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I have a poor picture in a parts list and it looks as though it's in the middle of the car at the front, maybe between the seat or behind the radio console.

Looks Cool..where it says 'couldn't risk iit with the baby' were you going to spray it smokey too?

Also check for damp carpets or any water getting inside the car

The rear lower axle carrier bush is not available from Lexus, just the whole unit I got mine from the USA, poly pushes called ADUS. If you type bushes, bushings, bush into Ebay someone is selling them at about £45. Try also 'Polybush'

Brilliant!, that's dedication to the cause and two LS 400's one for each leg! What's the total cars in stock now and when's the divorce....

This is a quote from the w/s manual. Diag code 21,28: MAIN OXYGEN SENSOR CIRCUIT The main oxygen sensor senses whether the air fuel ratio is richer or leaner than the stoichiometric air-fuel ratio. Aftr more technical info on its constuction, the crux is that the sensor generates a voltage signal sent to the ECU which uses this signal to increase or reduce the injection volume to keep the air fuel ratio at an even value near the stoichiometric air fuel ratio. The main oxygen sensors include a heater which heats the element.this heater is controlled by the ECU. code 21 is left bank, 28 is right bank. Don't know if this is relevant.......there is also the cold start injector is it turning off? and the fuel line pressure... Stick at it, you will be an expert and we can all call on you!

Having read all these I daren't mention my age. Lets just say if I had candles on my birthday cake, the fire brigade would be standing by 'cos of the fire risk...

page BE-194 is all about engine oil level warning including switch and combination meter circuit plate...

It could be the EGR pipe, try leaning right over the engine as near to the bulkhead [firewall] as you can, if it's split you will hear the blow. This is a swine to get to! There is no access at the rear of the engine without a lot of dimantling. I can hear it blowing while im underneath and up top. Am i right in thinking that EGR pipe is the goldy looking one visable from under the FOS. Goes from above the OS cat up to the OS rear of the engine? Ive had my hand around this pipe but cannot feel a split. Where do hey split? top or bottom of the pipe? It's not a long pipe on my '94. Check the'concertina' centre bit. If you can't feel anything wrong with it,it may be blowing where it's bolted to the engine

It could be the EGR pipe, try leaning right over the engine as near to the bulkhead [firewall] as you can, if it's split you will hear the blow. This is a swine to get to! There is no access at the rear of the engine without a lot of dimantling.

Could it be a coincidence that "Chris Skelton" contains the word "Citroen"? I had three CX's [not at the same time!], never had an XM, but was told not as good as the old CX!

This was for the complete arm, no other model listed as using it.[them] The ball joint is not listed separately on the parts list.

ACLex is the parts manager for Lexus Poole... try PMing him? According to the info I have, no other model using these parts show up when cross referenced with other Lexus and Toyota models. Might be worth trying a breaker....

Happened to me once in a Granada, the alternator belt was slipping and the battery voltage was too low. Also check if battery is faulty

Usually leave it on a trickle charger but put a new battery in and it's the right way round. Went back to the old battery and still the same well i am sorry i cant help you but someone will be able to help you on here, but it sounds like you got a live feed going down a what should be a closed, hope you sort it soon if not get diadnostic done. As the car has been standing unused also check for corroded fuses and relays. A stuck relay may be hot, any thing thats electrical that is affected by damp etc

And my two pennorth', have the fuel line pressure checked..

Mine is off too,just get error message..

'Nitromors,' wash the wheels well after use

Give it a few days in case the pads have uneven wear...

Sounds like this might have a happy ending, with a bit of luck for a change. I'd like to know what Lexus said to the garage [if anything] for telling an owner one of their expensive transmissions had melted...

Keep shopping around, insurance companies seem to be making it up as they go along. Always try a different co. each year, get the best price then go back to the company you like best they will usually better the price quoted. They want your business, play one against the other!

If you can look at 'Autodata' all the info for replacing is on there

Think the vaulters pole will be too bendy, send the handrail..

Although I don't have the same car I'll throw my two cents worth in . Get a 3/4 drive socket and a three foot breaker bar, put a length of scaffolding tube over the bar to extend it, it'll unscrew then!

Re your steering as Steve says above. The sliding pin arrangment,on the brake calipers is shown on the parts diagram to be only on the rear for yr.2000 models. Try swapping the wheels around to see if it will run straight after that. After a run feel if any wheel/hub feels noticeably hotter than the others.[bEWARE DO NOT BURN YOURSELF!]