John ADAM

The non-dealer repair shop quoted a price of about $1300 to fix the headlights rotating motor etc. So, I decided to live with headlights that work but do not turn (like it is in most other cars) and removed the AFS fuse from the fuse box. The AFS flashing light from the dash board disappeared after I removed the fuse. This was about 2-3 years ago.

Are you still looking for help on this issue?

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November 29, 2022 Can someone please recommend a good OnBoardDiagnostic tool for 2005 LS430 so that I can read the error code and what seems to be wrong with the car before deciding if I should get it fixed or not, and where to go for repair. I am hoping I would be able to buy it at Amazon. Thank you.

I could not find any special auto electric shops. When I Googled (Auto electric repair shops) for it only local GENERAL auto repair shops came on the search but a few I called said they do not do electric work and advised to go to dealer. Are there any national auto electric repair shops I can search for by name in my area? Thanks.

Thank you. Yes I did check the battery voltage with (14.2) and without (12.45) engine running and it checked out OK with higher voltage when engine was running (I think it was over 14.2). My regular mechanic also checked it professionally and said the battery and alternator are both OK; and, that there is a parasitic drain somewhere. But, he does not do the electrical work and told me to go to dealer. Dealer told me to do this type of work the labor is about 140/hour with no idea about total time involved; it could be "several" hours and do not want to go there giving them open wallet with no educated idea about the work. Generally, I have had bad experience dealing with dealers for anything except oil change. I am still puzzled that resting drain with everything off is only 30-40 milliamps yet something drains out the battery in 3-4 days in summer and just 2 days in winter. As I said, if I I disconnect the battery, it lasted for 5 days and started right way with voltage drop only from 12.40 to 12.27 after 5 days. Thanks again in advance if you, or any one else, have any other suggestions. John LetUsHelpEachOther

April 18, 2022 Battery on my 2005 Lexus LS 430 dies after 2-3 days of inactivity. The battery is new (tried 3 new batteries in last 3 years). Alternator is also new. Battery and alternator were checked by a mechanic who said both are good. If I disconnect the battery it does not drain and stays good for up to 5-6 days. If I leave it connected, it dies in 2-3 days. So, it indicates possible parasitic drain. But, when I check the resting voltage/current using a multi-meter, I only get 30-40 milliamp which is less than 50 milliamps that they say is "normal" and sort of rules out parasitic drain per my reading. Question: 1. Can the car have parasitic drain even if the resting (30 minutes wait and everything off on the car after disconnecting negative cable) voltage is less than 50 mA? In my case, even if it is less than 30-40 mA? 2. If parasitic drain is unlikely with a resting voltage of less than 50 mA, what could be other reason/s for battery drain within 2-3 days of inactivity? Thanks a lot friends, for whatever help you can provide.

2005 Lexus LS 430 There is an amber light inside the inner head lamp modules. It comes on when I turn the car on EVEN if all parking and head light switches are OFF. Is it normal or does it indicate a problem/short in the electrical system? Thanks a lot.

On 2005 Lexus LS 430: The battery dies just after 3-4 days of inactivity. I make sure ALL lights are off. Battery is new, alternator is also new. They tested battery anyway and charging system and load test came out good. In my other Lexus, same age battery works well even after 2 weeks of sitting on driveway. Battery, terminals, and alternator belt etc. checked out good by an EXPERT mechanic. He thinks there is an electrical short somewhere and advised me to go to dealer which I am reluctant to do at $135/hour to diagnose and with no estimate on how long it will take (usual dealer trap) them to diagnose and fix. Don't want to spend a lot on this old car which otherwise runs well and I intend to keep it. But frequent dead battery issue is very annoying. Can members please help me understand some possible/common reasons for parasitic drain on 2005 Lexus LS 430 or in general. I am sure there may be other who experienced similar issue in the past. Thanks a lot in advance.

January 24, 2022 I have the same problem. The battery dies just after 3-4 days of inactivity. Battery, terminals, and alternator (both only 9 month old) checked out good by EXPERT mechanic. He thinks there is an electrical short somewhere and advised me to go to dealer which I am reluctant to do at $175/hour to diagnose and with no estimate on how long it will take (usual dealer trap) them to diagnose and fix. I want to know some reasons for parasitic drain on 2005 Lexus LS 430 or in general. Thanks. John.