brendangeorge

and I would go straight to Toyota / Lexus to buy your replacement battery ... with a 3 year warranty and their assurance that it will probably last 5 years .

Might be the cheapest around anyway !"

I found that with my new Mk3 battery

Malc

The AA did me a good deal (sounds implausible) and I got a 3 year warranty as well.

Bren

........ and many of us find the LS400 just about nigh impossible to drive safely in snow and ice conditions, notwithstanding many years of clever safe and competent driving ........... it's a very heavy, automatic with rear wheel drive on fat tyres and those road conditions usually make it a real headache driving ......... unlike a little front wheel drive thingy with skinny tyres which clings to the ground, ice and snow and a joy to drive ( the only time tho' :hohoho: ! )

Good luck with it.

Malc

Hi Malc I'm not sure agree with you about being impossible to drive in snow however you are right about the big tyres - if you put winter tyres on your LS will be better and safer to drive in the cold. Winter tyres have a softer compound and so improve breaking when the temp is below 7C. The tread on winter tyres is designed to deal with snow. So you will get better traction in snow and you will have a reduced stoping distance in cold weather along with better road holding.

My wife has a front wheel drive (Avensis) and notices a big improvement in the handling and stopping of her car in the winter with winter tyres on.

You will need decent tread on any tyre for them to work in the wet or snow.

I have not put winter tyres on my 430 yet this year but am about to.

Bren

I found-out what my remote problem was, -a flat battery, caused by me manually locking the Lexus at night-and not noticing that I hadn't closed the drivers door properly,( it's out of sight, on my neighbours side) what a stupid thing to do, bought a battery charger today, charged the battery -bingo! sorry for the unnecessary questions,but also a big thank you for the feedback guys, Iain.

I've never done anything like that :) My wife has never left the ignition on flattening the bat and nearly causing me to miss my tee time at the golf club :)

Bren

Hi MJM - the AA if you are a member will test your Battery if you call them out. I had a similar problem when I had a duff 3 year old bat and could not boost it - the AA blokes nuclear power pack got it going though. I tried to charge it but the damn thing would not hold any - I ended up buying a new bat and have no probs now.

Bren

I just leave mine in "D", does that mean it is going into overdrive at high speed? What is the ratio of 4th gear in a Mk 3? I'm slightly confused by this!

Paul

Hi Paul yes to your overdrive question

A 4 speed 1989 has a 4th gear ratio of 0.75 to 1 - as you can see below 3rd is direct drive so instead of the old bolt on overdrive unit and a button they built a new gearbox and put in a forth gear and over geared it so you have overdrive. The five speed box has 1 to 1 in 4th - they now have 8 speed boxes and 1 to 1 is 6 so you have two over geared ratios.

Gear Ratios for 4 speed LS400

Gear Ratios: 1st 2.450 2nd 1.450 3rd 1.000 4th 0.730 Reverse 2.222 Final 4.300

Gear Ratios for 5 speed LS400 and 430

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  The A650E five-speed automatic had a 3.357-to-1 first gear ratio, a 2.180-to-1 second gear ratio, a 1.424-to-1 third gear ratio, a 1.00-to-1 direct fourth gear ratio and a 0.753-to-1fifth gear ratio. The reverse gear ratio was 3.266-to-1.
  

Top gear is overgeared so is an overdrive for each car.

Bren

Thanks for that bren. I know what you mean about the weather. If you dont mind me asking, how much did it cost you to do all 4 wheels?

One of my pals owns the company (Pristine Wheels) so I did a dodgy deal with him that included tyres. I think but am not sure it is about £75 per wheel refurb and probably £10 for the centre cap. Have a look or give them a call http://www.pristinealloywheels.co.uk/.

Bren

Thanks for that Bren.

Hi Messi

My car is a bit minging because of the weather so I gave a front and back wheel a quick clean and here are pics of the front and back wheels and the side. I need to go and see the poor sods who hand wash cars for a fiver but I haven't got the heart in this weather. I think the wheels would look better even darker or black. If I can get better pics I will try - I need to clean the car, better light and stop shaking in the cold :)

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Good luck

Bren

@ Ontheroad mentions having your LS400 in overdrive. What do you mean by "overdrive" ?. My '96 400 doesn't have overdrive. Just PWR ECT.

