Question for the northern owners: Deicing windshield and wipers.
12-09-09, 10:02 AM
#32
Driver
Thread Starter
If available for my year I may even consider having it replaced again for one with deicer.
12-09-09, 11:28 AM
#33
Recovering Lexus Addict
12-09-09, 11:57 AM
#34
Lead Lap
From the info on that website, it looks like the Canadian spec LS430 for all model years had the heated windshield -- don't know if it is 100% accurate but it usually is.
Here is what is shown for the Canadian spec 2006 LS430:
56111 GLASS, WINDSHIELD
56101-50210 UCF30..CND; *SERL, T=5.3, GREEN, W(HOT WATER PANEL HEATER)
56101-50290 UCF30..CND; *SERL, T=5.3, GREEN, W(HOT WATER PANEL HEATER & RAIN SENSOR)
Here is what is shown for the U.S. spec 2006 LS430:
56111 GLASS, WINDSHIELD
56101-50310 UCF30..USA; *SERL, T=5.3, GREEN, W(RAIN SENSOR)
56111-50240 UCF30..USA; *SERL, T=5.3, GREEN
Three different part numbers are shown for the Canadian spec 2002 LS430:
56111 GLASS, WINDSHIELD
56101-50210 UCF30..CND; *SERL, T=5.3, GREEN, W(HOT WATER PANEL HEATER)
56101-50220 UCF30..CND; *SERL, T=5.3, GREEN, W(HOT WATER PANEL HEATER & RAIN SENSOR)
56101-50290 UCF30..CND; *SERL, T=5.3, GREEN, W(HOT WATER PANEL HEATER & RAIN SENSOR)
I don't think you can just slap a "water panel heater" windshield on an LS430 that didn't come with one since other related parts are listed.
12-09-09, 01:32 PM
#35
Moderator
Holy crap - you actually have to go out in that weather? No way... Its making my feet cold and achy just looking at that picture. If that happened in Dallas they would cancel everything for a week.
12-09-09, 06:40 PM
#37
Actually snow is easier to deal with than ice when it comes to wipers. You can just brush the snow from the windshield. The wipers can actually help if its just a small amount. Now ice on the other hand is a real beast to deal with because it requires you to do a lil banging and scrapping and we all know that is somewhat of a sensitive area along the bottom of the windshield on the LS430. And yes JBLover, outside mirrors are heated when the rear defrost function is used i believe.
12-09-09, 08:24 PM
#38
Driver
Thread Starter
12-10-09, 09:16 AM
#41
Lead Lap
For example, here is what is in the 2006 RX400h owners manual:
"The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window and the
heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear
the surface. An indicator light is on when the defogger is
operating.
Vehicles sold in Canada — The windshield wiper de-icers are
equipped to deice the windshield wiper blades by operating
simultaneously with defogger.
The system will automatically shut off when the defogger has
operated about 15 minutes."
According to the U.S. Lexus website, the only current U.S. spec Lexus vehicles with the wiper de-icer feature are the GX and LX -- see the attached.
I see from various information sources that the wiper de-icer feature is available in some countries on the 2010 RX and 2010 LS -- the wiper de-icer feature on newer Lexus vehicles is no longer tied in with the exterior mirror defroster and there is now a separate button.
12-10-09, 10:52 AM
#42
Driver
Thread Starter
12-10-09, 04:04 PM
#44
Chevy vs Toyota
Actually I got rid of my 08 Tundra,, rough riding SOB. and got the Lexus 430... also bought a new 09 Silverado.. much better truck than the Tundra. so far.. IMO. But love the LS430 more than any car ever had except the 75 ish tbird that had wrap around rear seat, or the Boat in my 79 Town Car.. only thing about it, felt like a mobster when I went out at night... LOL
12-10-09, 04:08 PM
#45
