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Yes, it could also be the car battery. On my 1997 model the alarm went off at about 11,8V due to one faulty battery cell. Problem solved with new battery + if you do not drive much or do only short journeys a battery solar charger helps a lot.

LS 400 V8 (1990-95) = 5w-40 fully synthetic or 10w-40 semi-synthetic LS 400 V8 (1995-97) = 5w-40 fully synthetic or 10w-40 semi-synthetic LS 400 V8 (1997 onwards) 5w-40 fully synthetic For high mileage (125,000 miles) I recommend 10w-40 semi-synthetic!

Check Amayama.....site shows "Available to ship" = 5x.............http://www.amayama.com/search?q=25601-50020

OBD1 - TDLC1 + TDLC2 - check light procedure OBD I - TDLC1 +2 Checklight__procedure.pdf

It's called TDLC1 (in engine bay) and TDLC2 terminal data link connector (round one under dash)......can't connect them to OBD2! 1 XXX 96 97 PreOBD - DLC systems.pdf

ChrisM, for parts check the new electronic parts catalogue: http://www.japan-parts.eu/lexus/eu/1994/ls400/ucf20r-aepgkw/3_431220_005_/body/5102_suspension-crossmember-under-cover

Yes, front and rear wheel bearings have lots of cross references. Anyone tried rear wheel bearing kit (includes 2 oil seals) from Japanparts KK-22017 ...only 20 bucks versus Blueprint ADT38346, which cost about 80 bucks. Japanparts is a company from Italy: http://db.japanparts.it/cjapan/dettArt.jsp?id=KK-22017

Are you sure it is the radiator and not the vent/plug/screw (comes with o-ring or some sort of gasket) on top of it? When adding coolant that plug has to be open due to air in the system.

I would recommend 6W or 8W solar charger connected via trunk light.

That's a nice list.........a list for LS400 1995-2000 model would make it perfect though!

Maybe this will help!? Procedure of how I did it and got a reading of 24,8ma (I went back to the car after about one hour): - Turn ignition off and pull the key - Close all doors - Open hood and close hood lock with a screwdriver - leave the battery connected and arm the anti theft deterrent system either by key or by key fob.....and check security lamp that it is on - to be sure leave the car alone for about 30 - 60 minutes - go back to the car and measure rest current without interrupting the current (otherwise alarm goes off). Before disconnecting the battery put the pair of test leads (black one/-)to the negative battery terminal and the other (red one/+/A or ma) to the negative terminal clamp.......now disconnect carefully terminal and clamp.

It doesn't work like that.....car won't go into sleep mode whilst measuring rest current. And, keep in mind you have to take care of the engine hood courtesy switch to arm the theft deterrent system.

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 60 minutes should be enough....=;o)....Rest current should be under 0,05 Amps (50ma) For comparison my 1997 LS400 has a rest current of 24,8ma.

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There you go..... BackLight stereo dry resistors ls400 - UCF20.pdf

Hi, I have a 97 model mk3 too and service manual says 63000miles or 7 years but the first time the timing belt was done on my car was after 109370 miles (10years and 5 month...done by dealership....proven by timing belt sticker on engine + bill).

The "Warped" Brake Disc and Other Myths of the Braking System by Carroll Smith http://www.stoptech.com/technical-support/technical-white-papers/-warped-brake-disc-and-other-myths

I had the same problem (key programming) with my 1997 MK3. Looks like the key is cut but not programmed to your car..............for the 1997 (mk3) model the immobilizer box needs a reflashing.

How did this happen? Did you use some heavy cleaner (chemicals) for the mirror??? I've read that this will destroy any electrochromic mirror (auto dimm). Ebay? I went that route and was not happy with it...:o/.... You will not be lucky with a cheap mirror glass from ebay that comes without that electrochromic function. Just too much glare whilst driving at night. If you are looking for a used mirror glass get one that comes from a MK4/2000 model. I have a MK3/97 model too and did that.

Hey guys, I wonder how many of you have tried a solar charger?? To have the battery always full loaded I would recommend a solar charger 6Watt minimum, especially for low mileage drivers. I have a 1997 LS400 and the alarm went of at about 11,82V due to battery's high self-drain (called sulphation). Rest current was okay (24milliampere). Due to service data rest current should be under 0.05A! I've tried a solar charger for the past 8 month combined with a new battery, and I am happy with it...: It is a China product but I'd would say very good making. Supisolar (Data: Power max. 6 Watt (1600mA at 3,7V and 500mA at 12V), Weight 700 gram, Measurements 27 x 21 x 2 cm)

Amen.

I've just asked the local Lexus dealer and he confirmed that these DHP Wheel center caps (PZ405F06701) have been discontinued. I suppose it's gonna be time to introduce LS400 parts to 3D Printing....=;o).... Otherwise you guys might wanna go with OZ Racing center caps 55mm (OZ M514 or OZ M600 will fit).

DHP's offset is ET40......

DHP wheel's offset is 40! Just checked it.....ET40.

What is the DHP wheel's offset 45 or 50? TIA