LS400 Hidden Features
89-00 LS400 (applies to most lexus models in this timeframe)
if u want more extension or tilt out of your steering wheel max it out then clock the **** 10times in the direction you want it to extend more in (ie towards you and/or down, as i like it ) and it will extend a tiny bit more than the preset limit.
DON'T do the above it will kill your motors after time ! !
Also the key in door to open window is usless, I don't understand it.
if u want more extension or tilt out of your steering wheel max it out then clock the **** 10times in the direction you want it to extend more in (ie towards you and/or down, as i like it ) and it will extend a tiny bit more than the preset limit.
DON'T do the above it will kill your motors after time ! !
Also the key in door to open window is usless, I don't understand it.
key in door as in you dont ahve to get in the car, put the key into the ignition to open or close the windows.
VERY useful if its 2am and u just realized its going to rain and u wanna close ur sunroof
(i keep mine tilted most of the time in this heat)
I dont know. I think its a different reciver all together. I was planning to pull one out of a junk yard when I was in Saudi in April, and try and adapt it into my GS... but I had the time. I was also worried that my remote wouldnt work with the other reciever any longer... so it sounded like a big mess.
But next time I ago, im goign to yank some ECU's, adn remotes with me.
But next time I ago, im goign to yank some ECU's, adn remotes with me.
I dont know. I think its a different reciver all together. I was planning to pull one out of a junk yard when I was in Saudi in April, and try and adapt it into my GS... but I had the time. I was also worried that my remote wouldnt work with the other reciever any longer... so it sounded like a big mess.
But next time I ago, im goign to yank some ECU's, adn remotes with me.
But next time I ago, im goign to yank some ECU's, adn remotes with me.
IMPORTANT:
The Scan Tool displays a list of items under each function. Customize Software is used
for worldwide markets. The following items, although displayed on the Scantool Menu,
are NOT supported on North American Vehicles:
FUNCTION____________NON–SUPPORTED ITEM
4. POWER WINDOW________UP / WIRELESS
8. LIGHT CONTROL_________RESPONSE TIME
0. SLIDE ROOF____________ CLOSE / WIRELESS
The Scan Tool displays a list of items under each function. Customize Software is used
for worldwide markets. The following items, although displayed on the Scantool Menu,
are NOT supported on North American Vehicles:
FUNCTION____________NON–SUPPORTED ITEM
4. POWER WINDOW________UP / WIRELESS
8. LIGHT CONTROL_________RESPONSE TIME
0. SLIDE ROOF____________ CLOSE / WIRELESS
^must be logged into CL to see that
Driver
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: TX
Interested to try the mirror and the steering wheel tilt tricks. Love hidden stuff. Keep em coming!
1998-2000 LS400
if you get a "Check VSC" light on ur display go and have ur Battery tested, the LS and similar year GS tend to give u advance notice of a critically drained battery this way.
if you get a "Check VSC" light on ur display go and have ur Battery tested, the LS and similar year GS tend to give u advance notice of a critically drained battery this way.
Pole Position
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 269
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From: FL
89-00 LS400 (applies to most lexus models in this timeframe)
if u want more extension or tilt out of your steering wheel max it out then clock the **** 10times in the direction you want it to extend more in (ie towards you and/or down, as i like it) and it will extend a tiny bit more than the preset limit.
if u want more extension or tilt out of your steering wheel max it out then clock the **** 10times in the direction you want it to extend more in (ie towards you and/or down, as i like it
) and it will extend a tiny bit more than the preset limit.edit: crap, I read this as 98-00.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Idaho
They do that on purpose so if there is a scumbag hiding by your passenger rear door, you don't inadvertently let him in......among other reasons.
I am pretty sure you could tweak your remote to bypass this, but it is beyond me....
Another one that works for both 2GS and 2.5LS (taken from GS hidden features thread and tested it on a US-Spec 2.5LS).
You can adjust the sensitivity of the carbon sensor for the automatic air circulation system by holding the circulation toggle button (circulate/fresh air/auto), then it will show a number on the screen. Once that number shows, press up or down on the temperature control to adjust it. Goes from 0 - 3. I know this works, just not sure how well.
You can adjust the sensitivity of the carbon sensor for the automatic air circulation system by holding the circulation toggle button (circulate/fresh air/auto), then it will show a number on the screen. Once that number shows, press up or down on the temperature control to adjust it. Goes from 0 - 3. I know this works, just not sure how well.
Last edited by greyBLITZ; Aug 31, 2007 at 10:44 PM.
When set to auto, the sensor will detect "dirty" air and automatically adjust between circulated air and fresh air. What type of air it is able to adjust at is unknown, however the user's manual mentions that for example if you are behind a diesel truck and they accelerate quickly, spraying out tons of black disgusting smoke and particles, then it will adjust to circulate the air in the cabin only.