Paul

On the original Mark 1 the overdrive function was discribed as that by Lexus in the Manual and it was also inscibed on the switch embedded in the gearknob which you pressed to apply, mine was applied always but electroniccaly controlled did'nt operate under certain driving conditions.

The car only had three forward gears low 2nd and drive,this meant you could actually do 100mph in second gear and I did (naughty).The overdrive would only come in when the car was cruising above 30mph and did'nt operate in the ectpwr mode it was as bren says a slightly higher ratio gear than final drive.My 98 LS as a 4th gear and then drive which I presume is overdrive its just an extention of gearing to the original ls and they have dropped the overdrive word.

Interesting Paul - I never owned a MK1 400 so never saw the switch. The 5 speed LS430 has a final drive ratio of 0.753 to 1 and the 6 speed 0.58 to 1 - which are both overdrive.

Bren

Hi brendongeorge. I have a 2001 ls430 in platinum ice. I need to refurb the alloys. But do you have any pictures of how the dark grey refurb looked on your ls430?

Thanks

I'll give one a clean and take a pic for you.

Bren

Many thanks for all your help I have mended the door mirror light, so on to the headlight washer I assume the water pressure drives the spray jet out of the bumper and its spring return??? There are no other motors involved as one side of the bumper the spray jet is not lifting up from the bumper while the other side is lifting around 4 inches,

Kind Regards

Ice

You are correct about the washer Ice man - I have had to replace parts after bumps (each side has £200 worth of bits in it). If it is not extending you may have a blocked pipe or the actuator is duff.

Here is a link with some good diagrams - the LS 430 bumper is at the end.

http://www.justanswer.com/lexus/6uxxq-lexus-ls430-provide-step-step-instructions.html

Good luck

Bren

@ Ontheroad mentions having your LS400 in overdrive. What do you mean by "overdrive" ?. My '96 400 doesn't have overdrive. Just PWR ECT.

Paul

Top gear is effectively over drive (need to look at the gearing though) for a LS. A LS is automatic so the torque converter can "slip" a little - however at high speed in top gear it will lock up which is the best approximation to overdrive. Top gear is usually direct drive and an over drive gear used to be fitted to manual cars with 4 speed gear boxes to over gear the car - you could not reach top speed but cruise at high speed and low engine revs.

Five or more gears are now common so the highest gear can be overgeared to give you an overdrive - in the old days manufacturers bolted and extra unit on the end of the gear box however I'm not sure if they do anymore becuse I am too fat and old to crawl under cars - also I am an electrical and electronics engineer so lazily pay other people to mend my LS :)

Bren

Interesting thread - I have had 5 LS models 400 and now a 430. Over 10 years my 430 returns about 22 on average (I run on LPG so fuel consumption calcs are fun). I have a heavy foot and drive a lot of motor way miles and short 20ish mile (golf club) trips, The only way to work out your real fuel consumption is with a pencil and paper not the cars computer. I keep a record of mileage and fuel put in and then work out long and short term averages - I drive on the mileage because I run on LPG so the fuel gauge is no use to me.

Your fuel consumption will be highly dependent on the type of trip (and your foot) - a long motor way trip at a constant 70 will get you up to the 30MPG figs reported - drive a stop start route in a two ton car round town and it will be 16 or lower.

There are differences in the two modes - in econ mode the car will change gear at max torque (half shift if you are an American) and in pwr mode it will change gear at max power (full shift) which is just before the red line - Amber hit on this in the previous post.

Getting upto cruising speed quickly and staying there will save you fuel.

PWR mode round town will burn more fuel. The gear box will change more quickly in PWR mode - I find that the car will "learn" how I drive and even in ECO mode will respond more quickly.

Try driving fast and hard for a while then slow down and drive sedately and I'll bet you find the gear box is a little bumpy for a short time - until it works what you need from it.

I find the car will do what I want (except run on water :) ) when I want and is great and the best way to save on fuel costs is an LPG conversion.

