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steve, this is for 90-94 but will give you an idea what needs to be done to remove the ashtray:

http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/audio/headunit.html

PM sent.

Hmmm...... 95 trunk struts for $40 (without the discount code)

http://www.partsavenue.us/ProductInfo.aspx?id=5229337

Thanks for the link MILS430!

You might be able to retension it. I provide a link to a thread showing how to do it in this thread:

http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...showtopic=54008

I just bought a new one.

The rack solenoid screen could be gunked up, remove and clean it with a toothbrush or similar:

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls400/3438...system-diy.html

Recommendation? Yes, read this...

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls400/3438...system-diy.html

Doing the solenoid is relatively easy.

90LS400Lexus, rack solenoid, not reservoir screen.

The ignition switch is on the steering column? Not in my 90 or 95.

The part number for the ignition switch on the 90-94 is 84450-50010, about $133

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/ind...p;siteid=214915

wuzzy, what year LS? Update your car model with the year.

Here's a great write up on fixing a PS leak:

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls400/4055...000-ls400s.html

I can't believe I had to start a new thread to tthink of that LOL.

No soup for you!

Replacing the starter on the 95 ls400 is not for the weak in heart or those who are easily discouraged.

Amen brother, says me who did it last year at this same time. Still going strong.

Congratulations!!

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your purchase.

What's the fluid level in the reservoir? If low, it will make noise.

Welcome, here in the desert is 32 degrees considered cold? We get that a few days out of the year. Anyway, can't answer your question directly but cold could have something to do with it. Did you find the push button way down under the dash under the steering wheel next to the foot light to toggle the chirp on/off? Try disabling it then enabling it to see if that makes a difference.

However, if I'm not mistaken, the "chirper" is behind the left front wheel well near the door, maybe it's getting covered in snow/sleet as you drive causing it to become blocked then as it melts, back to normal.

Yep, way down under the dash under the steering wheel, near the pedals next to the foot light.

In this thread, I have a link to the other forum which has a thread showing how to do it:

http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...showtopic=49938

Thanks. The Duralast MKD665 for $19.99 USD? It says it's Special Order for my local store so I'd have to go pay for them first.

I'll most likely turn the rotors. Have you bought their Duralast rotors too?

At the risk of turning this into a "what brake pad is best" thread, what pads did you use (and from where)? Just curious as I think I need to replace mine as well. Did you have the rotors turned?

SK, thanks for pointing out the membership. I'm in. You have to edit an older post and use the link that comes up after clicking on the Post number link in the top right corner of that post.

Thermostat?

A little frustrated are we, RDM? :chairshot:

To get the PS fluid out and replace it with ATF, do a flush....

http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...st&p=372435

Here's another link:

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls400/3438...system-diy.html

Very sad....

http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/

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Contact us if you need help or have any other question about this change. Extra info for registered forum members.

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It hasn't been asked yet, are you seeing smoke come out the exhaust when you start the car?

killer, this thread has some pics showing the bolt used.

http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...showtopic=60012

Wow, you all have me wanting to drive a 1995 or newer LS400.

That's exactly how I felt after I got my 90 and figured out what the LS400 brand was all about. It was an unfortunate accident that got me there but I'm so much happier with the 95 than the 90.

The back end of the gen2 is so much more modern than the gen 1. Enough so that Lexus kept it when they modded the front end in 98-00 models.

I know it's crazy to pass up 90 with only 18K miles, but for me, I would rather have a 150K 95 any day.

If you haven't found it already, here is a great site for the DIYer:

http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/

I'd also recommend going with a gen 2 (95-97) over a 90.

Do some comparison shopping:

http://seattle.craigslist.org/search/cta?q...&maxAsk=max