.

AFA using PMs. What you do on PM stays on PM, and we admins do not have access to read your PMs.

I have a subscription to TIS including Techstream access. It is invaluable to me because I never go to a shop for anything except body work because I suck at painting. The subscription has some major advantages - the material is the most current information Lexus has released. If you download a PDF (or some other file format) from a random Internet site you get what was available the day it was created along with whatever someone might have spliced into it like cryptolockers or cryptocurrency mining apps. Things change over time, and when they do, it's pretty helpful to know you have the right information. The other huge thing you get with TIS is access to ALL the Lexus training. Anything and everything Lexus provides to their dealerships is available for you education through TIS. This can be a real life saver when you're trying to troubleshoot something weird, or if you are contemplating the impact of some modification. Last but not least, you get access to the New Car Features books which detail the differences from year to year and model to model. There is a wealth of information there too especially for those who would like to modify something. You'll at least understand what Lexus was thinking when they designed some particular system before you start cutting, shaping, machining, or rewiring.

If you do all your own service you are doing yourself a disservice if you don't subscribe.

 

Just be careful someone isn't PMing you a virus. Might want to let me check it out first so I can make sure it is safe.

 

I downloaded all my Tundra Pickup Manuals. I just paid for 3 days of access. At the same time I downloaded the Tacoma manual as well for a friend.