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I bought my LS 400 two years ago with an OMVL Dream System, which the previous owner had done at 125000 k The car has now got 222000 k on it, and has run without any problems, although the LPG injectors were rplaced under a parts warraty as they started to leak (at around 158K) so the new injectors have done over 67K. Advise you get a flash lube system fitted - costs about 40£ and the flash lube is around £14 a ltr, but this should last you 20K or so. Only down side is the tank is where the spare wheel goes, so the boot is partially filled up by the spare wheel, but basically my car is a workhorse, 160 mile a day round trip to work and back, so don't really need large boot capacity. Look on ebay for some conversion deals - the prices are coming down as converters are competing for work - and don't think the most expensive id the best, all in all they do the same job. Good luck

Hi thanks, I didn't think it had seat airbags, ibut someone had mentioned the SRS system in another thread I read on another issue, and it got me thinking Cheers

I have a 1995 LS400 and I want to remove the drivers seat. Although I can see the four bolts that hold the seat to the frame, do I need to do anything to disable the air bag system, or will just disconnecting all the seat electrics work. I've looked on ALLDATDIY.COM but no such advice re seat airbags etc Thanks

Try www.furnitureclinic.co.uk in Gateshead - 0191 482 6112 thanks for your replies guys - i have made my mind up not to go for these quick fix kits - instead it will either be a replacement seat which is around im going to look into retrim options - the thing is if im going to go through the expense and hassle of a re-trim then i would rather reaplace the heated seat elements - dpes anybody know if these are available on their own as replacement parts??regards miq I took my Lexus to the Furniture Clinic, and they did a Spectrometre analysis of one of the head rests They matched up the dye colour based upon this with a little tweaking . I bought a kit for £40 which included the paint , leather prep fluid, alcohol cleaner, top coat finisher, scrubber, cloths, a hobby air brush kit and a canister of "air propellant", plus comprehensive instructions. This weekend I distmantled my centre armrst which was totally shabby and worn, and refurbished it. At first I was a little apprehensive, but the result was absolutely brilliant, and the colur match excellent. I am now going to top up the quntities and refurbish the driver's seat The colourant / dye is water based, and the airbrush so easy to clean

Hi fellow LOC members I have a 95 LS 400 which also has a LPG conversion. I have just had the starter motor replaced. When I collected the car from the garage it ran perfect - no issues what so ever. Later in the day did a journey of around 50 miles but got home in the dark, and suspected something wasn't right. On investigating the next day in the light, noticed that both exhausts were throwing out a lot of "white exhaust" which had a heavy hydro carbon smell - combination of petrol / oil. When I took the car for a short test run I noticed the white changed to blue, but a fair amount. Since this has happened suddenly, and is from both exhaust pipes I've ruled out anything to do with valves. I've read all the posting about power steering fluid, and check the reservoir and it is at the normal level. I've also read the postings about running rich can give white / blue smoke. I've also read an article on the USA site, about a guy who had the starter motor replaced and then had similar symptoms to me, finding that two injectors were faulty I've read about - breather pipe and oxygen sensor. It also seems to do this on LPG. The car has also got flashlube fitted for the LPG, and I've disconnected this, and it still smokes. Finally I notice a puffing from the exhaust when ticking over, which I didn't notice before this phenomena appered The garage collected it this morning and hopes to look at it late tomorrow. In the meantime has anyone got anything else to add - all comments appreciated.

go onto MTCparts.com they sell them for around $15 - £7-£8

go onto Mtcparts.com in the USA - you may need to e-mail them, they sell them at $15 so I bought 6 4 rear as my MK 2 needed 2 and 2 rear and 2 front spare (these also fit MK3) which was good as I bough a MK 3 whihc needed 2 new brake pad sensors. I think all in all for the 6 plus postage etc it came to around $75 ie £35 or so

Try www.furnitureclinic.co.uk in Gateshead - 0191 482 6112

Thanks - So does the booster go at the aerial end (in the boot) or at the radio end (in the cab)

When on AM wvwe band the radio will only give out a hissing noise, on FM - radio plays fine. Any help folks

I still haven't received anything - can you try again please thanks FTG

Hi, I don't know yet how to fully use the Forum, but in the meanwhile could you just e-mail to my personal address ar@edenplan.co.uk, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Thanks I'll check it all in the morning when light Cheers Hi Thanks for the response, the auto steering works fine, like all the other electrics, only the memory isn't. Also doing exactly what you say regarding setting the seat positiins etc Alan

Thanks, However I know how to set them, the point is it won't do it, it doesn't bleep Alan

Hi all Lexus LS400 Owners I just purchased a 194 LS 400, knowing that the seat memroy doesn't work, althought the electric seats / mirrors etc do. Does anyone out there know what the problem is, I assume there is a memory chip somewhere on the car. I'm awaiting a workshop manual / CD Thanks