Sardar

Ok all Lexus Guru's I have two problems with my newly bought LS430 (2003). It turns out the car was hit on the left side from the driver's door to the passenger door. I can tell because I can pick up re-painted parts very quickly. Problem #1: Taillamp failure light comes on with I turn the headlights on. 1. Probably a problem with the luggage computer box (this is were the sensor is?) Is there a way to loop the signal to "fool" the sensor. 2. Where the heck is the ground screw for this system? Each socket just has clips to hold in the bulb. Problem #2 Last week it rained all day, I just noticed that the back passenger carpet was soaking wet - I mean splash, splash wet. Where is this water coming from? The plugs on the sheet metal are in place and tight. I'm gonna tackle one problem at a time. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I do like the ride of the car, but these little problems are driving me nuts. Thanks CJ

Brothers and partners in crime, Just bought a 2003 LS430. I really enjoy driving the car; its my first Lexus. Must say, the engine and car is ultra quiet when compared to my old infiniti Q45. However, the LS has a problem that is annoying the s$*t out of me. At night, as soon as I start the engine, the taillamp failure light comes on the dash with the red exclamation mark. I don't need to step on the brake for this to happen, so its one of the taillights that's causing the failure light. I changed EVERY bulb in the back, inclduing the turn signals making sure that it is the right wattage for the job. All bulbs are high quality from Autozone. Every single light is lite up in the back, I verified this maybe 50 times already. The sign still comes on. I measured the voltage at the taillights, all are reading at 12.15 volts. Interesting point - the light does NOT come on if I turn the key to the start position, only when I crank and start the engine, does the warning come on. I can't figure this out. Someone else must have had this problem - how do I fix this? Any help would be much appreciated. C

I have the same problem. The rear carpet on the passenger side is soaking wet! It so wet that if you were to stomp your feet you would hear a slat slat sound. That much water cant come from a leaking seal... no way. Where are these AC drain tubes? Any help would be much appreciated CJ