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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 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.
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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 06:30 PM
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With those new ball joints it will drive like a new car.
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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 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
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Old Jun 25, 2013 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by TNasty
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!
yo i have a 1994 lexus ls 400 as well, and i am in the maryland area lol, question tho, anyone know where i can find spot that has alot of these cars or something because i cannot find my year at all and i need to replace my instrument cluster

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Old Jun 25, 2013 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by junj203
yo i have a 1994 lexus ls 400 as well, and i am in the maryland area lol, question tho, anyone know where i can find spot that has alot of these cars or something because i cannot find my year at all and i need to replace my instrument cluster
go here: www.car-part.com and search the database for your cluster and then sort the results by distance
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Old Jun 25, 2013 | 10:56 AM
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Hey all I'm in Maryland as well,I have a 93 ls400 though
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Old Jun 25, 2013 | 01:52 PM
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Figured i drop this here.

Hello from Maryland-image-1998584786.jpg
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Old Jun 25, 2013 | 03:01 PM
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I ordered them through Lexus with an employee discount. lol
how much were the ball joints with your discount?

10? I got ripped off!!!! I'm gonna have to take it back!!! I paid $17
if yours is casted rather than forged, it's not even worth $10, but if it IS forged, then $17 is a good deal
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Old Jun 25, 2013 | 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.
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Old Jun 25, 2013 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by LScowboyLS
how much were the ball joints with your discount?
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.

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Old Jun 26, 2013 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by LScowboyLS
go here: www.car-part.com and search the database for your cluster and then sort the results by distance
Thank you!! hopefully they have it, cuz i can never find my year only older or newer
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Old Jun 26, 2013 | 11:11 AM
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Get at me.. we trying to meet up Friday @ Largo

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Hey all I'm in Maryland as well,I have a 93 ls400 though
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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by JZCHAOS
Get at me.. we trying to meet up Friday @ Largo
i got a 94 lexus ls 400 and i live out largo **** we should get something together!
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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 06:45 AM
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anyone from maryland get at me 301-785-7758

try to meet up, this car is luxury and extra rare out here...
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 10:15 AM
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Sup Lazy... get at me

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Hey all I'm in Maryland as well,I have a 93 ls400 though
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