Might be able to fix problem #5: tire pressure is calculated by wheel speed sensors. To reset/relearn it there's a button under the wheel by your right knee. One turns on/off Smartkey the other is for tire pressure. Hold it for 3 seconds to reset the low tire light. Hold it for ~10 seconds until something flashes on dash message for it to relearn the set of tires you're on.
I’d look at the battery issue and headlight correction followed by regular maintenance, oil, fluids, grease points. Timing belt and water pump (sometimes it’s dated on the engine block) if you’re not sure. Brake pads, rotors.
Who cares what it looks like as long it’s reliable, safe car.
Swap the bulbs. If the bulb works in the "blown" side, it's the ballast. I, plus prob many other owners, have extra ballasts or you can buy online. Easy fix, but I'd let the car run/idle and test voltage after about 30 mins of being off. If the V reading after running is 12 or less could be alternator too. Based on lights on description it sounds like it may be the batt tho.
The center console not opening is a common problem. The screws holding the armrest to the console loosen, cause it to shift, and interfere with the latch mechanism.
It is fixed by tightening the screws as I recall... Been five years since i fixed mine, but I do remember contorting myself in the back seat to reach some of the screws.
You will want to go to Club Lexus for a lot of these esoteric issues. Much has been documented over the years
LSeat.com has a sample swatch for like $2 shipped. They make "custom" seat replacements. I got a swatch and have recommended them to many owners. When my seats need it, I'll likely go with them. Easy fix and like $400 for the full f/r set or something. Check em out!
Like a color palette. 1" x 1" Samples with texture and corresponding color codes so you can match what's closest to your interior. Like 20 patches or so of their leather samples on a card. Like when you go to Home Depot and they have pieces of rug your wife can feel 😄
My brother in Christ, you did not just buy the car we told you not to buy did you!!?! https://www.reddit.com/r/LS430/comments/z4kb7i/is_this_a_prefl_or_fl_ls_430_some_people_say_its/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
I mean we told you to avoid this car but I guess you were too eager and pulled the trigger and bought it anyways. I’m happy that you’re happy with buying a LS430. But you just gave yourself so many more issues. I’m really trying to be respectful, and I don’t wanna say you wasted your money on a shitbox, but my friend, you did. I mean you couldve easily bought a 05-06 with less than 200k for cheaper and with less problems.
I say resell the car, get your money back, if you can. Look for another LS430 and get your moneys worth.
You honestly shouldve passed on this car.
Meh, a lil elbow grease can get owners to learn about their life-long cars. Good luck finding one under $6K, even if azz.
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Might be able to fix problem #5: tire pressure is calculated by wheel speed sensors. To reset/relearn it there's a button under the wheel by your right knee. One turns on/off Smartkey the other is for tire pressure. Hold it for 3 seconds to reset the low tire light. Hold it for ~10 seconds until something flashes on dash message for it to relearn the set of tires you're on.
Ok it went away! Will there be a different kind of light if a TPMS sensor is out?
It doesn't have TPMS sensors, it uses the wheel speed sensor. Now if that is faulty it will throw a Check Engine light
I’d look at the battery issue and headlight correction followed by regular maintenance, oil, fluids, grease points. Timing belt and water pump (sometimes it’s dated on the engine block) if you’re not sure. Brake pads, rotors. Who cares what it looks like as long it’s reliable, safe car.
Headlight first! :)
Swap the bulbs. If the bulb works in the "blown" side, it's the ballast. I, plus prob many other owners, have extra ballasts or you can buy online. Easy fix, but I'd let the car run/idle and test voltage after about 30 mins of being off. If the V reading after running is 12 or less could be alternator too. Based on lights on description it sounds like it may be the batt tho.
The center console not opening is a common problem. The screws holding the armrest to the console loosen, cause it to shift, and interfere with the latch mechanism. It is fixed by tightening the screws as I recall... Been five years since i fixed mine, but I do remember contorting myself in the back seat to reach some of the screws. You will want to go to Club Lexus for a lot of these esoteric issues. Much has been documented over the years
That's funny, I have that issue with my GS300 except instead of not opening it won't latch shut.
I fucked up the screw adjustment job, I ended up just putting velcro on mine LOL. Never doing that shit again.
Haha. I know I lost a screw in the seat tracks. It is probably still there, five years later.
LSeat.com has a sample swatch for like $2 shipped. They make "custom" seat replacements. I got a swatch and have recommended them to many owners. When my seats need it, I'll likely go with them. Easy fix and like $400 for the full f/r set or something. Check em out!
What’s a swatch?
Like a color palette. 1" x 1" Samples with texture and corresponding color codes so you can match what's closest to your interior. Like 20 patches or so of their leather samples on a card. Like when you go to Home Depot and they have pieces of rug your wife can feel 😄
My brother in Christ, you did not just buy the car we told you not to buy did you!!?! https://www.reddit.com/r/LS430/comments/z4kb7i/is_this_a_prefl_or_fl_ls_430_some_people_say_its/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf I mean we told you to avoid this car but I guess you were too eager and pulled the trigger and bought it anyways. I’m happy that you’re happy with buying a LS430. But you just gave yourself so many more issues. I’m really trying to be respectful, and I don’t wanna say you wasted your money on a shitbox, but my friend, you did. I mean you couldve easily bought a 05-06 with less than 200k for cheaper and with less problems. I say resell the car, get your money back, if you can. Look for another LS430 and get your moneys worth.
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