Kennyr

Looking for help to solve front cigarette lighter intermittent problem. When I plug in a accessory unit it will work for 3-4 days, then stop working for no apparent reason. Checked lexus owners club website for solutions of problem, tried solutions, no help. I have 12 volts at cigarette lighter plug, checked fuse ok, but replaced anyway. Both rear cigarette lighters work fine. Has anyone ever replace cigarette plug in unit, easy or hard item to replace, what steps must you take to replace unit. Thanks for your help, Ron

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Yes I have had the same problem. You need a new unit. I've replaced mine for the same reason. It's not too hard to do. Use the same steps laid out in replacing the radio or climate unit on this site.

I'm a new member to this site and thought I would introduce myself and car to the club. I am a retired Volvo mechanic with a 91 LS400, 145k Silver, no heated seats or trax. I bought it 5 years ago with 82k on it. It was a perfect dealer maintained one owner vehicle. Today it looks like the day I bought it. I do all my own work. Here's a list of the things I've repaired if 5 years. Brakes and 4 rotors twice. The Rotors are junk on these cars and don't last. I'm told 93's have bigger brakes. Drivers door handle, 4 shocks, swaybar bushings, antenna mast, throttle position sensor, a/c conversion to R134, new pr. window and door lock master switchpack in drivers door (the door lockout switches break), Motor mount and trans mount, plugs, caps and rotors, wires, t belt, idlers and tensioner, water pump and thermostat, serp belt, climate head unit (of course). I flush the complete tranny at least every 20k and change the oil every 3k. I have also added sheepskins since the 91 seats arn't that great. I have installed an aftermarket remote entry system that beeps when you lock and unlock the doors. The range is great also (not like the original button on the key). XM radio is my latest add on. Its a Roady unit mounted right by the shifter. I have also dropped the headliner and tightened the sunroof bolts to cure the nasty creaking noise from above. A Lexus tech gave me that advise. These are the things I can remember right now but I'm sure there are many more. Anyway it's a great car and I love driving it anywhere. Denver to Vegas and on to Santa Monica several times. 25 MPG on the road and 18 in town.

i'm not asking for oppinions on what you think between 87 and up gas, thats been addressed a 100 times

or "its my baby, or its a lexus" and whats the extra money.....yada yada.....no offense but thats also been addressed 100 times.  :D

and obviously everyone knows what the manual reccomends........

in lue of this thread being a broken record, lets please stop replies of that nature  ;)

lets keep it to replies of people who use or have used 87 octane gas in your LS, which there were some valid replies ie.....Ron and Shadow, very interesting, thanks for staying on the specific topic.....  :D

i'm asking who uses 87 octane regularly in there LS..........

anyone else?

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How does the insurance co know it wasn't towed to a chop shop?

My 91 LS400 with 145k miles cranks too long before starting at times. It always starts. The plugs and wires etc. are all new. I've tried all grades of gas with no difference. Any ideas?