LS road runner

Thanks for this but I need the speed signal wire going into the back of the speedo. At this point, its trial and error, conncted the ground and 12v and cutting off one wire at a time to see which one will cause the speedo to not work and that will be our wire.

I have a trade policy so anything up to 6 litre or 250k in value

Hi all, After having a 2002 Lexus LS430 which is seems to be getting tired I imported a Toyota Celsior from Japan which wasn't as well equipped as the UK Lexus but its very clean/tidy/unabused and feels crisp in everyway, the difference in the way the two cars drive is worlds apart with the 2002 Lexus getting ready for the scrapper and the Celsior feels as new. Very happy with the purchase apart from the 180 kph speed limiter. I purchased UK MPH clocks for the Celsior taken out of a facelift LS430 from Paul Frost and they seem to be working fine but the car is still limited to 110mph (tested on a private runway strip). Also tried an engine ECU remap and the guy said he removed the limiter from 5 different locations on the software but that also hasn't took the limiter off. I read on some forums that the KPH to MPH chips which can be purchased from Ebay can remove the speed limiter from the car and I am in the process of trying this out however I am unable to find the speed signal wire from the wiring loom on the speedo connector, does anyone know which wire this would be? If this doesn't work in taking the limiter off then I have hit a dead end. I am going to be driving through Germany in the coming week so would like the speed limiter off, ideally I would like the limiter off and stick to UK clocks, in the event that is not an option then I can put the chip in the back of the KPH clocks providing that gets rid of the limiter. Any input in this would help.

that wouldnt matter, the clock stops when you make the initial contact.

they are treating it as a part exchange because there isnt anything wrong with the vehicle as such, keep fighting your case and surely they'd agree to take back at the same money if you are upgrading.

Please see below, 341 miles covered in just under half a tank, 38.5mpg on fuel which was costing 10p per litre, the car was down on power too as fuel quality was very poor. Due to sanctions on Iran they don't even have a proper refinery. There is still a pickup truck from 1970 which you can still buy new today (Nissan Zamyad) as they are not getting any new tech the line for this truck is still running. PS- Pic was taken by the passenger before someone decides to become internet police and comment on why I was using my phone whilst driving.

thanks for the concerns but consequences are our own to face should we have to 🙂

Personal preference 🙂 I think Imran has been posting on youtube (blue accord) I will be posting the videos I made once I am back

In all fairness Iran drivers are good as gold when compared to the driving standard in Pakistan. Trucks are carrying no less than 200-250 tonnes (not joking) and they dont have enough power to even move, most people drive with the full beam on, most motorcycles dont have working lights, buses and coaches dont have working lights, there is no right of way anywhere just each to their own, protect yourself is the theme here, it is normal practice to go wrong way on any road including motorways. I have driven 1300 miles in Karachi since being here and have averaged 15 MPG because the traffic is unreal, you get up to 40mph and a motorbike or a rickshaw will swerve in front of you. Karachi traffic is enjoyable at times in a small car but not in the 430.

Yes its getting better, We carried 4 bottles of injector cleaner each - I had toyota genuine injector cleaner, all of which we used up in Iran

Youtube LS Road trip. Convoy of 4 cars: LS 430 Honda accord 2.2 diesel Toyota Hilux 2013 Audi Q7 2012 << Problem child along the entire journey I have only got 3 videos on there so far as everything on route is on my camera - will upload the rest on my return to UK

to be decided - the car is there on a carnet at the moment. I want to ship it back and next year go to Pakistan again via china and Kunjarab Pass - Look this route up, its quite amazing. Will use the same car ofcourse

perhaps, will give that a go along with cleaning out the injectors.

Iranian fuel wasnt burning properly and i was getting incredible MPG, in a place where I couldnt care less how much the car was using 🙂 Germany 102 octane was the worst in terms of mpg. Dont forget we covered 5300 miles in 11 days so we werent taking it slow.

I am using v power, its almost back to normal but I can just feel the slightest hesitation. Also used 102 ron Petrol whilst passing through Germany, economy on that was 22 mpg on a run but the smoothness was sublime. I didnt think 102 would be available anywhere in the world tbh

nothing dangerous about it 🙂 Dont follow everything the media tells you, Iran is the best country I have been to in terms of hospitality and general kindness amongst people.

the plugs were changed with genuine toyota iridium plugs at the start of this trip. i will get them cleaned.

Here is a pic of my LS430 on 8th August 2018 in Iran en route on my road trip. the convoy covered 5300 miles in 11 days and this car was spot on and completed the journey without any hiccups. One thing though the fuel quality in Iran was so poor that I felt a significant decrease in power after around half way through Iran where the fuel system was fully flushed with their cheap fuel (£9 for a full 84 litre tank). Because the fuel was not burning correctly, I was getting 36-38 mpg too which I have never had from this car in all the time I have owned it. I am currently running it on V-power in Pakistan and the power is back to normal however when I floor it I can sense slight high pitched knock from the engine, it is very slight but I can notice it. Misfire? Should I get the injector rail cleaned out?

have you had the wheel bearing checked, droning noises normally come from there especially at speed.

And changed the radiator with the pipes from sump to radiator so we lost some fluid out of there too. Topped up 6 litres, have done about 100 or so miles since, the car is back at the garage now for fluid level check.

in the end I just drained it from the sump, opened the sump took the stainer out and left it over night, we had around 6 litres come out, just topped the same amount back up. If I didnt have to take the sump off I would have done it by the above method.

just draining the oil, changing the stainer along with radiator and the pipes.

I am doing a gearbox service (oil/stainer/gasket), Radiator and pipes between the gearbox and radiator. How many litres of fluid should I expect to use? I have a 5 litre bottle which I think may not be enough

In all fairness weather its a Lexus or not has no effect on the MOT. Tyres/ Brake pads/ Discs/ Suspension/ bushes - Those are the main aspects of MOT, they can wear out on any car lexus or not. Its just down to the owner. Engine and gearbox is not checked under mot where being a lexus would come into play 🙂

main differences - steering response is much better, the car isnt rolling in the beds or corners, just feels tighter in general. Seems to have shaved years off the cars age. I would recommend others to get them changed too if that havent already done so, gives the car a totally different feel. havent tested the brake vibration yet as didnt take it on the motorway. The car is still at the garage, waiting for the radiator to arrive so that can be changed with the gearbox service and pipes.