Phil M.M.

thankfully i can usually move the wheel somewhat with manual pressure- at the same time as i press the tilt button up-down

Thanks micah.berry this sounds like a good-cost effective comprimise to an expensive fix-Cleers , Phil

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Thanks VT Battery is fairly new- so problem may be more of the electrical-breaker variety .

I am having problems getting my streeing wheel tilt to work- it telescopes fine but when i push up or down on the tilt button i hear a "click" but get very lillte or no movement - also having problems getting drivers seat memoey to work (seat-mirrors-seat belt -wheel- should all re position and they wont move) any advise is appreciated-thanks

Thanks Steve -it seems to be running o.k. now-i am considering replacing the battery and/or having the charging system checked as to why it was so low after sitting 2 weeks

Thank you Jim i considered calling CAA to jump start it for me but got a bit impatient -probably better practice to let them do it

my 1996 ls 400 would not turn over yesterday after sitting for 2 weeks in Canadian winter weather It just made a rapidly repeating clicking noise when i engaged the key. interior accessories were dimly lit. I boosted it with our 2nd car and it started fine to i drove it for half hr. .would this boost do any damage to the alternator? Tks .

Thank you Sir!

Hi Folks, just wondering if it is necessary to change the power steering fluid in my 1996 ls400 and if so what fluid to use. I bought the car last nov and dont know if it has ever been changed-any danger in ruining the alternator with dripping fluid during the proceedure? Also thinking of changing the brake fluid and rear end def fluid for prevention. Thanks !

so the washer simply acts as a spacer.. Thanks Billy !

Thanks much Lex i will have a look ..

Hi Folks, Steering wheel on my 1996 ls 400 will move in and out but wont tilt up and down-just hear some clicking when i attempt to move it-yet sometimes it moves up and out of the way when i turn off ignition. What gives? Tks,Phil

Thanks landar , Is finding bad sensor a very complicated-costly proceedure ?

The low temp is usually indicative of a failed sensor or bad connection.

The outside temp.display in my 1996 ls400 is locked at -30 How do i correct?Thanks !

Hi Folks, My out side auto tint mirror has started doing some strange things. on auto tint mode ( green light on) 1/3 of the mirror tints -other portion does not-.there seems to be blue colored blotchs on it. I belive the "auto tint"function is electronic -could i have done damage spraying de icer on it here in New Brunswick Canada? Thanks !

EUBT, I really don't think there is much risk of a Toyota/Lexus block heater leaking. These things install very security and are extremely low-tech devices. I had a block heater on a Mercedes I drove from late 1979 until I bought my first LS in 1990 and never had any problems with it. I'd even plug it in when it was fairly warm (i.e. below 32° F. in my garage at home) just so I would have instant warm air from the heater during my relatively short drive to work. After I had the block heater installed, it seemed like AC outlets were EVERYWHERE I parked -- it didn't take much searching. I plugged in my block heater in the covered parking lot at work, in parking lots of hotels near Colorado ski areas and in the middle of Kansas, in public parking lots and relative's driveways in northern Iowa, etc., etc. OK, I was stealing a little electricity but not once did anyone ever unplug my block heater -- and I carried a 100' extension cord in the trunk that I sometimes used to plug it in pretty far away from my car. Of course, I really needed a block heater on that Diesel Mercedes -- that was sometimes the only reason it could be started after sitting all night in the winter at 9,000 ft. elevations. Toyota/Lexus V8 engines warm up pretty fast compared to a 1970's Mercedes Diesel engine. Thanks Jim ! I also worry about slow oil circulation and wear on start up in very cold weather. Your tip re. carrying a long extention cord in the trunk is a great one ,. I will check out your link . Take care !

Unless it gets to below -40C, just keeping the batt charged up and switching to a lighter oil should take you throught the winter with no probs. Potential for leaks etc, with a coolant heater would be a deal breaker for me. I'd get a batt warmer before a block heater. I have switched to 5-30 mobil 1 synthetic oil which seems to help - Yes the potential for leaks is a concern -Thanks much !

Unless it gets to below -40C, just keeping the batt charged up and switching to a lighter oil should take you throught the winter with no probs. Potential for leaks etc, with a coolant heater would be a deal breaker for me. I'd get a batt warmer before a block heater.

I would like to have a block heater installed in my 1996 ls400-weather is getting colder in New Brunswick Canada these days. would anyone know a part no. or where to get one of the element type that install in a "frost plug". Is it a complicated installation with potential leakage problems? Thanks much ,Phil

Hi Jae , not sure re after market wheels but "tire rack" do a survey on tire performance , I recently installed 4 Goodyear assurance "comfortred" tires as they were rated to be very quiet and they are. Good luck !

Just bought a 1996 ls400 with 229 000 km -Switched over to synthetic oil-flushed the rad. changed trans fluid to simi synthetic that is supposed to be t 4 compatable.we will see what happens.