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BLOWKY

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    LS400
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    1995
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    Herefordshire

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  1. Hello Rob, I just wondered if you managed to fix your problem. My 1995 car alarm key fobs stopped working and as a result I had no option but to remove the alarm, an easy job if you know how. Regards Steve.
  2. Hello Tahir, You need to join the two black wires together that run front to back the length of the car in the passenger foot well, if memory serves removing the kick plate and pulling the carpet back will reveal the two black wires, just join these together. I think this puts power on the fuel pump. I had the same situation, engine cranks but will not start, this solved the problem. Let me know how you get on. Regards Blowky.
  3. Hello Mark, I couldnt agree more. I nearly bought a 430 years ago but sorry, those headlights just dont look right. I remember the LS being launched back in 1989 or thearabouts in OZ and thought one day I will have one of those. I purchased my MK3 about 12 years ago and now cant get rid of it, apart from the fact its worth nothing these days, I did pay big money so as long as its sat there it almost represents what I paid, twisted logic maybe. Apart from that I refurbed the starter motor last year, the car will not go until the mental and physical scars have gone. I have loved this car like no other, even the Porsche sat in the garage doesnt get treated like the lexus, its old fat, thirsty, is starting to look its age and will no doubt require surgery at some point in time, a little bit like it's owner! My Wife has said, its either me or the car(s). Close the door on your way out. Steve.
  4. Hello Pete, Anyone that wants to pinch a 1995 to 1996 LS400 that was fitted with these Scorpion units must be pretty sad, I would at least go for a 97 to 98 model! To deter most thieves all you need is to leave the tank nearly empty with a little sticker on the window indicating how much a tank full of gas is, that should do the trick.
  5. Ha ha, it worked, the car started! two evenings outside with my knees on the ground and head in the footwell, snowing like a b@/?2&d! For future reference the procedure is as follows. Remove glove box Locate alarm unit Rip out I joined the Violet and Red/Yellow wires together and remade one of the cuts on a brown or purple wire, couldnt quite make it out, this is on the upermost connector on the ECU. I also joined the 2 black wires together that exit the wiring loom running from front to rear and go into the smaller alarm box but ran out of time to check if this was necessary, it might run without this. Central locking works off the key. Thanks to all concerned. Blowky.
  6. Hello Patrick, I replaced front & rear drivers side springs and looking at your photo it broke in exactly the same place. I purchased my replacements from Lexus (they do sell them individualy) as I wanted the same spring rate as only changing one each end of the car. The front was slightly troublesome in so much as I was using a pair of cheap spring compresors, if you can locate a garage with a bench mounted unit its a half hour job once it's out the car. Removal is fairly simple and if I remember correctly the only pain was juggling a couple of jacks to support and lift bits up enough to withdraw the unit, if you drop the anti roll bar first is should make the job a whole lot easier. The car was riding very slightly higher on the one side after they were done but this has since settled down. For anyone replacing a rear spring or shock, easier than the front and despite what Lexus say you dont have to remove the parcel shelf to get to the 3 securing nuts, there is a gap that a short socket or ring spanner will fit into once the back seat has been removed, this also comes out real easy after removal of the seat base and a couple of bolts. Hope this helps. Steve.
  7. Thank you Gents, Steve, when you removed yours was it a Scorpion unit? I only ask as there are 2 boxes piggybacked together, one large with the removable connectors, the other slightly smaller thats hard wired. It would be nice to know what I'm about to rip out. I have attached a photo of whats there. Try as I might I cant find an instalation guide or wiring diagram for one of these units, I know they were fitted here in the UK as a requirement to give the car a Thatcham CAT1 certification, someone somewhere must have the info. I guess its part and parcel of running something thats nearly 20 years old, it probably should have been in the scrappers years ago! Having owned it for so long I cant bear to let it go.
  8. Unfortunately when the fobs stop working with the immobiliser on there is nothing that can be done to un immobilise it. The only option is to remove it. I know all the re set's and have used the, turn to acc position remove neg batt lead, turn to on possition, attach neg lead, turn off, remove key and press the remote, pressing the remote is the key to it resetting, if you cant press it the system just re arms. catch 22!
  9. Thank you to everyone who reads this. I have owned my1995 MK111 LS400 for about 12 years and the battery recently went flat when the immobiliser was on, at the same time both key fobs decided to pack up, one a few months ago, one now, as such the car can not be started. My question is, does anyone know for sure what has to be done to remove the Scorpion system (what wires need to be bridged) I have had assistance from a guy that used to fit alarms and with his help have identified that bridging the Violet & red/ yellow cables on the plug going into the Scorpion unit it enables the car to crank but not start so my guess is that something else is immobilising the fuel or ignition or both. I spoke with Lexus this morning and this Techi remembers doing a Scorpion 5000 removal a few years ago and had a vague recolection that 2 pairs of wires had to be connected. So any information greatfully received. Kind Regards Blowky.
  10. Welcome to the Lexus forums BLOWKY :)

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