Good luck

Bren

telescopic steering wheel reach stopped working today no noise nothing when button operated, car under warranty so not bothered, all day like this, then got in the car before and it worked start up memory works, and the button,

any one any ideas, don't want this to develop and i am going to ring the dealer, any pointers as what it could have been.

i have read very cold weather can affect this delicate steering wheel operation ?????

was there a TSB om the wires not being sturdy enough

Hi Duck - in nearly 11 years and 203K miles I have had two steering column tilt and extend motors fail. The first one was at 85K. I think it was about £245 for an independant to replace inc labour. A Lexus dealer will charge you that plus 1,5 hours labour - the job takes 20 mins :). It is annoying they fail - you may find messing about with it will make it move again but the shims will probably be shot so it will crap out again, Just noted you are under warranty so get them to swap it.

Bren

Thanks for all your help. Im going to disconnect the battery tomarrow and hopefully when its reset, the cd will pop out. But i still dont understand why it didnt come out and why it doesnt read that there is a disc in cd5? And like i said i dont play them cdwr discs in it, all my cd's are original. Its like i said you wont get a problem like this with a denon cd player or any other cd player.

I hope you got the CD out OK. Most of the CDs I use in my player are copies and I have never had a problem. The reason I make copies is I can be a but ham fisted or throw CDs about a bit and I want to keep the originals in good nick..

Bren

i would like to see the wheels always wondered what black wheels would look like on a black / or blue ls

The last time I changed the wheel on my Platinum (Silver) 2002 LS430 I put very dark grey (almost black) on and they look great - they were the same as the originals (refurbed). One of my pals owns http://www.pristinealloywheels.co.uk/ who refurb wheels for Lexus and others so I recommend them.

Bren

Thanks for the advice. Does the ls430 radio need recoding if i reset it? Ive looked in the manual and it doesnt say anything about a code or recoding.

It is not possible to put a code in the LS430 radio - at least in my 2002 - unless I have missed something (for 10+ years). If you cannot get to the fuse box then just disconnect the Battery -ve you that will reset everything :) When I changed my Battery I don't think it wiped the radio preset stations.

Bren

Yes, you can't enter an address when moving, but here is a handy hint to override that function

You can also tap a point of interest and set it as a destination when moving, which is very handy

:0)

Nige

This will not work if you have upgraded to the 07 version I believe and it never worked on my GEN01 system 2002 LS430. If you have the newer nav systems then this http://www.beatsonic...*****-module.html is supposed to work - I got it from another forum.

Alternatively you can put a switch in the cabling to disable the vehicle speed sensor while you update your destination - you have to put the VSS back on or the system will not update after you have changed destinations.

Here is how to do it - my mate did it and it works but I have not - you are on your own and don't blame me for any probs. I downloaded this from another forum ages ago and cannot find the link so apologies for the long post - if I find a link I will post it and clean this up.

Bren

First let me thank all the others that have posted information on the other platforms; the GS300, and IS250 Forums in particular has lots of info on the Gen 5 Nav systems that made my work a lot easier.

Second you can do this yourself, no need to spend the money on some of the commercial devices. All you need is simple tools, a magnetic screwdriver, socket set, wire cutters, small wire caps and/or tape, and a simple switch. Also some kind of plastic trim removal tool or a taped screwdriver is required. I purchased a package set of five tools from Harbor Freight for about $5 or so. IMHO the hardest part is taking care of the trim removal and running a wire to the cabin. Just take your time and you won’t damage anything. Also be careful not to lose the 9 or so screws you need to remove, they can fall in places you wont be able to recover them. I stuffed the openings with towels and used a magnetic screwdriver while removing the screws. Also if you plan to add a Vaistech MP3/Video interface SL2Vi or SL2Vu this is the perfect time to do this in conjunction with the NAV hack.

So here is what I am going to present, I will give you an overview of the Mod, I will present the effected wiring, and then follow up with some details, photos and some technical information.

Technical Summary: You need to ground the Parking Brake signal coming into the NAV MDU (Multi Display Unit). You need to cut/disable the VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) coming into the NAV MDU. If you do just these two things you will be able to access locked Bluetooth functions while driving, and if you install a Vaistech video interface you can watch video while moving. In order to allow Nav Destination input while driving you need to route the VSS signal on the NAV EU (Electronics Unit) thru a switch you install in the cabin. Alternatively you can just cut that wire, but navigation will be jumpy (not recommended).

