What's broken on your LS?
04-15-18, 07:10 PM
#16
Neither mirror will go down via the switch, but they go down when I put the car in reverse.
Telescoping doesn't work on the steering wheel. I bought a new bushing for it, just haven't had time yet to replace it.
Rear driver's side shock is leaking, it's on the to do list.
There is a rattle under the dash by the passenger side tweeter. It's only slightly annoying and only seems to happen when the car is cold. Not that big a deal.
That's it!
Telescoping doesn't work on the steering wheel. I bought a new bushing for it, just haven't had time yet to replace it.
Rear driver's side shock is leaking, it's on the to do list.
There is a rattle under the dash by the passenger side tweeter. It's only slightly annoying and only seems to happen when the car is cold. Not that big a deal.
That's it!
04-15-18, 07:17 PM
#17
I purchased the d-shaft motor from Amazon for about $9, maybe TWO YEARS AGO, but have never had the guts to do the job, lol. If purchasing the entire OEM actuator is reasonable in price, and will save me a lot of time & frustration & agony, I would consider buying it....then donate my d-shaft motor to a CL member who's braver than me working on the door lock! 
Do you have a ballpark cost for front driver's side actuator? I'm going to view a Lexus parts breakdown and see if I can find it, along with the part #, that is, unless RWK beats me to the illustrated parts breakdown!
Do you have a ballpark cost for front driver's side actuator? I'm going to view a Lexus parts breakdown and see if I can find it, along with the part #, that is, unless RWK beats me to the illustrated parts breakdown! $191 for non self closing doors Its oem toyota parts I paid $280 for it a couple 6-8 months ago.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AY2S2EU/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1523844834&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=ls430+door+lock+actuator&dpPl=1&dpID=41kzpMS9LUL&ref=plSrch
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04-15-18, 07:20 PM
#18
I forgot that the hood latch is a bit of an issue sometimes. I already ordered the part but yet to install it.
the headlights look kinda bad, I might try and refinish them. Overall I think I got the car for a great price, however, I'm sure that none of the previous owners took care of it very well.
I'm off to a start of trying to restore it to better than factory, but it will take alot of time and some money to get there.
the headlights look kinda bad, I might try and refinish them. Overall I think I got the car for a great price, however, I'm sure that none of the previous owners took care of it very well.
I'm off to a start of trying to restore it to better than factory, but it will take alot of time and some money to get there.
04-15-18, 07:36 PM
#19
Neither mirror will go down via the switch, but they go down when I put the car in reverse.
Telescoping doesn't work on the steering wheel. I bought a new bushing for it, just haven't had time yet to replace it.
Rear driver's side shock is leaking, it's on the to do list.
There is a rattle under the dash by the passenger side tweeter. It's only slightly annoying and only seems to happen when the car is cold. Not that big a deal.
That's it!
Telescoping doesn't work on the steering wheel. I bought a new bushing for it, just haven't had time yet to replace it.
Rear driver's side shock is leaking, it's on the to do list.
There is a rattle under the dash by the passenger side tweeter. It's only slightly annoying and only seems to happen when the car is cold. Not that big a deal.
That's it!
04-15-18, 08:04 PM
#20
04-15-18, 09:32 PM
#22
My money is on a bad motor. There is a thread where one guy managed to fix his telescopic function by replacing the bushing but I'm not sure anyone else has had the same luck. I know I wasn't one of them...
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04-15-18, 09:35 PM
#23
The only thing I really would like to do to my 04 is to replace the top windshield molding in the hopes of quieting the wind noise I get from the top of the windshield. I might change out the brake rotors within the next year or so but other than that don't have any maintenance items coming up and everything else is working as it should...
04-15-18, 10:04 PM
#24
The only thing I really would like to do to my 04 is to replace the top windshield molding in the hopes of quieting the wind noise I get from the top of the windshield. I might change out the brake rotors within the next year or so but other than that don't have any maintenance items coming up and everything else is working as it should...
