Everything that is wrong with my Lexus LS430
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- Here is everything that is wrong with my Lexus LS 430.
Let me know if your LS 430 has similar things wrong with it.
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Center console: The top closing clip needs to be replaced (est $15 dealer) The screws come lose causing the top to lean backward. There are TH-cam videos of how to take apart and tighten the screws.
Thank you Jason!! I was hoping someone watching would know what to do. Appreciate you!!🙏🏼
I just bought a 2004 also with 270,000 miles and it runs like a dream no problems at all. Im due for a timing belt in the next 10,000 miles and im going to do valve cover gaskets myself but other than that its in great shape. The 2nd owner had it since it had 28,000 and they kept up with maintenance really good.
I love reading comments like this. I've only heard great things about these luxury sedans. so happy that i bought one. Just amazing!
How much you pay?
@@DeepEnterprises 4500
@@gsanchez711 Thanks, Im about to pull the trigger on a 04 with 150k.. for $10k.. base model.. belt pump and tensioners done about 130k.... overpaying i feel.. but its in great shape... thanks for response
Is it dificult and expansive to replace timing belt in this car?
you can fix the loose door lock by removing the door panel and realigning the ball connectors, pretty easy repair maybe 30 min job
Thank you for the suggestion! I'll try to work on it myself and save a few bucks too.
Is there a video or link on how to do this? Thanks!
@@snowpants2212 Not really to be honest, I kinda figured it out unintentionally when I was installing new door speakers. I would just get the door panel off (plenty of videos about that, all you need is a 10mm socket) and look around the lock area. there is a ball connector (probably not the right name for it but it's a little ball thats connected to a line) it just needs to be properly placed into the lock slot if it slipped out. When its not in the slot it won't hold or lock as nothing can physically move the lock. I'd recommend taking off a door panel of both a working door, and the non working one. then just take a look at how the working one is lined up, and align the ball connector on the broken one based on that.
just a heads up that if you yank the door panel off with force it could disconnect the locks (happened to me twice) so be gentle with the panel as you take it off
I have my 430 05 with 150k. Replaced front control arm rear bushing with poly from figs. Amazing results. Replaced all my door actuators for 7 dollars a door. I also lubricated my rubber on sunroof and doors. Did all the fluids and transmission. Replaced shocks all around. Amazing car. I want to have another one. Fix the center console. Took like 30 mins. Where you located in Cali.
Ooh thanks for this. I'll look into getting these done too . Have a great day 😁
How did you replace the actuators for only $7? Were you replacing each whole actuator, or just the little motor inside the actuator?
@@snowpants2212 little motor inside
@@snowpants2212 if you around the bay are I can do it for you
@@Mazdatechsenior where do I get these little motors?
I feel you on the Stereo, when it comes to a lot of the older cars I love like tbe LS430 I want to keep its stock stereo cause I think it’s a really nice stereo and also I like to keep it as vintage as it is and I have CDs and cassettes so older stock stereos always my preference on a older car
EXACTLY. Same here. I use CDs in my Abarth all the time and same when I had a Porsche!
It’s levenson not evenson
Go online for the center cap. Have a paintless dent repair come pull the dents. Order online for the window trim, front hood struts, all sensors cost $25-$75 each easy diy. The sensors are VVT position sensor with little filter about 2 inches long (aka oil control valve), crankshaft position sensor, Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor, clean it first and put back in with MAF cleaner, output speed sensor (goes on top of transmission), camshaft position sensors, pcv, airfilter, cabin filter, oil change, valve cover gaskets. These changes and repairs may take years before they need replaced or fixed. All are DIY. All sensors are 1 10 meter metric socket or MAF has 2 small screws use a quality Phillips screw driver (careful not to strip them). They all have an electric plug wire that you have to squeeze to disconnect. These cars go from 200- several 100's of thousands miles, just fix them yourself. When your cars ones really ruff like overnight then is one of the things mentioned earlier. TRY NOT TAKE IT TO A DEALER OR MECHANIC SHOP. THEY WILL BRAKE YOUR CAR, KEEP IT TO LONG AND BILL YOU THOUSANDS. If you need help hire a mobile mechanic by the job not by the hour. Today 03/11/22 I paid $60 for 1 valve cover gasket leaking oil changed. Hope this helps. I own 2 LS430's 2001 Sport & 2005 ultra luxury. Many years on 1 245000 miles runs like new and a 2005 1 yr 140000 miles. I'm the 2nd owner on both cars. Paid $9000 for and 10 years later $8000 for 2005. Both are still in mint condition.
This car is elite If a twilight is out the transmission will go into limp mode. Any minor maintenance issue will cause this until you fix it then it runs perfect.
They do make a cassette that plugs into your phone if you put OE tape player bavk in.
What mileage you got on your car an how much did you get it for?
I'm 22 in the UK with a 05 LS430 I've got few but not much few battle scars but as expected on a 15 year old car
Congratulations. Such a great car to own. True luxury.
@@JermsDNA I'm switching over to Coilovers cause my driving is a bit erratic hahaa and might straight pipe it to unleash that v8 I don't mind sacrificing a bit of luxery for performance
@@ingho253 sounds similar to my plans although i may do air bags and also i may work on my Abarth before starting on the LS. Any other plans for your LS?
I am also in UK with a 2005 ls430
you could use magnets to keep it closed, if you need really strong ones look into earth magnets, otherwise just some decent surface area.
