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hi
Also need to check for
1)Misted windows - this is caused by the window delaminating therfore allowing moisture in
2)Corrosion around the boot lock and drivers door
3)Make sure the rear aircon works
4)Make sure all electrics work
5)Check for sticking or slow electric windows
6)Check stereo properly to ensure no blown speakers
HTH
regards
miq
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hi
Check that it isnt locked - if the round silver barrel is pushed in (under right handside of steering) then it is locked and wont open - you need to unlock it with they the master key.
It will also not open if the engine is running
HTH
miq
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HI
I have a attached a pic of mine - the 3 large fuses on the side will help you figure which way round.
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Hi
the fuses info should be on the the lid - cant remember if its outside or inside
the temperature display backlight requires alot of dismantling - if your up for it this gentleman has done a fine job of putting together a walk through here:
http://evansweb.info/2009/11/15/ls400-centre-console-illumination-repair-part-1
hope this helps
regards
miq
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hi
first and foremost check and make sure you dont have any metallic objects (keys/coins) stored in the armrest
regards
miq
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ok
ill have a go,
1) black lines on headlight?
2) EGR written on indicator?
3) Missing parking pole?
regards
miq
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Hi alan
1)Its not a case of resetting the light here - you either have to replace the sensor which costs around £50 each from a lexus dealer here or you can buy them from US slightly cheaper - if you dont want to spend that much you can just disconnect and remove the original sensor, cut the and join the 2 wires to complete the circuit - the light will then go off however it does mean you will have to manually check the condition of your brake pads.
2)The fuses are located in the drivers footwell
HTH
regards
miq
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in my experience you can call any lexus dealer with your VIN number and they should be able to tell you which suspension was fitted - when i was looking for a Mark 4, i came across one which had aftermarket alloys fitted, the dealer couldnt tell me wether it was DHP or not, I then rang the local dealer with the Reg and they confirmed it had Dynamic Handling Pack fitted
HTH
regards
miq
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Hi
Juat wanted to add i was thinking of getting the oil changed on my Mark 4 (80K) just for piece of mind and was quoted £180 for a complete change by lexus. They reckon it takes 45 mins
regards
miq
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hi
1)Using 2 flat screw drivers (or even better flat pieces of plastic to save damaging the trim) lift the gearbox surround out - start near the cup holders - i think theres about 4 clips holding the surround down - you will need to disconnect the ashtray and heated seat connections to completely remove the trim.
2)Remove the centre vents by inserting small screw drivers or flat pieces of plastic either side of the vents and then pull out towards you.
3)Now you will find 4 screws - 2 at the top and 2 at the bottom - remove these and your done.
regards
miq
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hi
you could buy some clear overmats like these:
regards
miq
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I fitted mintex brake pads and discs a few months ago - problem is I get a groan when coming to a stop - Can you guys tell me wether this is normal? if not then it might be time to buy some genuine brake pads and swap them over.
or if someone has any other suggestions for any other brand brake pads which offer good performance then please let me know.
regards
miq
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Hi Chaps
Thanks for your replies.
Wow... £750 with Autoglass on insurance... I guess it did have the rain sensor. Autoglass quoted me £430 but I don't have rain sensors... but I do worry at just how much these rip off companies add on when it's an insurance job!! We are all paying for the execs at the top of these companies to get richer and richer while they send out low paid workers to do the work... it stinks. Ermmm... off topic
Benfur... thanks for that info, useful and seems to concur with what another local independent windscreen fitter has told me. Not only that... his quote is £186 all in... now that's my kind of language :winky: . He's coming on Monday to do the job, I'll let you know how it goes. I stressed to him that I did not want any YTS Quick Fit merchants doing the fitting and he assured me he's had 25 years doing windscreens and the job will be sweet! Fingers crossed.
