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  1. Yes, if you could, I would greatly appreciate it... Thanks! I have a GS factory repair manual (2005 GS300/430) that shows R&R procedures along with voltmeter tests, is that what you're looking for? (I don't have access to a flat-bed scanner, I could take some digicam shots of the pages if it's helpful) mike
  2. I just started getting the same code... I am hoping someone has a tutorial that I can use so this doesn't take me too long to figure out when I go to fix the problem... hopefully I get a response as I have had great luck on this site previously...
  3. I also forgot, I have a 2000 GS400... Thanks!
  4. Does anyone have a tutorial on how to replace the Vapor Pressure VSV and Canister? I am getting the two codes mentioned in the topic and according to Lexus this and the hoses are what needs replaced... Any help would be greatly appreciated... Thanks!
  5. WOW!! It's been a LONG WHILE since I checked this post... if you are still able, what all do you think I would need and how much are we looking at? Thanks!
  6. Hey anthonyiez, I have 20" chrome rims with 245/35/20's... if you can do them or have the time, send me an email and let me know where your shop is located... you can email me @ reigns@rocketmail.com Thanks!
  7. Hey anthonyiez! I am located in the pgh area and would LOVE to stop by your shop and get you to possibly fix this prob 4 me! It has been WAY TOO LONG trying 2 get this prob fixed and I just want my baby to get back to a smooth ride.... I dont believe in that hooey bout having 2 trade-off a smooth ride 4 a out-of-balance ride just because of aftermarket rims...I have had MANY OTHER VEHICLES and ALL OF THEM have had aftermarket wheels put on them... and my ride was NEVER sacrificed... to me the rim conspiracy is just a way 4 the dealers 2 get ppl 2 buy their "cheap" overpriced wheels... One prob though... I have balancing compound in my tires... one of the last ditch efforts I tried in order to get the prob under wraps... is there any way to get that off the tire and get the tires balanced without it?
  8. I have had the same problem and tried for a year to get the problem resolved... I have a 99 GS400 and have had two sets of 20" wheels (Both different brands and styles), 3 sets of tires (All different brands and treadpatterns) and have had the dealer who sold me the car take them to get force balanced...nothing worked... I have had them also static balanced about 8 times, replaced the hubcentric rings from the ones that came with the rims (Plastic) to aluminum hubcentric rings... no difference... I also had a local tire shop put a balancing compound in the tires which did not work either... I am at a loss for what it could be... and I get that shaking at exactly the same speed as you are discribing... the only thing I can assume is that you need to ask for "spec" tires from whoever you buy your tires from...they cost more, but they are as close as you are going to get to perfect... I have also tried rotating my tires and it does seem to get better, so the only thing i can assume is that is does have to do with the tires themselves... I wish someone could find a REAL answer to this problem as it doesnt seem to be an easy fix like a set of hubcetric rings or balancing... alls I gotta say is it is DEFINITELY pretty embarrassing to have a Lexus that looks DANG GOOD but rides like a hugo...
  9. Maybe a bad motor mount? I dunno all that much about engines and cars...but I know enuff to get myself in trouble... but I am thinking if you could actually feel the engine shaking... that may have something to do with it... just a thought...
  10. I just had my HID headlights replaced on my 99 GS400 because of condensation in the lenses. Only problem is that the headlights are not the same color now. One side is the standard brite white/blue tint and the other is a brite white/yellowish tint. My only concern is that this is caused by the condensation in the previous lenses and that it is a sign that the light may burn out. Shouldnt the dealership replace the bulbs as well when they replace the lenses? If not, how much do the bulbs cost to replace? Thanks!
  11. I would try a new intake. Maybe something like the SRT...it looks like a great setup...I am no mechanic, but I would imagine that would have made it feel like you lost HP just because you only dealt with the exhaust...which will help the exhaust gases get expelled...but there is no additional air getting put into the engine...so I would try the intake...I am willing to bet that once you do that, you will notice a difference...it's not going to be anything like a supercharger or anything, but you should definitely notice a positive difference...let me know how it works out for you!
  12. I have been trying to get my spoiler right since I bought mine! I think mine is an aftermarket/factory knock-off. It looks like the others, but I have not seen any that close to actually be able to tell if it is or not...It's a 99 GS400...the spoiler has the led light on it...but there is a highmount brakelight that does not light...that is why I think the spoiler is aftermarket... I have been having a prob with my spoiler flapping in the wind...I have taken out the rivets and re-rivetted it...all seemed well...but a week or two goes by and its back to flapping again...I think the sheet metal is too weak, anybody have any suggestions on what I should do?
  13. Alright, I dont think too many ppl check this electronics forum that own GS400's but imma take a stab at it...I am looking to replace my factory Nakamichi Stereo with a pioneer headunit and changer combo...I remember reading somewhere that the pioneer changer has to be mounted upside down the fit in the factory location/glovebox...does anybody know if this is true? Also, does anyone know where I can get a wiring harness and a mounting kit for the radio itself? I have seen a few...but none that match up right and none that look like the factory finish... I have two JL Audio W6 subs and 2 sets of Kicker Resolution 6.5 speakers (left over from my prelude) along with a JL Audio 500/2 and a JL Audio 300/4...I think that would sound MUCH better than the factory...even though the factory dont sound bad... If anyone could help I would greatly appreciate it! THANK IN ADVANCE!!!
  14. I have had a TERRIBLE vibration in my GS400 as well and have been trying to find the problem for the past 7 months...I have gone so far as to have the dealership I bought the car from replace the rims and tires...but I have 20" on mine...but they ended up sending me to a guy who did an amazing job, probably the closest yet...of getting rid of the vibration...what he did was put a balancing compound (noramlly used for balancing tractor trailer tires)...they sprayed it into the tires (the same way you do with fix-a flat)..and the compound is like a sand that rolls in the tire and spreads out to the places the the tire shimmies to...balancing the tires...so now...the vibration I had is almost gone...but still there...at the exact same speeds you are talking about...so if you do get a fix..let me k now what you end up with...cuz I may need to do the same...good luck! :(
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