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95 LS400 worked great - it took a couple of tries - if you go to slow it will not work - Thanks for the Help

I took a chance and bought a Remote Keyless Fob for my 97 LS4. according to some info upon searching the web, I successfully got it programmed tonight!

grand eBay total is $18 vs dealer price at $125, what a saving!

any1 interested in getting a spare or a 2nd one, can save this post for later use. also be sure the FCC ID on the remote u are getting matches the one you already have. the FCC ID is also listed in owner’s manual. they are more than likely is either HYQWDT-C or HYQ1512P

local lex dealer charges $45+ (0.5-hr labor) to program the fob! there are a few versions of programming procedure floating arount the web, here is the one works for me (id: HYQWDT-C):

1. sitting in driver seat, with driver's door OPEN, press lock/unlock button ON THE DRIVERS DOOR to lock all doors, then manually unlock driver door only.

2. Insert YOUR key in ignition, DO NOT TURN, then remove key.

3. Using the same lock/unlock button ON THE DRIVERS DOOR, slowly press lock-unlock in 5 cycles

4. Shut door.

5. Open door.

6. Using the same lock/unlock button ON THE DRIVERS DOOR, again slowly press lock-unlock in 5 cycles

7. With the door open insert your key into the ignition, turn to 'on' position (DON'T START), wait 5 seconds. Turn off and remove key.

8. Locks should cycle once (Car will lock and then unlock once by herself). If they don't cycle or they cycle more than once, do steps 1-7 over.

9. Now using the remote, push lock button, hold for one second, then release the button. The locks should cycle once. If not, start over and go slower.

10. Close the door.

11. Open the door.

12. Press the lock button on the remote. The locks should do a lock-unlock cycle.

13. Close the door

14. Press the lock button on the remote, the doors should lock.

15. Press unlock button and the doors should unlock.

before it get successfully programmed, you will hear a 10-seconds long beep which did take me by surprise! I though I was in big trouble....

Good news, I got it fixed. I discovered that the suspension would stay up as long as it was in the high position., so I left it there all the time. After 6 weeks of no problems, the left rear started to randomly lower. I replaced the left rear air strut with another arnott strut. Have had the height in the normal position for a month now with out any problems.

Exact same issue recently with 90 LS. Car suddenly dropped about 9 months ago. Toyota replaced passenger rear air strut w/ factory. OK for a few months. Car started to drop after sitting.

I figured out how to reset the computer and get the car to raise up. The computer is above 6 disk changer on the passenger side of the trunk. Pull out the largest wiring harness and reinsert. Resets the computer and the car should raise.

Recently the driver rear strut became shot. I could hear it hissing. I used a hose to find the leak - under the strut mud boot - strut shot. I repaced the strut with an arnot rebuilt.

Now the car won't raise. The shop tells me that the compressor is only pushing 20 lbs when it should push 140 lbs.

Lexus wants $1500 for a compressor. Aftermarket compressors have recently become unavailable due to quality issues (I bought 2 this week just to have the vendor email and refund).

My next move is to find a used compressor. I have an offer of $275.

If I know then what I know now, I would have put in conversion struts.

Chip L

I have a 92 LS400 which I have owned for 11 years. It is a great car. Recently I replaced the right rear air strut with a remanufactured arnott strut. This seemed to have solved my problem of the entire rear not raising up. But recently the entire rear will randomly drop over an hour period. It will be OK for a few days or a week, then after driving it, the rear will lower when parked. Have tried to soap bubble test for leaks, but found nothing. What is so frustrating, it leaks down on a random basis. I assume if I had a hose or strut leak it would be somewhat consistent. The front struts have no problem.

Thanks in advance for your help

Good news, I got it fixed. I discovered that the suspension would stay up as long as it was in the high position., so I left it there all the time. After 6 weeks of no problems, the left rear started to randomly lower. I replaced the left rear air strut with another arnott strut. Have had the height in the normal position for a month now with out any problems.

Exact same issue recently with 90 LS. Car suddenly dropped about 9 months ago. Toyota replaced passenger rear air strut w/ factory. OK for a few months. Car started to drop after sitting.

I figured out how to reset the computer and get the car to raise up. The computer is above 6 disk changer on the passenger side of the trunk. Pull out the largest wiring harness and reinsert. Resets the computer and the car should raise.

Recently the driver rear strut became shot. I could hear it hissing. I used a hose to find the leak - under the strut mud boot - strut shot. I repaced the strut with an arnot rebuilt.

Now the car won't raise. The shop tells me that the compressor is only pushing 20 lbs when it should push 140 lbs.

Lexus wants $1500 for a compressor. Aftermarket compressors have recently become unavailable due to quality issues (I bought 2 this week just to have the vendor email and refund).

My next move is to find a used compressor. I have an offer of $275.

If I know then what I know now, I would have put in conversion struts.

Chip L

I have a 92 LS400 which I have owned for 11 years. It is a great car. Recently I replaced the right rear air strut with a remanufactured arnott strut. This seemed to have solved my problem of the entire rear not raising up. But recently the entire rear will randomly drop over an hour period. It will be OK for a few days or a week, then after driving it, the rear will lower when parked. Have tried to soap bubble test for leaks, but found nothing. What is so frustrating, it leaks down on a random basis. I assume if I had a hose or strut leak it would be somewhat consistent. The front struts have no problem.

Thanks in advance for your help

I have a 92 LS400 which I have owned for 11 years. It is a great car. Recently I replaced the right rear air strut with a remanufactured arnott strut. This seemed to have solved my problem of the entire rear not raising up. But recently the entire rear will randomly drop over an hour period. It will be OK for a few days or a week, then after driving it, the rear will lower when parked. Have tried to soap bubble test for leaks, but found nothing. What is so frustrating, it leaks down on a random basis. I assume if I had a hose or strut leak it would be somewhat consistent. The front struts have no problem.

Thanks in advance for your help