Locations: The Nav MDU is of course located in the center console. The Nav EU is located in the truck in the passenger rear wheel well and is easily accessible.

Basic Steps. Step One is cutting two wires on one harness of the NAV MDU. Connecting one of the wires to an electrical ground location and capping the remaining three connections. Step Two requires cutting one wire from the NAV EU and inserting a switch in-between those wires and locating that switch in the cabin. Below is the

Wiring Harnesses and Pin Locations

NAV MDU

M4 Connector (26 Pins)

(Facing the front of the NAV unit display it is the connector located on nearest the passenger side or right side)

(M4-16) LG Pin #16 Light Green wire: Cut wire; GROUND the side that goes into the radio. Tape and/or Cap the other side

(M4-25) V-W Pin #25 Violet/White wire: Disconnect/Cut wires, cap/tape both sides of the wire.

NAV EU

N4 Connector (18 Pins)

(Looking down on the unit in the trunk it is the furthest most left connector or the connector facing closest to the passenger compartment)

(N4-5) V Pin #5 Violet wire: Cut wire; insert a standard switch SPST (Single Position Single Throw) that is cabin/driver/passenger assessable. Run a wire between switch in cabin and the NAV EU in the trunk.

(I would consider letting a professional car stereo installer run the wire from the cabin to the trunk, since you must remove a portion of the rear seat to get access to the trunk. I would think they would charge between 1 –2 hours of labor for that, <$100 I would think.)

Detailed Instructions:

For step one, you need to get access to the MAV MDU. There are various instructions on getting access to the NAV MDU on the LS430 Forum. See post “Service Manual: Removing Navigation Unit” For trim removal see this file on the Forum, (davegs4.pdf) at “04 LS430 Ashtray Alternative” post #69. It shows how to remove almost all the interior of a LS430. All this and more can be found at Toyota Information Service online.

NAV MDU: remove and unplug the switch assembly that has the seat heaters, etc with a trim removal tool. Now you have access to the three screws below the “ECT Switch assembly and others” remove them and move switch assembly out the way, you don’t have to unplug it. Remove the cover below and around the CD changer. You need to place the car’s stick shift in Drive in order to pull CD cover assembly out and turn it upside down so you can use it as a work holder for the NAV/Radio assembly you will remove next. Now you have access to the two lower bolts that hold the Nav/Radio Assembly, remove them. Next remove the two temperature control switches with a trim tool, they are in there good so some careful effort is needed to remove them. Remove and unplug the switches which will give you access to the four screws that hold the Nav /Radio Assembly at the top. Remove the 4 bolts using a combination socket set (10MM) and a magnetic screwdriver so the screws don’t fall into the abyss! Gentle wiggle/pull the whole assembly forward. Once the NAV Assembly is out you should be able to turn it sideways so you can work on the unit. There are two connectors at the top of the unit; I removed both connectors as it gave me more run to work. I used the CD cover assembly trim piece as a stand for the NAV Assembly so I could work, cover all with a towel etc to protect your trim! It’s a Lexus you want to keep it looking Sexy Lexy! Once you have access to the back of the NAV MDU, you will be working on the M4 connector, the 26-pin connector nearest the passenger side. Follow the instructions below.

NAV MDU

M4 Connector (26 Pins)

(Facing the front of the NAV unit it is the connector located on the NAV MDU nearest the passenger side or right side)

(M4-16) LG Pin #16 Light Green wire: Cut wire; GROUND the side that goes into the radio, use the bolt and a new wire as shown. Tape and/or Cap the other side.

(M4-25) V-W Pin #25 Violet/White wire: Cut wire, cap/tape both sides of the wire.

NAV EU: is located in trunk under the passenger side rear wheel well. Once you remove the corner trunk trim piece, you just remove the two bolts that hold the NAV EU in place. Because the NAV EU is on a rail, you need to move the unit up and forward to release it from its rail. Once you have the unit out of the rail. Remove the N4 connector and follow instructions below. Once you make the mod, don’t be alarmed that the NAV system will do a startup boot.

NAV EU

N4 Connector (18 Pins)

(Facing the front of the Nav EU it is the furthest most left connector)

(N4-5) V Pin #5 Violet wire: Cut wire; insert a standard switch SPST (Single Position Single Throw) that is cabin/driver/passenger assessable between the two wires.

