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Mine houses the control panel for the ejector seat, forward facing laser cannons and switch for revolving the numberplates. Mwahahaha! SILLY BILLY LOL.

Sorry to hear of this problem on your car. The problem you mention regarding the Master Brake Cylinder affected the Seies 2 GS 300 until the 2001 model facelift which was in November 2000. The unit was replaced by a larger unit which appears to have solved that problem. I have not heard of it affecting the GS 430, although there may well be isolated failures. The ABS Actuator is surely not the same component though? How long have you owned the car? The car has been in the family since 2004. I was led to believe the ABS actuator is part of the Master Brake Cylinder assembly. Can it be replaced seperately? No it cannot be replaced seperately and they cannot be repaired I went down that road that is why they are so expensive because it includes the ABS unit as well,if you google GS300 brake master cylinder there is a company selling new for £1400.00 what ever you do don't get one from a scrapyard because they were all the same rubbish up to 2002.

As was said they have gone the same way as Mercedes I sold my Mercedes because of common problems (springs breaking,rust,electrical problems of which there are loads) bought a Lexus GS300 sport and wow what a mistake nothing but trouble only had it for 13 months and I always had my hand in my wallet,I couldn't get shot quick enough all the prestige cars are the same now just a sign of the times mass producing. You guys will probably laugh but I did a PX for a VW Passat Highline TDI with all the toys and what a car, I bought one because my brother has had one for 3 years trouble free and for a diesel they really shift I have just had a remapp done on mine and it really flies I get 42 MPG local driving and 65/68 on a run. My lexus was doing 18/20 local and 28 on a run so no competition there.

Agreed whats the point in a picture like that my kids log on here as well

Hi Simon I have just read this after replying to your booster question in the braking section and that is good information for the forum members because I tried for ages to get one to work on my car and the information from other members was forget it as the 1999 was not set up for OBD11 so you have proved them wrong. Too late for me though as I sold mine 3 weeks ago as it was a money pit with problems plus the high fuel charges,now bought a VW passat TDI and what a fantastic car for a diesel it really moves and I am getting 48mpg local driving and high 50mpg sometimes 60mpg plus on a run so well pleased. Norman

Hi Simon I also had your problem with my 1999 GS300 Sport and you will find from other members on the forum although Lexus have put the connector in for an OBD11 scanner there is not a scanner on the market thats works as they weren't set up for it I tried 3 and none worked. Garages with the proper scanners will be able to read the codes but when I enquired from various companys the cheapest for these cars was £1650.00 which is a proper garage scanner,I also had to replace my brake master/booster unit because as you found out they cannot be repaired I got mine from Ebay brand new still in the Lexus box for £900.00 which was very lucky. I had my unit fitted by an indie garage that I used to service my car and they had one hell of a job and had to contact Lexus in the end so if you are thinking of fitting it yourself be aware it is a B-----d of a job. Good luck Norman

That was far too much money anyway for a Mk1. I have just sold my 1999 Mk2 sport with 87000 miles with the brand new brake master booster unit costing £2000 (common fault with these cars) plus complete service, 7 months tax, new disc's and pads front new pads back,wheels refurbished. Everything working 100% and I said on this forum that it was for sale as another member was looking for one but he decided I was too far away from him. As you were so keen to buy one I am surprised you did not see it. Sold it for £2500.00 Norman

Hi Guys Leaving the Lexus forum today the car has cost me a lot of money plus lousy MPG nice car but gone for a VW passat ( 1 year old with 12000 miles) nice drive and very good on fuel. Thanks for all your help in the past been a good experience this forum. Best Regards To All. Norman

Y'know wot I'm thinkin????... What for? and, Why bother??? Just keep yer Lexy normal. They look great as they are. or, go for some more classy mod's??? Col.. :winky: :D :) ;) getting pulled is nothing new, been pulled before for doing some really dumb stuff (such as 90 in a 30, doing 120 on the m25, etc...) and i still have a clean licence. dont ask me why they always let me off but they do. confuses the hell out of me. could have lost my licence around 6 times over. as for just keeping my lexy normal, cars are my hobby. i like to play with them in my spare time. i brought the lexus cos it has so much potential for what i can do to it. my main plan is to drop a 2jz-gte in, saving up for that at the moment. it keeps me busy and stops me "vandilising phone boxes and mugging grannys" cos thers bugger all else to do around here. as for converting them to driving lights, as far as im aware, it is not a legal requirement fo have front fogs, just rear. and there are alot of vechiles on the road with driving lights hooked up to their full beams. it wouldnt take alot to fully convert the fogs to driving lights, but would like to be able to use them when its foggy too. Just carry on buddy and do what you want with your car I can't understand why you are asking guys on the forum for there opinions because it is obvious you have decided to do it anyway

My Son in law had an on the spot fine for using his fog lights. I would advise reading the Highway Code. as Sagitar says. Rule 94 says - "You MUST NOT - use front or rear fog lights unless visibility is seriously reduced. You MUST switch them off when visibility improves to avoid dazzling other road users".. People seem to think it is cool to drive with there front foglights on but they are a menace and you WILL get pulled over by the BILL.

Agreed

Very wise move there I have had 3 Mercedes and to put it mildley they are rust buckets,broken springs auto gearbox faults and electrical faults a plenty. Just go on to this site and see the problems for a prestige car it is quite scary. http://mbclub.co.uk/forums/ We all know Lexus aren't the best cars on fuel but there is no contest between a Lexus and all the other stuff (BMW, Mercedes,audi, etc) I expect I am bios though because I love my Lexus. :winky: Norman

Hi Colin Many thanks for that update it does annoy me when you get incorrect information from the main dealer and the garage that replaced my fluid did not say anything either. That is why this forum is well worth being a member of. ;)

Brilliant job there looks great but wow what a lot of work you put into it but well worth it. Nothing wrong with your English either.