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Damn and blast!!!! Now I can't have it because its group 19 insurance! FFS!!!!! NOT HAPPY!!!

So now I can't have the only car I want. Great. I could be a little happier right now. All weekend I have been waiting for good news and now this. :tsktsk: :tsktsk: :tsktsk: :tsktsk: :tsktsk:

That looked like a great car, Shaft.

Why can't you get it now?

Oh My Lord!! I was so upset when I first read this that I jumped straight on the phone to the garage that "I" suggested. David called me back and I was so glad that I rang...

*Getting your timing belt replaced is a nerve wracking experience as you know its a big deal if it goes wrong. I think in the past this has lead me to a little paranoia myself. Took me a while to accept that I could get it done at a local garage at a fraction of the price and still have it work out ok... *

I had been worried that I had sent a lamb to the slaughter (unwittingly) through my well intentioned recomendation. I was gutted that I had in part led to the destruction of your Lexus.

Imagine my relief when they the told me they had firstly spent 6 hours on your car for the price of 4. Then lent you another car today while they diagnosed that you had infact blown a single fuse which they replaced, putting humpty-dumpty back together again.

Your car is ready for you. I'm glad you published this though as I'd hate to have not known. Maybe the fuse blew whilst with them but apparently Simon who worked on your car (as he did mine) pointed out the dash lights as he moved the car into the bay. So it could have just been bad timing... If you'll exuse the pun.

Ps. the throttle associated thud sounds like drive train picking up slack. Seeing as its at the other end of the car than the one they were working on I would be inclined to suggest unrelated...

Or did I miss-read your post and you were not actually suggesting that it was related to the trip to the garage?

No problem Shaft,

You have nothing to feel bad about but thanks alot for actually ringing the garage. You only helped by putting me in touch with a local place that could do my car :) No way would I have blamed you.

Sounds good that they've found the fault.

I wasn't implying that they caused the thud sound, but since the car actually drove so well after the cambelt change with better response it seems more noticeable. But I understand that it's at the opposite side of the car.

once again thanks.

No problem mate :winky: im sure he can help you out, if you still having problems :D

Will see after tomorrow although i will still take the car to steve for a once over to see if he thinks anything else needs doing to it

Did you have any joy with them?

Gave my car in on friday for cambelt and full service. But now got a few problems so going back on monday.

1st problem is that on the dashboard the washer, engine oil temp, Battery and the one next to the Battery not quite sure what it is warning lights are on.

2nd problem, the sat nav screen turns off after a minute of starting the car with some kind of warning with an exclamation mark but since its in japanese have no idea of what it says!!

3rd problem, when i take my foot off the accelarator and then back on again i get a thud/thump sound from the rear of the car that is quite noticeable to all.

4th problem, the engine idle at very low revs, so low that it shakes the car as if its about to stall.

The garage said to bring it down on monday. Although they did say that the warning lights were on when i left the car, but i have explained they definately have never been on before.

I take it, you did't ring steve at charlesworth then

Hi Gord,

Well i did actually ring Steve's garage but after trying for about half an hour kept getting engaged/busy tone on the phone. So i rang this other place in Shipley instead, which was obviously not a great move.

If all else fails, i'll get in touch with steve and see if he can help me get out of the mess i've got myself into.

on some JDM cars it wont work at all. you will need to find someone who can reprogramme it.

Did you have any joy with them?

Gave my car in on friday for cambelt and full service. But now got a few problems so going back on monday.

1st problem is that on the dashboard the washer, engine oil temp, Battery and the one next to the Battery not quite sure what it is warning lights are on.

2nd problem, the sat nav screen turns off after a minute of starting the car with some kind of warning with an exclamation mark but since its in japanese have no idea of what it says!!

3rd problem, when i take my foot off the accelarator and then back on again i get a thud/thump sound from the rear of the car that is quite noticeable to all.

4th problem, the engine idle at very low revs, so low that it shakes the car as if its about to stall.

The garage said to bring it down on monday. Although they did say that the warning lights were on when i left the car, but i have explained they definately have never been on before.

If you want to pop over to Bradford there is a great garage called First Stop Drive in. They have done full service and cambelt/waterpump on my last Lexus... Very capable and "northern" rates... Ask for David when you ring and tell him you were refered by a man who had just had his engine and turbo replaced there. He'll know who you mean...

number is 01274 596829

Thanks Shaft

will give them a call today.

Well not yorkshire, dont know if you know of Glossop on the A57, 13 miles from sheffield ?

Yes I do know Glossop. Please give details if you can.

Bodywork or mechanical ?

mechanical, need timing belt change and full service.

Does anybody know of a Lexus garage in the West Yorkshire area?

Need some work doing on my ls400, dont want to take to dealers.

thanks

I know that the navigation unit in the boot is expensive but does anybody know where to get one apart from Lexus dealers?

I have an import ls400 and although a stand alone hide away navigation unit can be set up to work via the touch screen monitor i was wondering if it was possible to get the OEM unit before i go for the aftermarket one. aftermarket navigation control unit dvd based can be fitted for £700.

Also the cd changer doesn't play any of the cd-r discs that i burn. It does play originals but if i back up a disc it doesn't play them. The files are not mp3 just straight cda files. any ideas.

thanks

Key from main dealer.

Telephone them and give them your chassis No.

I think around £100

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Thanks I'll give them a call.

Yes the Sat Nav is the same as ser 4 but it also has a built in TV.

Obviously the Sat Nav doesnt work but you can get a Hide away unit which uses the same touch screen.

I was only given the one key, Where would i find the key number?

Yes it also has air suspension and it works!!

Thanks for the reply about the red button, i dont think i'll be using that much.

The boot does open even when the car is running, it has a lock near the latch which you either lock or open with your key when locked it locks the boot when open you can open the boot when car is running. Must be safety feature when you leave the car.

I have found a place on the internet who can replace all the japanese buttons to english but they are somewhere south of London :duh:

I've just got my first ls400 but its a japanese import 1996 model

Everything seems to be great and the drive is brilliant but just got a few questions if anybody can help.

1. Can you replace the japanese buttons on either side of the sat nav screen

2. what does the little red button do near the shifter

3. how can i get a new key as mine wont open the glove box or boot

4. does anybody know how to replace the tape deck bulb.

Any help would be great.

by the way how do you upload pictures?

Thanks for all the advice.

I think i'll go for the Mk4 but wait for the right one, I will keep looking in Autotrader and eBay.

Budget?

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Around £9000.

Looking in Autotrader hard to find a decent Mk4 for that price.

Hi, Hope somebody can give me some help. This is my first post , basically I'm looking to buy my first Lexus ls400 but have no real idea about which Mk to get.

My brother has a Mk1 which he has had for over 5 years and I have a friend who has a Mk4 on a S plate.

Is there any particular model which people prefer? or one that has known faults?

Also the one I buy I will be intending to keep for at least 3 years so I will be looking to get a LPG conversion, has anybody had a LPG conversion done? If so has it gone well? At present I drive a Honda Legend 3.2 which I've had for 5 years but really like the quality of the ls400.

Any help really welcomed.