icekoolcat

Thank for your replies

On 12/12/2018 at 7:38 PM, aido said:

I think I saw the advert for this one when I was re-evaluating mine and if it's the one I'm thinking of it looked lovely so congrats.

The satnav disk was in the glovebox in my 2006 SE-L - you eject it via the OSD and then I replaced it with the E1G v2 2018 update disk and it works fine - you can save a lot of money by buying just the GB disk from eBay, it was around £20.

My LS460 has spent 4 weeks out of the 8 weeks I've owned it in the garage - not what I was expecting at all tbh and after another day at the garage today (faulty brake bad wear sensor) I'm hoping I'll get some mileage out of it now!

I've got all the diags on hand and know my way around Techstream and the Intelligent Tester 2 quite well now 🙂 I won't leave the house without the Carista OBD2 dongle and IT2 in the boot just in case it throws an error as it has been that bad.

So far I've had a full service at Lexus, a 4 wheel geometry (although the steering wheel doesn't seem quite straight after two attempts by Lexus), replaced the control arms, sorted out an issue with the front brake pad wear sensor, programmed in a new spare wheel with TPMS, replaced the front radar sensor and the front Lexus emblem (that literally took three weeks alone to figure out and was £££), fitted new Osram Xenarc Nightbreaker Laser HID bulbs and I've got new brake disks and pads to go on but I've been advised to wait 3 or 4k first as the old ones are still not that bad.

Definitely get the 4 wheel geo done to minimise tyre wear, get the control arms and bushings checked and see how you go from there. Hopefully I've just been very unlucky.

Also check your sunroof - it seems pretty common they hold water and rust away - mine has done.

Techstream is a worthwhile investment to see exactly where you stand in terms of issues - the cheaper cables can't do everything though so it may be worth spending a bit more on something like the VCX Nano instead of the old 1.4x firmware cables you can find on eBay.

I was seeing some misfires in Techstream which cleared up with a few tanks of V-Power and an Italian tune up and I've got a can of BG44k ready to throw in before the next service which should clean the insides nicely.

Hi in your reply you said about updating the Sat Nav maps I have bought a CD off ebay  it talks about disconnecting the Battery for 15 minutes and japanese writing must be shown on the screen before installing OR the maps will run slow....  is this correct ... ? I did load the new disc and it seems to be slow to react  ...  may be the memory is full...  Can you advise... 

On 12/14/2018 at 7:42 PM, icekoolcat said:

 Thank you yes there were a lot of people after this car I just was luck to get there first. cost me £15,000 You comments on the sun roof sound true   Thank You.. 

 Hi in your reply you said about updating the Sat Nav maps I have bought a CD off ebay  it talks about disconnecting the Battery for 15 minutes and japanese writing must be shown on the screen before installing OR the maps will run slow....  is this correct ... ? I did load the new disc and it seems to be slow to react  ...  may be the memory is full...  Can you advise...  

On 12/16/2018 at 8:49 PM, graham8370 said:

As Brian says (2 posts above) your 460 doesn't have a cambelt, it's a chain which doesn't need replacing.

 Many thanks for the info

On 12/15/2018 at 6:53 PM, Tulpen said:

The 460 doesn't have a cam belt...…..it's a timing chain. 

Thank You  thats great 

Hi Thank you for all your comments I will take some pics when it stops raining 

   What about cam belts,,,   every 5 years ????? 

20 hours ago, MLW said:

I bought my LS 430 at 13 year's old and 31,000 miles used.

Always been a fan off low mileage, well serviced, kept in a garage, cars.

Now up to 63,000. Drives beautifully. Sorry, we do not drive.......we waft. The key with old cars is to over-service them. The interior is mint, as is the body and engine.

The key question mind you is .......how much did you pay.

£15,000

3 minutes ago, Chris Skelton said:

Apologies for the 'dig' about stuff earlier (made with a smile!).

The tale from Aido is a cautionary one! Modern cars are so complex. There's been a string or several about this on Petrolheads etc..

We lucky folk who had LSs from 93-00 seem to have unearthed a gem of a car.

I'm often tempted to look out for a Soarer to continue my Lexus life, for the same reason.

(A friend had his Peugeot (806?) written off...because the Wiper computer couldn't be fixed!)

2CVs suddenly look attractive?

I owned a Lexus Soarer for 3 years drove it every where 4lt V8  not the twin turbo smaller engine the V8 4L is very smooth and fast chase M3 and M5 with it.. 

On 12/12/2018 at 1:06 PM, royoftherovers said:

Welcome, sounds a great car.

Did you buy privately or from a Dealer, John

 Well it was a specialist car dealer who has since retired this car was one of his last...  he did sell a 1946 Rolls once.. 

On 12/12/2018 at 2:50 PM, Malc said:

amazing find to be sure !

