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Had to source a backplate for my GS300 1999, could not find any, had to order from a company in Japan. It was £177.78 inc PP, the only thing was it is costing me £58 for import duties.

On 4/18/2020 at 5:36 PM, steve2006 said:

Not sure if the GS is the same but the LS needs to have the key inserted and turned to the ignition position for around 8 minutes then removed and reinserted to reset the immobiliser.

Generally the car will happily crank over fine but the engine will not fire, another indication is the red security light remains on after inserting the key.

Thanks Steve, same thing happened to my GS300 1999, tried the trick and it worked.

Its just arrived and I gave it a quick test, it does access the abs unit and you can bleed the brakes. Hurrah!!!

Hi, I have the Autel MaxiDiag Elite MD802 and I have just bought the Maxicheck Pro which is meant to bleed the abs brakes. When it arrives I will post the results of the test.

The 802 cost £160 and the Maxicheck cost me £140, well worth it.

I have an Autel and it does read my GS300 1999 so give it a try.

I was going to respray the front of my GS300 but you have inspired my to try this!

Hi, same engine but i have a K&N filter and no problems!

Also check the arb bushes while you are looking at the drop links.

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Thats what stopped the knocking on mine! Also took the opportunity to to replace them with poly type bushes.

When you pull the washer out there is a flat spring clip you need to pull up! its there believe me. I have just taken a picture of mine its attached.My finger is pointing to it.

I have just replaced my headlights and I can say the four nuts you get to after pulling back the wheel arch mud guards are not easy to get to. I saw this video on utube but it doesnt show the washer removal, they just pull towards you then you spring the clip out, you can't miss it, very easy.

Yes the bumper needs to come off, the washer pulls forward on a spring then unclips.

It's also no longer available!

I have to agree with TigerFish, mine lasts well over a year.

Hi

Mine just pulls off!

Seems to have gone!

Sorry but he never returned my enquiry so I didn't use him. !

To add, I eventually used MIJ in Birningham as have a few on here. £600 full stainless system.

Unfortunately none of that happened! it just made it impossible to repair and cost more than the car to replace! :(

Ha, yes a 4 cyl 1200cc would have been better! well it would on petrol....

??? I do know it takes up less space!

Hi, I bought my ARB bushes from eBay UK, a USA site. They are Prothane bushes not the normal type, a lot cheaper then Lexus or Polybushes from the UK. Worth a look, easy to fit and save yourself some money. Search for Prothane Front Sway Bar Bushings 28.5mm Lexus GS300 1998-2004 181123. But make sure you get the correct size.

Just out of interest has anyone on here ever rebuilt a master cylinder?

Surely the seals etc are not specific to just this model?

Hi

Just a bit of information regarding the master cylinder/ abs/ brake booster. Tigerfish mentioned a guy in Soarerworld could rebuild them, I contacted the site and this is the reply, hope it helps someone.

regards Gordon

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Hi,
Yes I can do that for you.
Please read this.
http://www.soarerworld.com/forum/showthread.php?29558-TRC-Accumulator-rebuild

Regards

Smiffie.

Engine and transmission are reliable. Suspension, brakes etc all subject to normal wear and tear.

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/tutorials/article/5-buying-a-gs300-series-ii-what-to-look-for/

I've had a 430 sport since 2005 and follow the service schedule with a Lexus dealer, only two problems I've had with it are the electric door mirror failing on the driver's side and on the cosmetic front the driver's seat piping on the bottom of the seat splitting in two. But considering how complex the car is that's really good - for comparison, a friend of mine bought a 2004 Audi A6 V8 in 2006 and it spends more time in the garage then it does on the road. I call it the bionic car as he could have bought a new one for what he's had to spend on it!

Strange I had the same problems, the auto dimming failed on the mirror also the pipping splits but it has done 170k plus.

Thanks for that. I'll get a better pic later.

It's 80w90 universal gear oil. Bloke behind the counter went to technicians and said it's what they use for diff.

A quick search on net shows people use between 75w90 and 80w90. Now this is the worrying bit. Don't want to use the wrong grade

The specs say SAE 90 from -18deg C upward. SAE 80W or 80W - 90 for -18deg C or lower. Its just temperature based so it OK.

Useful to know.