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Regarding battery drain - should be under 50mA - on a 97 model its 24.8mA: Before you measure any rest current your car has to get into "sleep mode". Keep in mind that in order for the car to sleep at all it must be off and nothing can be "touched" (no opening of the trunk or doors, no pressing any buttons on the key fob etc.) If something is touched the timer starts all over again. How long it takes for it "to go to sleep" I am not quite sure, but 30 minutes should be enough and rest current should be under 0,05Amps (50mA). For comparison 20 minutes after arming the anti theft deterrent system my 1997 LS400 has a rest current of 18 - 28mA. (before 20min it is about 40-50mA). Alarm went off at about 11,82Volts. Battery should be charged when less than 12,4Volts (75%). Procedure of how I did it and got a reading of 24.8mA: - Turn ignition off and pull the key - Open engine bonnet and close its lock with a screwdriver - Close all doors - leave the battery connected and arm the anti theft deterrent system either by key or by key fob.....and check security lamp if it works - to be sure leave the car alone for about 30 - 60 minutes (I went back to the car after about one hour) - go back to the car's battery and measure rest current without interrupting the current. Before disconnecting the battery put the pair of test leads (black one/-)to the negative battery terminal and the other (red one/+/amps or mA) to the negative terminal clamp.......now disconnect carefully terminal and clamp.

ECU / 89661-50350 (08.1996 - 11.1996 / 97 model year) has 9 caps.: 2 x 10μF - 50v 2 x 47μF - 63v 2 x 100μF - 10v 1 x 220μF - 16v 2 x 15μF - 35v

Here is how to test the seat cushion heater continuity (1997 model):

That sounds like glow plugs and/or injectors. Here is an interesting link to that kind of problem on a 2006 220D:

No, it is not the same.

Part number for Room Temperature Sensor - INCAR: 88625-50120 PS: If you need the SOLAR sensor at a later time, you can get a cheaper one. That sensor was also produced for FIAT, Jaguar and Alfa Romeo - part number: 077450-0911 (look for it on ebay).

Looks like that is a temp sensor and light sensor in one.: 89121-50020 (03/2005 - 12/2008) http://www.japan-parts.eu/lexus/eu/2008/rx400h/mhu38r-awxgkw/3_524210_002_309W/electrical/8715_heating-air-conditioning-control-air-duct/3 http://www.japan-parts.eu/lexus/eu/2008/rx400h/mhu38r-awxgkw/3_524210_002_309W/electrical/8416_automatic-light-control-system-conlight

Auto-dimming feature was standard on MK3 models. MK3's and MK4's wing-mirrors have the same shape. Some years ago I put an MK4 mirror-glass in an MK3 wing-mirror housing. Only difference I can see is, MK4 models came with blind spot feature for the n/s mirror-glass.

And if you just send an email and ask them directly? Maybe you get lucky....;o)

Yes, that key-fob part number (89742-50640) is for the European model - see links below, but if I was you I would try to find a used one first by checking out car-breakers in the UK (via fleabay maybe?) and reprogram it to the car. I have reprogrammed a used one once. Keep in mind lots of LSs end up in East Europe https://www.toyodiy.com/parts/xref?s=89742-50640&mU=on&mE=on&mJ=on&mG=on http://www.japan-parts.eu/lexus/gr/1996/ls400/ucf20r-aepgkw/5_431220_005_/electrical/8420_wireless-door-lock#89742

LS400 1996 and 1997 Cheapest way and decent quality is to get a key and chip from China via Aliexpress. Was about 14 bucks in 2014. The China key was cut by a local key smith and the China transponder chip was programmed by the local Lexus dealer. I was able to get the fob programmed with the "key/remove key/pat your head/rub your tummy dances" programming procedure, but not the key. (Key Fob – 433MHz - 89742-50640 (LS400 8/95 – 7/97)) (Immobilizer Box – ECU – 89780-50010 (8/95-7/97)) Master Key - TOY 40 – long blade (89785-30020 (LS400 8/95 – 7/97)) PS: Links for reference only: http://www.japan-parts.eu/lexus/gr/1996/ls400/ucf20r-aepgkw/5_431220_005_/electrical/8424_anti-theft-device#89785 Key – blank – without chip: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1-pc-New-Replacement-transponder-key-shell-Case-fits-for-Lexus-TOY-40-key-blade-long/32641798532.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dPAV4nS + Transponder Chip – ID4C (Avensis Celica Yaris Corolla Lexus): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2pcs-lot-ID4C-Transponder-Chip-for-Toyota-Avensis-Celica-Yaris-Corolla-new-chip/32810786557.html?spm=2114.search0604.3.7.3d462da4xRcAOo&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10320_10065_10068_10890_10547_319_10546_317_10548_10696_453_10084_454_10083_433_10618_431_10304_10307_10820_537_536_10902_10843_10059_10884_10887_100031_321_322_10103-10890,searchweb201603_54,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=959319cf-ca16-4a39-bd60-336cf691803d-1&algo_pvid=959319cf-ca16-4a39-bd60-336cf691803d&transAbTest=ae803_5