References:

https://techinfo.toyota.com/ Toyota Technical Information

These are some of the documents there that where useful:

Lexus Navigation System: Terminals of the ECU (2005 LS 430)

Navigation ECU Replacement (2005 LS430)

Navigation MDU Replacement (2005 LS430)

Audio & Visual System Location

Overall EWD (Electrical Wiring Diagram)

Component Location

Glossary of Term

That’s It I hope a few of you find this useful.

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Diesel ????????????????????????????????? How very dare they, this is a luxury car not a tractor.

What they should do is LPG them, they are missing a trick.

Mike

He also thinks a Jag or Merc is better in some ways- what a muppet - even if he entitled to his opinion. I am with you on the LPG Mike.

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While the car is comfortable, with the benefit of heated and cooled seats front and rear, it doesn’t quite pull off its luxury status in the way a Jaguar XJ or even a Mercedes S-Class does.

My ls430 starts faster once the system check has been completed, are we talking about getting in and turning right over to start, or turn over to pre start then after system check start, turn right over 1-4 sec after pre check 2 sec, that's crank and fire up. it does take a little time for all those computers and senors to speak to each other, it like runs a little diagnostic, a mechanic said to me once it's like the shake hands start, they all have to shake hands to each other before they are happy and will start, personally i think he had been at the thinners, but a nice way of putting it.

Don’t be too hard on the mechanic Cruiser – handshake is a legitimate engineering term and is a part of most communications protocols so he would have been spot on if he had said hand shake not shake hands :). The ECU etc has to know that all the sensors are there and working etc so there will be communications that involve a protocol. Your phone, the internet etc would not work without “handshakes”.

I just turned my 430 over after a night on the driveway – the temp was 7C – and it fired up almost instantly. I did try turning the ignition on and waiting for the computers to finish and it did not make much difference – not that it would if it started immediately from dead.

In the past I have noticed that in the cold with an old Battery the car does take a few secs to fire. My Battery is only 3 months old so I expect great starting performance. The original Battery lasted 7 years but after 2 cold days at Birmingham airport I would need my booster pack to start the car so I replaced it - 7 years is a lot more than you should reasonably expect. The replacement lasted 3 years.

honestjohn.co.uk/faq/consumer-rights/ will give you some good info about your consumer rights and the purchase of the car - you have 6 months to reject the car and get your money back but after that it is more complex. The other thing is you have to prove the fault was present when you bought the car etc. The dealer cannot sell you a duff car but you have to report it in a reasonable time etc.

With Lexus customer service you may make make better progress if you look for a win win solution rather than to try and beat them up. What is in it for them? It is clear what is in it for you. You may want to (nicely) talk to them about their brand image and product reputation - also try and talk to as senior a person as possible. Don’t misconstrue the following comments (I am sure you are smart and level headed) it is important to keep cool and be nice to them - that will always get you further than Mr Angry. Most psychos or people in the right are cool and calm – show me an angry person and I’ll show you somebody who messed up. Also customer service people are used to dealing with people are ****** off so when they meet somebody who is being reasonable they tend to be more helpful - obvious but often forgotten.

Good luck – you may need to settle for a contribution from Lexus rather than getting the whole thing fixed for free.

Bren

Are you sure this is a good idea? Also your insurance company will not like it and will probably increase your premium or worse.

Bren

After reading the threads I am now a bit worried and confusedI have got a 97-400 on kumho tyres 225-60r-16-98w, the book says 30psi for them.What do you gentlemen recommend I use, any advice is welcome.

On my LS430 (204K miles) I am running KUMHO ECSTA SPT 225/55R17 101WXL tyres and put 37 all round. These are the best tyres I have ever used on the car in 10 years.

I had 3 LS400s and would not put less than 30 in and used to put in 33 all round - just make sure you are not seeing any feathering on the edges of your front tyres that will indicate low pressure. I lived in Milton Keynes when I owned 2 of the 400s and the round abouts killed tyres and as soon as I moved out my front tyre wear dropped dramaically.

Bren

Just for future reference brenadan - are these kumhos quite and smooth?

Hi mark

These Kumhos are pretty smooth when warm and quiet on a decent road. My 430 has the performance pack and has never been as quiet as a 400 on the original Dunlops. I will buy these tyres again because they are quiet, wear well and are good in the wet.

