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Not to mention, there's a bunch on ebay as well, just search "ls430 mirror" - I just checked and there's 40+. I can't even imagine how much this would cost to buy OEM from the dealer...

I agree, the voice command on my 04 LS430 is so imprecise as to be completely useless. I'd rather just use the buttons for things.

I only use 94 octane, and it makes my 2004 ls430 more responsive.

So what's the answer here? Is it supposed to rise when you open it? I have a 2004 LS 430, and the trunk when released just sits there. The trunk does seem to stay open, but I'm kind of surprised that the Lexus folks wouldn't have made it auto-open (self-closing doors to wit)...

Well, thanks for speaking up now! It cost me much less than dealer cost to get it from Sewell, but shipping killed me (I'm in Canada).

Okay everyone, I got mine yesterday and installed it last night in about 10 minutes. Easy job (if you are comfortable working with car interiors). Basically, you start by removing the lowest panel on the dash console (the one with the seat warmers). This pulls straight out - I found it easiest to get out by slightly opening the sliding tray above it and putting my fingers under to slowing pry it out. This can then be over on the driver's side (no need to unattach cable). You can now unscrew the shifter knob. Thereafter, the lower level (big flat part) just unsnaps out (held in place in the corners). From there, the rest is obvious (but note the removal of the cover on the slider of the ashtray unit - you'll see what I mean). The rule of thumb is don't force anything too hard (it should come out fairly easy), and always use an electrical-tape wrapped screwdriver if you have to (gently) pry into tight corners. I am so glad I did this, that ashtray before was just wasted space. Now I have a spot for glasses, cards, cellphone, etc. A great mod, highly recommended! :D

For anyone who's following this thread, I found the link to the part on Sewell: http://www.lexus-parts.com/parts_detail.as...47562&all=Y

Anyone?

I have an LS430, and I just can't believe that there isn't a "mute" key for the audio system. Often, when I want to hear what someone is saying, I like to be able to mute the stereo, but then have it go back to the level it was at immediately. Every crappy aftermarket system I've ever had in my previous cars had this feature, I can't believe that my Lexus doesn't have it. Is there a hidden trick to get a mute key?

Thanks for the links! That lexuspartsmall looks cool! I guess I describe what I am looking for incorrectly, I already have the lighter and ashtray - I want to convert to the felt-lined box that also has a power outlet. Looks something like this (bad picture from a gross eBay auction):

A few months ago, I remember reading a forum thread (I think it was on this site) about people who were replacing their front lighter (the one under the little door that opens when you push on it) with a storage box with cigarette lighter. I've been looking to try to find this thread but with no success. I want to read about how this was done, and also find out the part number of the console replacement box. If someone can find me the thread, I'd be most grateful!

Lordy, no.

That's not actually correct, the LS430 seats contain Peltier coolers, in its time it was the only Lexus with actively cooled seats.

Interesting, what's the part number on the sway bar???

Hello, I have a 2004 LS430, and cannot find a way to enter names and numbers MANUALLY into the phone book (my phone does not transfer contacts well - numbers come out as +1||||||||||||||||||||||||||| - literally). Is this feature not present? Makes little sense to me that it's not available. If someone knows how to do this, please post.

I just wanted to say that the TREO does work fine in my LS430, despite being listed as non-compatible. Because of this, I purchased a Nokia E62 last week, but was not able to get it to work (despite the claim that it works fine on the Lexus "Let's Talk" website). My Treo, that I had never even tried up to that point, paired with no problems whatsoever. So, for anyone out there that has a Treo and a Lexus, try it first before you give up on it.

Oh, you mean that the second picture I showed above were the 17" upgrade to the 16" standard size from 2001 to 2004?

Has anyone ever added the iPod interface from Pacific Coastal Tech? Check it out here, http://www.coastaletech.com/ULTIMATE%20IPOD.htm, it says that it provides full iPod integration, including all iPod menus. I'm quite intrigued, too bad they're sold out...

I have discovered that the LS430 from 2004 to 2006 used an "indirect" system, which I believe means there were no sensors directly in the rims/tires themselves, check out this table. Apparently, the LS430 has always used this indirect system, which apparently calculates it by using the ABS/VSC system.

Greetings, I current have these rims on my 2004 Lexus LS430 (but NOT chromed, this is just for illustration) - they were apparently used from 2002 to 2005: But I want to throw these on to be my summer rims (the original ones are a little scratched up so I want to use them for winters), these were apparently issued by Lexus from 2001 to 2004: Is this going to cause me problems with the TPMS system (the little pressure sensors) because they are from 2001?

You're on to an interesting idea, you know... It is the player mechanism itself that detemines if it can play MP3s, so one way to add MP3 capability (from burned CDs) would be to add a satellite CD changer with MP3 capabilities...

Hi, so I assume that the Mark Levinson system from a 2004 LS with Nav is unable to play audio DVDs, with software hacks or otherwise? can someone clarify this for me? THanks