Hello from Maryland
06-24-13, 05:51 PM
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Small update: I fixed my window issue.
I did a lot of googling (What every noob should do). I found a couple solutions.
1. Cleaning contacts because sometimes they get burned up
2. Add foil https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...epair-diy.html
I did both. I cleaned it the first time and did nothing. I will go back and do this over again. I added some tiny pieces of foil and now my master switch works! The only problem with my windows now that developed on Friday was that I can't get the front passenger go down from its own switch. I can get it to come up tho.
When I took apart the master switch. This is what I was greeted with:
When I have time, I will take it apart and clean it properly instead of having foil inside.
Ball joints are coming in tomorrow. Install on Friday if weather permits. Pictures to come.
I did a lot of googling (What every noob should do). I found a couple solutions.
1. Cleaning contacts because sometimes they get burned up
2. Add foil https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...epair-diy.html
I did both. I cleaned it the first time and did nothing. I will go back and do this over again. I added some tiny pieces of foil and now my master switch works! The only problem with my windows now that developed on Friday was that I can't get the front passenger go down from its own switch. I can get it to come up tho.
When I took apart the master switch. This is what I was greeted with:
When I have time, I will take it apart and clean it properly instead of having foil inside.
Ball joints are coming in tomorrow. Install on Friday if weather permits. Pictures to come.
06-24-13, 07:00 PM
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Welcome to the CL... Drop down a few tabs and Introduce yourself to NELOC... Let's link up..I'm in Upper Marlboro Md. There's a LS400 at Brandywine Auto Foreign Parts.. I've got a few parts recently.. make list and let's get up... Email me @ itsdonerightinc@gmail.com
06-25-13, 09:42 AM
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Hey whats up CL. My name is Thomas and I am a proud owner of a 1994 LS400. I come from a Nissan background. I've owned a bunch of S13s' since I was 16. I am 21 now and in school part time while I work full time at National Institutes of Health.
I came across this LS on craigslist. Some middle aged man owned the car for 3 years, and before that his dad owned it for 15. The father kept all the receipts/service records, and I gotta say this car has been well maintained.
The car itself just passed the 142,000 mile mark. It is black with black interior. The only major things it needs is some tires and windshield wipers. The rest is all cosmetic and common things like the hvac lcd blacked out.
After going through all the receipts the following was replaced:
2003
-timing belt (76,xxx miles)
-water pump
-AT filter
-AC compressor
-oil seals
-serpentine belt
-fuel filter
2008
-power steering pump
-valve cover gaskets
-spark plugs
-spark plug wires
-caps and rotors
-steering rack boots
2009
-rotors
-pads
-alternator
2012
-battery
Alignments, rotations, oil changes and other things were done on the regular. I know i am missing a bunch of stuff
Anyway, enough talking. Here are 3 pics i took last night on my phone. I promise to have some today or tomorrow after I wash it. Its covered in a bunch of gunk from sitting under a tree.
I am looking forward to meeting other Lexus owners on the forum and in the area.
Later!
I came across this LS on craigslist. Some middle aged man owned the car for 3 years, and before that his dad owned it for 15. The father kept all the receipts/service records, and I gotta say this car has been well maintained.
The car itself just passed the 142,000 mile mark. It is black with black interior. The only major things it needs is some tires and windshield wipers. The rest is all cosmetic and common things like the hvac lcd blacked out.
After going through all the receipts the following was replaced:
2003
-timing belt (76,xxx miles)
-water pump
-AT filter
-AC compressor
-oil seals
-serpentine belt
-fuel filter
2008
-power steering pump
-valve cover gaskets
-spark plugs
-spark plug wires
-caps and rotors
-steering rack boots
2009
-rotors
-pads
-alternator
2012
-battery
Alignments, rotations, oil changes and other things were done on the regular. I know i am missing a bunch of stuff
Anyway, enough talking. Here are 3 pics i took last night on my phone. I promise to have some today or tomorrow after I wash it. Its covered in a bunch of gunk from sitting under a tree.
I am looking forward to meeting other Lexus owners on the forum and in the area.
Later!
Last edited by rominl; 06-25-13 at 10:34 AM.
06-25-13, 09:53 AM
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Lexus Champion
06-25-13, 03:01 PM
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Lexus Champion
I ordered them through Lexus with an employee discount. lol
10? I got ripped off!!!! I'm gonna have to take it back!!! I paid $17
06-25-13, 05:18 PM
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if yours is casted rather than forged, it's not even worth $10, but if it IS forged, then $17 is a good deal[/QUOTE]
I don't know what it's made of. Don't care that much, I needed it and it works, that's all that really matters.
I don't know what it's made of. Don't care that much, I needed it and it works, that's all that really matters.
06-25-13, 06:42 PM
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I don't work at Lexus. This chick I used to hook up with does.
$195.10 with discount. A little more expensive than Lexuspartsnow.com, BUT its cheaper once shipping is added.
$195.10 with discount. A little more expensive than Lexuspartsnow.com, BUT its cheaper once shipping is added.
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06-26-13, 09:20 AM
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go here: www.car-part.com and search the database for your cluster and then sort the results by distance