Kayjayem

4 hours ago, Malc said:

Lexus / Toyota itself maybe

Malc

Good idea, just ordered from Toyota ( 10 mins from me) £36 ish inc.VAT

Hi can’t buy wipers at Halfords (shame I’ve got my 15% off Lexus Clib card) where’s the best place to buy good quality wipers ?

TIA

21 hours ago, Kayjayem said:

Can’t find that knob , maybe it’s not on the mark IV

Malcolm if you still have the car, can you photograph where the control is ? May help me , can’t believe it wouldn’t exist on a mk IV

26 minutes ago, Malc said:

Could you not turn the alarm sound down to zero via the knob  ?  or don't you have that option maybe 

Malc

Can’t find that knob , maybe it’s not on the mark IV

Update to this, tried Most thing, still end uP disconnecting the Battery . I didn’t mention before that the lights don’t go on and off as the alarm sounds. Tonight as we live in a secure area I did not lock the door thinking this would not arm the alarm, but the alarm just went off again with no flashing lights. I really now just want to disable the alarm or sounder. Any ideas guys 

Hi, my LS400 66k has suddenly started sounding it's alarm at odd occasions, will not answer to remote control except I can unlock the doors, can get in and start the engine but the alarm continues to sound, only answer is to disconnect the Battery.

I've found several threads on here about this problem but none of them ended in a resolution and they're all at least 5 years old.

I'm quite happy to just disable the alarm.

Keith

Hi I’ve just developed a problem (at 1.30am) with my LS400’s alarm. It went off for no obvious reason and I couldn’t turn it off with either of my two fobs, it only stopped when I got in and started the engine. I disconnected the Battery at this point. Anyone know anything about the alarm ? Where should I start looking or should I take it to a garage ?

Hi I’ve just developed a problem (at 1.30am) with my LS400’s alarm. It went off for no obvious reason and I couldn’t turn it off with either of my two fobs, it only stopped when I got in and started the engine. I disconnected the Battery at this point. Anyone know anything about the alarm ? Where should I start looking or should I take it to a garage ?

Hi can anyone recommend a supplier for bonnet struts for my LS400 2000

Thanks in advance

Keith

Thanks I'll pass that on.

On 3/8/2021 at 1:50 PM, Tinonline said:

Take it from a few of us on the Forum...check the dealer price and take your motor there...if they are decent they will swop it over for you too. 
 

Job done and OEM.

Have done just that, ordered from local Toyota dealer (nearer) right part number and indeed only £87 + VAT

Thanks all,

Keith

19 minutes ago, Howplum said:

Surprisingly perhaps, Lexus usually come up trumps. Try Lexus Parts Direct:

https://lexuspartsdirect.co.uk/

Thanks

Hi I seem to need a new Battery for my new to me LS400 V Reg , any preferences ?

8 minutes ago, cruisermark said:

Great find keith - how did you find this beauty? - any more pictures?

Shpock

Will post some more soon

Seller described it as Immaculate, It was better than that.

2 minutes ago, cruisermark said:

Great find keith - how did you find this beauty? - any more pictures?

Having looked everywhere, eBay, Gumtree , Facebook, Autotrader I found her on Shpock of all things.

135 mile journey but well worth it.

5 minutes ago, rich1068 said:

Nicely done Keith 

If it has been looked after by Lexus Southend I'm surprised they haven't lifted a previous owners leg for a cam belt and pump at least a couple of times. Maybe worth checking their records again?

But if there really is no evidence then definitely get it done. Don't buy a car like that and then skimp on the essentials.

I think they were a bit surprised they hadn't stitched them up for that too. The last driver was the original owner's widow who drove it till she was 94 !

2 minutes ago, rich1068 said:

Hi Keith. Pictures or it didn't happen 

Depends when it was last done. If you've no record of it being done or it's over 8-10 years then certainly. Back in October I had the timing belt, aux belt and diff oil changed at a specialist local to me and that was £340.64 No new water pump was required.

It has always been service by Lexus Southend since new, never had a  cambelt change, they would happily take £1000 + from me assuming the water pump didn't need changing. It has only done 64,000 miles hence the hesitation as Lexus  say 100k or 10 years. I was amazed to get 30.1 mpg on my not slow 135 mile return.

Your new acquisition looks beautiful.

KEITH

Hi, just bought a 2000 LS400 IV  with 64k miles on the clock, should I have the cambelt changed ?

If so what would a good garage charge ? (Lexus want more than £1000)

Keith