Colin M

Just an update on this. I did have to move on to Plan B and get some brackets fabricated. This may be the route to go if you find you need some. It may, however, take a fabricator several attempts to get the exact profile but it can be done. I have had the brackets made for me fitted to the car now along with the new bushes and am pleased to say that they are an excellent fit. Problem solved.

I needed a replacement key for my LS400 a few years ago and, on the recommendation of Lexus Wolverhampton (who along with Lexus Birmingham were unable to programme me a key themselves), contacted Panick Keys who are based in Wolverhampton. They offer a mobile service and were able to supply and programme me a replacement key. They have a website (panickeys.com) with contact details. It may be worth contacting them to see if they can provide you with a replacement key.

I had a similar problem with my speedo at the end of last year and gave the dash a thump, which got the speedo working and it has been fine every since. I hope this works for you, Simon.

Sadly, the order has been cancelled by Amayama because the order is out of stock at the supplier. Oh well, it was worth a try. No response from eBay breakers so far, so may have to move on to Plan B and get one fabricated. I have some bushes on order, so will wait till they arrive and I can see what size the bracket needs to be.

Hi Mark Amayama has allowed me to go ahead and make the purchase this time, which I have done. Hopefully, the order won’t subsequently be cancelled! Thanks for having another look for me. Cheers Colin

Yes, Malc, I think it probably is, or alternatively a metal fabricator. I may go down this route if I am not able to obtain one.

Ok, Mark, thanks for letting me know. I will try again and see if it will let me do the same. Hopefully if I do order it won’t be cancelled!

Thanks Mark, yes, I have tried Lexus Parts Direct but they do not have any and, according to them, the part has been discontinued. I have tried Amayama as well but when I did the search it came up with something like (I can’t remember the exact wording) permanently unavailable, which seems to be in keeping with what Lexus Parts Direct are saying.

Thanks Steve. I will give them a try. Hope all is well. Colin

Hi All Does anyone have any new or good secondhand brackets that go around the rear anti-roll bar bushes for a 1995-97 Mk 3 LS400? I think they are the same on the 1997-2000 Mk 4. The part number is 48824-50030. I have looked on Amayama and Rock Auto but they are not available new there. Other US suppliers seem to be able to obtain them new (according to their websites) but I thought I would try to locate some in the UK first. if anyone can help, I would be very grateful. Many thanks. Colin

Yes, Stuart, here is a photo. The part number is 89621-26010.

Hi Howard, the replacement was fine. I still have the car, the mirrors have been on now for six years and they are as good as the day that they were fitted. I have not really been able to tell whether the heated element works as the mirrors rarely seem to get frost on them. But I have been pleased with the replacement.

Hello Malc Thanks for this. I can confirm that the Mk3, like the Mk1 and Mk2, has two coil packs. It may be worth expanding the coil packs entry on the post above to include igniters. There are two igniters, one for each bank of cylinders, and if one of these stops working this has the same effect as a coil pack going down i.e. the car runs only on four cylinders and it may also be difficult to start the car. The igniters are located on the driver’s side of the engine bay towards the back of the engine under a black cover. They are about two inches square and are easy to replace - two screws to remove and the wiring plug to pull out. The passenger side igniter went on one of my cars, followed shortly afterwards by the passenger side coil pack, Both replaced now and all sorted. Colin

Before you try a replacement aerial or aerial mast, give the aerial a good clean up with chrome cleaner, polish or very fine wire wool (0000 grade, which will not scratch the chrome). Then spray some WD40 or light lubricating oil on the aerial. It might then retract properly. Mine stopped retracting one day and I gave it a good clean up and lubrication. It has worked fine since then.

Glad to hear it is back and sorted, Malc. I had my alternator replaced by Lexus Wolverhampton about 3 years ago on my 1997 LS400 at around 222,000 miles - no record in service history of it having been replaced previously, so the one replaced may or may not have been the original. I also had the starter motor replaced at the same time free of charge as there had been a recall for replacement and the starter motor on mine had not been replaced. The reason for the replacement was that there was a remote risk of fire on the original fitment.

I think the word ‘Lexis’ was not used because this was already in use by a firm of legal publishers, Butterworths, for their electronic database of legal materials. As far as I know, this was why it was changed to Lexus.

I have been using Esso Synergy Supreme+ in my Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 346 for several months now because the fuel is ethanol free. I might have to start using it my LS400s soon.

I had Lexus discs, pads and handbrake shoes fitted within the last 12 months on my 1997 car, and like Pete’s no squeaks or clunks on it now. It passed its MOT in February at 227,000 with no advisories - happy days.

Another alternative would be to try Paul Frost at Lexus Spares Direct - I can send you his email address and phone number if you need them.

I’ve had the same problem - the alarm went off when my wife put her mobile phone in the same place. I seem to remember reading somewhere that the sensors for the alarm are placed in or around the centre console arm rest, so electronic signals in that area from a mobile phone may well activate the sensors and set the alarm off. We have not put a mobile phone or any other electronic device in that area since!

Hi guys Does anyone have, or know where I can find, a wiring diagram for a Mk 3 LS400? Thanks, Colin

Welcome back, Jonathan - a lovely looking car! Enjoy!

Many thanks, Phil, that is very helpful.

Steve, is the adjuster that needs backing off the one on the parking brake cables under the car or is there another adjuster on the shoe mechanism? Thanks.

I'd like to think my mechanic has fully backed off the adjuster before trying to fit the drum part of the disc over the shoes, Steve, but I will certainly ask him! Thanks for drawing my attention to this.