runsgrateasanut

I was looking at your Photo and thought I hadn't seen Lucas Batteries for quite a while. (maybe I've not been looking). Then I read that Yuasa stopped selling them to Lucas in 2006. I also saw this Lucas Battery but upon reading it is for a Start/stop vehicle and seems they sell them more for Mobility Scooters. Is it suited to a Lexus LS400??Does it say manufacture date 2011 Perhaps its not the one you have?? Also did you take each fuse out and test them for continuity as they all seem to not have their cover caps in place or perhaps I just can't see them? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lucas-LP068-068-Car-Battery-HYUNDAI-KIA-LEXUS-MAZDA-MITSUBISHI-NISSAN-TOYOTA/191722296590?fits=Car+Make%3ALexus&epid=2097620825&hash=item2ca38a150e:g:AMYAAOSwYHxWKjjo:rk:1:pf:1&frcectupt=true

I never ever thought of Lexus until my W140 was at the stage of “Rust In Peace” and then seeing a twenty something year old Lexus with no rust I took a chance on the LS400. I loved the W140 which really was a Gangsters / Pimps Car over here in the UK, although the Lexus in America was (Sopranos) the Car of choice perhaps? Only thing I miss about the W140 early (96) model was the soft closing doors and the wider body and seats. Daresay in the LS430 all these points are answered? OK my Barge was older and I didn’t even go and see it but just bought it and had it trailered to me. Some expense to get it up to standard but now a most reliable car for my 600 mile drive to France, and back every so often. Only reason I might upgrade one day is because you can get bored with Cars after a while. The Celsior has caught my eye. Had the W140 six years on LPG as much more thirsty than the V8 Lexus. Had a W126 SEL and before that a W126 SEC and they were fine cars. After ’98 Mercs reliability or costs to replace parts etc, was a downside I didn’t want to experience. BMW never had the inclination to drive, and maybe I missed something? Being older makes you look for comfort first. Good luck with your purchase and if the in-laws ever go out in your Lexus I suspect their prejudice will evaporate.

You want a White 100amp Dome fuse. Not sure if this will do the job as may not fit????. Suggest you get two of the correct fuses. Probably cost over a fiver each from Japan if I recall correctly when I bouight one for a MR2. Lexus parts may sell them?? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pal-Fuses-100A-Amp-Male-Japanese-Slow-Blow-Fuse-Honda-Toyota-Mazda/253527421611?hash=item3b076972ab:m:mDGNhRZ8bJowTq9hiFXI2rA:rk:27:pf:0

Sounds to me like they think their Daughter made the wrong choice! lol

I've replied to your personal messge. Sounds like you may not have a CD changer if you haven't recognised it in the Boot? Size of a Shoe Box built behind side cladding. See my comments earlier to test.

It takes some pressure to break a footrest but I seem to recall a Merc I bought had a broken footrest., so maybe as you say is covering a broken footrest or the plastic is there for removing but has been left on? It looks a nice car (the black one) and I'm almost tempted but then logic kicks in and tells me I must stay with my dimpled LS400 until D do us P.

We've had a pm conversation about the Radio not working and you tell me that the Disc Changer in the boot doesn't open. As the disc changer opens without the key in the ignition, I suggest that having already removed the Radio once, after re-charging your battery you leave the Radio disconnected a couple of days to see if your battery still runs down. To use the radio, the ignition needs to be at ACC, however there is power to the Disc Changer in the boot at all times and I'm assuming (maybe wrongly? ) that the power goes via the Radio loom? By doing this you should eliminate all other possibilities than Radio and Disc Changer as your drain. Entirely your decision to do this, of course.

Been wondering what that plastic is behind the foot hand brake. Is it normal to keep dirt away from carpeting? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FRESH-IMPORT-2005-TOYOTA-CELSIOR-LEXUS-LS430-RACE-DRIFT-SHOW-VIP/283380785527?hash=item41facfa177:g:0xkAAOSw0BtbyzzF:rk:1:pf:1

Fewer of the '93's around I suspect but the styling didn't improve in the later cars (only my opinion and bias) but then the older the Car the more problems, may surface. Parts, I suggest you look at Rockauto.com and scroll down to Lexus LS400 1993 and check out whatever you feel may worry you about parts. I've not had any difficulty in finding parts. Only the ECU would be a problem if it needs attention or replacement. Otherwise, service parts for these 25 year old cars are plentiful.

