2001 Lexus LS430 Sport with nav
MILEAGE: 224k
HISTORY:
Clean title. Garage kept. 3 keys. Passed smog in October 2025. No CEL. No rips or tears in leather
I am the 2nd owner. I Purchased from original owner (Lady driven). Car has been maintained by dealer entire life. VIN verified.
RECENT MAINTENANCE:
221k Timing belt, water pump, idler bearing, hydraulic tensioner, tensioner bearing, valve cover, coolant, transmission fluid, spark plug seal, spark plug, front crank seal serviced (all OEM parts) AISIN TKT-021
MODS:
5% carbon tint (back + rear side)
15% carbon tint (front)
LED interior lights
Yellow fog light bulb
Muffler delete
LOCATION:
Bay Area, CA
Testing waters. Please DM me if seriously interested.
- Joshua
My ls430 is very unstable at high speeds. Its worse on windy days. Could it be alignment. It was also converted from air suspension to regular suspension.Dont know if thats the cause. What could be the cause?
Is it worth it to just fix it up or just wait till something
Hey do you know how to unclip this connector from the glass mirror?
I got the backup camera options with my Grom Vline2 and I wasn't sure if I should run the wire by drilling and grommeting a hole in the lid or if there is something creative someone has done to route it cleanly inside and outside.
Has this happened to anyone? Any suggestions on how I can get these lugs off. this is a complete nightmare, I’ve already tried jamming a flathead in between the lug and the recession in the wheel while trying to use an impact to get it off with no luck. Someone please help me out here 😂😭😭
I posted a while back about battery drain over time (about 3 weeks), and someone helpfully suggested I turn off the proximity function (smart key/keyless entry) on the locks using the switch they pointed me to under the dash.
I did that, and it also turns off keyless go (i.e. you have to put the key in the lock to make the car start). This makes sense, but I just wanted to check that this is expected behaviour: it suggests that that there are two mechanisms which allow the ignition to work - an active one linked to the smart key system (which presumably needs there to be batteries in the keyfob), and a passive one which works when the key is placed in the ignition lock (does this one work with an RFID chip, so doesn't need the battery in keyfob to operate?)
Anyone tried this over the actual toyota pink coolant ? Only asking because I need just one more gallon and autozone is way closer than the dealership for me.
I’ve noticed that a lot of people either go for muffler and resonator delete, won’t that cause cabin drone? I would do that but add J pipes to cancel the drone, however I kind of what a more refined sound while still being loud, but I also notice if you add anything after the 3rd cat, it tends to be as quiet as a muffler delete. Yes I know people may look down upon my choices, but i want my cousin to hear me coming whenever I go to help him restore his beetle haha. That being said i might even consider valved mufflers.
So what would you recommend, also I’d love to hear what set ups you’ve done…
Replaced the power steering on my 430. Broke the Air control valve in the process. Replaced it with a new one from the Amazon seller Tilscience and noticed a leak from the bottom of the housing, depicted in the thread image. Sealed it with Lexus’ form-in-place-gasket (FIPG), and started getting fluid out of the top being sucked into the intake, causing white smoke being exhausted during start up. Reviewed some threads on Lexus forums and to my analysis it seems the seals may be faulty. Has anyone experienced this with their Lexus?
Has anyone had trouble with their button on the trunk not working? I have owned mine for 3 years and the trunk button has never worked on the back. Any advice?
This Toyota crown has cupholders right where the ashtray would be on the LS 430. The dimensions look very similar I wonder if it would be swappable.
Figured I’d post a couple pics from the local spots by my house.
Looking to refoam my front door speakers on my 2006 that DOES NOT HAVE the Mark Levinson speaker system. I’m looking on Simply Speakers and the only kit I see doesn’t look to be the right one
Can someone point me to the correct kit for post facelift 430s that do not have the Levinson system?