04-16-18, 12:15 AM
#25
Mechanical:
Knock sensor
Body:
Front bumper needs replacement
Rear driver side side seat needs hole patched
Roof side drips need replacing, cracked and nearly sunbleached
Oh, and 3/4 of my rims are in bad cosmetic condition
Electrical:
Driver side temperature adjustor bulb needs replacing
Front passenger window motor or track needs replacing
Front passenger side tweeter needs replacing
Passenger side rear view mirror motor is stubborn to fold in cold weather
Idk if actual issue or if dealer did this, steering wheel tilts, doesn't telescope
Surprisingly still love this car and would drive it forever if I had the money for endless restorations and rebuilds
Knock sensor
Body:
Front bumper needs replacement
Rear driver side side seat needs hole patched
Roof side drips need replacing, cracked and nearly sunbleached
Oh, and 3/4 of my rims are in bad cosmetic condition
Electrical:
Driver side temperature adjustor bulb needs replacing
Front passenger window motor or track needs replacing
Front passenger side tweeter needs replacing
Passenger side rear view mirror motor is stubborn to fold in cold weather
Idk if actual issue or if dealer did this, steering wheel tilts, doesn't telescope
Surprisingly still love this car and would drive it forever if I had the money for endless restorations and rebuilds
04-16-18, 06:48 AM
#26
Moderator
Wow, there are some rather alarming things on some of your lists...
My 2001;
Crack in the Y pipe which continually triggers the P0430 code.
Broken hinge on passenger door storage bin
Mirrors won't retract when they're wet
Hood release cable gets stuck if I don't exercise it weekly
My 2005
Telescopic motor for steering wheel is slow, even though I've lubricated it a few times.
That's really about it..
My 2001;
Crack in the Y pipe which continually triggers the P0430 code.
Broken hinge on passenger door storage bin
Mirrors won't retract when they're wet
Hood release cable gets stuck if I don't exercise it weekly
My 2005
Telescopic motor for steering wheel is slow, even though I've lubricated it a few times.
That's really about it..
04-16-18, 06:51 AM
#27
Moderator
I'll have to dig into the same motor on my 2005 when it gets nice out, as it's starting to fail.
04-16-18, 06:55 AM
#28
Pole Position
On my 2001 LS, the top left glove box hinge is loose/broken. 01 has the dual (top/bottom) glove box. I haven't taken the time to disassemble.
The latch on my rear seat console is also broken. I know I could fix both, but they are so minor and seldom used that I just leave them be.
The latch on my rear seat console is also broken. I know I could fix both, but they are so minor and seldom used that I just leave them be.
04-16-18, 07:06 AM
#29
Racer
Thread Starter
I was thinking of items I need to repair...whether to do it myself, or take to a mechanic to repair. I'm also wonder what all you guys have on your LS that's OEM broken (not working as supposed to from factory, NOT MODS/custom projects that you need to complete.)
My 2005 needs.....
My 2005 needs.....
- Driver's side door lock actuator (I've had the motor for a year but can't decide to DIY or take to dealer, lol)
- Tilt/telescoping steering wheel doesn't reliably work 100% of the time. Probably will just live with it as is.
- Exhaust leak is throwing a code, so I have CEL and VSC lamps on. Leak is from the passenger side exhaust at a gasket.
- backlight on rear sunshade switch, traction control switch, and front seat heat/cool controls backlight doesn't illuminate, but the transmission ECT (snow/power) backlight DOES work. I still need to troubleshoot.
- 18" rims are in a terrible chipping/peeling condition. Contemplating my options for repair or replace, but don't want knockoffs.
04-16-18, 08:02 AM
#30
Lexus Fanatic
When I bought my 2001, the telescoping feature didn't work, so I completely disassembled the motor and lubricated the heck out of it and it's been working beautifully ever since. Going on 4 years now..
I'll have to dig into the same motor on my 2005 when it gets nice out, as it's starting to fail.
I'll have to dig into the same motor on my 2005 when it gets nice out, as it's starting to fail.
Wish I had more time. I have to do 3 cars, flushing the brake fluid, got the adapters for GM and Toyota now....want to do my rear rotors/pads/sensor on the LS. I hope the M8 1.25 bolts pop them off.
With my wife's 2011 with 71k breaking down this weekend, funny when one realizes the LS430 is the go to reliable car...