Aero Blades are good and cheap but you may need to slightly mod the Drivers side to get it to fit. Also the passenger side may need a bit of a shave so it doesn't touch the bonnet - from memory. Last replaced two years ago and still clearing the screen nicely.

Of course, it could be that someone replaced the Radio with a modern display Radio unit splicing up the wiring and just put the Radio back without re-connecting the harness. Too much trouble. You won't know 'til you take it out. Sounds like you bought it from an old friend often mentioned on the forum, well known for being economical with the truth. No names of course.

It will be a non-interference engine so cam belt breaking won't destroy the engine from what I've read but may let you down at just the wrong moment. You may have a few expenses to come but it will be worth it to drive a V8 and not your run of the mill Car. All those things listed I've had to deal with and not surprising as a 25 year young beast. What colour is the Car out of interest and did you check the MOT History status online before buying?

This may be the one - check it against Colins data A bit cheaper https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEXUS-LS-400-SALOON-1989-1990-1991-1992-1993-1994-REMANUFACTURED-ALTERNATOR/261619792445?hash=item3ce9c13a3d:g:uNIAAOSwY45UNNom:rk:1:pf:1&frcectupt=true

Did the Radio work when you bought the Car? Recently I think? Have you asked the previous owner if it worked? If it was a coding problem I assume that the display would say something along the lines "no code" or "insert code"? You've tried putting a Tape in but nothing happens?

Always check out youtube as lots of vids on repairs to LS400's. I have a spare from a 1993 Lexus but don't know if it works. PM me if interested. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OgjAv5aUi4

Its the only thing I miss about the W140. Pity it can't be fitted to a LS400. Will have to wait until, and if, I upgrade in the future.

Does the LS430 have soft close doors? Was this optional and from what date.

Is this deja vu Andy https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lexus-LS400-1993-Intermittent-Fault/223340611165?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20160323102634%26meid%3Dc617bc9148154d58a43108bc1fc342e2%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D223341047978%26itm%3D223340611165&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1

That made me laugh, and Pete my wife suggested she thought she recodnised........ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM7HCwP7ly4

I think with the amount of traffic around these days, the Cats eyes would have a much shorter life than in the 20th Century and as one whose picked up a stud from a Cats eye it would be like having a Bullet hit the Windscreen if one breaks out of the Rubber mould, whch they certainly do. Its a matter of cost and liability I imagine. Personally, I hate driving over Cats Eyes when overtaking.

Make mine a Pint! Actually it isnt a full Moon until early next week but at 1am this Morning as the Moonlight streamed into my front door fanlight it seemed more than half full to me and certainly lit the Hallway.

And restart my Gambling addiction - never! Seriously, I have been a couple of times to Monaco once for the Grand Prix when Schumacker was put to the back for Shenannigans in the positioning trials or whatever they are called. Had an almost imposible view from the road leading to the Palace, stood with a sheer drop of a hundred foot and a few Drunk annoyed Germans to the left of my Son and his Girlfriend. Girls sitting on the low wall with their backs to the drop and the Germans pretending to push them backwards has given me acute Vertigo ever since. Don't want the reminder but would love to see the collection.

Its not April first, but I do wonder if headlights always look poorer when there is a full Moon, as there is now. Pretty sure this is so, witrh road reflection, but maybe I'm talking twoddle?

My 7 year old Yuasa might have lasted longer if I hadn't left the car at the airport for two weeks with the security system triggered. Do need be careful as to the right battery as they sent me one with the terminals reversed originally. And as you say need to be certain of unusual fitment area.

My '93 th gearbocx fluid is cooled via the internal pipes to the Radiator so probably the same for later. I had a problem with my W140 where the pipe just dropped off OUTSIDE the radiator and I think it was the Valeo Rads that caused numerous problems on Mercs. Douby they are fitted to Lexus? I bought a Nissens 64756A Rad to replace the original which after 25 years might be prudent but have yet to do. Fact is, if you don't see the slightest rust in your expansion tank perhaps you can assume that the corrosion inhibitor where the right fluid is used, is doing its job. More modern Rads have the plastic top and therin lies another story of expansion/contraction variances causing... if I'm not mistaken.