I'll try the fix on the forum, if that doesn't work maybe the magnets are a good idea. We did a similar fix with magnets on my old Porsche cup holders
Nice video Jerms. Very informative.
Thanks Sal!!
I have same issue with arm rest and i have an original CD player but it's not working cannot upload disc
I know that area, I tow over there sometimes. Great video, thanks! Coming from a manual WRX, looking at getting something a little more chill
Good vibes at old niles! Thanks for the compliment. Loving the LS430. Smooth and powerful.
All of the issues on your car are very minimal and minor, especially for a car of that age. Overall, it seems very well taken care of and in nice shape! The guy should have put a piece of brownish/grey colored vinyl, instead of the carbon fiber look one. If the color matched close enough, it would look like it could be stock. Someone cut the vinyl shape out very nicely! The original Mark & Evinson stereo in your car was top notch back in the day. Speakers placed in the right spots I'm sure gave it a real great sound experience! My big question is......Does that tape deck work?? If not, you gotta get that feature working again for sure! 😁
Thanks Alex! Yes, I can't wait to get the stereo working the way it should be working. Then I have to pick you up and give you a ride LOL
U have to take apart the center console and tighten some screws that’s it
Thanks!!
There are cigarette lighter adapters for blue tooth, my son has one on his 06 corolla.
I had one in my Porsche.. actually I think it's in my RX330 now 🤔
Some aftermarket are controlled by OE steering wheel. In that space I would put in a DVD or replace the head unit which sorta looks like it's a real pain to match and would keep OE amp and speakers. Someone is going to have to pull that door panel to see if anything is broke or just popped out of place. I have a Chrysler Concorde restoring has 9 speaker Infinity system repainting whole nine yards. This not a comparison not even in my mind to this Lexus. Door handle broke replaced whole door panel will refurbish panel taken out. As long as it is running good take care of that sweet sweet ride.
I had something in mind that turns your oem screen into a tablet basically. Thanks for the suggestions. Much appreciated!
Really nice car! Lexus all the way
Thank you 🙏🏻
It would be neat if you could have your current sound system set up to work with all the controls & regain all the positives of the original.
At 8:50 it appears like body filler which possibly has surface rust underneath. It may make sense to have it repaired before any (potential) rust either sneaks further under your paint or starts to penetrate. I think the ceramic finish may be a hindrance when painting- though I am not up with current technologies/ materials. Your car looks pretty good on the whole.👍❤🖖
Thanks so much for the advice, Maxwell! I will look into fixing the potential rust patch asap and maybe there is a way to make the current stereo work. I'll look into it. Thanks you always for the support, means a lot to me. Have a blessed Sunday. 🤍🙏🏼
@@JermsDNA at the moment (if there is rust) it is likely to only be enough to stop the adhesion with the metal...mild surface rust & small area of Bondo. All the best & I hope I have not led you to far astray. Cheers
I have the same 04 ls430 with the same center console problem lol.
Dang I need to fix that lol
Random question for the car does the interior sound like it's cracking since it's a older car? And also
For the LS430 compared to the LS430 Ultra Luxury
Will I be missing out on a lot with the normal LS430?
And will it be worth it to go with the Ultra Luxury for the cruise control, air suspension, Navigation screen
and sound isolated windows?
Note the Ultra Luxury I want to buy costs less but has a few problems. Nothing major
Hi Victor. The sound in the interior is as if the car was brand new. So smooth, sometimes feels like I'm in a hybrid it's so silent overall
As for the Ultra Luxury part of it. Most people would agree that its better to just buy a non UL and start with the base model. I went with the UL because it was slim pickings in my area as far as color I wanted and price range. I found my from a private dealer and got the price I wanted. You won't be missing too much from not buying the UL.
get that full coverage insurance and maybe someone will key your car by "accident" and you can get a discount on a paint job lol
Park it in Oakland and I can add new windows and window tint too 😂
Did you fix the center console yet?
Not yet, I probably should. Seems easy and it's annoying to have it pop up randomly haha
@@JermsDNA I did it on mine a few months ago. It's pretty straight forward but can definitely be a pain in the ass as some of the initial screws are hard to get at due to the weird angle from having to be in the backseat during disassembly. It's definitely worth it though, it was a big sigh of relief to not have the thing pop out constantly. I've got a few other minor little issues with mine like the cd door under the radio is loose as well as the slide-out cubby which is stuck in the dash. I'll get around to those one of these days. Great car, just subscribed 👍.
@@leavemetomyself Right on! Thanks for that. Btw do you just need to buy the latch or anything else?
@@JermsDNA You shouldn't have to buy the latch at all. You just have to retighten some loose screws and that fixes the whole issue. Club Lexus has a forum explaining the repair.
@@leavemetomyself awesome! Thank you 🙏🏼
Man you complaining about the wrong thing put a double din radio in 7 inch apple/android and you would make that car feel new. I still have original radio I will let you have it you just pay shipping. The console will s a easy fix take it off find the lose missing screws and replace with longer screws screw into the plastic. Door actuator goes bad do not buy a actuator by the little motors on Amazon comes in 4 pack and that will fix the locks
You miss the point man. Trying to say that what's wrong with it aint even that bad. Keep the rubber side down 😉
Stereo sound is not good Ls have good stereo sound
Ls400 stereo sound better than this
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