Looking forward to crystal clear vision.... when the sun is shining through my current one it certainly shows it's age! B)
Stu
Hi
Stu i have been following this thread with interest - my screen is also showing the usual signs of age and was thinking of getting it replaced - however i have read somewhere that others have experienced an increase in road noise after fitting aftermarket windscreens - perhaps you could post on here once your windscreen is fitted as to wether you notice any difference in noise or not.
many thanks in advance
regards
miq
Hi Stu
I break the Ls400s Mk1 to Mk4
My experience is they are the same MK3 + 4
About a year ago a customer requested a front screen for a Mk4 which I did not have
but I had 1 for a Mk3, which I supplied to him
a few months later I had to deliver some more parts to him and he said it fitted without a problem
Maurice
stage-1@tiscali.co.uk
07957 530340
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over mats for the overmats , could only hapen on an LS.
also that sat-nav job is supremely neat , wish my skills were that good >__>
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overmats were crucial for the Mark 3 becuase beige carpet is difficult to clean - i got so used to them i bought some for the Mark 4 which has grey leather - i also wipe my feet and ensure my shoes dont scrape the sill everytime i sit in the car ( This is the LS seating ritual which im sure you knew anyway LOL)
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Now I have a question what's the brown and white dangling thing under the RHS of the steering wheel?
Hi thats a car hanger made of beads - reads "allah" in arabic
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Hi Miq.
Thanks very much for the offer but I thought that somehow they fitted so you couldnt see that it was just a cover. They make a good job of photographing those ones on ebay to make you think you cant see the join.
What is the square screen in your car?
Regards Mike
that was a sat nav screen - the previous owner had retrofitted a navigation system made by phillips carin many years ago - I have sold it now and bought a Mark 4
and yes i agree about the pics
regards
miq
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Hi
mike i bought one of those 3 years ago from Hong Kong for my Mark 3 - it is a cap which fits on the front side of the steering only - it doesnt go all the way round the black - to be honest the quality was very poor and it was stuck down with glue which wasnt very good either so i binned it. I then started looking around for a wood/beige steering wheel cover and didnt find any in the UK so i bought one from the US - a proper wheel cover which went right round the steering and was still as new 3 years later.heres a pic:
Last year i upgarded to a mark 4 which came with a wood steering - i ordered another wood/grey one because i found the steering a bit slippery on the mark 4 however i never fitted because after driving it for a couple of weeks i got used to it so if you want it PM me and we can agree a price
regards
miq
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have a read here:
http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=53173&hl= fuel saver&st=0
regards
miq
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It was these ones http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320557521271
Mine fitted exactly the same as shown in the picture i.e lift the tab - slide wiper over the hook and clip the tab back - very simple and stright forward to fit.
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I bought flat wiper blades from eBay for my Mark 3 which lasted 3 years and were still fine untill i sold it. I have bought flat wipers again for my mark 4 from eBay costing £6/£7 for a pair and they work perfectly, smooth, quite and clean the screen very well
HTH
regards
miq
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i used http://www.caraudiorepairs.co.uk/ to repair my backlight on my Mark 3, 3 years ago
He charged £85 and i had to remove the unit and send it to him
regard
miq
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hi
Just wanted to add that after recently aquiring a mark 4 i had the same problem. I noticed the fuel guage was going down quicker then my mark 3 and the readout was only achieving 13mpg at best. I changed the ECT sensor and now i get between 19-22mpg. I do mainly town driving.
I would recommend checking the above sensor.
have a read here: http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls400/376713-all-ls400-owners-with-bad-gas-mileage-read-this.html
it also tells you how to test the sensor prior to replacement
regards
miq
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jon this is a coincidence.
My mark 4 takes ages to warm up and the temperature guage never goes above the third mark. It is giving me an average of 13mpg around town driving. I have been researching about this for the past week and have found the reason for this is the thermostat is either stuck in the open position or opening too early hence the car is running cooler and leaner. I was also planning to get the thermostat and coolant changed at the same time this week. Your post is assuring that the problem is simple one and doesnt cost alot to fix
Will update when problem is cured
regards
miq
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hi
Scribe thats exactly what i thought, the symptoms described above sound more like a battery/alternator issue.
Just a matter interest what was the mileage on your car when you got this problem - Although mine is on low miles, i do alot of start stop driving - i wonder wether this problem might develop sooner on mine?
regards
miq