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Finally did the transmission strainer and 6 quart exchange of transmission fluid. The greatest challenge was to get access to the front 2 pan bolts due to the transmission support. Managed to get a 10mm open wrench on them and slowly got them out. About 2 months ago the battery went bad so the transmission was rebooted and that helped the smoothness of shifting. The 6 quart flushed helped a bit more. I set the reminder for another 30K and wont be as fearful next time

Well I have the supplies but have not performed the change yet. I have had the battery disconnected a couple times and that seemed to help for a while - no idea why. Checking with Lexus the transmission has the latest software.

Appreciate the feedback - yes replacing the filter/gasket makes sense as is cleaning the sludge. I am having some 2 to 1 downshift harshness at time - hopefully this will help. Fluid is about 10 years old but only 50K miles.

I've seen a number of ways to handle this one but thought I would throw this out. Would it be OK to simply drop the 2+ quarts via the pan plug, refill the same amount and then do this again 2 or 3 times to swap out perhaps half the trans fluid? LS 460 has 55K miles so there should be little risk I would assume. No leaks. I've also seen via the trans cooling lines but that seems more challenging. Thanks!

My light cooperated through the coldest months however the problem is back withthe warmer weather.....do you happen to have the part number or part name? Is there a way to isolate the problem or is this best left for the dealer? Thanks!

You can substitute a 5 cent 1/4 watt resistor.... Check the shop/repair manual for the range of resistance for the leveling sensor and pick something in the middle to start. Then adjust the resistance empirically, trial and error, until the auto-leveling sequence settles at about the right, desired, height. Hopefully you can help me. I have a 05 LS 430 with the same problem. The light will flash for minutes and then just go away. My guess is the problem is getting worse and the flashing light happens more frequently. Can anyone help to diagnose what the problem might be and if it is a module can I use a replaceemnt from any other lexus that has AFS?

DO you happen to have the part number?

I can help you out. Give me the VIN and your email address. I bought a 30 day subscription, and only used it once haha. Ended up buying the first car I carfax'ed Hondaspeed85 - I sennt you a Vin to check fo me. Please let me know if you did not receive this with my email address - thanks!

Bank 1 is the drivers side sensor 2 is the sensor after the converter Thanks - appreciate the info!

Can anyone tell me which is Bank 1 when it comes to failure codes? Is this the engine or passenger side emissions related problems? Thanks!

Actually I made too many changes. I replaced the antenna mast with an aftermarket one - from a truster Ebay source and replaced the head unit. This was ll do to the fact that I was having right channel drop outs for extended periods. Going back in time I had Lexus repair the head unit and amp and a year or so later the same problem came back. Through a bone yard I ordered a replacement Nalamachi head unit. With all said and done I'm not sure what is causing the problem. With the ignition on and the car running no problem with reception with the car running I loose the reception and I get some static. ANy noise I get does not vary by speed. I'm really at a loss on this one. Should I get an aftermarket antenna and plug it in to the head unit to see if that solves the problem? Thanks!

Hi, I have a 95 LS400 with the Nakamachi head unit. WHen the ignition is on I get great reception. When the car is running only the strongest stations come in well. ANy idea what the problem could be? Thanks!

Hi, I have a 95 LS400 and with the hot weather I noticed that the LS takes a long time to cool the cabin - longer than I remember last year. Other than taking it into the shop $$ is there a sight glass on these that will help to tell if the freon is low? If so what is the procedure to use? Thanks - keep cool!

You shouldn't have any problem. The only way your going to get a error is if there are issues with the replacement changer. So buy from a reputable source, Ebay is not the best for this. By the way, Wrong forum. Try audio/video or ls forums next time. Can you help me to find where it is at? I'm stumped. Thanks The cd changer or a replacement ? Sorry - the forum location where audio/video is discussed - thanks

You shouldn't have any problem. The only way your going to get a error is if there are issues with the replacement changer. So buy from a reputable source, Ebay is not the best for this. By the way, Wrong forum. Try audio/video or ls forums next time. Can you help me to find where it is at? I'm stumped. Thanks