dr j

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll try that - sometimes you're lucky!

See my post about Power Door Lock problem submitted yesterday. You may have the same problem, a faulty actuator. http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...c=36662&hl=

I own a '98 LS400 with 97K and have never had an issue with oil level. I use Jiffy Lube or Fuller's every three months in our area and they have serviced the car well without incident. I would be looking for $12-13K if I sold my vehicle, so a '98 LS 400 with 62K at your price is not out of line. Ask the owner to show you all of his service records (dealer and other) for the vehicle. You can easily tell by the dates whether or not he maintained the vehicle properly. Split the difference with him on the price if you are satisfied with his maintenance.

Greetings! I am a new member posting for the first time. I own a '98 LS400 which I love. However, my driver's side door will not lock or unlock using the key fob or auto button on the inside door panel. I can lock and unlock manually or with the key. The other doors work just fine. I was told the door lock actuator was most likely the culprit. A replacement is listed as a $287 part. My question is this: Is a lower cost after-market actuator available, or can an actuator from another Toyota product be substituted?