Stanwithaplan

Well spotted Malc. I got one of these Crit'air certificates back in May for my LS400, it cost me Euro 4.61 in total and took 2 days to approve by email and about a week to receive in the post. The LS400 is Euro Standard 3. https://entreprendre.service-public.fr/vosdroits/R44284?lang=en Also for a number of years I've used the Emovis tag system to auto pay the road tolls, so you can avoid stopping to pay at the kiosks/paypoints and roll through the "T" lane instead, saves hassle. I thoroughly recommend. https://www.emovis-tag.co.uk/

Hi Paula, I live in Chatham use an independent for my LS400. He's not a Lexus expert (although I'm forcing him to become one, but he is a very good mechanic and has a mobile service. His name is Craig, you can reach him on 07528 559942. Mention my name.

Welcome Oli, Good luck with your search, I recently went through the same process and in fact found a good one from a fellow forum member. Hopefully you'll source one soon. Fingers crossed for you Stan

What a Beauty!

Today I finished preparing Bombproof Betty for the Centenary Le Mans. It's taken a while, was a little challenging at times, but has been a highly enjoyable process, I've made new friends along the way and discovered a bomb detector:o) I wanted to restore an already lovely car (thanks Antony) into my daily driver "from here to eternity". The list of work includes replacing rocker gasket covers, auxiliary belt, rear brake pads & shoes, front brake pads, old hoses, fixing coolant and water leaks, adding a new temperature sensor and gasket thermostat, cleaning the throttle body, refurbishing wheels, dent removal, paint restoration and detailing. There's still more work still to be done I'm very happy to say, that will keep me occupied and out of trouble for a while yet.

Good work Kieran, they look great and no doubt a very satisfying challenge.

Hi Paul, I don't know your car and can't seem to find a photo at the moment. However I've invested a similar amount into both of my 400s (in fact a bit more on my gold one) and if yours has been fully restored, then personally I would think as long as its a desirable colour and the mileage is sensible, there will be someone knowledgable out there that will be willing to pay that price. Naturally there are bargains out there at much lower prices, but they need a great deal of work and that suits those who have time and ability but not all have those gifts.

Hi Herbs, It just seemed a more elegant solution than resistors. I didn't know about the MOT failure issue. I'll test that in August. I've kept the old HIDs, so can swap them back if needs be. I've done worse, in Dubai I had to swap a metal off-road bumper back to the stock on my FJ once a year. Thanks for the headsup though.

I recently purchased Canbus LED indicator bulbs for my LS400, "bulbs should be error free with 97% of cars", however apparently I was in the 3% that ended up with the fast flashing problem. The fix was to buy and fit a new relay (goes above the accelerator in footwell). I found one on Amazon and here's the link https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07VMLLQ6F?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details £19.07 ...now onto to find out how to solve the LED headlights switching off after a minute, I'm thinking I may need to add resistors, or another light fitting with bulb, or does anyone know if there is an LED relay that sort the issue out?

I tend to agree with you on the brown ones Keiran, I've seen a couple of bad condition examples and they are not my cup of tea tbh. My gold one looks good to me but I'm biased and my Imperial Jade Mica (Green one) has a hard to work out 2nd colour, I've found two options its probably either Green Mica Metallic or also called Greenish Grey Pearl?? Gonna have to match it as best I can when I get paint restoration done in a couple of weeks.

I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure:0) Do the two tone colours make the LS400 look dated or is it a classic look? The Maybachs are more obvious and look good so I'm sticking with the two tone on both of mine.

Hi Anthony, yes I did use your cd, it gives me a breakdown of the parts but theres no real detail on operation and fault finding. I've enlisted help and weather permitting will start work again on Friday:0)

I appreciate your help with this George, many thanks. I've sourced an ECU on ebay, will have a go at swapping it out next week, when I've got my car back. Cheers Stan

I wonder if it could be the power steering ECU? Does anyone know how to test this please or it a case of swapping out with another (they are available on ebay)? Sorry if this is a dumb question?

I've also found a website with a comprehensive selection LS400 wiring diagrams for $14.99 (£12) if that helps anyone else? https://portal-diagnostov.com/en/root/rukovodstva-po-remontu-on-line/elektroshemy/lexus/lexus-lexus-1999/lexus-lexus-1999-lexus-ls-400-1999/lexus-lexus-1999-lexus-ls-400-1999-lexus-ls-400-1999-all-wiring-diagrams/

Many thanks Steve. Yep I've checked the fuses. I'll have a look at this tomorrow.

Hi Gang, My steering motors don't work, its not the fuse and I've purchased two replacement motors they also show no signs of life. I guess it could be a switch problem? Does anyone have a relevant wiring diagram please?

Good detective skills Sir!