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Hi Steve, Thanks for the response, I have checked the pollen filter (lower glove-box) and that is dry, as is the surrounding area as far as I can detect. I still cannot get my head around the fact that the upper box is damp internally and the lower is dry. The box I think, is a sealed moulded plastic construct, so logically the only way it could become damp is by a drip feed from the outside of the casing via the door or outer rim? The 'grill like' intakes under the bonnet are clear, and I took a jug of water and pored a small amount into both the drain 'gutter' and also the channel of the sunroof. In both cases the water quickly drained out of the skirt. But that doesn't mean that all of it is staying outside! It is just very odd, that there is no wetness of the carpet at the point immediately underneath the glove-box which could indicate a 'drain' source. I did notice that there are two hex bolt heads at the rim of the box immediately below and inbetween the upper and lower box lids. I am just wondering whether these are the retaining bolts for the upper and lower box and that by removal I can slide the box assembly out and access the bulkhead to see if there is a dodgy loom grommet? I have been able to remove the door kick strip and the carpet has a foam back rather that a sealed rubber/plastic base. This would explain why the water is seeping upwards from the floorpan rather that being dripped from part of the interior. Thoughts appreciated, Cheers, Nev

Hi All! Thanks for ealier reply post for my key problem, however I now have a 'new one'. Watching all the recent rain and thinking that's not bad for the reservoirs, I didn't image that I would find a full one in the front near side footwell of my newly aquired 2001 LS430. This is NOT supposed to happen! Having read a number post with excellent advice, I have carried out a few rudimentary checks. The sunroof when open, shows very little sign of water ingress, and the roof lining is not damp; the heater filter is also dry as is the surrounding area of fuse box etc etc. However, this all came to light in finding that the upper glove box interior was very damp before I discovered the very wet carpet. Oddly, the lower glovebox is dry although there was evidence of a little water on the underside of the box door. The main puddle stretches from below the raised portion of the floorpan nearest the seat, to a mid point at the bulkhead at the lowest level. Some of the verticals surfaces are damp and I suspect this may be the result of capillary action rather than the product of a stream of water from the wiper drainage or elsewhere, which is a little contradictory! What I can't see is any drainage 'holes' in the sunroof or near the moulded grills in the trim at the bottom the the windscreen, that I can check and clear as suggested in one of the threads. As my mechanical ability ceased with the demise of Solex Carbs and side-valve engines, I am hoping someone out there can give me a clue other than flogging a car I have had for just three weeks! The advice regarding aquavac treatment of the floor and running the engine with the heater down vent is sound, and when it stops raining that is something I intend to do! In the meantime, I am open to suggestions of all types excluding changing the car!! Thanks in advance, Nev_Webb

Hi Steve, Yep and thanks for the welcome. There are apparently two types of ignition lock introduced by Lexus between R and Y regs'. The type A is your standard key with function buttons for master and slave (as was my '97 Reg) and fixed key shaft. The type B is rather odd in that the 'key' is a rectangular fob with a wedge shaped projection at one end. The metal key is secreted away in the body of the fob for use when the battery is flat (thoughtful!) The ignition lock, is a raised plastic cylinder with a central slot for the 'wedge'. Having just consulted the owners manual and determined that mine is described as a 'Smart Key', I have also discovered that the key I have isn't the Master after all :megaangry: ! I feel a 'hermit' moment is about to commence - remember the John Cleese sketch!!! Cheers, Hope my info is useful, Nev

Hi, I recently replaced my R reg LS400 with a 2001 (Y) reg 430 which came with only the Master key (2 button variant) for the Type B ignition lock. Having read with interest the threads regarding re-programming a new key, would I be right in thinking that this only applies to Type A ignition locks? The alternative, would seem to be, is refer it to a local Luxus Dealers plug-and play mechanic so they can charge £1400 to excercise their expertise!!!! Grateful for some constructive chatter, Nev