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  1. Engine Control Unit.
    SOMETIMES: "transmission jerks from 1st to 2nd gear, and kinda slips from 2nd to 3rd"

    AND the fact that it is a 99. This issue is more of a problem for the earlier models but includes my year:

    http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls400/656360-all-my-crazy-lexus-issues-solved-ecu-leaking-capacitor.html

    It's not really a problem yet, but these caps do have a shelf life. I was just putting out feelers for future reference. I plan to drive this thing until the wheels fall off. (Or I ever find another Black Onyx with blue interior. Never seen another one since I got mine.)

  2. I put my LS in the shop for some work and they gave me a 2013 ES loaner. My 15 yr old LS rides a LOT better than this "new" car. Do 18" wheels make that much difference or is it just because it's an LS?

    I'm continually amazed with my LS.

  3. My headlights have a clear coating on them that is peeling off. Is this original clearcoat? What is the best way to get it off? I don't want to sand since the headlights are still perfect; no haze. oxidation or pits. It's flat so I thought perhapes a razor blade but I wanted to know if anyone knows of a solvent that can wipe the film off without hurting the headlight.

  4. I always thought a "paint can opener" was called a screw driver. Never knew there was a dedicated tool for that. Looks like you know what you're doing. Thought I'd mention that in my research on this car I found a post somewhere that showed a P/S rebuild. It mentioned that the cause for the failed o ring is the worn bearing in the pump. If you have any more trouble with that new o ring you might want to check that out.

  5. Several questions come to mind. Has the timing belt been changed? Is the complete owners manual set there? Check the service book that shows all service done on the car. (Timing belt is due at 90K miles.) Has the power steering leaked onto the alternator? That's a common problem. I would still suggest a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you know a good mechanic. If anything, it might give you some bargaining leverage. If nothing else is wrong, I'd happily give them 7,000 cash. It would have to be mint, with new belts/hoses/bushings/gaskets for me to pay 89K. (But when I was shopping for mine I saw asking prices from 5900 to 10K and mileage from 50K to 240K. By the way, did it have the tool kit in the trunk? Finally, I assume you've already seen this:
    http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/topic/11775-common-issues-and-a-ls400-buying-guide/

  6. I did the programming steps and car responded correctly, saying it added my new key. The key remote now does unlock and lock the doors. The new key also will turn in the ignition. The new key, however, will not start the car. It just turns the ignition over and over. I assume the engine lockout mode is in effect for this key. The original key starts the car just fine. Is there a separate procedure for adding/programming a new key or do I have a bad/wrong transponder?

  7. 1999 LS 400
    I believe I'm the 3rd owner.

    Got it for $5,400 in Denton, Tx last month.

    No problems so far. Drives like new. Runs perfectly. Got some dings and a few scuffs in the seat but hardly noticeable. The most obvious thing is the blacked out clock lcd and the cracks in the wooden steering wheel. But everything works. Oh, but the cup holders are too small for my coffee mug. Dang it!

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