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Yes Mark, there's a row of (rubber) poppers underneath and poppers along the bottom of the door shut. Apologises for the wait but the decision I've come to is to sell the car "as is"

I've decided to sell my GS430. It's on the "For Sale Section" on here and full details on Gumtree

The cars booked in for 24th Jan so I'll take some pictures as the job progresses. There's poppers underneath.

Thanks Mark. I'll be able to tell you tomorrow as it's going in to my trusted local garage and we'll be able to see better when it's on the lift. I'll take some pictures.

GS430 MK3 05 reg. How do the plastic sill covers come off please. I need to inspect the rear sill area cos it looks like there is a rust problem around the jacking points. Thanks. Jim

Thanks Mark. Very detailed reply. I'll have my trusty garage to diagnose the car and take it from there.

Thanks Paul, now I know. I've painted the inside with matt black and it's practically invisible now.

No offence taken and I appreciate the feedback which is always very helpful on here.

GS 430. 05reg. 141000 mls. Near FLSH. My car ticks over too fast for too long from cold. It takes about 6/7 miles before it drops to about 750 RPM. The Temp Gauge in all circumstances only gets to quarter way up the gauge. I'm thinking normal should be at least halfway. The heater does get warm to hot-ish. Maybe a change of thermostat and/or is there a temp sensor, and if so OEM or after market and/or clean the throttle body. I know the earlier V8's did have a TB problem solved. Pictured is the air scoop (both sides are the same). Something's missing here. Can anyone fill me in on that. A grill, mesh or blank maybe. I surmise it's to direct air to the discs. Once again thanks for your help.

That's pretty much unanimous. The battery looks fairly new but may not be powerful enough as it fits the battery compartment but is 2" short in height. I'll invest in a new battery. Thanks for info.

GS 430. 05reg. 141000 miles. 125000miles Lexus Glasgow history. My car stood for about an hour in total as the tyre fitters were very busy but come to start after the tyres were fitted it was dead as a door nail. The dash lights were on but faded and the starter sounded like it was clicking. My trusty fitter connected his portable charger and it fired immediately. Travelled about 5 miles to my trusty garage who checked the battery and alternator which were spot on. I did not charge the battery and used the car every day but the same thing happened when I stood for about 15 minutes in a car park with the radio on and it wouldn't start, same scenario. After the first incident I had put my spare battery and jump leads in the boot and again it fired up and I've been using it since. The car in general, performs excellently. Any ideas please. Jim. ps....I have another small issue on which I will start a new thread tomorrow. Thanks

Door card swap. GS430. 05 reg. I've taken the damaged O/S/R door card off to swap with a card that came off a GS450h. Unfortunately the wiring is different as in the photos. 1 & 4......2 & 5 single plug/ double plug and 3 & 6 are the tweeters. No. 6 is Mark Levinson (excuse the blurred pic). First 3 photos are from the 450h. Do you think the looms can be swapped without causing electrical problems, non working items or warning lights on the dash. I've found the Beige trim hard to come by. Another way would be to buy any colour from a ML model and swap looms. Thank you. Jim

Door card swap. GS430. 05 reg. I've taken the damaged O/S/R door card off to swap with a card that came off a GS450h. Unfortunately the wiring is different as in the photos. 1 & 4......2 & 5 single plug/ double plug and 3 & 6 are the tweeters. No. 6 is Mark Levinson (excuse the blurred pic). First 3 photos are from the 450h. Do you think the looms can be swapped without causing electrical problems, non working items or warning lights on the dash. I've found the Beige trim hard to come by. Another way would be to buy any colour from a ML model and swap looms. Thank you. Jim

Not at the moment. I'm doing a snagging list which gets longer, as ever, and the parts I want are hard to come by. It's going into my trusted garage on Wednesday and he'll check it all out and I'll know what sort of battle plan I'll need and the days are getting shorter and colder so just plodding on one job at a time. It's silver, Palidio? and beige leather. I'm about 60% complete cleaning, feeding and Mr. Sheening the inside which is coming up very nice.