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Old Sep 13, 2023 | 12:09 PM
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2018 39K no problems. I had a used LS430 UL with air suspension 186K and still fully functional. (I sold it to a buddy.)

The air suspension is a big part of what makes these cars ride like they are on clouds. I would never buy one without it and would never decommission it. Repair replace and ride the clouds
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Old Sep 13, 2023 | 01:26 PM
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I've either removed or merged your posts from multiple 5LS threads and from across other model forums into this one spot. I understand you are upset, but if you keep spamming, you're going to get banned.
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Old Sep 13, 2023 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by booca12
2018 39K no problems. I had a used LS430 UL with air suspension 186K and still fully functional. (I sold it to a buddy.)

The air suspension is a big part of what makes these cars ride like they are on clouds. I would never buy one without it and would never decommission it. Repair replace and ride the clouds
Same with my 2018. No problems with the air suspension at 52K mi. I did replace the run flat tires that came with the car for further softness and feel it rides like a luxury car should.
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Old Sep 14, 2023 | 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Gerf
He says while leaning back in the chair and crossing his arms...

I would start with searching for tab's that may apply, like this one
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/20...43930-9999.pdf
This is great information for the OP to see if his VIN falls within the range of the defect to properly correct and for others!

Other unknowns include:
Did OP buy from dealer or other?
Is CarFax free of accidents or salvage.
Was car purchased with problem, or did it manifest itself later.
Is VIN within known problem area outlined in TSB?





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Old Sep 14, 2023 | 08:47 AM
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I am talking about the LS500 Not the LS460 .The 460 is already known for air problems
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Old Sep 14, 2023 | 08:50 AM
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Noy only am I trying to find out other peoples opinion on their ls500 but I'm also trying to let them be aware of problems that it has on the air suspension .I'm looking for answers and speaking the truth .Thats what this site is for
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Originally Posted by salamanda2
I am talking about the LS500 Not the LS460 .The 460 is already known for air problems
Then you shouldn’t have posted in the LS460 forum ( and others) multiple times, requiring the moderator team to do a lot of work to clean things up.

ALL air ride systems on every manufacturer have issues over time, including Lexus. They are all (more) expensive to repair and harder to troubleshoot. That’s a well known trade off for a nicer ride and flexibility in variable suspension settings that air ride suspension provides.

I would suggest looking at the advice members have offered you and provide some of the info they are asking you to help you troubleshoot your issue.
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Old Sep 14, 2023 | 09:39 AM
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I also have a 2018 awd LS500 with air suspension and it sits higher on one side than the other and the lexus so called fix doesn't fix the issue
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Old Sep 14, 2023 | 09:44 AM
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Angry air suspension delete

2018 LS500 12,000 had air suspension delet3 done twice and sits higher on one side than the other
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Old Sep 14, 2023 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by salamanda2
2018 LS500 12,000 had air suspension delet3 done twice and sits higher on one side than the other

who sells an air suspension delete for the LS500?
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Old Sep 14, 2023 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by DaveGS4
Then you shouldn’t have posted in the LS460 forum ( and others) multiple times, requiring the moderator team to do a lot of work to clean things up.

ALL air ride systems on every manufacturer have issues over time, including Lexus. They are all (more) expensive to repair and harder to troubleshoot. That’s a well known trade off for a nicer ride and flexibility in variable suspension settings that air ride suspension provides.

I would suggest looking at the advice members have offered you and provide some of the info they are asking you to help you troubleshoot your issue.
its a 2018 with 12,000 it shouldn't have air suspension issues . I put it in the LS500 forum and up to this point i have not received any further suggestions that i haven't done already .Its up to lexus to come up with a better fix on what to do .they claim it doesn't have any air leaks
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Old Sep 14, 2023 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by moekhan165
who sells an air suspension delete for the LS500?
No one sells air suspension delete ,The dealer does this per lexus instuctions per a memo and it doesn't always work .the car sits higher on one side than the other
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Old Sep 14, 2023 | 10:05 AM
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do you ever look at your car when its parked on a flat surface and see if it sits higher on one side ?
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Old Sep 14, 2023 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by salamanda2
No one sells air suspension delete ,The dealer does this per lexus instuctions per a memo and it doesn't always work .the car sits higher on one side than the other
someone needs to because I’m afraid what I’m going to have to spend with this one goes out. I might just go aftermarket, it’s probably cheaper.

https://www.topendmotorsports.com/le...ystem-3430.php
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Old Sep 14, 2023 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by salamanda2
I also have a 2018 awd LS500 with air suspension and it sits higher on one side than the other and the lexus so called fix doesn't fix the issue
this guy would like his post deleted also.
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