Bren

Hope I am not counting my chickens too soon here!

Those that I bored with my earlier posts will be pleased to hear that my SatNav problems are no more.

The problem was the cd drive unit in the boot which had suffered from damp due to a dodgy boot seal and not a faulty antenna as was initially thought by process of ilimination.

Replaced the cd drive with a salvaged unit, complete with latest satnav cd (version 3, 2008 I believe) which was inside the unit.

Plenty learnt along the way regarding wiring route for GPS antenna and actual location of antenna (which is behind the centre console screen and not on the underside of the rear shelf above the boot).

I now have an almost problem free car for the time being, just needing front suspension bushes to cure a slight nearside knock, which I will get sorted in the new year.

My final job will be getting it LPG's and at present it seems that Profess and Leeds LPG are best value even when you factor in fuel costs to get there. I have not been able to get a better quote than £1900+VAT from any installers in the south of England.

Let the party commence.

Profess want £999 to convert today according to their website and if your registered disabled there is no VAT to pay..

When you have a minute could you post a couple of screen shots of the Sat Nav screen for comparison?

Mike

Kieth

There is a bit of difference in the systems - go for a premium system not a cheap one (although it is your cash) and fit FLASH lube to protect your valves - LPG burns hot and valve damage is not unknown - two of my pals can testify to this.

Good luck - I am sure you can negotiate a good deal in the current climate.

Bren

There is absolutely no argument for having a Flash Lube system fitted. The valve seats are already hardened for Non Leaded petrol. If your pals cars had valve seat problems then their cars already had problems before the LPG systems were fitted.

As for the cost of any system more importantly is that whoever you choose can fit the system properly 1st time every time. Paying more for the system does not mean you get a better system.

Mike

Interesting - the first problem was a pal with a 400 - I think it was a single point system and a long time ago - cost £5K to fix. The second was a pal with 430 that had done 90K on LPG - compression loss because of burnt valve seats (I was told) cost him £2.5K for a head rebuild. The repairers advised a FLASH lube system because they had seen these problems before so I put one on as well - it is not that expensive to install and run.

Bren

Hope I am not counting my chickens too soon here!

Those that I bored with my earlier posts will be pleased to hear that my SatNav problems are no more.

The problem was the cd drive unit in the boot which had suffered from damp due to a dodgy boot seal and not a faulty antenna as was initially thought by process of ilimination.

Replaced the cd drive with a salvaged unit, complete with latest satnav cd (version 3, 2008 I believe) which was inside the unit.

Plenty learnt along the way regarding wiring route for GPS antenna and actual location of antenna (which is behind the centre console screen and not on the underside of the rear shelf above the boot).

I now have an almost problem free car for the time being, just needing front suspension bushes to cure a slight nearside knock, which I will get sorted in the new year.

My final job will be getting it LPG's and at present it seems that Profess and Leeds LPG are best value even when you factor in fuel costs to get there. I have not been able to get a better quote than £1900+VAT from any installers in the south of England.

Let the party commence.

Profess want £999 to convert today according to their website and if your registered disabled there is no VAT to pay..

When you have a minute could you post a couple of screen shots of the Sat Nav screen for comparison?

Mike

Kieth

There is a bit of difference in the systems - go for a premium system not a cheap one (although it is your cash) and fit FLASH lube to protect your valves - LPG burns hot and valve damage is not unknown - two of my pals can testify to this.

Good luck - I am sure you can negotiate a good deal in the current climate.

Bren

After reading the threads I am now a bit worried and confusedI have got a 97-400 on kumho tyres 225-60r-16-98w, the book says 30psi for them.What do you gentlemen recommend I use, any advice is welcome.

On my LS430 (204K miles) I am running KUMHO ECSTA SPT 225/55R17 101WXL tyres and put 37 all round. These are the best tyres I have ever used on the car in 10 years.

I had 3 LS400s and would not put less than 30 in and used to put in 33 all round - just make sure you are not seeing any feathering on the edges of your front tyres that will indicate low pressure. I lived in Milton Keynes when I owned 2 of the 400s and the round abouts killed tyres and as soon as I moved out my front tyre wear dropped dramaically.

Bren