Do Not Sell My Personal Information Jump to content


  • Join The Club

    Join the Lexus Owners Club and be part of the Community. It's FREE!

     

Recommended Posts

As mentioned in a previous topic, I managed to find a Battery insulator/cover. Cleaned up and fitted it today, pics below. I also got with it an insulator blanket thing which isn’t for a LS400 as far as I can see but I may be wrong. I sort of recognise it from somewhere, picture of it below and maybe someone can recognises it and what car it’s off.

LS400 Battery insulator fitted.
 

IMG_2776.thumb.jpeg.3ee18b0cd4f74f6d4a3531a58815b8be.jpeg

IMG_2781.thumb.jpeg.b74711808a51becaba2d0ea47c564b8d.jpeg

 

The Battery blanket
 

IMG_2783.thumb.jpeg.bf9fba2ff3262cdc5539666a5763eff1.jpeg

 

IMG_2784.thumb.jpeg.bce9246eb6fd2b28fe7181fc40c2900e.jpeg

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Might the Battery need to “ breathe “ ? Could it all overheat under that insulator jacket 🤔

I don’t ever recall a Battery frame nor jacket in all my Ls400 days 

Malc 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

You need a Battery “Insulator” Malc, the Battery will last twice as long and you will see a 30% increase in MPG 😀

Also nice to see the Battery terminal covers are still fitted which often disappear.

OK on a more serious note remember to ensure you order the correct terminal layout when ordering a replacement battery 

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I remembered where I’ve seen it before, I had an Audi A4 a few years ago and it’s a VAG part. Looked at the thing more and there is a VAG part number under one of the flaps so definitely not a Lexus/Toyota part. I didn’t expect any identifying marks but there is.
 

IMG_2785.thumb.jpeg.5a36c1c522c8238915b3b88ecdefc793.jpeg

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

12 minutes ago, steve2006 said:

Also nice to see the battery terminal covers are still fitted which often disappear

Thanks, they weren’t there when I bought the car and the correct positive connector thing wasn’t either, positive lead was fixed to the Battery terminal with as screw into the terminal on the Battery. I bought all the bits from Amayama when buying other parts.

positive batter terminal that was missing

IMG_0527.thumb.jpeg.596423036f8ad93caf1d8c48d4d3e571.jpeg

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites


3 minutes ago, steve2006 said:

That part is not allowed on this forum, please remove 😀

It’s on the Audi Sport forum now😀

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

44 minutes ago, Malc1 said:

don’t ever recall a battery frame nor jacket in all my Ls400 days 

They all had them from new as far as I know and it probably got thrown or lost over the years. That’s why they are as rare as rocking horse poo.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

There is one LS400 for sale on eBay with the ‘all important Battery insulator’ still on the car🤣
The only other LS400 I’ve seen with the Battery insulator still on the car was the Gold LS400 I went to see in St Anne’s a few weeks ago to advise the owner about the condition and what it was worth. Just some info on that car which I can share, it had most of the common issues apart from the steering pump, it was dry with no leaks, but the Gold paint wasn’t faded. Few scrapes and rust spots on the Gold paintwork but not ‘patchwork quilt’ like some I’ve seen.

IMG_0528.thumb.jpeg.c916a987ee7271e7ea7e7a4133150a0a.jpeg

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, steve2006 said:

OK on a more serious note remember to ensure you order the correct terminal layout when ordering a replacement battery 

Good point, this is the result if you don’t. This LS400 is for sale on eBay.
 

IMG_0529.thumb.jpeg.42455077291ca65a5cbf484e2940bc2a.jpeg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

3 hours ago, steve2006 said:

Never mind the battery cover do they have the Lexus torch still in the tool kit, still in the wrapping and fully functional?

Damn it, something else that’s missing from my car……..the Lexus torch still in the wrapping and working. Working Lexus torch I have but not in the wrapping so will need to rectify that as soon as possible🤣

  • Like 1
  • Haha 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Latest Deals

Lexus Official Store for genuine Lexus parts & accessories

Disclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via eBay links

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share






Lexus Owners Club Powered by Invision Community


eBay Disclosure: As the club is an eBay Partner, the club may earn commision if you make a purchase via the clubs eBay links.

DISCLAIMER: Lexusownersclub.co.uk is an independent Lexus forum for owners of Lexus vehicles. The club is not part of Lexus UK nor affiliated with or endorsed by Lexus UK in any way. The material contained in the forums is submitted by the general public and is NOT endorsed by Lexus Owners Club, ACI LTD, Lexus UK or Toyota Motor Corporation. The official Lexus website can be found at http://www.lexus.co.uk
×
  • Create New...