Questions and part numbers - 98 LS400
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Questions and part numbers - 98 LS400
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So yesterday I became an owner of a 98 Lexus LS400. I bought it from an older guy who had owned it since 2001, but the car came with some extras and needs some work. And by extras, I mean a few CEL codes.
I'm getting the following: P1349, P0300, P0156, P1346 and I also have the VSC/OFF warning on.
After doing some research, everything seems to point to the OCV - so I figure that's a good starting point. I want to note, however, that the car runs and idles very smooth - despite all these error codes - so I assume they're not as severe as some people have experienced.
As a VW owner I've got plenty of experience working under the hood so I'll tackle this and see what comes out of it. The CEL codes seem to indicate the OCV in Bank 1 is bad. I assume Bank 1 means left hand side (driver's side)?
Doing further research, I found the following part number: 15340-50011
Can someone confirm this is the correct part number for the left hand side OCV? Also, what are some good places to get this part from (other than the dealer)?
Bonus question: looking into what kind of suspension these cars came with, it looks like some of them had adjustable/air suspension? Was this only on certain years?
I apologize for such a lengthy thread...or novel.
So yesterday I became an owner of a 98 Lexus LS400. I bought it from an older guy who had owned it since 2001, but the car came with some extras and needs some work. And by extras, I mean a few CEL codes.
I'm getting the following: P1349, P0300, P0156, P1346 and I also have the VSC/OFF warning on.
After doing some research, everything seems to point to the OCV - so I figure that's a good starting point. I want to note, however, that the car runs and idles very smooth - despite all these error codes - so I assume they're not as severe as some people have experienced.
As a VW owner I've got plenty of experience working under the hood so I'll tackle this and see what comes out of it. The CEL codes seem to indicate the OCV in Bank 1 is bad. I assume Bank 1 means left hand side (driver's side)?
Doing further research, I found the following part number: 15340-50011
Can someone confirm this is the correct part number for the left hand side OCV? Also, what are some good places to get this part from (other than the dealer)?
Bonus question: looking into what kind of suspension these cars came with, it looks like some of them had adjustable/air suspension? Was this only on certain years?
I apologize for such a lengthy thread...or novel.
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Found one on eBay that claims to be genuine Toyota part: http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOYOTA-LEXUS...-/251825597862
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This is the one you need. I just changed mine a couple weeks ago.
Toyota Lexus Factory Cam Timing Oil Control Valve 15340 0F010 15678 46020 | eBay
Toyota Lexus Factory Cam Timing Oil Control Valve 15340 0F010 15678 46020 | eBay
in the few articles I've seen, they just replace the solenoid? I assume this just goes on the end of the OCV?
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Thanks for the help, guys, much appreciated.
Anyone know the answer regarding suspension?
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Finally had a chance to take the wheel off and take a look...it definitely looks like standard coil and shock suspension.
While trying to get the rest of the wheels, I found out that two of them are using the security lugs and I don't have the key does anyone know whether Lexus used the same key on all cars or they have different variations? I assume dealership should be able to remove these?
Otherwise...
Nah...just kidding.
While trying to get the rest of the wheels, I found out that two of them are using the security lugs and I don't have the key does anyone know whether Lexus used the same key on all cars or they have different variations? I assume dealership should be able to remove these?
Otherwise...
Nah...just kidding.
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I just had a similar problem on my 98... locking lugs were stripped out. Fortunately Sears is still around and sells a Craftsman tool designed to solve this problem. Sockets with grooves that cut into the offending lug nut and remove it...either standard lug nut or locking nut.
Looks a bit like this:
http://www.sears.com/access-tool-aet...2&blockType=G2
But mine had a cloth case and 4 sockets and was about 1/2 that price.
Looks a bit like this:
http://www.sears.com/access-tool-aet...2&blockType=G2
But mine had a cloth case and 4 sockets and was about 1/2 that price.
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I just had a similar problem on my 98... locking lugs were stripped out. Fortunately Sears is still around and sells a Craftsman tool designed to solve this problem. Sockets with grooves that cut into the offending lug nut and remove it...either standard lug nut or locking nut.
Looks a bit like this:
http://www.sears.com/access-tool-aet...2&blockType=G2
But mine had a cloth case and 4 sockets and was about 1/2 that price.
Looks a bit like this:
http://www.sears.com/access-tool-aet...2&blockType=G2
But mine had a cloth case and 4 sockets and was about 1/2 that price.
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[QUOTE=SonicC;9029797]Hm, I'll have to try this...since removal doesn't seem to be all that complicated. If it doesn't fix the issue then I'll just order new one. What did you clean it with?
carburetor cleaner and a small rag clipped in a pair of mechanical fingers..
HA, I thought 3 years but it has been 5 years look https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...lights-on.html
carburetor cleaner and a small rag clipped in a pair of mechanical fingers..
HA, I thought 3 years but it has been 5 years look https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...lights-on.html
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carburetor cleaner and a small rag clipped in a pair of mechanical fingers..
HA, I thought 3 years but it has been 5 years look https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...lights-on.html
carburetor cleaner and a small rag clipped in a pair of mechanical fingers..
HA, I thought 3 years but it has been 5 years look https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...lights-on.html