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Watched this, but yet to see if there is any truth or only applies to USA variant.

https://youtu.be/4766Kib7uoU

Two weeks in and yet to drive the Car.  Spare tyre didn't hold air and front tyre flat.  Managed to unscrew the Alan bolt on the plate that covers the Wheel nuts and it was very difficult Must have locktited the bolt.   Rear wouldn't budge and too bally cold to keep trying yesterday, so will have to wait. Once I know the bolts will all remove I'm having the Grandstand Wheels taken away and refurbed whilst the replacements are substituted outside my front door.   Then sell or re-fit?

More advice needed.

Tried to unlock the Boot with the key as the keyfob "unlock" rubber is no longer exposed but sunken.  All hell broke loose with Car siren and flashing lights, much I'm sure to the annoyance of the neighbours and me having a meltdown. Somehow managed to stop the commotion pressing the "close" button on the fob as the "unlock" didn't seem to do it.

When I have unlocked the Car and opened a door, the car remains unlocked possibly until I decide to lock it.  Is it the only way to switch off the system?

The car is boxed in and nothing of value inside, so could leave unlocked until a solution is found.

The keyfob has a rubber mat that seems to be stuck to the RF transmitter part. I bought a replacement blank key with a new Rubber mat.  Can I cut off the original Mat and replace? or will that cause an issue with the keyfob no longer working.   Anyone done this?  

Don't have a Manual but seem to recall security switch mentioned in LS400 manual (also in b**ly France) .  If I can cut out the lights from flashing this would lower my anxiety level.  They don't on my LS. 

Thanks

On 1/31/2021 at 4:35 PM, OldTrout said:

Stuart,

I had a 98 model. The radio was coded and it lost its code one dark night in the wilds of Warwickshire when the battery died and had to be replaced without the benefit of keeping the power to the radio.

 

John

Hello John

I was thinking of replacing the Radio as I have a brand new Sony head unit with USB and Aux. However having watched most of this video on the subject I may not be brave enough to take that step.  Pity because I so need the Aux.  Not the same using one of those things that operates by FM frequency via the Cigar lighter. 

https://youtu.be/aBCt0waGtSk

That's interesting Rick.  One wheel is particularly poor with corrosion. Daresay they would refurb up though.

 I'm not looking forward to changing them, weightwise.  Desigining a device to be able to rotate the wheel when at right height using one of my Sons's Skateboards upside (or just the Trucks) attached to a long plank.

All my tools  left in my LS in France.  Haven't been able to release the Centre plate with an Alan Bolt so far.  Praying there is no wheel locks as no key found. 

Tyres are also a mismatch I think.  One on front is a 240 / 40 / R18 and I'm told the 240 should end with a 5, as the other three Tyres. Perhaps explains it being fiat and half can of  Holts Tyreweld in the boot. 

I hope to run with them for a few days to see how the car performs.  Will use the remains of the Tyreweld.

Will check for the SEC messsage on the radio. Thanks for advice.

The LS I seem to recall from somewhere had a 0000  code which could be removed or replaced. My LS didn't have a code. Doubt this has a code.  No Manual, no Radio Booklet which would mention coding.  Photo's in the wet always improves the look of a car. Empty fuel tank, only one key glued togther (managed to un glue and change cell Battery which only operates from about six inches away. Won't dare to leave the key in the ignition if filling with petrol and closing the door just in case Car locks itself.  Pretty sure this happened on my LS but I had an extra key.

Binding brakes on just reversing in my drive. (only movement I've witnessed) May be just the Handbrake. MOT with no advisories. yeah right!! New 17" wheels photo - hope they fit!  Cam belt kit and waterpump on order from Rock, just hope those bally Brakes don't need new Calipers.   Doh!

Ouch - as if!!

Had a nasty health scare last night - may have been to do with lifting the new wheels in doors.

Here's a photo and photo's glamorise so I'll let you see reality sometime next week.

What I can tell you is that on the UK Car statistics site this car has only had 12.5% faults against my Corolla 21.1% (four years younger) and my LS400  27.8% faults (seven years older).

That's interesting Richard.

Hence the Motorcycle Battery wired in parallel to the terminals before I take them off the Battery to remove it in doors to charge with the de-sulphating process.  Not sure of the CCA for this Car but will check this Halfords Battery to see if up to the task.

Hi All,

Bought an old dog of a GS300 last week and already set about improving it.

Need a few Q’s answered.

Does this have the dodgy Radiator? (year 2000) Need change or add an oil Cooler. I have the latter but no idea how easy to fit or to where.

Could this also have ECU problems at some stage?

Got a swimming Pool in the passenger side boot. Likely the Sun roof Drains blocked or something else? Mat not wet so probably not Boot seal. Lots of rain recently. Can see a plastic tube up the corner.

No hard panels each side in the Boot to support the folding Mat. Should there be panels?

No panel covering the rear parcel shelf Speaker   Why do people treat their cars like this?

It was driven to me 8 miles, but yet to drive.  Awaiting 1^st Feb to Tax.

Battery to be de-sulphated as car only driven 10 miles + delivery since previous owner bought it – not sure how long ago. /waiting V5c.  Batt Reg 12.08v yesterday. Will link M/Cycle Battery to Pos terminal before removal to charge in case Radio coded.

Wheels and Tyres are 18” Lexus, but in poor condition. Front Tyre already gone flat since Car arrived. Doh!

Just bought some very nice replacement 17 inch Wheels with Bridgstone tyres. Pleased with purchase. Toyota wheels but no idea from which Car.   Photo's eventually.