Please keep us updated on the performance of the Quatrac Pro tyres on your LS430. TIA

Quatrac 5s have asymmetrical tread pattern with good traction and handling, but pretty noisy. Especially when driving with open windows. I am okay with the Quatrac 5s, I like it a little louder. This article confirms my experience. https://motorandwheels.com/are-vredestein-tires-quiet-noisy/ If you prefer the LS-quietness, do not buy them. I would love to know how the Quatrac Pro (looks like it has a quieter tread pattern) and the Michelin Cross Climate (symmetrical tread pattern) on a 95-97 LS400 perform. PS: The LS400 came with asymmetrical tread pattern.

LS400 1990 - 1994 Plugs torque: 18Nm LS400 2000 Plugs torque: 17.5Nm No mentioning of any sort of grease when reinstalling spark plugs. PS: - Remove spark plugs on an alloy engine only when engine is cooled down. - Do not use anti-seize on spark plugs. Put them dry back in.

Known problem with cars in combination with an automatic transmission. What's to stop it happening again? How about avoiding dead stops and heat spots by pressing and releasing the brake a few times? Always leave some meters for creeping forward on a traffic light.

Far better quality. Toyota original equipment (OE) bushings have some sort of reinforcement fabric in them, and after market ones not. Bushings from Febi and Beck & Arnley will crack prematurely. For example, Febest makes good ones for the Lexus Rx450h

Those center caps are discontinued. I went with Renault center caps. Same measurements.

If you wanna change the thermistor cooler sensor (88625-47031) in the rear, you do it like this. See pic 2. That sensor looks like the one I replaced on a 1997 LS400. https://www.ebay.de/itm/8862547031-Genuine-Toyota-THERMISTOR-COOLER-88625-47031/182382063434?epid=654857084&hash=item2a76d16f4a:g:KqcAAOSwfRtcbS5u

Yes, it was an option on the MK3 model in 1995 - at least in Germany. Wheel type: 54007001 (produced by O.Z. for Lexus) 17" [8Jx17 H2] / offset is ET40 Non-DHP: Dunlop SP Sport 2020 E 225/55R17 97W

I wrote an instruction some years ago. Good luck. Before you measure any rest current your car has to get into "sleep mode". Keep in mind that in order for the car to sleep at all it must be off and nothing can be "touched" (no opening of the trunk or doors, no pressing any buttons on the key fob etc.) If something is touched the timer starts all over again. How long it takes for it "to go to sleep" I am not quite sure, but 30 minutes should be enough and rest current should be under 0,05Amps (50mA). For comparison my 1997 LS400 has a rest current of 24,8mA. Alarm went off at about 11,82Volts. Battery should be charged when less than 12,4Volts (75%). Procedure of how I did it and got a reading of 24,8mA: - Turn ignition off and pull the key - Open engine bonnet and close its lock with a screwdriver - Close all doors - leave the battery connected and arm the anti theft deterrent system either by key or by key fob.....and check security lamp if it works - to be sure leave the car alone for about 30 - 60 minutes (I went back to the car after about one hour) - go back to the car's battery and measure rest current without interrupting the current. Before disconnecting the battery put the pair of test leads (black one/-)to the negative battery terminal and the other (red one/+/amps or mA) to the negative terminal clamp.......now disconnect carefully terminal and clamp. PS: I put a Varta E23 (70ah 630a) in. That was 5 years ago and without any problems since. Varta E23 (Weight: 17 kg Length: 261 mm Width: 175 mm Height: 220 mm)

Don't you rotate tires? Lexus recommends tire rotation at approx. 7500 miles on a 96 model.

Part of the pipe is flexible and my car's cracked right there due to the vibrations, temperature and age, I would think. In a UK LS400 it is right in front of the driver and can cause dizziness due to carbon monoxide poisoning when inlet air turned on. 1992 1997

Those 9 spoke wheels won't fit the front axle of a 95-00 LS400 because of the 50 offset the have. Original 1997 LS400 = 16"x7" (5x114.3, 60.1mm hub) / ET40 offset You will need those 10 spoke wheels: https://www.ebay.de/itm/Original-1998-2000-Lexus-LS400-Felgen-Komplettsatz-mit-Reifen-16X7J/132777327497?hash=item1eea253b89%3Ag%3AzuUAAOSwoIpbl9Mf&LH_ItemCondition=4

To all whom it may concern. Some time ago I found a nice educational video - rear wheel drive oversteer @4:30: How to correct a slide on an icy road (and how to prevent them) - Winter driving education

Would shifting in S mode be of any help in that kind of situation? That way overdrive mode is turned off (engine brake is being used) and the car is able to stabilize better I would think.