BUT rather too low a mileage to have done it any good over 11 years   ......... BUT then I did buy my Mk2 Ls400 with just 8542 miles at 13 years, and she was outstandingly amazing too with zero issues right until the end of her ................ as a write-off in 2011

so I'm hoping you will be absolutely fine too, after all, it is a Lexus ......... well done,  lucky you 

Malc

Malc    your right the car was stood in a heated garage (owner was ill)  for a long time and the brakes and discs and brakes and tyres all needed to be replaced... but that was it,,  Its only had one owner and the cars number plate was "TAX 1" TAXI   needles to say it did not come on the car it was worth about £90,000 alone...  would have been nice... I have fitted my own personal plate now  .... 

On 12/12/2018 at 7:38 PM, aido said:

I think I saw the advert for this one when I was re-evaluating mine and if it's the one I'm thinking of it looked lovely so congrats.

The satnav disk was in the glovebox in my 2006 SE-L - you eject it via the OSD and then I replaced it with the E1G v2 2018 update disk and it works fine - you can save a lot of money by buying just the GB disk from eBay, it was around £20.

My LS460 has spent 4 weeks out of the 8 weeks I've owned it in the garage - not what I was expecting at all tbh and after another day at the garage today (faulty brake bad wear sensor) I'm hoping I'll get some mileage out of it now!

I've got all the diags on hand and know my way around Techstream and the Intelligent Tester 2 quite well now 🙂 I won't leave the house without the Carista OBD2 dongle and IT2 in the boot just in case it throws an error as it has been that bad.

So far I've had a full service at Lexus, a 4 wheel geometry (although the steering wheel doesn't seem quite straight after two attempts by Lexus), replaced the control arms, sorted out an issue with the front brake pad wear sensor, programmed in a new spare wheel with TPMS, replaced the front radar sensor and the front Lexus emblem (that literally took three weeks alone to figure out and was £££), fitted new Osram Xenarc Nightbreaker Laser HID bulbs and I've got new brake disks and pads to go on but I've been advised to wait 3 or 4k first as the old ones are still not that bad.

Definitely get the 4 wheel geo done to minimise tyre wear, get the control arms and bushings checked and see how you go from there. Hopefully I've just been very unlucky.

Also check your sunroof - it seems pretty common they hold water and rust away - mine has done.

Techstream is a worthwhile investment to see exactly where you stand in terms of issues - the cheaper cables can't do everything though so it may be worth spending a bit more on something like the VCX Nano instead of the old 1.4x firmware cables you can find on eBay.

I was seeing some misfires in Techstream which cleared up with a few tanks of V-Power and an Italian tune up and I've got a can of BG44k ready to throw in before the next service which should clean the insides nicely.

 Thank you yes there were a lot of people after this car I just was luck to get there first. cost me £15,000 You comments on the sun roof sound true   Thank You.. 

On 12/12/2018 at 1:53 PM, Chris Skelton said:

Attention needed? You're obviously new to Lexus. Nowt!!.....this isn't a Merc; enjoy the quality!

(I think -it was in the LS400 ser 4 - the dvd is in the boot)

Thank you Chris this will be the 4th Lexus I have owned but not this model.. 

I will try to post some pics later..   Thanks

Just Bought LS 460 SE-L 29,000 miles 2007  its in almost as new condition..... But what should I look out for engineering wise to need attention first .. which bits are vulnerable to make trouble first ????  and wheres the Sat Nav CD  Head unit or Glove Box????   The car drives like a Bentley... 

Many thanks for all your help I have mended the door mirror light, so on to the headlight washer I assume the water pressure drives the spray jet out of the bumper and its spring return??? There are no other motors involved as one side of the bumper the spray jet is not lifting up from the bumper while the other side is lifting around 4 inches,

Kind Regards

Ice

Hi There

I own a lexus 430 2001 model and I think the bulb had gone in the door mirror, Thats the one that shines under the mirror drivers side Anyone knows how to gain access to change this bulb?

Also I have only one one head light washer working any suggestons.

King Regards

Ice

The car runs great :hohoho:

Hi

Many thanks for your reply Yes it looks like new discs are the order of the day and as you say very clean hubs

I noticed the disc is not fastened to the hub ...is this right??

Regards Bill

Hi I am hoping someone can help my problem goes like this

...When I brake at high speed say 70 to 80mph I get a vibration like no other it shakes the steering wheel up and down the drivers seat and the gear selector backwards and forwards. I mean really shakes. not just a slight wobble but an almighty juddering vibration.

Below speeds of 40MPH theres nothing....Strange!!!!

I have replaced the front and rear pads the old ones were only 6 months old. the discs show no signs of wear or over heating. I have removed the ABS relay, But nothing seems to make any difference. hit the brakes at over 70MPH and "hang on"

Also the tires are all very good and the tracking is ok. Suspension has been checked and no play found in the bushes.

The car is a 300GS with 107,000 miles on the clock and has been kept in very good condition.

Could it be a ABS fault???

Any assistance greatly received

Bill

MANY THANKS

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