PJD

I'm about to do this, - I fixed my subwoofer by using rubber-glue... - reckon the same will work with the door speakers...?

I'd be interested as they're not far from me.... - I'd not even heard of them

Sorry for the late reply!  I thought notifications would be sent to me automatically.

I think the pressure is supposed to be 33psi... from what I could work out on the slightly confusing sticker in the driver's door well :)

I pressed the "set" button as suggested (had to try it a couple of times) and lo and behold, the message has gone and has not returned.  There is two buttons there, one called "set" and another without a label....

MANY THANKS all for your help here :) - I had visions of visiting a garage and having to have the diagnostic kit plugged in to remove the warning.

I have the warning light permanently lit up, and the message is "low tire", - I have check all four tyres and they are all 33psi.

Any ideas?

Many thanks :)

I will certainly use this information, - superb, - many thanks Steve! :)

I have removed just the base seat before, a couple of times actually, on my own, - bit of a job, especially to get the seat back in... I remember sitting in the rear footwell facing the rear window and "chest pressing" the seat back in place, screaming like some mental bodybuilder as I did so :D

My local mechanic says he is fairly confident tha tit's the top mount that is squeeking, - he wants to come back and remove the rear seat & parcel shelf...

Good to know, thanks

My stainless Fox exhaust is as quiet as a mouse for normal driving, but has a lovely note when I floor it, - for me it's a good balance

On 10/5/2017 at 12:47 PM, dendonc said:

Sorry this is off topic but can you tell me who & where that was done, lexus in edgware rd dont do bushes only the full part, thanks.

Sorry for the late reply - it was Leatherhead Motor Company

On 10/5/2017 at 3:00 PM, Newbie1 said:

Those top mounts are very durable. Unless your car has huge miles I would be a bit doubtful. 

What bushes were done? When did you last change your rear ARB bushes?

 

Yes - had the Rear Anti Roll  Bar bush done last year, (the invoice states "bush" as opposed to "bushes" - I can't remember if they did both or just the squeeky side, but either way it hasn't made one iota of difference).

So not worth going the Top Mount route then?

Very annoying that 2 different mechanics have no idea, - it's bloomin' annoying at times! :)

My rear near-side suspension sometimes squeeks a little when banking right around a sharpish bend, - roundabout for example.  Had it serviced today so asked the guy to take a look.  He suspects that it's the top mount of the suspension strut.  He said there is no movement of the struck in there at all, - so it all seems mechanically fine, - he is going to enquire to Lexus to see if they can replace just the top mount... or whether it's the entire strut that needs replacing.

Just wondering if anyone had any advice or experience in this area?  I asked whether simply greasing it up might help, but he said no as that would just wear off and it would come back again.  I have also had the bushes replaced last year...

59 minutes ago, plexus914 said:

Nice pics but have you checked engine coolant yet? It looks a bit low.

Greetings

Very observant, - thankyou.  Not for a few months, I'll certainly check that out

Is it easy to sell these circa £200-£400 plates onwards, does anyone know?  Or is it a case of just writing off the money and leaving on the car once it's sold?

4 hours ago, Newbie1 said:

I've used drop in reusable filters with no problems. Just the cone-style exposed filters that make me cautious. I probably wasn't clear enough.

OP, sorry for the derail and trust the car works out for you.

No problem - that's how conversation go :) -  i'm glad you raised that potential issue

51 minutes ago, Beejay55 said:

Looks very much like mine.  I also have LPG fitted.

Not an original thought, it has been said many times on this forum, but the LS430 is growing old with grace, and still looks good for its age.  A bit like Michelle Pfeiffer 

I expect a flurry of opinions on that last statement.

I'd agree with you on both Michelle & the LS.  I think the LS looks lovely in motion, think it's the air suspension and size which gives it that majestic graceful look. 

Probably vain, but I have wondered about buying a cheap dateless number plate, - think it would give it a more classic look  (??), ...2004 isn't new - and it isn't old, if you see what I mean..

Talking of the number plate, - anyone notice that I got rid of the front number plate surround

7 hours ago, messi said:

The ls430 looks familiar..i seen one very very similar in Ireland couple of years ago.

Very probably the same one 

Notice as well the interior wood has been painted in "BMW Black" - again - not my doing, - the previous owner.

He's done a good job, and if you like your interior dark it's perfect.

Think it was done to achieve a more modern look, however, personally given the choice, I'd prefer the originality of the wood!  Horses for courses I guess :)

The original owner also darkened the rear lights, blacked out the front grill, and wrapped the roof - all in black, - this has all come off.  Unfortunately taken the wrap off the sills along the roof edge has removed some of the paint :(  Not sure whether to get that done - along the front bumper, which could do with a respray from stone chips... - it's a strange one, - it wasn't an expensive car to buy and I probably won't get a fortune when I sell, so is it worth spending the money on spraying the bumper?  (mechanically it wants for nothing).

I appreciate the windows might not be to everyone's taste, but I left them as I like the increased privacy, I find a lot of UK drivers quite aggressive, and the windows help me shut all that out and waft along in peace & quiet ;)

It's off for a service soon, - I'll ask them to check the MAF sensor out - thanks

Cheers Malc

I've had it a year and a half, - radiator was changed soon after I brought it, as was the cam belt :)

2 minutes ago, cruisermark said:

Lovely looking LS430 - same colour as mine

Thanks - I do like it, however, given the choice, I ideally wanted the dark grey... - this came up, it seemed decent mechanically, and had a good LPG system installed so I went for it.

8 minutes ago, ambermarine said:

Hi Phil

Love the mods .K&N air filter and a outboard motor fitted to the front end, brilliant.

Haha :) they were on there when I brought the car, but I really like them.  The car is as quiet as a mouse poodling around, but bury the floor and it sounds like a V8 should, - it's more understated than you might expect, - maybe i'll do a video at some point :)

It's a DC Ram intake, and also Fox exhaust

Few quick & dirty photos taken from my mobile 

Thanks for the recommendation... - I have heard them recommended on here before, however, I can't believe that I am having to venture to another country in order to get what I am LED to believe is a pretty simply service...?! :)

Trying to find one to service the LPG on my Lexus, - preferably in Surrey, or North London (around Enfield / Goffs Oak) area....

The nearest I've found in Surrey is this one - http://www.atoz-lpg.co.uk/ - wondering if anyone had any recommendations please?

41 minutes ago, Jake430 said:

Arm rest in rear seat should allow you to fish out the keys

That might depend on whether he has a ski-hatch or a fridge....?

Spare key maybe a valet key which doesn't open the boot?

Thinking out loud here!  Good luck OP

2004 - 127k, - hardly run in

So what have you replaced the Lexus with?

I love the lack of engine braking / low rolling resistance, makes the car feel like it's driving itself.

If engine braking is needed, in slippery conditions or a steep hilll whereby you'd want to assist the brakes, the manual feature/top gear restriction, is very easy to use.