cruisermark

thanks for the write up and glad you got it sported in the end. Your post reminds of a member who had a misfire on his 400 and he spent many months and money trying to sort with without success - in the end it turned out to be a clamp on one of the fuel lines - a happy ending just like yours

Japex in Kings Langley are highly regarded on this forum and are Japanese specialists - that's if you can get to them? https://www.japex.co.uk/servicing/lexus-service-specialist/

How pointless is that!

Well given the 2 factors stated above, mileage and colour being brown I would spend some money on a gearbox oil change and take it from there.

Perhaps it was registered late for some reason?

An educated guess Nick yours should have the direct system - can't see it not having it if 07 plate cars had it. my 04 LS430 has the indirect type system

I think used is best and most cost effective option A new one on Amayama is £1600

I just googled the part number and these guys appear to have one in stock https://www.excelparts.co.uk/product/1952/lexus-ls400-engine-control-unit-ecu-89661-50250-4-speed-automatic-4-0-i-4000-cc-1uz-fe-1uzfe.html

Here are a few pointers when viewing potential purchases: 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 starting 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 colour of coolant - it should be red - ensure no oil in the bottle 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 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 ( pre face lift) 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 toolkit is present 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. hope this helps

I think you will be ok with a universal kit but will need to buy some spare DS2 bulbs for the headlights

Does the thread help at all?

When I bought my LS430 one of the metal brackets underneath had snapped - It had been previously welded but that had failed too - I then bought a used seat and swapped the parts over - the tried to sell the seat but had no luck so after 3 years sitting in the garage I reluctantly scrapped it. I would try and source a used seat in good condition - I bought mine then from Dewsbury auto salvage

agreed - £250 is daylight robbery

This car was actually originally advertised for £7995 and has been on the market 6 - 8 weeks having been reduced twice.

Yes - I agree with the above. Sometimes I wont hear mine for months then it might come on 2-3 times a week. I must say I have never heard it come on when starting up. One way to pinpoint the noise is flick the suspension switch to high and see f the noises matches the noise you describe I do have a set of Brand New Blue Prints suspension mounts sitting around if interested. You can replace them by removing the driver side wheel arch liner

I'm surprised they are bringing it to the UK - I can't see it achieving any high sales numbers - last time it sold in small numbers and then the model was just left to die down - very few people have heard of it?

Is the camry available in the UK?

Hello Andy That's a lovely looking car - same colour combination as mine - silver/grey does not age at all in my opinion, hides dirt and imperfections very well and cleans up easily. Im looking forward to seeing the car after you have finished valeting it. I think I have seen the reg somewhere - was it a members car?

HI Nick This sounds like a leak in the system - this can be easily fixed by tracing the leak and carrying out a repair and then re-gassing.

lovely car! mine is over due a valet whats the story with the dealer - I noticed the car is not up for sale any more?

Ferrodo is also a good one - I have front Pagid discs with Ferrodo pads and the breaking is nice smooth and quite with zero brake dust.

That’s the only mod I have done on my 430 - nice touch

I remember this car when it was up for sale- I don’t know wether you are the seller or you bought it from him - but he was some sort of engineer and had done alot of work to it.

All the best / I saw yours advertised- didn’t last long!

Mmm didn’t realise these were also being imported neither have I seen one for sale