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Old 04-11-15, 08:36 AM
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master switch only controls driver window. all other windows work with their respective switch. which is odd, checked wiring in the door and checked wiring in the door jam and no cuts?


steering wheel doesnt move up and down. which is also weird never encountered that. does go in and out washer is ok, but doesnt tilt, anybody know how to fix that?

also lol, ac blows but not "lexus cold" its meh at best. i was going to refill r134 but wanted to know if there was maybe a common leak or something before i refill
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Originally Posted by Tommy2JZ
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master switch only controls driver window. all other windows work with their respective switch. which is odd, checked wiring in the door and checked wiring in the door jam and no cuts?
Now and then the switches have failed. I haven't been into mine so I am not familiar with the switch itself. If like past ones, cleaning the contacts with an electrical contact cleaner would be my fist suggestion.

steering wheel doesnt move up and down. which is also weird never encountered that. does go in and out washer is ok, but doesnt tilt, anybody know how to fix that?
Sounds like the motor is dead if there is no noise when using the adjustment switch.

also lol, ac blows but not "lexus cold" its meh at best. i was going to refill r134 but wanted to know if there was maybe a common leak or something before i refill
Nothing that is regularly seen. Have an A/C shop use a dye and check for leakage around the various fittings.
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If someone did the R134 conversion and didn't flush the oil or use the correct oil then the compressor is probably toast. Try turning it by hand, of course with the engine turned off.

Steering wheel did you check fuses? The gears can go bad, and are a easy fix, and cheap about 10 or so.
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Now and then the switches have failed. I haven't been into mine so I am not familiar with the switch itself. If like past ones, cleaning the contacts with an electrical contact cleaner would be my fist suggestion.

i actually tried a different switch and nothing, perks of having friends with same car lol


Sounds like the motor is dead if there is no noise when using the adjustment switch.

dang. time to tear apart car again.


Nothing that is regularly seen. Have an A/C shop use a dye and check for leakage around the various fittings.
yeah that's what I'm going to do this weewellek just wanted to make sure it wasn't common lol.
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heres some pictures of my old (white) ls and current (black) ls top liven up the post











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I'm at a loss. I guess a bent up body around wheel openings is cool. Patina is cool too I'm surprised no one hasn't just sanded all the paint off so it all could just turn to rust. Sorry I really just don't get it.
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I'm at a loss. I guess a bent up body around wheel openings is cool. Patina is cool too I'm surprised no one hasn't just sanded all the paint off so it all could just turn to rust. Sorry I really just don't get it.
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I'm at a loss. I guess a bent up body around wheel openings is cool. Patina is cool too I'm surprised no one hasn't just sanded all the paint off so it all could just turn to rust. Sorry I really just don't get it.
lol what are you talking about
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This, I wonder when this will be the new thing to do to an old LS400? But those self automatic semi rolled fenders on the white Ls are the best.
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