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I noticed this issue more so on my mark 3 than mark 4 But I used to leave my AC running all year round so I never noticed any of this on/off. What was more noticeable was the thud when sifting from P to D on cold engine and then there was the raw engine sound first thing in the morning for a couple or miles or so. The LS430 is more refined in this respect so non of these exist

Have you looked here: https://www.eliteventure.co.uk/search_page.php?budgetswitch=0&make=42&model=1317&budgetmin=&budgetmax= or this one: https://www.qualitycarstoday.co.uk/vehicle-details/Lexus-GS-450h-SE-L-U1100/

Owned 2 of them - both 2.0 Executive - totally bullet proof cars

yep - done it my last 430 - 8 years - no problems - I bought some non-brand tape strips from ebay

I wonder if the Lexus discs top hats are rust proof? I might buy the pads as mine are starting to squeek even though there is plenty of pad thickness

Good result! So are you saying that a GS uses a similar key i.e with the button on the side of the key?

Hi I am surprised there is no fault code present. One thing you could do is check your fuel cap is tight and also the rubber sealing washer is intact

I believe you herbie since you here to tell the tale lol

When a mark 3 still has the front bumper trims intact - you know its been looked after - good find!

HI Have you had a look at the white one from Elite Venture?

I think the difference are subtle but there: Mark 4 Key has 3 buttons Mark 3 key is seperate from the remote Mark 4 feels alot lighter due to electronic throttle Mark 4 has Xenon headlights Mark 4 heated seats are more reliable Mark 4 has the obvious touchscreen controls Mark 4 seats are marginally softer Mark 4 is marginally economical due to 5th gear For me I found that in Mark 3 I got a thud when D is engaged on a cold start - this was less noticeable on the Mark 4 Given that you have done a lot of work to your current car - if you do buy this one you will probably start checking everything and OCD wil get the better of you and you will repeat the process lol thats all i can think of

that dial seems expensive for what it is - I remember many years buying from the same company dial kits for pajero imports - the pack used to contain speedo, rev, gear and 4x4 indicator and they used to be around £30

I think I would like to try something else in the near future - been driving cars of this era for a long time - perhaps a Mercedes C class 15/16 - I think Lexus are a bit behind tech wise

Looks like you got it looking and riding perfectly phil - lets hope no more niggly problems crop up - these cars are so silent that even your hands rubbing on the steering starts to get annoying 😃

Thats very impressive I ordered some stationary items from a company less than 20 miles from me on Thursday - they arrived today via UPS

same here - do a service every year regardless of mileage

something like this

I use Mann filters on my 430 - no problems

Here are some of things u should check: Make sure it has a full or at least a good service history which includes the cambelt change. On driving the ride should be quite smooth comfortable with no noises or creaks from the suspension. Gearbox changes should not be noticeable Upon inserting key the steering should tilt and retract - test and make sure the mechanism works as motors are very expensive Braking should be quite and smooth - if you get a groaning noise when coming to stop that’s a sign of cheap aftermarket brake pads - they will need replacing. Check colour of gearbox oil it should be red with no smell of burning. Check all electrics work Check the Sat Nav works - there have been reports of some failures Check the sound system properly to ensure no blown door speakers or woofer Check the air suspension works - when the switch is flicked the car should rise about at inch slowly - and the compressor does not make any noises Check the bonnet and boot struts hold the bonnet Check the car has the correct Toyota red coolant Check for rust around the doors near the plastic trim and around the boot area Check rear quarter panel glass for cloudiness - this indicates the glazing has failed - mainly of pre facelift Ask if the cabin filter has ever been changed - these are often over looked. Check the bonnet pull works as it should - some of them fail Check if rear aircon works - these fail due to pipe rust underneath If the car has ACC - check it works - there has been reports of failure due to water ingress Check the condition of the exhaust especially the back boxes - it is not stainless like the LS400 Check the door seals - due to age the outer edge starts to disintegrate Check toolkit is present Check if the radiator has been changed - if not factor in a new radiator as a precaution Make sure there are no warning lights lit in the dash Ideally you want 3 remote keys Check the car has a matching set of tyres and wether they are branded or not - this should give an indication wether the car has been pampered or neglected Before driving off make sure you have the say nav code and locking wheel nut key. Check the spare wheel, jack and brace is present - this is also an opportunity to check the boot floor for water ingress

Anybody had any dealing with Elite Venture - they seem to stock mainly Lexus and Toyota

Just to add a couple of bits: 1) look out for rust under the leading edge of the bonnet 2) Creaking from the dash when driving 3) TPMS faults

That is a rare car on our roads today - low mileage and very tidy considering age

Could it be that the car sensed the key nearby therefore did not activate that part of the security?

wow - you don't hang around phil! (including spending money) I look forward to your write up

Glad you got it sorted - its the small niggly problems which take alot of trial and error to resolve Your problem was not only annoying but also dangerous happy and safe motoring