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No the lense is fine. Some time back there was some water in the boot when the car was parked facing down the driveway. Turning the car around seemed to prevent that again so maybe a boot seal?

Well I've replaced the off side light and having removed the old one I now know why it failed. I couldn't see from the outside but there was quite a drop of water in there. I was wondering if this was replaced would the led brake light work again?

Well the car is fixed. The ecu was OK, the diagnostics found no comms with gateway module. (all alien to me). 3 fuses replaced as the head unit was out as well and everything seems to be hunky dorey. Had the m.o t done as well which showed the offside brake light has failed probably due to the electrical issue. Ordered a complete unit from Paul (lsd). Total cost including the m.o.t. due to my stupidity £616. Could be worse 😭 oh it was...£15 extra for new jump leads!

Well done. I only ever changed a drivers side front on my 2000 430. 👍

Access to my peugeot 107 bulbs is just as bad if you don't have hands like a 5 year old. I had to remove my bumper to properly get to them.

It's going into the garage on the 18th for a full check over. I have read somewhere that although he said it was the ecu it could be a problem with another part that's causing the code for the ecu. If may cancel out when fully diagnosed and pinpointed. 🤞

Yes funnily enough I was looking myself on ebay just to get a rough idea. They don't seem too expensive but my garage said they'll get it tested for me but the guy who does these is in Toronto for a couple of weeks on holiday. So I'll drop the car in when he's back. It's moving like it's in limp mode so I'll drop it off late one evening. He said they can sometimes be repaired so 🤞

Well he thinks it's the ecu. Code c1201. Starting to panic now! I'm going down to the garage I use to see if they can test it or help out in any way.

Yes I took the battery off for a couple of days and put it on charge but it hasn't resolved it. I've noticed the traction control is off and the head unit is not coming on as well. I'm thinking fuses as was suggested. I've booked the RAC to do the diagnostic check (£99) so they're coming tomorrow morning. Then it's extra for them to fix it but hopefully if they pinpoint what it is I may be able to do it myself. I'll let you know what happened.

Thanks for the replies. First off I made a mistake in my post. I have a spare battery that I keep charged in the garage and I tried to jump it first with that and because I got the leads wrong it melted the jump leads. I bought another set and got it started from our little peugeot 107 would you believe! It was then that the vsc light came on. I wasn't sure if I'd killed the battery but luckily after a day and a bit it's recharged and seems to be ok but the same problem exists. I've just got back from unsuccessfully trying to get an obd2 reader locally so will look on ebay as was suggested. I just wondered if my RAC cover would help, I tend to forget I have it as I've never had to use it before. Anyway I'll post back on here with any further developments. There are so many obd2 readers on ebay and varying prices. Can anyone recommend a particular one for these cars?

Morning all. I connected up my battery that had been on charge and can't believe I actually connected the terminal round the wrong way - what a plank! After correcting my error I started the car and now my check vsc light has lit and it won't rev properly. 20241026_111129.mp4 I've looked at the paperclip method suggested on here but haven't tried it yet. If I do try this method will it just clear the vsc check light or will there still be the same problem? Otherwise I'm thinking about getting someone out with the proper equipment to sort it out T.I.A

Yup. That's what I have

Click the lever about 8-10 times and it will move. Reversing camera on ebay £89.99

Looks good and whatever faults showed up were obviously addressed to pass the m.o.t. most advisories were tyres and brakes so only ordinary consumable items. Only 2 fails in 20 years so a pass rate of 90%. Can't think why the steering wheel isn't wood unless it was badly cracked so removed and replaced with leather. Looks good to me. 👍

Don't know if it did but I aired on the side of caution and fitted one

Get an 04 onwards. I've had 3 ls430's none of which had issues with the air ride. You can get an oil cooler upgrade kit from lexus spares direct which will prevent the transmission issue.

Get another one and put the old one on ebay. It's not worth keeping for parts as they don't often go wrong do they. If you're that way minded remove the lpg system and have it fitted to your new one.

Well done a great repair and an amazing saving!

You can try clicking the switch towards you about 8 times repeatedly I did this on my first ls430. Other than that you can take the cover off the steering column and manually wind it out to your needs and put it back together. Worked for me.

I intend keeping mine so yes it had to be done. I don't think about what iffs...oh now I've said it!

Let's put it this way. My little run about was cheaper to buy. Lol

My 04 ls430 had some paint issues on the right roof edge and down to the right rear wing that looked like it had been etched. There were some other areas as well so I had my local garage who I have a good relation with repaint the whole car. I suppose after 20 years it should be expected. I'm very pleased with the result but need to get new bumper chrome strips as they are ageing badly.

Wow!....Just Wow. Sadly I wouldn't have been able to tackle that job myself and it would have just gone into my indy garage for them to sort out from the start. Good luck with the outcome. J

The video was interesting but I like to look at the comments as well. It seemed a bit butt clinching to use steel wool or wire wool as we call it but the comments seem to be favourable. 000 or 0000 grade. Not sure if that's sold here or not. I was wondering if using the soap pads that we use for pans etc would work. Glass is hydrophobic but the rainx is supposed to make it bead off faster.

Great to hear about a product that's actually recommended by someone else who's used it. Sounds very good. Never clay barred my screen before either. 👍