Michael0711

Same thing happened to my 98 SC400, I brought it to my local mechanic and left it with him. He kept it about 4 days and hooked up some type of line that told him what the problem was when it just clicked and did not start. In the end, it was the starter. It took him about 6 hours to replace it. Sounds like the exact same thing you went through. Michael

I haven't heard of any in my area, but it sounds like a good idea ! Michael

I had the fuse under the hood that would blow every time I replaced it, the problem was the amp. I had the Nak amp and had to replace it. I got an amp from R&J distributors http://www.randjdistributing.com it was more than $50.00 though. After replacing the amp everything was fine. If you have the 12 CD changer, it will start to skip sooner or later, you might consider replacing that as well, saving yourself the grief later. Michael

Jim, Thanks for the input but I'm trying to stay away from the slealership and their inflated labor rates. If it's something thats not to complicated I'll try fixing it myself.

Thanks, I'll keep checking for your response.

probably a short somewhere in the seat wiring. start at the seat harness and work backwards. does the seat move like it should etc? The seat moves fine in all directions, it's just the heater in the drivers seat that doesn't seem to be working. Michael

Does anyone have any idea why one seat would heat and the other one will not ? I checked the fuse and one fuse controls both seats. The fuse is fine. I have no idea how heated seats work and therefore I have no idea where to begin looking. The drivers seat is the one that will not heat up, the passenger seat works fine. Thanks, Michael

Lethal, Stay safe and keep your family safe as well, remember, you can ALWAYS rebuild a house. You and your family however are irreplaceable ! Michael

I am going to the "stealership" and ask them what kind of engine that is. I am not good with this kind of thing (in case you haven't noticed..hahahaha) and I will be pretty ticked off if the engine was swapped out ! In any case, shouldn't there still be a PCV valve on that side of the engine in the valve cover ? Michael

Can anyone help me out here with these pictures by showing me where the valve is... Thanks

Ok, I looked and I still cant see it ! I have taken a few pictures of the drivers side of the engine showing the valve cover. If anyone can insert arrows or something and show me where this thing is I would greatly appreciate it.... Michael

Thanks, I'll take a look at it when I get back home. Looks like it should be in plain sight. Michael

I thought it would be that easy as well, but, there are hoses running everywhere. The new PCV valve I bought has a 90 degree bend and I cant see where it would even fit on any of the hoses. Maybe I got the wrong PCV valve ?

I must be the dumbest Lexus owner in history ! I bought a new pcv valve for my 98 SC400 and figured it would take about 5 minutes to change it. Here's the problem, I can't find it ! It should be on the drivers side valve cover but I must be blind because I can't see it anywhere. Can someone take a picture of their engine and maybe put some arrows on the picture to show me where it's located. Thanks...

I thought I saw someone post the procedure for replacing the PVC valve on a 1998 SC400, If anyone knows how to do this please re post it or advise me on the correct procedure. Thanks.. Michael