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Okay - had a nice tutorial about taking my drivers door off but i cant for the life of me get it back on - rehang it. Help appreciated on this. Also anyone know any good auto electricians round manchester - cheap also be good. Cheers

Just bought a new dvd dash pop out screen/ radio tuner/cd mp3 player unit to replace mine - looks nice. Let you know how it looks etc and sounds once fitted. Cheers

Hi just read this post and kinda confussed. I too am looking to change the lights/lens of my K-reg Lexus LS400. I want clear, also do they do the round style rear lights rather than strips as shown in the pic above. So where can I get them from, how much and do they fit ? Cheers

Appreciate all your comments and I will keep the existing audio system... in a box so as to be put back if ever needed but Im a modern man and I need to have mp3 etc... I will be speaking to an autoelectrician at some point to seek advice on what can be put in. Thanks guys. Anyone else modern out there then let me know what you have used etc.

I have a Pioneer car stereo in my K-Reg Lexus LS400 However I want something more modern that will allow MP3 and USB. Also if it would connect to the existing Lexus CD Changer would be good. This is a double Dinn unit i think. Anyway what can I put in to have the above functionality I am after. Also would be good to connect up my satnav pda to have music come through also. I have heard about 1 din and needing surrounds but this can be overcome cant it? I want to be able to utilise all the speakers in the car (6 or 7) i think including the mounted sub in back window (all original) and have a better output than the existing pionee which i think i 180watt. Any ideas or car audio models be fully appreciated Thanks

I am missing some items from my toolkit. the pen light and the cloth... any idea where to get these from and at what price? cheers. based in manchester Thanks

Mate has agreed to go in boot and see if light comes on when i close lid as long as i let him back out after - lol Oh yeah where are fuses etc as not got manual with me ... which ones pull etc... Thanks

No lights left on Wires to battery all look okay How will I know about the boot courtesy light ??? Charging system = Alternator ?? how will I know...

My lexus would not start the other day so checked it with battery charger and was very low. I went to a garage and they tested it - said it had been discharged. I got a new battery and put on car. Car came to life and had a few journeys. However this morning when went to use it was exactly the same scenario again. What could be doing this and why? How do I sort out... Any help appreciated. Thanks

If you looking for a cheap option then a Rover 416 liner fits snug with small space at sides to put in bits and pieces but keep 95% of rest all in nice tray. Thats what I use so just an idea...

tried it and it wont turn - seems to go in but not sure if all way ??? managed to turn it once - few days ago. but not since... i seem to have 2 masters and a valet but none of them turn the lock at moment ... any ideas to loosen it... I'm not sure if this post is clear. The switch that pulls out is in side the car, by the boot release and petrol flap release levers. This is how you lock/unlock the boot from inside the car. When the barrel is pushed in it locks the boot. In this state the valet keys will not work in the boot, not sure about the master key, but very worhwile checking that the cabin switch is off, "Barrel is in out position". Just put the master key in and turn, it should pop out. Good Luck, hope that helps. still seem to be suffering problems with this... but oiled lock. still wont work straight away but if it put in vallet keys and then the master key it does... strange but seems to work for me... glove box works straight away... may just be the barrel sticking...

Think this was question 11 actually and also was wondering about the actual rubber tyres - mitchelin, dunlop etc but appreciate all advice. Thanks guys. Like the pic of the car you have at side of name - looks identical to mine and the alloys getting. Want to get my windows tinted too - any ideas where is CHEAP- not the magician but want all round black mirror tint. Manchester based or near. Consider North wales also. Oh just to let you know 18" are most common and easiest to get hold of appatently and the tyres are cheap also - gettin a full set for £100 (£25 per tyre) and proper rated ones. Mate in wrexham north wales - Tyre Trend.

tried it and it wont turn - seems to go in but not sure if all way ??? managed to turn it once - few days ago. but not since... i seem to have 2 masters and a valet but none of them turn the lock at moment ... any ideas to loosen it...

Thats great but where could i get one from and how much? scrapyard... how would i know if it working... Also could it be that there is something wrong with the car or could it be sensors ? Again how do i know... Any help appreciated... Thanks

Cant seem to find LCD Screen Problems - Recommended Repairs on the site... Any autoelecs do it for you as i dont fancy attacking my lexus with a soldering iron... arhhhh What cost be approx in Uk anywhere good nr manchester or north wales ? cheers

I have a Lexus LS 400 V8... very impressed as first lexus ever... wanted one for ages... Anyway... I now have the genuie lexus handbook and the workshop manual - anyone interested then PM me - have tried to put this in other posts but it seems to disappear with no explanation.... if removing this then at least let me know and why... cheers. Had a bump already - arhhhhhhhh........... Q1) What headlight bulbs and sidelight bulbs are LEGAL in UK but will insure a high clear light... xenon... but specifically for THIS car. Have heard that can get coloured side lights etc but which are actually legal. 2) Is there a good cheap place near manchester for body repairs - NOT A LEXUS DEALER... 3) Does a spoiler make much difference and at what cost ? 4) Seen mods on ebay to gain an extra 20bhp ... any good and do they work... are they legal and ok with insurance. 5) Want to replace rear tail lights... with a more modern lexus style light... any ideas where to get one? ebay have all lexus style lights for every make apart from lexus - lol... 6) Would 18" 7.5 alloys be ok on the car ? Do I need a specific tyre rating ? 7) Anyway of hooking up a sony mp3 head unit to the car and doing away with the old radio but still use changer in boot (lexus make) As my current cd/radio seems to light and dim when it feels like. 8) Anway to get cheap or sort the climate control lcd? seem expensive.. Mine works but lcd display for it doesnt. 9) The warning lights on dash screen (has speedo etc on) light up and work etc but seem to come on and go off as they feel like. Sometimes go off when press brake sometime nothing makes a difference. Have read some posts about similar and about sensors and replacing capacitors... Can an auto electrician sort this out and at what cost. My ABS and oil coolent and pressure and level etc come on but car feels and drives fine and levels all been checked and are within limits. That should do for now... oh anyone got a full manual for sale or scanned as be greatly appreicated as mine did not come with one.. Also what about fuel - mpg... I put a tenner in and i got about 30 miles before had to fill again - seems bad... as last time it did 60 miles and not been speeding but lot of short trips and stopping and starting any way to get good fuel economy out of city living. Cheers and any advise appreciated... 10) another one is the boot and petrol cap button on the driver cockbit by steering wheel. two buttons one marked petrol and one boot - has a key slot imbetween. I can open petrol but not boot. Tried key - goes in but wont turn... I does work for the glovebox and it works the boot when put into the back of the actual boot (by number plate) so i guess it is a master key... 11) Which are best tyres to have on this car ? I am upgrading to 18" Indesit alloys and wondering which best tyres to have on car? I currently have Hankook optimo K406 - silica compound 205/65 R15 95V 7" wide - I have read tons of bad reviews on these so wondering what best to get at a reasonable price...