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yes i had that aswell but i ignored it

no - bluesman gets paid for the referral - so he can enjoy his LPG motoring even more lol

ambermarine is right i am sure all lexus models came with heated mirrors. sometimes the heating elements part from the mirror on the back causing the mirror to darken or have a rainbow effect on it meaning it needs to replacing. might be worth inspecting to see if its an aftermarket non-heated mirror

Hi tony normally changing the battery does not require re-programming of the key. nevertheless the instructions are here: http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/47560-ls400-key-programme/

there is more realistic one auto trader at the moment 06 plate - 48k - £7995

hi if you look on the website they display their prices profess gas and leeds lpg are the ones mentioned on this forum

have a read hear regarding an aftermarket alternative. http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/106375-ipod-kit-installed-in-1hour-and-5-mins-ls460/ the car bluetooth is a bit of a headache - the sound quality is not that good either especially at the other end - i have never used it

hi phil this problem was discussed somewhere on the forum here - due to the bluetooth tech in the car being old it is not always possible. i remember one member bought a particular model old nokia phone which worked well with the lexus system which he kept in the car as a "car phone" i think with modern phones you might struggle and might have to resort to adding each contact one by one

could be someone bought and selling it on due to too many faults

this car is now listed by a different seller as an auction http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEXUS-LS430-FULLY-LOADED-FANTASTIC-DRIVE-AND-LUXURY-2002-/201497849606?hash=item2eea352f06:g:fAAAAOSwwPhWjSSX

how difficult is it to change the motor - there are some for ale on that auction site

Hi steve do you know if there is a setup for the 430 and does the ipod charge whilst on?

phil its probably not a good idea to put this on the forum - it might turn into a sour thread if the other member responds. have you tried to address this directly with the seller?

I have one in the 430 and use it sometimes without any problems - i will check the make tommorrow and reply back if that helps

Thanks for the tip, but I am in Dublin, so this would be a bit of a journey to me :) is it possible to remove the amplifier? - thats what i done with mine - posted it to them and the fixed and posted back

have you seen this one - it been listed the second time http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/classic_cars.php?category=&make=497&region=&country=&era=&advert_type=&price=&keyword=&S.x=21&S.y=23

why?

phil i found the sound quality to be very poor especially on the other end - i have never used it after the first trial so if you cannot connect don't worry too much about it. thankfully my car came with a ck nokia kit which is brilliant.

white is a rare colour especially for the mark 4 - grey leather and carpets are also better than cream and does not show dirt or cracks easily - i think if you look after it it can only appreciate in value remember to enforce the rule: No kids, pets or food in the car lol i use gliptone leather cleaner and feed to keep the leather supple and prevent cracking and wear

hi i have not come across a change interval - the main reason it fails is corrosion around the connectors for the transmission fluid resulting in coolant getting into the gearbox. it was recommended on the forum here to use the correct lexus red coolant to prevent the problem but there is no bonifide proof that aftermarket coolant causes the problem. have a read here: http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/101246-ls430-this-is-where-the-gearbox-problems-begin/ Mine is still on the original radiator and i do check the coolant color from time to time. at least 2 members on this forum have fitted separate aftermarket transmission fluid coolers to prevent the problem altogether. have a read here where the same person has fitted one: http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/100085-for-you-ls430-owners-gear-box-cooler-fitted-today/

svt services repair amplifiers - they done my ls430 one which had a blown power supply - maybe they can help - the 430 amp is just plug and play

yep been for sale for a while

hi chas had mine for over 3 years. i actually went from a 400 to 430 and had other gripes about it - mainly cabin noise and road feel - which took a while to get used other than that i have been very happy with it and (touchwood) nothing has gone wrong with it - only needed yearly servicing.

your right - but yours looks "perfect" so why dont you put some pictures up lol