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Watched "wheeler dealers" episode when they had an ls 400 and apparently it's a common thing with this display. Ed China sourced an upgraded replacement part which doesn't fade. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6jlhfs&ved=2ahUKEwi_hvHzrvXjAhXySRUIHT-aBNUQwqsBMAB6BAgDEAU&usg=AOvVaw1Snxs1UpBkmO3E1xiGWBOf&cshid=1565339341830 Sent from my EML-L29 using Tapatalk

Doesn't seem to matter what car the Mark Levinson system is in - They go wrong! CD, Cassette, and radio packed up on my 430. Plays one minute then goes off for weeks! Eventually nothing. Plenty of chat on here about them and nothing simple to understand or fix unless you're well up on electrics. For such an expensive system they sure seem to be a pain in the *****. Sent from my EML-L29 using Tapatalk

Weird !! I've now got the 2 button fob opening and closing the doors and a long press on the lock button closes the windows and moon roof. The main fob with 3 buttons won't do anything but is now being detected on the ignition switch ??? Excuse the photo my phone camera is cracked Sent from my EML-L29 using Tapatalk

Yes I've tried 2 fobs. I'll see if there's anything on the internet. Sent from my EML-L29 using Tapatalk

There is a button below the dash but it seems to make no difference whether it's pushed in or out Sent from my EML-L29 using Tapatalk

Tried at a few locations without any difference. Sent from my EML-L29 using Tapatalk

Have tried disconnecting the battery, in fact it has an isolator beside the battery and the car had been sat for quite a while as I'd been using another vehicle. Is there some sort of reset sequence? Sent from my EML-L29 using Tapatalk

I can open the door with the metal key and insert the key into the ignition switch which will start the car no problems. Batteries in both keys are new so not a problem there. Did manage to close the windows and the moon roof with a fob after a while but only just after continually pressing the switch, however unable to lock or open any lock or alarm the car. Sent from my EML-L29 using Tapatalk

Disc out - disc in - SOLVED! Thank you so much for the help. I think it may have been because I put a heavier part of my wife's mobility scooter on that side in the boot. Cheers again...now onto another question lol. Sent from my EML-L29 using Tapatalk

Thanks for the input but no joy. Home now by virtue of my phone's directions. Think I'll try disconnecting the battery for a while and see if it makes any difference. Sent from my EML-L29 using Tapatalk

...just that! Current position is randomly now nowhere near where I am. I have a 5 hour journey back home. Any help would be great, thanks. Sent from my EML-L29 using Tapatalk

£1300? My 2000 ls430 has a couple of faults. The radio/cd/cassette player doesn't work which means it wafts along in total silence and the rake on the steering doesn't work but the reach does but I manually set the rake for my needs. Admittedly the headlights need a polish which I have done myself in the past so no biggy. It has a mark on the rear bumper and the nearside front. It has done 140,000 miles (so it's run in now), cambelt done, never failed an m.o.t, comprehensive service history, and a detachable tow bar. The m.o.t ran out last year as I now am using another car more suited to towing my caravan and my wife finds it easier to get in and out of the jeep as she's disabled, in five and a half years of ownership I have replaced a couple of tyres, a battery and an offside front wheel bearing. I turn the key every month or so and it fires up first time. What pi55es me off is I put it on eBay a couple of times ages ago and was made an offer of £500! I'd rather keep it on my drive and get the pleasure of seeing it every day even if I'm not using it. The jeep is ok and I quite like it but it's like comparing a limousine to a tractor. Sent from my EML-L29 using Tapatalk

Yep, that's what happens when you take the roof off... The wheels collapse lol Sent from my EML-L29 using Tapatalk

Perhaps this would help with the difference in potential mpg Sent from my EML-L29 using Tapatalk

I suppose if you plan to keep the car for many many years then it makes sense to convert to lpg but with the average of a few years ownership it's probably uneconomical to do so unless your annual mileage is huge. Converting are not cheap and you would need to work out how long it would take to make savings. Another way would be to find another LS that has already been converted with a similar value to your own car, there are cars out there. You could have a donut tank installed in the wheel well which wouldn't impede the space in the boot but of course then you'd need to consider the possibility of punctures. There are products that can inflate a tyre enabling you to get to a garage for a repair. So, it's all about the maths. Sent from my EML-L29 using Tapatalk

.....you don't use the 430 as a daily driver??? You're just missing out all round. Sell the frogmobile and use the cash for fuel for the lexus. Don't bother with l.p.g you'll never recoup the money, just enjoy the superior drive.

Two words mate....Germans ... jealousy

Obviously taken in low light with a flash so reflecting back off the number plate Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202339296581 Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk

Dark blue with a light interior like tan or cream. [emoji106] Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk

Well I suppose you're right. Write to lexus and ask for a refund.

Nah!

What a cute little unit! I have a bailey senator louisiana which is nearly 27' long and tow it with my 430 so you should be perfectly ok with that. Oh, and although there is a recommendation for extra cooling I haven't done it and towed with no problems

Hi Jon. Yes I had a new battery last year and it's been disconnected a couple of times to no avail. Also have had the engine light on for about 10 months or more with no change to performance or anything. Haven't had it checked as I suppose I just put it down to another quirk. If anything goes major wrong I'll probably buy another ls430. Lol

First the cd error comes up never to be resolved even trying another unit. radio and cd player give up the ghost for about a year and a half then suddenly recently came on again. Steering in and out worked but not up and down. Suddenly up and down works. drivers door lock won't work on the door button. why the hell isn't there a postcode option on the navigation? nearly 18 years old with 138000 on the clock, never ever failed an m.o.t and despite all the weirdness I still love this car.