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MJA

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    Martin
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    LS430
  • Year of Lexus
    2018
  • UK/Ireland Location
    Greater London

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  1. I appear to have the exact same problem/symptoms. lexus have diagnosed a possible faulty F/NS wheelbearing at the second attempt, even though they didnt sound convinced themselves. Unfortunately independent checking has been unable to find any sign of wear even after a strip down of the brakes etc. My 2003 LS430 has done about 111000 miles which makes me wonder if there is an inherent problem with the model awaiting owners of lower mileage cars?
  2. I bought my LS400 from JR motors of Ashford a couple of years ago. Wish I hadnt as its a Dog!-Not that I knew it at the time! Lexus Dealership gave it the once over and said it would need about £4500 (at Lexus rates) of work to bring it up to scratch.It had a suspect MOT on it which the DOT couldnt do anything about. JR's had to renew PS pump, put correct wheel in boot for spare,change wheel bearings on back etc etc. (Yes! I do still have original report ). Still I had bought it and was stuck with it (and was also stiffed by not getting the road tax when I bought it, stating they "never do") . Little did I know that PS pump would fail just after 1 Yr, that I would have to change ECU, all brake parts , suspension parts and many other sundry things that have come to light-- and now the ABS ECU has packed up. "T." at JR said that they had only had the car a couple of weeks but I later discovered that they had registered the car over 3 months prior. Now, I am wiser I would definately grill any car dealership to the Nth Degree and never believe a word they say until they prove it beyond doubt. Let my gullibility be a warning to you! Now I am worried if my car is an odd import!! Now I am Paranoid!!!
  3. HI - Yes my LS400 had the seat problem you describe. I cured it by taking the hinge units out of the seat and removing the connecting tube. Inside the tube are ridges that wear. My answer was to cut the tube in half and use the newly cut ends on the hinge parts. The tube was rejoined by sliding a close fitting tube over the two original sections and pinning it (screws,rivets or works best for you!). It pays to cover your joints with tape to protect the seat foam/leather. I did the repair myself as I knew that I could fix it properly unlike the Lexus dealerships who dont really inspire confidence by doing a good job on my car any more!
  4. Does anyone know about bleeding the brakes on a LS400 - Does the ABS cause problems doing it?
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