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AC was working fine, they suddenly its not cold any longer. Time to recharge with Freon? Any advice on how to do that on a 2001 LS430?
I think i see the high side port in front of the radiator but not sure where the low side is.
thanks.
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Yes, tried Power button & the rest of the physical buttons on the stereo & the voice on the GPS does work. Also tried re-booting system by disconnecting battery for 20 min or so but no luck.
Engine had to be replaces because of a failed bearing on a non-oem waterpump after 40k miles...expensive lesson
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Had a new engine put into our 01 LS430. Everything seems to be working great except the stereo...the gps works, but when i switch to audio it just says audio off. Lexus says that there isn't an anti-theft system on that radio, but it seems as if there must be. Any ideas?
thanks :D
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My choice would be to locate a lower mileage engine, do the service while it's out (it's simple when it's on a stand), then swap it in. You can usually find a complete engine/harness for no more than $2k from a respectable salvage yard, the swap is a day's work with the appropriate knowledge.
Ditto. Easiest, cheapest most reliable fix.
Good luck finding a 3UZFE FOR $2k!
Made one phone call, found one in Wisconsin for $2200 shipped. Sure there are plenty going for double that, you do actually have to research it a little, they don't fall out of the sky at that price. Even at $3500 it's cheaper than a top end rebuild.
any chance you could tell me that salvage yard in Wisconsin? I have my shop looking for one around Boston. thanks.
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Thanks for the replies.
Quick Update. I found the original receipt & it was actually a bit longer the timing belt job was actually done in February 2007 so its been longer than a year & about 40,000 miles since it was done. The job was done a reputable local mechanic that has done a lot of work our 2 Lexus'.
They showed me the parts & I believe they were replaced when they did the job. They called the parts shop where they purchased the water pump & are trying to get the manufacturer of the pump to pay for the work that needs to be done. I know its a long shot but its worth a try.
My wife really loves the car so this is a tough decision. If we have the work done I will certainly make sure we have an OEM water pump & timing belt.
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Had Timing Belt & Water pump replaced just over a year ago. The other day the bearing on the waterpump failed taking out the timing belt. Shop says that the timing is of & they have to take the head off to see what the damage is...could be $3 - $4k to fix. Is it worth fixing?
I am amazed that the water pump failed & it looks like the new water pump was only under warranty for 12 months for which we are over by a few weeks. How can a water pump last for 90,000 miles but only have a warranty of 12 months?
any advice is appreciated. thanks.
Need A New Muffler
in 98 - 07 Lexus LX470
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Does anyone know if any special tinkering is required or does the rear muffler from a Land Cruiser go right on where you remove the Lexus muffler? Thanks!