That GS300 with twin LPG tanks seemed to go very quickly.  Had it been down the road, I'd have been tempted.

On 5/23/2013 at 1:39 PM, PWJ Bishop said:

 

Firstly, it turned out that front brake calipers are no longer avaialble and now the same situation is apparently true for the offside front brake backplate, though the left one can be had with a month's delay.

 

Yes, I don't understand why the Brake Back plate should be available for one side  (Actually I believe its the Passenger side) and not the driver's side.

When I saw them listed they were at completely different prices  and although I could order a Drivers side, I later got a messge "no longer available".  Have to say that this would be a pig of a job and high on labour to replace, (4 small Bolts will shear) so suggest strengthen remains with Glass fibre. I hooked my loose part to the Caliper on a non moving part.

47782-50020 Drivers side (LHD) $41.46   47781-50020 Passenger side (LHD) $22.55  - Why?

Sincerely hope you are not losing it through a new Water pump.

Not sure about this, but do you/did you undo the Nut at the front of the Engine which is for bleeding air out of the Head?  Did you put the Heater on full when refilling?  I think these may be important points to condsider but someone else will verify or shoot down in flames.

Interesting that the top people seem to prefer half of that Grill blacked out - design error?

https://youtu.be/vfx4E113rVA

Good MOT history but Poole Dorset, it might just as well be in France with Tier 4 lockdown on the cards. A local may be lucky!

I did notice these today being sold by someone known to the Forum.

I do suggest that you check the below link and others. 

see https://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/126515-lexuschap-beware/

No idea if they would fit and quite a long way to go for them and with lockdown I guess a non starter.

Not sure if offset would be right and I personally would only pay on collection of them, not up front. Are Couriers allowed to travel between Tiers???

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-X-16-ALLOY-WHEELS-TOYOTA-CROWN-ARISTO-ESTIMA-JDM-LEXUS-GS-LS-SC-300-400-430/303788610736?hash=item46bb3654b0:g:cVsAAOSwvJ9f03wc

Nice looking wheels

This ones a bit like Marmite - my offspring hate it. Came to my attention through Nick Barraclough a decade ago on Radio 2

Seems appropriate with the current feelings.

https://youtu.be/jEzH6YHrtGo

Is this caused by charging the Battery in situ without removing both terminal?

Congratulations on being a member of the "Beige" Boys club.  Its a great colour and rarely looks dirty as my own Car only got washed twice a year at most.  Yes EX is Gt Yarmouth registered I think I was told many moons ago.

Wings look good. Can use MR2 clear side indicators with a bit of fettling if you want to mess around with its appearance. Wheels, well its a matter of taste. My own are Lexus borbets from some other model.

On 11/19/2020 at 8:51 AM, Colin M said:

Hello Malc

Thanks for this. I can confirm that the Mk3, like the Mk1 and Mk2, has two coil packs. It may be worth expanding the coil packs entry on the post above to include igniters. There are two igniters, one for each bank of cylinders, and if one of these stops working this has the same effect as a coil pack going down i.e. the car runs only on four cylinders and it may also be difficult to start the car.

 

Colin

Do you have an image of an igniter Colin? That passenger side Coil is a very difficult coil to remove. I didn't even attempt it when I thought about replacing them. 

On 12/10/2020 at 12:36 PM, Steve said:

https has been here for at least 2 years. Not sure where you were not getting that as It was tested. At least that is now fixed if it was an issue.

Perhaps its because I have always logged on via a "Bookmark" and that was created more than two years ago? Beyond my knowledge to otherwise guess.

The main thing is that each page is now secure to log in to -   https  - which before had a risk factor but don't ask me to explain

Good luck with that Allan. I just keep all my clutter in various zip Laptop bags. Weight is only similar to having a toddler in the car.

I omitted that I also carry a glass repair kit.  Has been needed on both Merc and Lexus for stone chips which frighten the life out of me when something hits the Screen.

ooops I think the Roadster was a Fifties car, on reflection.  Your Car just two years younger than my Riley Lynx I owned for forty years and didn't move from Garage to Garage.

And daresay like me you can remember the "opposition" on Motorcycle and sidecar saluting an oncoming Member where a Badge was on the Rad grill.   Only salute these days is two fingers!

If that was a Red Triumph Roadster with Dicky seat I recall a Mate and I thumbing a lift and sitting in the Dicky from Chelmsford to London in Winter to an overnight party,  as teenagers. Bally cold in the Dicky.

Funnily, my business partner had been given a Roadster locked away in a Garage for many years. Sadly when he did finally go to retrieve it, it had somehow flown the nest. 

Yes, Malc I seem unable to just "risk it" mind you that's probably because on two occasions I've towed a Trailer with a good few Hundred weight on board as well as a packed Car. When the Lexus Alternator failed on the M20 the guy who put us on his pick up Truck said the Car seemed be very heavy.  Not wrong, it was stuffed with clutter for the abode in France.  I asked what pressure he put into his tyres and he replied 70psi,  Wow I thought! 

I do have UK Breakdwon cover with the Saga insurance policy and Breakdown cover for Europe with a company called first4recovery.co.uk and they helped with the need to get my Car locally back to my French home Garage on a transporter.  However, as with most of these sorts of cover the cover was restricted to taking the car to the nearest place it could get fixed. In my case I felt it was too risky to have it towed  just 1000 yards to a local Garage as they wouldn't have the part to fix it and it would stand outside for who knows how long as lockdown was talked about- and finally came about. Hopefully it is safe where it is,  but it will have to suffer a bit of exposure to the weather as the Garage is doorless as my avatar image.