hms09

Can someone suggest a source for a tilt motor on my 2002 LS430? The wheel moves in and out but not up and down. Local toyota dealer quoted me $450 for the part.

Thanks,
Harry

bmore430

If you do a search for ls430 tilt motor there are a few posts with a how to and part numbers. I'm having the same issue with the tilt motor dying. Think the motor is around 300.

bmore430

Post back your results if you get the problem fixed as this is an issue many ls owners will be going through

gomboy60

I would like to know also.
Thanks.
cy

BMW7_LS430

I just disabled the whole thing before it had a chance to go out.I don;t really miss it either.

hklinker

I had the same problem last summer. I removed the covers and re-greased the gear mechanism with Tri-Flow Red Grease. Works great now!

dmrinehart

BMW7-LS430.

How do you disable the tilt /telescopic steering? Can you easily enable it when you want to turn it back on (go to sell car,etc.)?

Zodiac

iTrader: (1)

The dealer can do it. I had it done by a indy shop with a special scan tool. It took literally 2 minutes. I also had them programed all doors unlock when I put in park. It is called Cbest settings. Do a search on this forum for the pdf list of all the Cbest options.

hms09

I took my car into the Toyota dealer to check the motor. Didn't want to buy a motor if it just happened to be a switch. It was the motor. Diagnosis was free. I found the part at www.lexussouthatlanta.com for $304.12. The Toyota dealer quoted me $450 for the part so I saved about $150 by getting the part myself. Kinda surprised they let me do that. Labor will be about $150 which according to the service tech is about half what the book calls for. So, it looks like my total will be around $450. Not sure its worth it but I hate stuff that doesn't work.

Thanks for all the replies.

Zodiac

iTrader: (1)

You still may want to ask the Toyota dealer if they can disable the auto tilt. I seriously don't miss the auto tilt feature.

Lavrishevo

iTrader: (1)

This is a little more harsh but you can set the wheel and easily disconnect the power to the motor as well. Did this on my old LS400 when they were about to die. I might disable the auto feature or at least grease the mechanism really good.

hms09

I have read on the forum that Sewell offers CL members a discount. Does anyone know what the % is or how much, how calculated, etc??

Thanks,
Harry

DaveGS4

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Just put in your CL member name when you register to see our discount, it varies part to part

https://secure.sewellparts.com/account/create.html

Lynzoid

sewell offers a SUBSTANTIAL discount to CL members i was checking vvti tube and its 350 list/250 cl price. something like that.

DaveGS4

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In the future (or if you haven't ordered already!) I'd also suggest looking at Sewell with our Club Lexus discount.

That same piece (at least for my 2005 LS) 8923150060 MOTOR, POWER TILT is $266.94

If I got the part number right the 2002 is a bit higher though 8923150050 MOTOR, POWER TILT $293.64